On behalf of the Booster Club and Varsity Club, we bring you an ONLINE clothing store to get some NEW Potsdam swag! Store is ONLY open until next Thursday, 9/19. Thanks in advance for your support!

https://www.storessimple.com/victorypromotions/31964

PYBA House League registration is now open! Registration will close September 20, 2024. No late sign-ups! The season starts 10/19/24 and will end 12/20/24. Register here: Potsdam Youth Basketball Association (google.com)

Visit https://www.potsdamlax.com/ for more information.

Learn more at potsdamhockey.org

Visit our Food Service webpage for monthly Breakfast & Lunch menus, and for information regarding free lunches!

Please consider filling out the free and reduced price lunch form to help our school qualify for aid and grant opportunities.

The New York State Education Department is currently working on creating a vision for the recommendations made in the state’s Blue Ribbon Commission. You're invited to join an upcoming Blue Ribbon Commission Graduation Measures’ Ambassador Forums via Zoom.

The Public Forum on September 18 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

These sessions are open to educators, students, parents, and community members. Registration links can be found in the linked flyer or below.

• Public Flyer Link

During the forum, the Graduation Measures Initiative will be discussed, the four proposed transformations will be reviewed, and opportunities and challenges will be explored. This is an excellent opportunity to provide feedback and gain insight into the New York State Education Department’s vision for implementing these recommendations.

To register, please click the link below:

• Public Forum Registration Link: Blue Ribbon Commission Public Forum Registration

We are including some information on the expanded NYS Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). This program helps eligible families with some or possibly all of the cost of child care. NYS has made significant changes to this program including increasing the household income threshold and revising (or removing) many of the work and/or education requirements. Read more below:

While meals are free to students, there are still extras and drinks available to purchase in the cafeteria. Families can add money to their child's meal account by visiting MySchoolBucks. Should you need your child's ID # to set up the account, please contact Food Service Director Randy Collins at extension #36472 or by email at rcollins@potsdam.k12.ny.us

Checks are also accepted, and can be made payable to Potsdam Central School. Please write your child's name in the memo field along with a note so your child's teacher knows to send the check to the cafeteria.

The Potsdam Educational Opportunities Fund is a group, separate from the school district, formed by parents, teachers and community members. The PEOF raises money, and grants funds to PCS teachers, staff, and students to enhance their work with students on the basis of competitive proposals.

Goals

Our current goal is $50,000! We With these funds, the PEOF aims to provide K-12 educators in the Potsdam area with the resources needed to develop activities and opportunities that enrich the educational experience of the students of our community. We currently have an anonymous donor willing to match every donation 3:1!

Contributions

The PEOF has made great strides in their fundraising efforts since they formed in 2013. They have already provided educators and students with $82,000 in grants!

For more information on PEOF please see our website: Potsdam Educational Opportunites Fund

To make a donation, please visit: Potsdam Educational Opportunities Endowment Fund (fcsuite.com)

Our fall athletic season is well underway and our modified, JV and varsity teams are off to a great start. Don't miss a single game! You can find our athletic schedule here: Potsdam Central (sections710.org)

Tuesday, September 17 (Day 3)

Wednesday, September 18 (Day 4)

Thursday, September 19 (Day 5)

Friday, September 20 (Day 6)

• 1st Grade Field Trip to Applewood Orchards

Tuesday, September 24 (Day 2)

• Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 PM

Wednesday, September 25 (Day 3)

• Picture Day #1 - Schedule

Thursday, September 26 (Day 4)

• Picture Day #2 - Schedule

Friday, September 27 (Day 5)

• September 16-20: Curiosity
• September 23-27: Teamwork

Mr. Sawyer's class compiled such a creative photo to mark the start of the new school year!

Max C. Bear and SUNY Potsdam athletes welcomed our students off the buses and parent drop-off on Friday morning! What a fun way to start the day!

