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Greetings, Falcon families!

News of the week

• Jazzmanian Devils gig on Saturday (tomorrow) – Take a ride to the country and hear the advanced jazz ensemble play their first gig of the school year! They'll be playing from 2-5 p.m. at Wayward Lane Brewing, 255 Ward Lane, Schoharie, 12157. Besides great music, there will be food trucks and beverages, and it's all happening in a beautiful setting.
   
• Early dismissal next Friday – Our annual "Go 91�������� Early" emergency dismissal drill will be Friday, Oct. 11, and school will dismiss 15 minutes early. The State Education Department requires all schools to conduct this test each year. Learn more. 
   
• 91��������coming weekend – Last Saturday was a picture-perfect day for many events happening at 91�������� High! Check out Facebook photo albums from the , the  against South Glens Falls and the against Schenectady.
   
• Athlete accolades  – We are thrilled to share that Daaron Harrell was recognized as the  and was nominated for the Heart of a Giant Award. Let's show our support for Daaron and today!
   
• Voter registration event – Our students enjoyed an interactive and informative on Friday, October 4. We are thankful for the League of Women Voters of New York State and the 91�������� County Board of Elections for facilitating this event.
   
• College fair days – Our students have enjoyed the opportunity to interact with representatives from a variety of colleges and universities during our recent . We loved seeing our students ask questions and seek out key information as they explore next steps for post-secondary education.
   
• Financial aid night – On Thursday, October 17 at 6 p.m., the 91�������� High School Guidance Department will host an event to support seniors and their families as they navigate the college financial aid process. This event will take place in the 91�������� High auditorium.

Upcoming events

• Saturday, Oct. 5
  • SAT exam, 7:45 a.m.
  • Jazzmanian Devils onstage in Schoharie, 2-5 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 6 – Falcon 5K, Washington Park. .
  • Packet pickup, 8 a.m.
  • 5K run/walk, 9:30 a.m.
  • Kids one-mile fun run, 10:30 a.m. (register on race day)
• Monday, Oct. 7 – Academy lottery applications available; stay tuned for more information
• Friday, Oct. 11
  •  Secondary marking period - first quarter interim ends
  •  Go 91�������� Early emergency preparedness drill
  •  Fall sport photos
• Monday, Oct. 14 – NO SCHOOL, Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day
• Thursday, Oct. 17 – Financial Aid Night
• Friday, Oct. 18 – Sign-ups begin for winter sports
• Monday, Oct. 21
  • Bring It On audition workshop, 4 p.m. 
  • Booster Club meeting, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 22 – PTSA meeting, library or , 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 24 - Friday, Oct. 25 – Parent teacher conferences; stay tuned for more information
• Friday, Oct. 25
  • Professional development day - no school for students
  • PSAT, 8:30 a.m.

Important reminders

• 'Villain Cabaret' and prop donations – The Theater Ensemble will hold two performances of “Villain Cabaret” on Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2 in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m. The ensemble also is looking for donations of clothing, furniture and household items to supplement their supply of props. Learn more about both.
   
• The 91�������� Booster Club (ABC) needs your help – Please considering during the fall season. In addition to student-athletes, the ABC funds: author visits, our food pantry, marching band, robotics, indoor percussion, Junior ROTC and many more organizations and groups that make our district special!
   
• Student parking update – Juniors and seniors may now apply online for limited spots in the Washington Avenue lot. Learn more and link to the parking application.
   
• Visitor parking – Any visitors who park in the Washington Avenue lot should only park in the designated parking spaces and should not park on the yellow crosshatched lines.
   
• Attention grades 10-11! - 91�������� High School will administer the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT) on Friday, Oct. 25 at 8:30 a.m. There is no school this day due to staff development and parent-teacher conferences.  The cost is $18.