ALMS Weekly Update
INSPIRE-EDUCATE-EMPOWER
May 19, 2023 Newsletter
Hello ALMS Families,
First of all, we would like to thank you for helping to pass the school budget for next year! We appreciate your continued support!
Secondly, so much is happening at ALMS as we begin our entry into the last month of school! Plenty of fundraising events courtesy of the PTA and our Youth to Youth Club. We are also gearing up for the end of year 8th grade events like their trip to Holiday Hills, as well as the school dance!
Thirdly, we had the Ward 5th grade students visit ALMS this week to hear from our own 6th graders, administrators and some of our staff. They took a tour of the building and got to get a feel for a day in the life here at ALMS. We look forward to seeing you next September!
We would also like to thank Ms. DiTargiani, Mr. Manning, and Mr. DeMicco for putting on a wonderful Choral Showcase last night! Congratulations to all our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students on their performances!
Also, please look below for the many opportunities we have for our students either after school or over the summer!
Thank you for stopping by and checking out what we have going on in our school!
Sincerely,
Camille Edwards-Thomas
Important Upcoming Dates
Davis Visits ALMS - May 22nd
Rising 6th Grade Parent Orientation - May 22nd @ 6:30pm
8th Grade Science Performance Test - May 23rd-May 24th
Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL - May 26th & May 29th
8th Grade Dance - May 30th
Webster Visits ALMS - May 31st
PTA Meeting - May 31st
ALMS Happenings
ALMS Choral Showcase
A picture from the grand finale!
Ward Visits ALMS
See the video below to see what our current 6th grade student speakers had to say to the rising 5th graders!
Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Ettlinger's Plant Sale
Mr. Ettlinger's 8th grade students were selling plants for Mother's Day to raise money for their trip to the Maritime Aquarium!
From the Media Club:
College Awareness Week Kickoff Video for 7th graders!
Youth to Youth Club
Paint Night for Students!
Ms. Rita came out of retirement to join Ms. Stella and her G3 Group this year. The students presetned at NRHS this week to share what they have been working on. Mr. Raymond stopped by to hear about their work and cheer them on. Congrats to all of the presenters.
6th Grade Math Enrichment Opportunity
Love Math? Want a chance to try new things!?
⬇️ 8th Grade Updates ⬇️
ALL CHECKS FOR HOLIDAY HILLS and CAP AND GOWNS should be made out to "Albert Leonard Middle School"
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ALMS PTA presents the 8th Grade Formal Dance for the Class of 2023 that will be held Tuesday, May 30, 2023 from 6pm to 9pm at VIP Country Club located at 600 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle, NY. Tickets are $60 and will be sold online and in school during 8th grade lunch periods on Fridays. Payment methods accepted are cash, check (checks made payable to "ALMS PTA") and online (https://app.memberhub.gives/8thgradeformal/Campaign/Details).
March 28, 2023
Dear Parents/Guardians:
We hope all is well with you and your family. It seems like yesterday that our eighth-grade students came to us as eager sixth graders. As the start of their final marking period of middle school approaches, we are looking ahead to the next phase of their lives.
Over the last few weeks and moving forward, we have been ramping up our efforts to prepare them for their transition to high school. This includes meeting with their counselors for course selection and a virtual orientation for families and parents that provides greater insight into life at New Rochelle High School.
The 8th-grade year culminates with a series of activities designed to celebrate the achievements of our students. These include the 8th-Grade Formal Dance at the VIP Country Club, a day trip to Holiday Hill, Awards Night, and the Transition Ceremony. The dates and costs for each event are in this message. Please look for further details on each event as the dates approach.
Throughout your child’s time here, they have been held to our school's highest academic rigor and expectations. We want to remind you that basic requirements must be met to participate in any/all end-of-year eighth-grade activities. Participation in these events is contingent upon students meeting behavioral and academic standards. Please note the following:
Academic Exclusions:
Students with failures in two or more major academic subjects will be excluded from participation in 8th Grade Activities
Behavioral Exclusions:
Students who continually engaged in violations of the code of conduct
Students who demonstrate ongoing rude and disrespectful behavior towards adults and others
Students who continue to be late and or attempt cut class
If you have any concerns that your child may not meet the academic qualifications/expectations, please contact your child’s school counselor. Mr. Smith, the 8th grade Administrator, can field any inquiries about your child's eligibility for participation in upcoming events.
We look forward to the coming months and exciting times ahead. Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Edwards-Thomas, Principal
Mr. Smith, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Washington, 8th grade Advisor
NRHS Algebra Summer Institute 2023
CSDNR News
⭐ Summer Stars Exploration Program ⭐
Registration is now Open for the Summer Stars Exploration Program!
This FREE program will run weekdays, 8:30am to 3:30pm, July 5 through August 3 for kindergarten through eighth graders.
The program is focused on non-traditional academic, social-emotional, and enrichment experiences for our learners.
Don’t miss your chance to participate! Summer Stars Exploration is free! You can find registration information on our school district webpage https://www.nred.org/article/1047760
Please note, registered families will be selected by lottery and notified of placement by email.
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¡La inscripción ya está abierta para el programa de exploración Summer Stars!
Este programa GRATUITO se llevará a cabo los días de semana, de 8:30 a. m. a 3:30 p. m., del 5 de julio al 3 de agosto, para estudiantes de jardín de infantes a octavo grado.
El programa se centra en experiencias académicas, socioemocionales y de enriquecimiento no tradicionales para nuestros alumnos.
¡No pierdas la oportunidad de participar! ¡La exploración de las estrellas de verano es gratis! Puede encontrar información de registro en la página web de nuestro distrito escolar https://www.nred.org/article/1047760
Tenga en cuenta que las familias registradas serán seleccionadas por sorteo y notificadas de la ubicación por correo electrónico.
PTA Happenings!
New Rochelle Special Education PTA (SEPTA)
Please see the links below for information about SEPTA
-New Rochelle SEPTA (English Version)
-New Rochelle SEPTA (Spanish Version)
NRSEPTA MEETING DATES
Zoom Link will be sent to all members. Dates are subject to change, All meetings start at 7:30pm
Thursday June 15, 2023
In Other News...
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 AUP and 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. If you have not already signed the AUP and/or Loaner Form, please click on the link above.
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.
You can refer to our Acceptable Use Policy and Device Loaner Form (linked above) for the CSDNR policy.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!