ALMS Weekly Newsletter

• March 1st-31st - Women's History Month
  
• March 10th - Daylight Savings Time starts (Spring Ahead)
• March 13th - PTA Meeting
• March 16th - Girls Leadership Conference
• March 17th - St. Patrick's Day
• March 22nd - Mr. Maida's Class Trip to the Opera
• March 25th-29th - Spring Recess
• March 29th - Good Friday
• March 31st - Easter Sunday
• April 1st - Easter Monday

our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade advisors, in conjunction with the PTA are holding a Family Bingo night at ALMS on Thursday, April 11th! Please see below for details and look out for the flyer which will go home with your child today! All families are welcome to come for a night of fun, food, games, and prizes! We hope to see you there!

SEL DAY

March 8th is SEL Day! Students had the opportunity to participate in lunchroom activity facilitated by SEL Social Worker, Mrs. Johnson. Students selected which of the five SEL competencies they would be mindful of for SEL Day.

Students were also given tactile mindfulness stickers,which guide them on deep breathing, and a "Feelings Wheel" to help them explore the language of feelings on a deeper level. Staff were given bubbles as a reminder to take a deep breath and to practice self care.

ALMS' social emotional learning theme for the month is Self Awareness which is the ability to understand one's emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior. Self awareness impacts all of the five competencies and we encourage students to practice self awareness through mindfulness this month. Students can stop by the SEL board to view journal prompts such as "how do I feel today," "what are some hopes you have for the future," etc.

On Thursday, the Student Council visited Willow Towers. They played BINGO with residents, they played chess with them, exercised with them, danced with them, and gave out almost 80 gift bags. Students met a Noble Peace Prize winner, a teacher, a resident who attended ALMS, and so many other wonderful residents. It was a fantastic visit!

Dear Parents/Guardians:

We hope all is well with you and your family. It felt like yesterday when our eighth-grade students came to us as eager sixth graders. As the start of their final marking periods 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 engage 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 to cut class

If you are concerned that your child may not meet the academic and/or behavioral qualifications/expectations, please contact your 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

Ms. Carew and Ms. D’Ippolito, 8th Grade Co-Advisors

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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