At AMD, students are engaged in a rigorous academic program that taps into their creativity and problem solving skills in a collaborative environment. We connect academic and social skills to support our motto of "AMD ROCKS" where we teach and practice Responsibility, Organization, Cooperation, Kindness and Safety!
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.
Things you should know...
Free lunch - see flyer below
Mental Health Wellness Day on 1/21 9:30-12:30- see flyer below
Chorus Concert
The chorus concert on Tuesday, 1/10, is at Ossining HS at 7 pm. Performers should arrive at 6 pm. wearing all black.
El concierto del coro el martes, 1/10, es en Ossining HS a las 7 pm. Los artistas deben llegar a las 6 pm. vistiendo todo de negro.
Eamon Ragan (8th Grader) was the winner of our virtual upper grades Spelling Bee, Eloise Ball was the winner of our 6th grade Championships.
Here is Mr. Charvet with the winner of our in person Spanish Spelling Bee, Katherine Martinez Velasquez. We are excited to use our curriculum vocabulary for this event.
Later this month, the winners will be joining other students in a movie field trip.
Spotlight on Instruction
Co-teaching using parallel teaching
model in an 8th grade Math class with Ms. Young and Ms. Ferraro.
Co-enseñanza utilizando el modelo de enseñanza paralela en una clase de Matemáticas de 8º curso con la Sra. Young y la Sra. Ferraro.
Sports
Congratulations to our AMD Boys Modified Basketball on beating Mt. Vernon. 4-0 Undefeated so far this season.
Congratulations to the AMD Wrestling team. They beat Hen. Hud. in their first match of the season.
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.
Please visit this link for Ossining Parent Academy that offers resources such as technology, parenting, mental health among other subjects.
Visite este enlace para la Ossining Parent Academy que ofrece recursos como tecnología, paternidad, salud mental entre otros temas.
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/GUSUfor 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/GUSUpara obtener más información o haz clic en el siguiente enlace para acceder al recurso de esta semana. https://rebrand.ly/6bklicx
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.
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.
