Arts Middle School Family Update
Friday, October 5th, 2018
Hello Arts Middle Families,
Morning Drop Off
Important Dates
October 8- No School- Indigenous People's Day (previously Columbus Day)
October 17-Half Day- Teacher Professional Development
November 6- No School- Election Day
November 8- Picture Retake Day
November 12- Veteran's Day
November 21- Early Dismissal- Thanksgiving Break
November 22 & 23- No School- Thanksgiving Break
21st Century Leadership After School Program
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News from the office
Student Absences: As the season of colds approaches, it's important to be sure to know what to do in the event that your child will be out sick. If your student needs to be absent to school, there are three ways to let us know!
- Email us at aamsoffice@crec.org (preferred method of notification)
- Call our office at 860-724-0685
- Send in a note on the day your child returns
Residency Verification Forms (Non-Hartford Families): Please be sure to submit your 2018-2019 Residency Verification Form if you have not already done so. For questions or concerns, please contact Danah Serrano-Baez at 860-724-0685 x3559 or via email at dserranobaez@crec.org.
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CT Fitness Test Schedule
- Tuesday, October 9th - Students in Mrs. Giuliano, Mrs. Delorm, Ms. Ruiz, and Ms. Dickinsen's homerooms
- Wednesday, October 10th - Students in Ms. Videtto, Mrs. Schroyer, Mrs. Jones, and Mr. Robbins' homerooms
- Thursday, October 11th - Students in Mrs. Scapallati, Mrs. Petersen, Ms. DeAngelis, and Mr. Jarvie's homerooms
Physical Education - CT Fitness Test
For all parents of 6th and 8th graders:
It's that time of year again!! We will be beginning the CT Fitness Test which is mandated statewide. Students should bring running sneakers, short, or sweats. They can also bring water bottles when it's time for the mile run. The test has four parts: mile run, push-up, curl-up, and sit-n-reach. Each test has statewide standards for boys, girls, and age groups. The standards are listed below:
Girls Sit-n-Reach Curl-Up Push-Up Mile Run
Age 10: 9, 12, 7, 12:30
Age 11: 9, 15, 7, 12:00
Age 12: 9, 18, 7, 12:00
Age 13: 9, 18, 7, 11:30
Age 14: 9, 18, 7, 11:00
Age 15: 9, 18, 7, 10:30
Boys Sit-n-Reach Curl-Up Push-Up Mile Run
Age 10: 8, 12, 7, 11:30
Age 11: 8, 15, 8, 11:00
Age 12: 8, 18, 10, 10:30
Age 13: 8, 21, 12, 10:00
Age 14: 8, 24, 14, 9:00
Age 15: 8, 24, 16, 8:30
Students around campus
Chat & Chew in the Cafe
Wendy Wednesday Raffle
Raft Tickets Serve a Purpose
Student Spotlight
Dexter Aregood 6th Grade
- What job do you think you'd be really good at? "Engineer or Musician."
- What do you wish you knew more about? "Space because anything can be there."
- Who is your favorite band or artist? "King Gizzard or Frank Zappa".
- If you were the President of the United States what is one thing you would change? "Help the poor more ."
Masen Boucher-Joyner 7th Grade
- What job do you think you'd be really good at? "Auto Body Specialist or Construction worker."
- What do you wish you knew more about? "Drawing and Painting"
- Who is your favorite band or artist? "Eminem".
- If you were the President of the United States what is one thing you would change? "Let dogs vote."
Natalie Reyes 8th Grade
- What job do you think you'd be really good at? "A Lawyer because I enjoy debating and making decisions."
- What do you wish you knew more about? "History"
- Who is your favorite band or artist? "Ozuna".
- If you were the President of the United States what is one thing you would change? "I would help the homeless get jobs even with records and provide them with shelter."
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