New From The AHS Library: Winter Reading Recs
Are you looking for a new book to read over winter break? Do you enjoy curling up on these cold, dark days and escaping into a story? Ms. Scheuer and Ms. Riemer, our fabulous AHS librarians, have put together some winter reading recommendations. Stop by the AHS Library to pick one up. Download PDF: http://bit.ly/AHSlibrary12-19
Theater Ensemble Needs Your Help
Please help us raise $7,000 by Dec 31
to fund the Spring Musical at AHS!
PFAB is the Albany Performing and Fine Arts Boosters, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.Please join us in supporting arts education in Albany Schools by making a tax deductible donation:
Donate Today
Or mail a check to: PFAB, 1569 Solano Ave., #423, Berkeley, CA 94706
Any donation amount will go a long way in promoting the performing arts!
Parents: Please Complete The California Healthy Kids Survey
Did you know that the California Healthy Kids Survey has a parent component to it? Please fill it out here.
Be Part of Albany's Social & Economic Justice Commission
Citizens of Albany are urged to apply for membership on the City’s Social and Economic Justice Commission, https://www.albanyca.org/government/boards-commissions-committees/social-economic-justice-commission. High school students are especially encouraged to seek an appointment.
The Commission meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The term runs until December 2020. The Commission does not meet in August.
The charge of this Commission is to research, analyze, discuss and evaluate a broad range of data and opinions on social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of the residents of Albany as inhabitants of both a local and a global community, and make recommendations to the City Council on positions and/or actions to take to address these issues. Recommendations to the City Council shall state the relevance, important and/or particular impact that the issue has on the welfare of the residents of Albany.
If interested, please visit our website www.albanyca.org and submit an application on line, or contact the City Clerk at 528-5710 for an application, or download the website application and submit to the City Clerk in the Administration Office, City Hall, 1000 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA
Appointment Can Be Made after 12/18/19
California Healthy Kids Survey
Dear Parents/Guardians/Students,
This year, students in grades 9th and 11th will be asked to complete the California Healthy Kids Survey. This online, anonymous survey is designed to provide critical information to schools and districts across the state. This data helps us interpret trends and program decisions which directly link to factors affecting student success in school. Click here to access data from all schools in the state including Albany High School.
Juniors will be taking the survey this Friday 12/13 in their advisory class. 9th grade students will be taking the survey in January in their PE class. Please see attachment for additional information.
Thank you,
Alexia Ritchie
Principal
Theater Ensemble Needs Your Help
Please help us raise $7,000 by Dec 31
to fund the Spring Musical at AHS!
PFAB is the Albany Performing and Fine Arts Boosters, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.Please join us in supporting arts education in Albany Schools by making a tax deductible donation:
Donate Today
Or mail a check to: PFAB, 1569 Solano Ave., #423, Berkeley, CA 94706
Any donation amount will go a long way in promoting the performing arts!
Dessert Theater Coming Up Next Week!
Dessert Theater
Friday December 13, 7:30pm
Saturday December 14, 2:00pm and 7:30pm
Albany High Vocal Music and Albany Music Fund is kicking off our 2nd Annual Dessert Theater event! Join Ross and Rachel on their search for the meaning of life, friendship, and love throughout the ages, from Ancient Greece through the meme-filled 2010s! Throughout the event, all five Albany High School choirs will entertain you with a cappella decade classics and seasonal Renaissance madrigals. You'll also be filled to your heart's content with all-you-can-eat desserts: cookies, cupcakes, brownies, pies, and other assorted faire, with a good helping of fresh fruit, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly options!
Barnes & Noble Benefit Supporting AEF
Albany Education Foundation will hold its annual shopping day to benefit all AUSD libraries on Saturday, December 7th at the El Cerrito Plaza Barnes & Noble. AEF volunteers will be there Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM if you wish to consider purchase of a book requested by a library or a teacher. AEF will receive a % of purchases in the store IF you tell the cashier that you want your purchase to benefit AEF . ( Even drinks in the cafe count!)
If you can't make it to the store on Saturday, you have 2 other options. You may go to bn.com/bookfairs and place an order. Be sure to enter our code # 12566337 at checkout. Also the code # will be valid in the store through Wednesday.
Join the City of Albany Community Media Access Committee
The City of Albany is looking for students to participate on their Community Media Access Committee. This committee advises the City Council on matters related to media access in the City, supports media access as a way for Albany citizens to share in the political and social life of their community and, as a vehicle for self expression. Please visit their website at https://www.albanyca.org/government/vacancies-application for more information or to apply for one of the two open committee seats.
Don't Miss ALMOST, MAINE at Albany High School Little Theater
"Almost, Maine" follows the story of nine couples on one magical winter night. From breakups, to meeting new loves, to finding old ones, these vignettes give us a glimpse into the lives of 19 people in the town of Almost, Maine.
Thur Nov 21 at 6pm
Fri Nov 22 at 7pm
Sat Nov 23 at 2pm & 7pm
PFAB is the Albany Performing and Fine Arts Boosters, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit.