ALMS Weekly Update
INSPIRE-EDUCATE-EMPOWER
May 26, 2023 Newsletter
Hello ALMS Families,
This week we celebrated College Awareness Week. There were many events for our 7th grade students. They were exposed to different college representatives, NRHS students talking about their own experiences, a Thursday afternoon Kahoot, and a huge 3 day long "escape room" like challenge to learn more about college and career options.
We would also like to give a special shout out to our very own ALMS students who had their work showcased in the Our Children, Our Artists exhibit at the New Rochelle Public Library. Scroll down (or use the Table of Contents to your left) to the "CSDNR News" section to see images from the night!
We have included updates on our finals schedule (also included in a separate email).
Also, please look below for the many opportunities we have for our students either after school or over the summer!
Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend, and thank you for stopping by and checking out what we have got going on at ALMS!
Sincerely,
Camille Edwards-Thomas
Important Upcoming Dates
Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL - May 26th & May 29th
8th Grade Dance - May 30th
Webster Visits ALMS - May 31st
PTA Meeting - May 31st 7pm
8th Grade Trip - June 8th
Flag Day - June 14th
PTA Meeting - June 15th
Juneteenth - NO SCHOOL - June 19th
8th Awards Ceremony - June 20th
8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony - June 21st - 11AM
End of Marking Period 4 - June 23rd
ALMS Happenings
Half Day & Finals Schedule
2023
Please see the schedule for the last two weeks of school below:
Below is the detailed view of the Middle School Final Exam Schedule
College Awareness Week
See photos from College Awareness Week.
Thank you to Ms. Handel, Ms. Gersh, Ms. Stella, and Ms. Lieberman for helping to organize and set up activities for our 7th grade students
Youth to Youth Paint Night
Thank you to Ms. Arboleda and Ms. Loaiza for putting on a great afternoon for over 40 students!
Incoming 6th Grade Parent Orientation Night!
Alms Sparks volunteer at the incoming 6th grade parent orientation to give building tours.
Ward visits ALMS
See what our 6th Graders had to say to the Ward 5th Grade Students visiting ALMS
Davis Visits ALMS
See what our 6th Graders had to say to the Davis 5th Grade Students visiting ALMS
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).
Important Information about 8th grade activities
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
Our Children, Our Artists
See pictures from the event held at the New Rochelle Library
PTA Happenings!
ALMS Fundraising Event extended to June 5th- There is still time to participate!!!
Click flyer below to enlarge
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...
New Media Club Content this week!
The Late Bell Podcast
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!