News from the AHS Library

The Albany High Library is a great resource for students at school and at home. Our new librarian, Ms. Scheuer, is creating a welcoming, supportive space for all students. We are open every day before school, at lunch and afterschool. Students use the library to study, use a computer, check out a book, or just chill. New this year: students may eat in the library, as long as they’re respectful and responsible.

Are you looking for a new book to read? Check out the AHS Librarian’s Goodreads page: goodreads.com/ahs-librarian to see books we recommend. Browse our digital shelves, and explore books by genre. For example, you can see some of the romance books that AHS readers are loving:

We are so lucky in Albany to have the support of SchoolCare. Ms. Jenna, our fabulous library assistant, is funded by SchoolCare and helps keep our library open extended hours. Thank you, Albany!

Do you love to read? Are you looking for a new rec? Stop by or send an email to Ms. Scheuer (mscheuer@ausdk12.org).

Bike Parking on Campus During Construction

AHS has moved most of our bike parking in front of the Little Theater during construction. If these racks are full, there are more racks by the pool, near the intersection of Pomona and Portland Avenues. Because this new location is also our main entrance and a high-traffic walking area, please be considerate of those around you.

Cycling and Bike Parking Guidelines

• Enter the AHS campus from Portland Avenue and the Food Service Alley.
• Walk your bike on the sidewalk and in our entrance plaza. 
• Lock you bike with a U-lock (this new location is less protected). 
• Bikes must be at 90 degrees to the wave racks (parallel to the nearby red racks).
• Do not block sidewalks by locking to poles, trees, or other objects.
• Helmets are required for anyone under 18, by law. AUSD encourages everyone to wear a helmet.

Update From Admin Regarding Aeries Parent Portal and Opening Day

Hello Albany High Families!  This is an update from our earlier email. Next Thursday August 23, 2018 will be Opening Day .  In order for students to receive their schedules, parents must complete the Student Data Confirmation Process on the Aeries Parent Portal https://albanyusd.asp.aeries.net/student/LoginParent.aspx..   In the “Documents” section of the data confirmation process, parents and caregivers should print and sign the Acknowledgement form.  Albany High School students no longer need a Student Emergency Card.  Students only need to bring the Acknowledgement Form to Opening Day on August 23rd in order to receive their schedules.  Students will not receive their schedules without the acknowledgement. Students that are not able to attend orientation due to extenuating circumstances may pick up their schedules on the first day of school or have a parent/guardian attend orientation to pick up their schedules.  Thank you for your help in ensuring a smooth opening day!

Opening Day Schedule, Thursday, August 23rd, AHS Gym

10:00-10:30 Juniors, A-M  IDs, schedules, purchases
10:30-11:15 Juniors, N-Z  IDs, schedules, purchases
11:15-11:45  Seniors, A-M IDs, schedules, purchases
11:45-12:30  Seniors, N-Z IDs, schedules, purchases
12:30-1:00   Sophomores A-M  Schedules and purchases only
1:00-1:45     Sophomores N-Z  Schedules and purchases only
2:30-4:30  All Freshmen Orientation, schedules, and purchases

Aeries Student Data Verification Common Questions:

Where is the Acknowledgement Form?
The Acknowledgement Form is located in the “Documents” section, which is the 5th screen in the process.  On this screen, several documents need to be downloaded, and you need to click in the small box on the right to confirm that you have downloaded and read them.  The Acknowledgement Form is the 9th document in the list, just below “Acceptable Use Policy Traditional Chinese.PDF.”

Opening Day Schedule 2018-19

Albany High School opening day for the 2018-19 schoolyear takes place on Thursday, August 23rd. The schedule is as follows. Please note: the first day of instruction is Tuesday, August 28th. We look forward to seeing everyone soon.

10:00-10:30a
Juniors  A-M
IDs, schedules, purchases

10:30-11:15a
Juniors N-Z
IDs, schedules, purchases

11:15-11:45a
Seniors A-M
IDs, schedules, purchases

11:45a-12:30p
Seniors N-Z
IDs, schedules, purchases

12:30-1:00p
Sophomores  A-M
Schedules and purchases only

1:00-1:45p
Sophomores N-Z
Schedules and purchases only

2:30-4:30p
All Freshman
Orientation begins in the gym. Schedules and purchases only

Night of Code—Thursday, Hosted by Black Parent Advisory Group

The Black Parent Advisory Group will be hosting a "Night of Code" Thursday, May 31st from 6 - 8 pm in the Albany Middle School Library. Check out this flyer for more information. Hope to see you there!

