ALMS Weekly Update
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Albert Leonard Middle School
March 31, 2023 Newsletter
Happy Friday!
Hello ALMS Families,
Happy Friday before Vacation! We had a nice week here at ALMS. Our students created amazing content over at the Media Club, with a helpful travel tips article as well as a new episode of The Late Bell Podcast!
8th Grade parents, please see below for some important updates on the 8th Grade Dance, Holiday Hills Trip, and the purchasing of Caps and Gowns.
Congratulations to the performers in the 6th Grade Spring Concert! The 6th grade Chorus, Select Band and the Orchestra all put on an amazing show for our families. Thank you to our teachers from the Music Department for all the work you put into making it a special night. Kudos, Mr. Foti, Ms.Masters, Mr. Manning and Mr. DeMicco.
Have a great week off!
Sincerely,
Camille Edwards-Thomas
Principal
Important Upcoming Dates
Spring Recess (NO SCHOOL) - April 3rd - April 7th
Easter - April 9th
Last Day of Passover - April 13th
End of Marking Period 3 - April 14th
Italian Trip to Carnegie Hall - April 14th
Orthodox Easter - April 16th
NYS ELA Testing Day 1 - April 19th
PTA Meeting - April 20th - 7pm
NYS ELA Testing Day 2 - April 20th
Last Day of Ramadan - April 21st
Earth Day - April 22nd
Eid al-Fitr - April 22nd
ALL CHECKS FOR HOLIDAY HILLS and CAP AND GOWNS should be made out to "Albert Leonard Middle School"
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ALL CHECKS FOR THE 8TH GRADE DANCE SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO "ALMS PTA"
Albert Leonard Middle School
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 childโs 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 childโs 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
See the presentation given on 3/16 for our rising 9th grade students
6th Grade Spring Concert
Congratulations to all the performers!
ALMS Movie and Pajama Night!
Thank you PTA for putting on a wonderful Movie Night!
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.
Donโt 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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ยกLa inscripciรณn ya estรก abierta para el programa de exploraciรณn Summer Stars!
Este programa GRATUITO se llevarรก a cabo los dรญas de semana, de 8:30 a. m. a 3:30 p. m., del 5 de julio al 3 de agosto, para estudiantes de jardรญn de infantes a octavo grado.
El programa se centra en experiencias acadรฉmicas, socioemocionales y de enriquecimiento no tradicionales para nuestros alumnos.
ยกNo pierdas la oportunidad de participar! ยกLa exploraciรณn de las estrellas de verano es gratis! Puede encontrar informaciรณn de registro en la pรกgina web de nuestro distrito escolar https://www.nred.org/article/1047760
Tenga en cuenta que las familias registradas serรกn seleccionadas por sorteo y notificadas de la ubicaciรณn por correo electrรณnico.
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).
A message from Legacy Studios, our Yearbook Photo company...
We have received an unprecedented amount of requests through our Customer Care Department from parents looking for their access codes to view their student's portraits. Often, by this time of year, parents have misplaced their online access codes. Linked below is a graphic that can direct your parents where to look.
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!
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, April 20, 2023
WE ARE ONE DINNER, Thursday, May 4, 2023 6pm
Thursday June 15, 2023