Monday, September 16 (Day 2)

• Jazz Band - 2:15 - 3:15 pm

Tuesday, September 17 (Day 3)

Wednesday, September 18 (Day 4)

Thursday, September 19 (Day 5)

Friday, September 20 (Day 6)

Monday, September 23 (Day 1)

• Jazz Band - 2:15 - 3:15 pm

Tuesday, September 24 (Day 2)

Wednesday, September 25 (Day 3)

Thursday, September 26 (Day 4)

Friday, September 27 (Day 5)

We have had a nice start to the school year and I hope you are excited about what is to come. I am pleased to introduce Mrs. Sarah Towler, who will be joining A. A. Kingston Middle School as our Administrative Intern. Many of you may already know Mrs. Towler from her outstanding work as a music teacher at the elementary school, a role she will continue to hold alongside her new responsibilities.

In her capacity as Administrative Intern, Ms. Towler will be working closely with our staff, students, and families, supporting me in various areas of school life. Her dedication to education and her positive energy will be a great asset to A. A. Kingston Middle School, and we are thrilled to have her as part of our team.

Please join me in welcoming Mrs. Towler as she takes on this important role, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to connect with her.

Thank you

Mr. Cook

AAK ended the first week of school with a school wide competition. The eighth grade was victorious, beating out the teachers. Here is to a great 24-25 school year.

Monday, September 16 (Day 2)

School Picture Day

Chess Club 2:20 pm (room 869)

Tuesday, September 17 (Day 3)

Robotics 2:30 pm (room 829)

Jazz/Modern Band 2:15 pm (room 744)

FFA 2:20 pm (room 840)

The French Club 2:15 pm (room 754)

Wednesday, September 18 (Day 4)

P2 Meeting 2:20 pm (Multi-purpose Room)

Science Olympiad 2:20 PM (room 819)

Chess Club 2:20 pm (room 869)

Yearbook Club 2:20 pm (library)

Green Team Meeting at 2:30 pm (room 886)

Thursday, September 19(Day 5)

Artistic Congress 2:20-4 pm (room 830)

Varsity Club 2:15pm (HS Gym)

Science Olympiad 2:20 pm (room 819)

Robotics 2:15-3:45 (Room 831)

Varsity Club 2:30 pm (Gym)

Friday, September 20 (Day 6)

SUNY Roadshow

Gaming & Anime Club 2:20 pm (room 883)

Whiz Quiz 2:15-3:15 pm (Library)

GSA 2:20 pm Multipurpose room

Monday, September 23 (Day 1)

Student Council Meeting at 2:15 pm (room 894)

Chess Club 2:20 pm (room 869)

Tuesday, September 24 (Day 2)

Jazz/Modern Band 2:15 pm (room 744)

Robotics 2:15-3:45 pm (room 831)

FFA 2:20 pm (room 840)

NAHS 2:15 (room 830)

Wednesday, September 25 (Day 3)

P2 Meeting 2:20 pm (Multi-purpose Room)

Science Olympiad 2:20 PM (room 819)

Chess Club 2:20 pm (room 869)

Yearbook Club 2:20 pm (library)

Thursday, September 26 (Day 4)

Artistic Congress 2:20-4 pm (room 830)

Varsity Club 2:15pm (HS Gym)

Science Olympiad 2:20 pm (room 819)

Robotics 2:15-3:45 (Room 831)

Friday, September 27 (Day 5)

Gaming & Anime Club 2:20 pm (room 883)

Whiz Quiz 2:15-3:15 pm (Library)

GSA 2:20 pm Multipurpose room

• September 30th (Orange Shirt Day) - October 4th: Spirit Week
• October 5th: Homecoming Dance
• October 11th: Early Dismissal, ½ Staff Day
• October 11th: End of First 5 Weeks
• October 14th: Indigenous Peoples’ Day (No School)

During the week of September 23rd PHS will conduct universal screening using the research based screening tool Fastbridge. FastBridge is an evidence-based formative assessment system that provides diagnostic information and monitors student progress. FastBridge assessments will provide insight into the needs of our students that will inform instruction and curriculum. This screening will be conducted during English and Math classes. Please contact Mrs. Towne at ktowne@potsdam.k12.ny.us with any questions.