Students taking AP Exams:
Look for an email with exam day details (exam, date, time, location) for each of the AP exams you are taking. These emails were sent to your PERSONAL email accounts registered with the College Board, not your school email. Check there and your spam folder please.
If you can't find the email, see Ms. Cajina (room 302) directly or email her (jcajina@ausdk12.org)
"Black Love": Past, Present, & Future
In the spirit of Black-Asian-Allies solidarity, join us on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 3:00pm for a talk, “Black Love": Past, Present, & Future, co-hosted by the Asian Pacific Islander Parent Engagement Group (API-PEG) and Black Parent Advisory Group (BPAG). Before the talk, listen to part or all of the free Masterclass on Black History, Black Freedom, and Black Love. Then, world-renowned writer Camille Parker will unpack these issues during our local event. Register for the event with Ms. Parker here.
Give the Gift of Books
The AHS Library appreciates the support of our whole community. Below are new books our students are asking for. Please, we would love a gift of one or more of these books. It would mean the world to us.
Beautiful World, Where Are You, by Sally Rooney
Black Food, by Bryant Terry
A Court of Silver Flames, by Sarah Maas
Crying in H Mart, by Michelle Zauner
The Hawthorne Legacy, by Jennifer Barnes
Himawari House, by Harmony Becker
The Korean Vegan Cookbook, by Joanne Lee Molinaro
The Nobleman's Guide To Scandal And Shipwrecks, by Mackenzi Lee
Our Violent Ends, by Chloe Gong
Revolution In Our Time, by Kekla Magoon
Roxy, by Neal Shusterman
Sanctuary, by Paola Mendoza
Squad, by Maggie Tokuda-Hall
Create a Rainbow with Albany's Pride on Sunday 10/10 at 10 am
Join Albany's Pride, AUSD's LGBTQIA+ advocacy group, to create a chalk rainbow on Portland at Pomona by the Albany Aquatic Center in honor of National Coming Out Day! Enjoy snacks and coffee. We'll have some activities to play at Memorial Park. Bring your own ball or game. Kids welcome! Please wear a mask! https://albanyspride.org/
After-school Filmmaking For Girls and Non-binary Youth
Are you looking to create a short film, but not sure where to start? You're in luck - Reel Stories is offering after-school filmmaking courses starting at the end of this month for Beginner and Advanced Filmmakers! Discounts and scholarships for anyone who needs help with tuition.
The Reel Stories Beginner After School Program will guide you through the basics of filmmaking including: cinematography, editing, animation, script writing and more! This program will start September 30th - It meets on Thursday evenings from 4pm-5:30pm PST from September 30th to November 18th. Here is the link to apply: https://rsbeginnerafterschoolprogram.eventbrite.com/
Advanced Filmmaking Cohort is starting soon as well, with 2 tracks - Documentary and Narrative! This cohort will allow you to develop and improve your filmmaking skills in a supportive environment of experienced youth filmmakers. The Advanced Filmmaking Cohort meets Mondays and Thursdays 4pm-5:30pm from September 27th-November 29th. The link to the Narrative track is here: https://rsadvancedcohortnarrative.eventbrite.com/ and the link to the Documentary track is here: https://rsadvancedcohortdocumentary.eventbrite.com/
Volunteers Needed at the AHS Library
The Albany High Library is a great resource for students at school and at home. Our librarian, Ms. Scheuer, is creating a welcoming, supportive space for all students. Students use the library to study, use a computer, check out a book, or just chill.
We need help in the library at lunchtime! Are you available once a week during AHS lunch to volunteer in the library (11:45-1 on M-T-Th, or 12:30-1:30 on W-F)? You’ll greet students and be a smiling face as they read, work on computers and do homework. Please email Ms. Scheuer if you can help out: mscheuer@ausdk12.org
News From The AHS Library
The Albany High Library is a great resource for students at school and at home. Our librarian Ms. Scheuer has created a welcoming, supportive space for all students. We are open every day at lunch and afterschool. Students use the library to study, use a computer, check out a book, or read. In order to be Covid-safe, we are limiting the numbers of students in the library at any one time, and we are requiring students to keep masked at all times. Because of this, we are not eating in the library.
Ms. Ferdun is our new fabulous library assistant. We are so lucky in Albany to have the support of SchoolCare. This position is funded by SchoolCare and helps keep our library open extended hours. Thank you, Albany!
Are you looking for a new book to read? Check out the AHS Librarian’s recommendations: bit.ly/AHSreads2021 to see books we recommend. Browse our digital shelves, and explore books by genre.
AHS Library hours
Monday: 10am - 5pm
Tuesday: 10am - 5pm
Wednesday: 10am - 4pm
Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Friday: 10am - 4pm
PS: Follow the AHS Library on Instagram @albany.library
September Counseling Department Newsletter
Club Rush Day, Back-to-School Night, mental health resources, college planning and more! Check out the latest edition of the Counseling Department Newsletter.
