ALMS Weekly Newsletter

Hello ALMS Families,

What a busy time of year! We have had so many events happening this past week, and there are still so many to come before we break for the Holidays! Please make sure to see all of our fliers below! From Bongo's Bingo to Karaoke to a fun Giveaway, there are so many exciting activities for our students to participate in! Not to mention a Spirit Week; see below for all the details!

We want to thank our participating students and staff who make Albert Leonard a great place to learn, work, and have fun!

Next Wednesday, December 20th, ALMS will hold its instrumental concert starting at 7:00 pm. Students participating in the concert are expected to return to school by 6:15 pm, ready to warm up in the cafeteria. The dress is concert black. Students must bring their instruments and binder.

Finally, next Friday, December 22nd, we will have Rapid Dismissal, so we will get out of school 15 minutes early to practice that protocol. No one will be allowed back in the building once we dismiss.

Happy Hanukkah to all those who celebrate!

Warm Regards,

Camille Edwards-Thomas

• December 7th-15th - Hanukkah
• December 16th - ALMS Debate Team: American Debate Event
• December 18th-22nd - ALMS Spirit Week (see below for details)
• December 20th - Instrumental Music Concert
• December 20th - 7th Grade Bongo's Bingo (9th Period)
• December 20th-21st - ALMS Give Away! (details below)
• December 22nd - Rapid Dismissal- 15 minutes early
• December 24th - Christmas Eve
• December 25th - Christmas Day
• December 25th-January 1st - NO SCHOOL - Holiday Recess
• December 26th-January 1st - Kwanzaa
• December 31st - New Years Eve
• January 1st - New Years Day
• January 10th - PTA Meeting 7 PM: PAVE presentation

Anything But a Backpack Day (12/22/22) Note:

No Backpack Day has been a trend to help raise awareness about the millions of kids that make the journey to school each day with little to no supplies. Student participation is voluntary and students can still bring a backpack.

If students choose to participate, they must follow the guidelines below:

• Students may NOT use items with wheels

• Students may NOT use items much larger than a backpack

• Students must be able to carry the item

• The item must be able to hold school supplies, including a district chromebook

• Examples of acceptable items:

• Bucket, Instrument Case, Milk Crate, Grocery Bags, Shoe Box, Basket, Briefcase

• No Glass!

We, along with Student Council, will be sending the hard copies of the cards to the residents of Willow Towers Assisted Living in New Rochelle to brighten their holidays.

Ms. Bongo's Class learned about some of the reasons why the 13 Colonies rebelled against the English Monarchy! Students were given beads to act as currency, where they were then taxed by the "Queen of the Class" (Ms. Bongo) to show how the colonists felt when they were unfairly taxed by the British. Some of the specific examples included the Sugar Act, and Stamp Act.

Calling all Leopards! Gear up for a chance to roar with victory at the Albert Leonard Middle School Give-Away! Score epic prizes like gift baskets, teacher giveaways, and more! Every ticket fuels our school's 8th grade class! You're not just winning, you're making a difference.

Congratulations to the Girls Modified Basketball team on their win against Port Chester in their season opener!

A big thanks to Ms. Muschio for organizing some fun teacher events like Ugly Sweater Day and a hidden snowflake contest!

The school district renewed the tutor.com license for middle and high school students! See the attached fliers for more information!

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Please see the fliers and QR codes below for more information about SEPTA!

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