Upcoming Events 

Friday, 1/30- Third quarter begins

Friday, 2/3 - Report Cards available

Monday-Friday, 2/13-2/17- Spirit Week

Monday- Friday, 2/13-2/17-Book Fair

Monday-Friday, 2/20-2/24- Winter Recess- Schools Closed

Tuesday, 2/28- Star Spring Session Begins

Black History Month Celebration

Things you should know...

• Student Council applications due February 15th
• Quarter 3 began on Monday, 1/30/23
• Explore and Learn- Save the date-see flyer below
• Spirit Week- see flyer below
• Free breakfast & lunch - see flyer below
• Yearbook information- see flyer below
• Click here to volunteer for the AMD Book Fair

AMD Midterm and NWEA Winter Benchmark Assessments

In-class NWEA. assessments will be given as part of the regular school day and your child's schedule for that day will not change. Below are the dates that the English Language Arts and Math subject areas will be giving their benchmark assessments

Monday, Feb. 6, Tuesday, Feb 7, Wednesday, Feb 8

• Math (8th Grade)

Wednesday, Feb 8, Thursday, Feb 9, Friday, Feb 10

In preparation for the NWEA assessments, students should make sure to do the following:

• bring in headphones that are compatible with their Chromebook. The headphones must be plug-in and not Bluetooth.
• bring their Chromebook (charged) and Chromebook charger on these days.

Culture of Care

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

6th graders participate in "brain break" exercises throughout the day to stretch their bodies and rejuvenate their minds.

Multiple Literacies

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

Genius Bar students hard at work during recess prepping Black History Month displays for the library.

Spotlight on Instruction

Ms. Diallo makes crepes with her French students.

The application for Student Council will be provided to students in Google classrooms this evening.

Attention 8th Grade Parents:

If you want your child's baby picture included in the yearbook spread, please email the advisors a copy of the picture with their first and last name.

Don't forget to order your yearbook at Jostens.com

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

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

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 Grown Ups Show Up for more information or click the following link for this week's resource. How to Respond to Your Kid's Questions or Arguments about Alcohol and Drugs

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 Los Adultos se Presentan para obtener más información.

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.