ALMS Weekly Update

Dear ALMS Parents and Families,

We hope this letter finds you well and excited as we embark on a new school year. It's hard to believe that the first week of school has already come and gone! We are thrilled to have your children as part of our ALMS family, and we wanted to take a moment to share some vital information with you.

First and foremost, we are grateful for your trust in us as partners in your child's education journey. Your children's energy and enthusiasm for the classrooms have been genuinely inspiring. We have already seen budding friendships, eager learners, and the promise of a fantastic year ahead.

One of the key ways we keep our ALMS community informed is through our weekly Smore newsletter. This newsletter is valuable for staying up-to-date with important school dates, events, and other crucial information. We encourage you to read it weekly to ensure you get all the exciting developments and essential updates. Our team is dedicated to making this newsletter informative and engaging for you.

Several exciting events and activities are planned in the coming weeks, including parent-teacher conferences, extracurricular activities, sign-ups, and more. Your involvement in your child's education is incredibly important to us, and we look forward to working closely with you throughout the school year.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, concerns, or ideas you'd like to share. We value your input and are always here to support you and your child.

Thank you once again for entrusting us with your child's education. Together, we will make this school year a memorable and enriching experience for your child.

Warmest regards,

Camille Edwards-Thomas

Principal, ALMS

• 9/6 - PTA Welcome Back

• 9/13 - ALMS PTA Meeting
• 9/13 - 6th Grade Ice Cream Social
• 9/14 - 7th Grade Ice Cream Social
• 9/18 - 6th Grade Picture Day
• 9/19 - 7th Grade Picture Day
• 9/20 - 8th Grade Picture Day
• 9/20 - 8th Grade Ice Cream Social
• 9/20 - ALMS Meet the Teacher - 7:00pm
• 9/25 - NO SCHOOL - Yom Kippur
• 9/27 - Co-Curricular Night - 6:30pm

Dear ALMS Families,

I would like to inform you with great sadness and excitement that I will be the new Director of Performing and Visual Arts of the City School District of New Rochelle. While my official start date is set for September 25th, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all as I prepare for the transition from my current role as an assistant principal at Albert Leonard Middle School. It has been an honor to be a part of this esteemed community.

I am a classically trained pianist and violinist who, prior to joining the team at Albert Leonard, began my career as a music educator. During my tenure as the K-12 music department chair in the Nyack Public Schools, I had the privilege of working with students and staff from elementary through secondary levels and guiding the department in developing new arts programs while maintaining strong support for existing ones.

I am genuinely excited about the opportunity to collaborate with the talented faculty and students at New Rochelle. I firmly believe in the transformative power of the arts and its ability to inspire and enrich lives. I am dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes creativity, innovation, and inclusivity for the holistic development of our students.

I look forward to the opportunity to work with you all in my new capacity. Together, we will continue to elevate the arts programs of New Rochelle as we continue to create meaningful and inspiring experiences for our students and the community at large.

Sincerely,

Matt Lucero

We SURGE into September by welcoming students back to ALMS with a Photobooth Fun Friday activity. Every month ALMS will engage in activities that represent our monthly themes. SURGE stands for S-elf control, U-nique, R-espectful, G-oals E-ffort. Our students, teachers, and staff were excited to take photos and begin the school year with our first Fun Friday activity!

Albert Leonard Middle School, along with 51 other secondary schools in Westchester County, is continuing a Student Assistance/Project SUCCESS Program for the 2023-2024 school year. Please see the attached letter (below) for more details.

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

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

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!