ALPINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
APRIL 2021
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Parents/Guardians:
Welcome Spring! The nicer weather is finally here we would like to remind everyone to please use caution during the morning arrival and afternoon dismissal. Our driveway and parking lots get very crowded at these times. We ask that you remain patient and proceed with caution for the safety of our school community.
We are very pleased with the success of our first full days of instruction with all students the few days before Spring Break. All aspects of the school day went as planned. It was great to see the students interact with friends they may have not seen recently. All staff members have worked very hard to prepare for this transition and the success we experienced was a direct result of their efforts.
If you need a reminder of our procedures please refer to AES Parent Update 3-26-2021 for important information and reminders as we continue with full-day instruction for all students on Monday, April 19, 2021.
Have a safe and healthy Spring break! I look forward to seeing the students’ smiling faces on April 19th, 2021!
Mr. Giuseppe Leone, Principal
SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
Ms. VanDuyne's Class
Pop Art Projects !
Mrs. Tiseo's Class
Learning our Alphabet !
Ms. Gorey's Class
Exploring pitch during the sound and light unit!
CHOOSE LOVE
REMINDER: PHOTO RETAKE DAY
Schoolcraft will be at Alpine during the school day on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, for photo retakes. This is for students who missed the opportunity or simply want a retake.
ALL VIRTUAL students will have an opportunity for retakes on the same day but they will need to go to MOHAWK AVENUE SCHOOL between the hours of 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM to have their photos taken.
All photo packets that you do not want should be returned with your student on the retake date.
Thank you.
IMPORTANCE OF USING PICK UP PATROL
The application urges you to create "default plans" for your child's dismissal. This ensures that come the end of the school day, there is no confusion as to how your child is getting home as all information is shared with your child's teacher and building administrative staff.
Most importantly, as far as your child's attendance is concerned, if your child is scheduled to be in person and they need to stay home and participate in class virtually for whatever reason, then you need to make a "Plan Change" for the current day(s) and select the option "Present: Cohort In - Student Virtual for Current Day". Parents are also required to contact the teacher to make arrangements for virtual learning for the day.
TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE
Important Chromebook Information: Please click on the below link to access information regarding 2020-21 Chromebook Processes.
Does Your Chromebook Need Repair?
Click here for the Alpine Chromebook In Need of Repair Scheduling Form
Additional Information: The above link can also be used to reach STPS IT Department.
Thank you.
CHARACTER EDUCATION - SELF-DISCIPLINE
SEL Week was wonderful! Our Choose Love Assembly was fantastic. For the month of April, we will focus on self-discipline for our character trait.
We will also focus on compassion in our Choose Love lessons this month.
Mrs. Heather Yanoff, Guidance Counselor
COVID REMINDERS
The COVID Screening Form is required to be completed on a daily basis. It can be found in the Genesis Parent Portal. The form will only be available on days your child is scheduled to attend in person learning. A student will not be able to participate in the classroom if the form is not completed and parents will be contacted to either complete the form or pick up their child.
PTO NEWS
Happy Spring! Hoping all of our Alpine families are staying safe and healthy and enjoying the warmer weather!
A big thank you for supporting our Original Works fundraiser! Ms. VanDuyne and the students worked together to create amazing artwork to be enjoyed by all!
We would also like to thank Sparta Dairy for partnering with Alpine, Mohawk Ave and Helen Morgan PTO's! We are thankful for your support and your sweet treats!
The Alpine Play N Win Tricky Tray will now be held virtually. Details to be announced soon!
Thank you to all of our Alpine families for your support and donations. If you haven't already, and would like to make a donation, please do so via Paypal at: paypal.me/alpineschoolpto or mail a check made out to Alpine PTO.
We look forward to seeing all of you at our virtual monthly meetings.
Upcoming meeting dates:
April 16, 2021 at 3:00pm
May 21, 2021 at 10:00am
We would like to thank all of our Alpine families for their continued support and generosity.
The Alpine PTO
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
4/12-4/16 ALL STUDENTS are Virtual Learning
4/23 - Early Dismissal, 1:15 PM
4/27 RETAKES - Schoolcraft School Photos - Alpine Students In-house beginning at 9:00 AM
4/27 RETAKES - Schoolcraft School Photos - VIRTUAL STUDENTS ONLY AT MOHAWK AVENUE SCHOOL FROM 3:45 PM-4:30 PM
4/29 Board of Education Meeting, 7:30 PM
4/30 Wear Black for Self Discipline
ALPINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Email: giuseppe.leone@sparta.org
Website: sparta.org
Phone: 973-729-3107
Twitter: @AESPrincipal2