SPRING COMMUNITY EDUCATION BROCHURE MAILED OUT
The Spring Community Education Brochure has been mailed out to all households in the district. To view a digital copy, click here. To register for upcoming classes, click here.
PODCAST: FALL STUDENT-ATHLETES
This week on the Every Student Every Day podcast, Dr. James Franchini welcomes fall student-athletes Raegan O’Brien and Jacob Phelps, along with coaches Emily Caboot and Zach Gobel to talk about their successful swimming and football seasons. Listen here or find us wherever you listen to podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more.
THREE NAMED COMMENDED STUDENTS
Averill Park High School’s Cavan Hicks, Caroline Nero and Christopher McLaren have been named Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. Roughly 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Students achieve the honor by taking the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
APCSD GRADS RETURN TO TALK ENGINEERING
A number of Averill Park CSD graduates visited an APHS Engineering class this week. The former students shared their words or wisdom on many areas, including: dorm living, dealing with college level studies and professors, studying in general, choosing courses, and general life topics. Their words were very enlightening and heartfelt.
STUDENTS SHOW COMPASSION FOR CANCER PATIENT
Sixth grade student Geoffrey reached out to his teachers to request that students make cards for a young cancer patient, Benny, who loves to receive mail. Teachers Mrs. Conroy and Mr. Dumont put together a lesson to inform 6th graders about Benny and gave them an opportunity to make cards. Students took the time over two days to very carefully draw, color, and write notes to Benny. At the end of the day on Friday, Geoffrey walked out of school with an envelope chuck full of colorful cards with lovely messages written in them. Another wonderful example of the sense of a giving and caring community.
STUDENTS SORT TOYS, MAKE GINGERBREAD HOUSES
Students in Mrs. Ferlito's and Mrs. Ryan's classes have had a fun few days! Mrs. Pauly made holiday crafts with students. Mrs. Dobert, Mrs. Rohl and Mrs. Wehnau brought a group of students to sort toys for Toys For Tots. Mr. Carvel helped make fudge for all of the faculty and staff at the high school. They also had a guest (Mrs. Weatherwax!) bring gingerbread houses for students to decorate.
MR. STEWART TALKS BUSINESS
Mr. Adam Stewart visited Mr. Miller’s Financial Algebra classes to discuss how to start a business. He discussed how to get investors and capital, expenses associated with starting a business, the relationship between debt and equity, explained venture capitalists, the types of employees you will need to hire, how to market your product and to whom you market it to, and shared his personal experiences with software companies. Mr. Miller and his students were thankful for his time.
DEPUTY NIKLES TALKS TRENDS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Students in Mr. Smith's Current Events class at APHS are discussing the impact of emerging trends in criminal justice. Students presented their research on topics such as body worn cameras, bail reform, and community policing. SRO Deputy Nikles took part in the discussion, sharing his expertise on the topics students presented.
ACCOUNTANTS VISIT FINANCIAL ALGEBRA CLASS
Members from the NYS Society of Certified Public Accountants visited Mr. Miller's Financial Algebra class at APHS. Each class was given information on what a CPA does, the education needed, salaries, and the various types of employers that hire CPAs. The students left the class having a better understanding of what a CPA does. Hopefully some students will consider this field for their future. Mr. Miller is grateful for the partnership that is being formed with this organization.
RECREATING TRENCH WARFARE WITH GINGERBREAD
The 3rd Annual World War I Gingerbread Trench Building Activity took place on Friday. Eighth grade students recreated trench warfare with a favorite holiday pastime! Students worked hard and they were very creative with their designs. A special thanks to one student, Connor, who volunteered helped to clean up the masterpieces!
BUILDING COLLABORATIVELY
Third Graders at Miller Hill-Sand Lake Elementary School were challenged to build a tree from just gumdrops and toothpicks. Their goal was to see how high they could build a stable gumdrop tree. Students explored with different foundations, support beams, and overall design. The students were so engaged in this engineering activity and had fun collaborating, creating, and learning a little about architecture in the process!
HOLIDAY CRAFTING AT WSL
Students in Mrs. Nizinkirck's 4th grade class at West Sand Lake Elementary School enjoyed a holiday brunch and a crafting afternoon. Many parents visited the classroom and joined in on the fun. Students made tin punch ornaments, gilded pinecones, thumbprint reindeer, and several other crafts. A great time was had by all!
ATHLETIC CONTESTS TO BE LIVESTREAMED
All home varsity and JV girls basketball, boys basketball and wrestling matches will be live streamed on Hudl TV here.
WINTER WEATHER INFORMATION
AVERILL PARK CSD
Website: averillpark.k12.ny.us
Location: 146 Gettle Road, Averill Park, NY, USA
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