Mandatory Meeting For Students Taking ENG 3 Honors Next Year

10th Graders: Do you intend to enroll in English 3 Honors next year? Be sure to attend the MANDATORY informational session Tuesday, May 29, from 3:45-5:15 p.m. in the Multi Purpose Room. At the session, we will go over the skills and competencies you will need to complete the required summer reading work and be prepared for the start of the new year.

Feel free to contact Ms. Edber or Mr. Rusich if you have any questions.

Dashka Slater author visit - to speak about her award winning YA non-fiction book 57 Bus

This Thursday - 6:30pm - Albany High School Theater - 603 Key Route Blvd Albany, CA - free!

57 Bus recounts the true story of the incident that occurred a few years ago wherein one teen set another teen's skirt on fire on an AC Transit bus in Oakland. The book explores topics such as gender nonconformity, the autism spectrum, the juvenile justice system, and the socioeconomic imbalance between the hills and the flats of the East Bay. The book also explores the limitations and distortions of media narratives.

Help Fund SchoolCARE—Help Fund Electives

Dear AHS Families,

Since 2001, SchoolCARE has provided AHS and other AUSD schools with essential and varied support, all with funds donated by Albany families.

Please consider giving generously to SchoolCARE. All the proceeds directly benefit our Albany students! Having additional electives at AHS has been invaluable to providing much needed services to our students. We are so appreciative to SchoolCARE for supporting our students in this way.

SchoolCARE needs to raise an additional $75,000 district-wide by early summer to fund the staff that are most important to the community - like elective courses at AHS. Donations are important now for planning the coming school year.

For more information or to make donations, you can go to www.albanyschoolcare.org

Thank you for your ongoing support,
Alexia Ritchie, AHS Principal 

French Students Place in National Contest

Students from French 3, 4 and AP participated in this year's Grand Concours, a national French contest that took place on March 29th.

French 3 (14 161 students nationwide participated in this category)

• Bain, Phoebe : 95th percentile gold medal
• Bain, Isabelle 95th percentile gold medalist
• Malat Del Valle, Gabriel 95th percentile gold medalist
• Cristina Martinez Mikheicheva, 95th percentile gold medalist
• Ferus-Comelo, Milan 95th percentile gold medal
• Zhou, Melissa 90th percentile gold medalist
• Xin, Cindy 90th percentile silver medalist
•  Zoe A Ou 90th percentile silver medallist
• Panian, Stephan 90th percentile silver medalist
• Horton, Hazel 90th percentile silver medalist
• Yang, Jennifer 90th percentile silver medalist
• Damdinbazar, Lkhagvasuren: 85th percentile silver medalist 
• Adler, Zachary 85th percentile silver medalist
• Xin, Becky 85th percentile silver medalist
• Liam N., Henson, 80th percentile bronze medalist

French 4 ( 8624 students nationwide participated in this category)

• Gonzales, Jacqueline 80th percentile bronze medalist
• Silva, Margaret Tamang, 90th percentile silver medalist
• Shreya Tamang, 90th percentile silver medalist
• Vacher, Perrine 90th percentile silver medalist
• Monnet, Salome 85th percentile silver medalist

French AP (3909 students nationwide participated in this category)

• Chemla-Vogel, Sophie 95th percentile gold medalist
• Niwinski, Sophie 95th percentile gold medalist
• Ding, Angela 90th percentile silver medalist
• Ingalls, Serena 90th percentile silver medalist
• Kiriruangchai, Jirachaya 90th percentile silver medalist
• Williams, Jared 90th percentile silver medalist

AP Exam Volunteers Needed

We are in need of volunteers for the AP Exams, which start next week. Eligible volunteers must have no relatives taking exams this year, nor have ever taught the subject for which they are volunteering. The current openings are listed on Sign-Up Genius at http://bit.ly/APhelpers2018. Please contact Ms. Parrott, the AP Coordinator, at cparrott@ausdk12.org if you have any questions.