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Friday, 12/16 - 2nd progress report period ends

Saturday, 12/17- Winter Wonderland

Monday, 12/19-Friday 12/23-Spirit Week

Friday, 12/23 - Progress Reports Available

Monday, 12/26-Monday 1/2/23- Holiday Recess

Tuesday, 1/3/23- Back to School

Tuesday, 1/10/23- Winter Chorus Concert

Students of Distinction

The following students have been selected by their teachers to represent Anne M. Dorner Middle School as a "Superintendent’s Student of Distinction.”. The Student of Distinction is awarded twice a year to a student who demonstrates academic achievement and perseverance, and whose behavior is representative of the school's expectations of being polite, prepared, prompt and safe. Selected students are outstanding because of the qualities they embody and because of their contributions to the classroom and the school as a whole.

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Grade 6

Santiago Avila Loja
Hailey Knopp
Katherine Martinez Velasquez
Austin Quituisaca
Joel Rodriguez

Grade 7

Wren Gross
Emily Jiang
Jasson Lalvay
Joseph Patino
Lyla Strippoli

Grade 8

Stephanny Galarza Puma
Chloe Haye
Michael Rocha
Sheldon Tang
Carlos Zhuzhingo Donoso

Weather Decisions

Soon the winter season will be upon us. At this time I wanted to provide a reminder of our 2 and 3 hour delay times. Below please find the start times for schools if a 2 or 3 hour delay is needed.

AMD PTA

The PTA delivering candy grams to the staff and faculty mailboxes.

Culture of Care

social-emotional learning • equity • positive school environment • family/community partnerships

Life Skills Class

Our Teaching Assistants doing an amazing job during reading time in Life Skills class!!

Mr. Calkins PE Class

Our rockstar 6th graders! All were able to develop there own throwing and shooting drills before playing team handball!

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Relevant Learning

collaboration • student voice and choice • student leadership • real-world experiences

“Love and Survival During the Holocaust”

7th grade listening to a presentation from a family member of a Holocaust survivor.

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Ms. Corvino's class

AVID students took Cornell notes on how to play the card game, Spoons! Today they’re putting their note-taking skills to the test and playing with their peers .

Multiple Literacies

reading • writing • financial • digital • civic • multicultural • scientific • historical

Mr. Quiroga's Art Class

Check out AMD 6th graders KANDINSKY abstract drawings created in Mr. Quiroga's art class

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Hour of Code is a worldwide event that encourages every student to spend an hour coding during Computer Science Week in December.

Parents, please remind your children about the cell phone policy.

Padres, por favor recuerden a sus hijos la política sobre teléfonos móviles.

Hate Symbols

We acknowledge that our entire community is harmed when hate symbols such as swastikas are used and we stand together in strength against all symbols of hatred.

Please see additional resources to support conversations at home with your children.

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Chromebooks

Please remind your students to be kind to their Chromebook. Please use the case provided, charge it regularly and to keep their Chromebook secured at all times.

COVID Tests

Before the Holiday Recess, Covid test kits will be sent home with students. We encourage families to use these tests prior to returning on Tuesday, January 3rd. Each kit includes two tests. They should be done at least 24 hours apart. Please call your School Nurse if your child tests positive. Also, used test kits should not be returned to school. Please note the expiration dates of the CareStart Rapid Antigen Home COVID test kits have been extended by the FDA. Lot CP22A72 with expiration date 9/22 has been extended until 3/31/23. Lot CP22B70 with expiration date 10/22 has been extended until 4/30/23.

Ossining UFSD COVID FAQs

Reminder:

Please be mindful of your speed and to follow all the rules of the road as you drop off your students each day to ensure the safety of all pedestrians.

Grown Ups Show Up Tip of the Week:

Responses Matter. Kids and teens may argue, stay silent, or ask tough questions. How you respond makes a big difference. Grown Ups Show Up, a campaign of Ossining Communities That Care, is here to help you become prepared to respond. Visit ossiningctc.com/GUSU for more information or click the following link for this week's resource. https://rebrand.ly/6bklicx

Consejo Semanal de Los Adultos Se Presentan:

Las respuestas importan. Los niños/as y adolescentes pueden discutir, permanecer en silencio o hacer preguntas difíciles. La forma en que respondes hace una gran diferencia. Los Adultos Se Presentan, una campaña de Ossining Communities That Care, está aquí para ayudarle a estar preparado/a para responder. Visita ossiningctc.com/GUSU para obtener más información o haz clic en el siguiente enlace para acceder al recurso de esta semana. https://rebrand.ly/6bklicx

Anne M. Dorner Middle School

100 Van Cortlandt Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562

(914) 762-5740

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