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Greetings, Falcon families!

News of the week

• Villain Cabaret – Opening night is here! Our theatre students are excited to present Villain Cabaret on Nov. 1 and 2. for additional details and get a sneak peek of the costuming and set by .
   
• SAT exam – For students who are taking the SAT on Saturday, Nov. 2, please visit our website to review important details about arrival time, security procedures and supplies to bring.
   

• Picture days for grades 9-11 – Picture days for are this coming week, Nov. 4-7! We encourage all students to participate so they can have their photo in the yearbook. to view details about schedule, ordering photos and the chance for students to win a $5 Dunkin' Donuts card by participating.

• Postponement of winter athletics informational meeting – The winter sports informational meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 6 at ÉðÊ¿Âþ»­ High is postponed due to our girls' volleyball semifinal match being the same evening. In the meantime, families can learn about our winter sports program by visiting our website. 

• Baked goods, movies, and games, oh my! – All students are invited to two free events being hosted by clubs here at ÉðÊ¿Âþ»­ High this coming week. The Spanish Club is hosting a bake sale and movie night on Nov. 7 and My Brother's Keeper is hosting a game night on Nov. 8. We are also seeking adult volunteers to help make our game night a big success.  to learn more and sign up!
   
• Cheering on our Falcons – Our Falcon athletes have been thrilling our fans with memorable moments as the fall season comes to a close. Our and our honored their seniors at home games this past week. Our boys' soccer team made our school proud by advancing to the  and Charlie Bromirski was awarded the Reader's Pick Times Union Boys' Athlete  of the Week! Our girls' volleyball and will play against Shenendehowa on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. at Glens Falls. Tickets for the girls' volleyball semifinal can be . ÉðÊ¿Âþ»­ High is hosting the Game Day Cheerleading Sectional on Saturday, Nov. 2. Let's come root for our Falcon cheerleaders!

Upcoming events

• Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2 – ’Villain Cabaret’, 6:30 p.m. Visit our website for additional details.
• Saturday, Nov. 2 – SAT, 7:30 a.m. arrival. Visit our website for additional details.
• Monday, Nov 4. to Thursday, Nov. 7 – Underclass photos. Visit our website to view details.
• Tuesday, Nov. 5 – Lunch and Learn event with guest speaker Jamel Mosley
• Wednesday, Nov. 6 – , 5 p.m. 
• Thursday, Nov. 7 – Spanish Club bake sale and movie night, 3:30 p.m.
• Friday, Nov. 8
  • First quarter ends.
  • My Brother's Keeper game night, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 11
  • No school - Veterans Day
  • JROTC students marching in Veterans Day parade, 11 a.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 13 
  • Chamber Concert, 6 p.m.
  • Lunch and Learn event with guest speaker Eugene O'Neill
• Friday, Nov. 15
  • Chili Cookoff, 4-6 p.m.
  • The Greatest Showman sing-a-long, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 18
  • High school winter sports begin
  • Bring It On auditions, 4-7 p.m.
  • Booster Club meeting, 6-7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 19  – Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 20 – Bring It On auditions, 4-7 p.m.

Important reminders
 

• ÉðÊ¿Âþ»­ High is a closed campus, which means:
   
  • Students are not allowed to leave campus for any reason without parent permission. Students who leave campus without a valid reason will not be allowed to re-enter the building without parent contact.
     
  • All students are required to take the bus to and from Abrookin & the main campus for any classes. Students who do not take the bus will not be allowed to re-enter without parent contact. The bus is available at the Washington Ave doors.
     
  • Students should never let anyone in the building through any door, even after school hours. This is a violation of the Code of Conduct. All students and adults entering our campus must enter through security routine.
     
  • Please be reminded personal food deliveries will not be accepted by security. If you leave the campus to receive an order, you will not be allowed re-entry.
     
• The PTSA needs you! – Our Parent Teacher Student Association is looking for students, staff and parents/guardians who will share their voice and brainstorm ideas for how we can serve our school community. Visit the to learn more. You can view the topics discussed at the October meeting . We hope you join us for the next meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19.
   
• Scholarship opportunities – Students and families can view scholarship opportunities in School Links, our college and career readiness platform.  competition is an example of a recently added scholarship opportunity in the platform.
   
• Thanksgiving pie fundraiser – The Class of 2025 is selling pies from the Mourningkill Bake Shop in Charlton/Ballston Spa. Pie orders and payment are due by Nov. 8 at 3:30 p.m. Late orders will not be available. To order, please fill out the .
   
• Free tutoring – This program runs afterschool Mon.-Thurs. Visit our website to view specific details.