ALMS Weekly Update
May 13, 2022 - Information and updates for our families
Note from the Principal's Desk
Dear ALMS Families,
Happy Friday the 13th! We hope to see you at the Showbiz Kids' Production of Freaky Friday! The remaining show times are this evening at 7pm, and tomorrow at 3pm and 7pm.
Please take a look at our upcoming dates and our end of week updates and important information as much was added to this iteration of our newsletter!
As always, remember that you can always stay up-to-date by checking our website.
Mrs. Edwards-Thomas
Upcoming Budget Vote May 17, 2022
Budget Proposal Details
The proposed budget reflects the school district’s values of excellence and equity and makes judicious use of federal, state, and local resources to keep the tax levy increase at 0.98%, significantly below the tax cap of 2.345%. On May 17, voters also will consider a bond proposition to provide necessary cash flow to complete post-Hurricane Ida repairs to the New Rochelle High School library and pool and Isaac E. Young Middle School until state and federal reimbursement is received.
Budget information and FAQs can be found on the school district website, nred.org. Highlights of the proposed budget include:
- The addition of 15 teaching/staff positions to further address unfinished learning and wellness, including creating a Dean of Students position for each middle school to focus on attendance, conflict resolution, and social-emotional learning.
- Adding a dance teacher at Isaac E. Young Middle School to open pathways for more students to access our Performing and Visual Arts in Education (PAVE) program.
- Adding a second Science Research Teacher at New Rochelle High School who will expand the program’s reach into middle and elementary schools.
- Bringing the school district into compliance with state regulations by hiring 21 special education and English as a New Language teachers.
- Retaining 25 newly hired full-time security staff for our middle and high schools.
- Adding laptops, Chromebooks, and smart boards for our students and classrooms.
- Leveraging pandemic relief dollars to support:
- Adding teachers at Huguenot Academy to create access for more ninth-graders.
- Expanded after-school and summer school programs.
Board of Election Candidates
Candidates for the Board of Education, in alphabetical order, are Adam Cooper, Stephen I. Mayo, and David Peters. Biographies of each are available at nred.org/page/candidate-resources.
📆 Important Dates
May Dates:
- Showbiz Kids - Friday, May 13 @ 7pm / Saturday, May 14 @ 3pm / Saturday, May 14 @ 7pm
- Poetry Out Loud Returns! - Monday, May 16
- School Budget Vote - Tuesday, May 17
- 7th Grade Dance - Wednesday, May 18
- 6th & 7th Grade Spring Concert - Thursday, May 19
- 8th Grade Science Performance Test - Monday-Wednesday, May 23-25
June Dates:
- 8th Grade Dance - Wednesday, June 1
- 8th Grade Spring Concert - Thursday, June 2
- 8th Grade Science Assessment - Monday, June 6
- 8th Grade Visit to NRHS - Tuesday, June 7
- 8th Grade Awards Night - Wednesday, June 8
- 7th Grade Field Trip to Playland - Thursday, June 9
- 8th Grade Field Trip to Holiday Hills - Thursday, June 9
- 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony - Wednesday, June 22
- Karen Johnson Library Dedication - Thursday, June 23
See our School Calendar for more events
Did you hear about our Book Fair!?
🏫Upcoming 8th Grade Activities🎒
PAVE Updates: Coming to ALMS on Friday, May 20th
🏀New Rochelle Basketball Update🏀
🗒️ALMS Finals Schedule🗒️
Community Resource Night at NRHS
If you would like to learn more about SEPTA Meetings and Events please click the button above.
Chromebook Responsibilities
To ALMS Parents and Students,
As a Middle School student, you are required to come to school with your district-provided chromebook charged. The district-provided chromebook is also your responsibility; if it's in your backpack, locker, on a bus, or at home, you must keep it protected from being damaged or lost/stolen.
Please refer to the Device Loaner Form, which you have signed with your parent/guardian, and review the terms and conditions listed on the form both inside and outside of school (scroll down to the bottom of the form to see all terms and conditions).
To all parents/guardians, please speak with your child regarding Chromebook care and responsibilities. Some of the computers are damaged due to students spilling liquids, tossing them to the ground during recess, getting knocked around in a backpack, or dropping them. Damaged Chromebooks are subject to fees. You may want to consider purchasing a case as was indicated on the school supply list.
Tutor.com Details below:
Tutor.com is available for free to all City School District of New Rochelle students and has proven to be an essential tool for students in all school district schools. At the community meeting, we will outline Tutor.com’s numerous benefits and academic support services, and provide information for both new users and those already familiar with the service.
The program will be available in English and Spanish and will be hosted by Executive Principal John Barnes. Edward Castro, City School District of New Rochelle Director of Family and Community Engagement and Kara Hall, Senior Director of Customer Success for Tutor.com, will do presentations at the meeting.
Math and Science are the most common subjects for which help is requested. Students have been tutored in a variety of subjects, including Spanish and French, Advanced Placement U.S. History, Poetry, Statistics, and many more. New Rochelle students also receive help with studying and life skills, such as taking notes and managing time.
During sessions, students connect with live, one-to-one tutors in English or Spanish, and can receive assistance in:
Homework
Extra-credit projects
Critiques of written reports before submission in class
Practice tests to gauge mastery on subjects or prep for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT or Advanced Placement exams
If a student is absent but well enough to do schoolwork, and doesn’t have access to a teacher, Tutor.com can help
Tutors can guide students regarding best practices for studying or how to best understand and tackle an assignment
Students can access Tutor.com 24/7 by signing into their school district devices, accessing the school district’s launchpad, and clicking the Tutor.com icon. Students using a non-district-provided device must sign into Launchpad (https://launchpad.classlink.com/nredlearn) first, then click the Tutor.com icon.
Students and parents love having the support of Tutor.com. Here is some of the feedback received:
“This is a parent’s best friend. This is the most amazing thing the district has offered and allows everyone the same opportunity and access to help, which gives every student an opportunity to thrive no matter their socio-economic status. I'm so grateful as a parent; this has been an answer to my prayers. It's a fortune to pay tutors, and now, she has one right at home right at her fingertips. THANK YOU!!!!” – Parent
“I think this service really helps a lot of students who may be struggling and offers a great way for students to get help if they aren't able to go to extra help after school.” – Algebra student
“This tutor recommended things I never thought of… These tips, I believe, are going to help tremendously! Thank you, Tutor.com!” – Student seeking studying tips
For more information, email Executive Principal John Barnes at johnbarnes@nredlearn.org.
Law Enforcement as a Career? Apply to Youth Academy
The New Rochelle Police Department, in collaboration with the New Rochelle Youth Bureau, will be conducting a Mentors in Blue Learn & Earn Police Academy. New Rochelle residents ages 14 to 17 are welcome. Learn more by clicking on the flyer, and apply at newrochelleny.com/youthjobs.
About us
Please feel free to click on the links above and below to learn more about our school.
Website: https://albertleonard.nred.org/o/alms
Location: 25 Gerada Ln, New Rochelle, New York 10804, USA
Phone: (914) 576-4339
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newrochelleschools/
Twitter: @NewRochelleEd