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Greetings, Falcon families!

News of the week

• Regents exams Tuesday-Friday – We will administer Regents exams in several subjects next Tuesday through Friday. Students should report to school only if they are taking a Regents or are signed up for the Online Success Center (see below).
• Living Environment midterm Thursday - Students currently enrolled in Living Environment are scheduled to take a midterm exam next Thursday (Jan. 25) at 12:30 p.m. All Living Environment students (not Principles of Biology students) should report to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú High by 12:15 p.m. for check in for the exam. A student ID is needed to enter the testing room. 
• Online Success Center open during Regents week – The Online Success Center will be open next Tuesday through Friday in room 1131 at 8:30 a.m. Learn more.
• Don't miss a Falcon pass, pin or point ever again - Home athletic competitions that occur in the main ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú High School gym are now livestreamed. Details can be found here.
• Volunteer at sports concession stand – The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Booster Club is seeking adult volunteers to staff the concession stand during home athletic games. . 
• In the food pantry – The school food pantry behind the Citizenship Office is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:45-5:30 p.m. or by appointment. 
• Attention sophomores and juniors and their families – On Wednesday, the Guidance Department will host a College Information Night for 10th and 11th-grade families in the auditorium at 6 p.m. The event will include an overview of the college search and application process. Learn more.
• Blood drive coming Jan. 31 – January is National Blood Donor Month, and ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú High School will do its part to help build lifesaving blood supplies when it holds a community blood donation drive from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in the library. Learn more.
• Celebrate Lunar New Year with us – All are welcome to attend a Lunar New Year Celebration sponsored by the Chinese Club and the Chinese Community Center. For $1, you can eat traditional dishes, make traditional artwork and take part in traditional games. Learn more.
• Ski and Snowboard Club trip – The Ski and Snowboard Club will sponsor a trip to Jay Peak Resort March 22-24. .
• Exploring careers in the music industry  - Students interested in music technology received a first-hand-look at the next steps they need to take to succeed in the growing a competitive field with a field trip to Schenectady Community College.
• Ranked in Section 2 - Members of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú High School's winter track team are being recognized for their outstanding performance at the Utica Invitational this past weekend. Several student-athletes earned state qualifying times and personal bests. Learn more.
• Falcons win - Congratulations to boys’ swimming on their 75-68 victory over Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk! Highlights from the meet can be found here.
• Celebrating seniors and a win - Varsity boys’ wrestling picked up a win on Senior Night! The Falcons toppled LaSalle Institute 45-21 on Wednesday. Match highlights
• Thank you senior bowlers - Family and teammates recognized Monet DeJesus, KaCona Hinds and Oliver Kent before their Suburban Council match up on Thursday. Pictures can be

Upcoming events

• Tuesday, Jan. 23-Friday, Jan. 26
  • Regents exams; only students taking exams need to report to school. Get a schedule.
  • Online Success Center open. Learn more.
• Tuesday, Jan. 23 – Music teacher concert, auditorium, 6:30 p.m. 
• Wednesday, Jan. 24 – College Information Night, auditorium, 6 p.m. Learn more.
• Tuesday, Jan. 30 – Virtual parent workshop: "I Haven't Started It Yet!" –Understanding and improving your child's executive function skills, 6 p.m. Learn more.
• Wednesday, Jan. 31 – Blood drive, library, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn more.
• Saturday, Feb. 3 – Lunar New Year Celebration, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn more.
• Thursday, Feb. 8
  • Second quarter honor roll, ninth period
  • Parent-teacher conferences, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Stay tuned for details.
• Friday, Feb. 9 
  • No school for students; staff professional development day
  • Parent-teacher conferences, 8-11 a.m. Stay tuned for details.
• Saturday, Feb. 10
  • Indoor Percussion Home Show, gym, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Valentine Spa Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 12 – Booster Club meeting, library, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 13 – Open Mic Night, library, 5:30-7 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 15 – College financial aid form assistance help session, appointment required. Learn more.
• Friday, Feb. 16 – Pep rally, gym, 2 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 19-Friday, Feb. 23 – No school, winter break

Important reminders

• Next Gen Barbers is open for business – Students, staff and community members can get haircuts Thursday and Friday afternoons from from 1:15-2:45 p.m. at Abrookin. Cost is free for students, $5 for staff and $10 for community members, and an appointment is required. Learn more.
• Student ID reminder – Please see this important information about student ID cards.
• Free salon services for 55+ – Attention ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú residents age 55 and up: Get free beauty services from aspiring beauticians every Thursday at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú High! Learn more.
• Leaving school – ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú High School is a closed campus. Students are not allowed to leave campus for any reason without parent permission. This includes during lunch and study hall. If a student has an appointment, i.e. doctor, medical, family matter, etc., they must have a note or phone call from a parent giving permission to leave. All students also must be signed out by a parent in order to leave school grounds. Students who leave campus without a valid reason will not be allowed to re-enter without parent contact.
• Traveling to and from Abrookin – All students must take the bus to and from Abrookin Career and Technical Center and the main campus for any classes. This will prevent students from being late and having to go back through security, and ensure student safety. Students who do not take the bus will not be allowed to re-enter without parent contact.  The bus is available at Building 2, Stair 2-2 and at the Abrookin entrance.