Friday, May 19, 2017

Friday, May 19, 2017


PAmazing Race:  All 8th graders will participate in this activity-filled event on Thursday, May 25th, 10:00am-2:00pm.  Action-packed activities will take place outside on the PA fields where each student will each attempt to outwit, outlast and outplay each other for prizes.  Students are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing and footwear in case of inclement weather.  Packing an extra set of dry clothes/shoes in their backpack along with a plastic bag to put any wet clothing in is encouraged.


MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE:  Friday, May 26th, 10:00am at the PA Band Shell.  In case of inclement weather, this event will take place in the PA gymnasium.


NO SCHOOL - MONDAY, MAY 29TH:  In observance of the federal Memorial Day holiday.  Students will return to school on Tuesday, May 30th.


MAPLE LEAF PROJECT:  The PAML 6th grade will participate in this annual event May 30th-June 1st from 9:00-11:30am each day, and students will return to PAML in time for lunch.  Local community businesses have invited our students to join them and learn what their business is about, how the business is run, and how products are made.  Students will have hands-on experience each day during their participation.  Be sure to enjoy a dialogue with your student about their experience!  


CAMP KEEWAYDIN:  PAML’s 5th grade students will attend and stay overnight at Camp Keewaydin May 30th-June 2nd where they will learn about caring for their environment.  Students will depart PAML by bus on Tuesday, May 30th, at 8:30am and will return to PAML by bus on Friday, June 2nd, at approximately 2:30pm.  

High Note Festival: Dan Bruce will be taking students from 6-7-8th grade band/chorus to participate in the High Note Music Festival at the Great Escape in Lake George NY. on June 2nd. The bus will depart from school at 6:00am and arrive back at 8:00pm.