Back to School 2025
Back to School 2025
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Dear Alden Place family,
The days are getting cooler and shorter, teachers are setting up classrooms, and young people are starting to filter back to campus. This can only mean one thing: It’s back to school time!
In my first year as Principal here at Alden Place (you can learn about me here), I couldn’t be more excited to work with this magical group of athletes, artists, musicians, gamers, writers, scientists, dancers, explorers, leaders, readers, mathematicians, builders, problem solvers, innovators, actors, singers, nature lovers, coders, dreamers, and friends.
Class placements for the 25–26 school year are now available on SchoolTool. If you are new to the district, SchoolTool is the student management system that we use to communicate important information about your child’s progress, including grades. If there is anything important you’d like us to know about your child’s needs, please reach out to their teacher or to me. We are always happy to partner with you.
This year, we’re continuing our work with the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), which helps us meet students where they are through great instruction, targeted support, positive behavior guidance, and social-emotional learning. Our brilliant, hardworking educators continue to refine their reading, writing and math curriculum and instructional practices to support students. Beyond the instructional core, we’re also thrilled to offer a wide variety of special classes, from band and art to music and STEAM, giving every student a chance to cultivate their genius.
Our custodial staff has been hard at work beautifying Alden Place. Thanks to their efforts, many classrooms and hallways have received a fresh coat of paint, the floors are incredibly clean, and classrooms are stocked with everything teachers will need to hit the ground running on day one. If you happen to see one of our custodial or maintenance workers, please thank them for their hard work in keeping facilities safe and beautiful.
Thank you for your partnership, support, and trust. Together, we’re creating a community where every student can learn, grow, and thrive. I can’t wait to see all the amazing things this year will bring.
Warm regards,
Andrew Cedermark
Principal, Alden Place Elementary
Millbrook Central School District
(845) 677-4220 X4102
How To Find Your Child's Teacher
How To Find Your Child's Teacher
Click on your child's name and then they can click the "Schedule tab" to see their schedule.
OR
Click on a link on the "Home screen" to view your child's schedule from there.
New Staff
New Staff
Our third graders will not be the only new faces here at Alden Place come September. I wanted to take a moment to introduce some of the new professionals who will be joining our family for the 25-26 school year. Please join me in welcoming them warmly.
Ms. Credendino, a special education teacher, has earned degrees in Psychology and Special Education, and most recently worked at Pawling High School.
Ms. Jimenez will be joining Alden Place as our nurse after a successful career in eldercare, and is fulfilling a lifelong dream of working in a school.
Ms. Doyle will be joining Alden’s third grade team after a great run at Elm Drive Elementary!
Join the PTO!
Join the PTO!
We’d love for you to join our PTO and help us strengthen the connection between home and school. Your involvement makes a big difference in supporting our students and building a vibrant school community. All members are welcome (but not required) to attend bi-monthly public PTO meetings, which take place at 7PM in the Alden Place Elementary Library.
October 6
December 1
February 2
April 6
June 1
Parent Pick Ups and Bus Changes
Parent Pick Ups and Bus Changes
Parents - if you need to make a change to your student's pick up for the day, please use the following email address to do so, as we need changes in writing. The email address is: alden.parentpickup@millbrookcsd.org
Our Core Values
Core values
This year, you may hear more about our Core Values. Schools promote academic success in reading, writing, and math, but we also have a responsibility to help students feel a strong sense of belonging and develop the soft skills that will serve them well in the future. We build these skills through RULER, our social-emotional learning curriculum, and reinforce them by promoting and celebrating our Core Values. Together, these values give our diverse community a shared vision of what it means to learn and grow side by side. Each month, we’ll recognize one student from each grade who demonstrates a Core Value, and we’ll proudly display their certificates at the school entrance.
Purpose: I stay focused and strive to achieve my goals.
Ethics: I act with integrity and make responsible choices.
Acceptance: I respect differences and value diverse perspectives.
Community: I help create a supportive and inclusive environment.
Evolution: I reflect on my growth and work to become a better version of myself.
SchoolTool Parent Portal
SchoolTool Parent Portal
The Parent Portal can be accessed on a computer, tablet, mobile browser, or through the SchoolTool mobile app. The app is available for download in both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. To log in directly, visit Millbrook CSD’s SchoolTool portal at: [insert URL].
https://st10.schooltool.com/Millbrook/Default.aspx
This URL must be entered into either the mobile app or web browser in order for you to be able to log in to your Parent Portal account.
If you need further assistance, please contact the main office where someone will gladly support!
Julie Ruuge
845-677-4220 ext. 4100
Annual Notifications
Annual Notifications
Please click here to proceed to the MCSD website with all of the Annual Notifications, Technology Use, and Code of Conduct forms which MUST be completed. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the main office.
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
September 3rd - 1st Day of School
September 25 - Back to School Night!
October 7 - Fall School Picture Day
October 10 - Early Release Day
October 13 - No School - Columbus Day
October 30 - Red Ribbon Day - WEAR RED!
A Note From Our
Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Services
Here in the PPS Office we are excited to have the first month of school underway. One reminder as we continue to move throughout the school year to our families, when you receive a consent form for evaluations for your child, please return the signed copy to the PPS Office in order for us to ensure your child’s evaluations are completed by the necessary timelines.
As always, if you have questions regarding your child, please do not hesitate to contact the PPS Office:
Ana Nyarady - Interim Supervisor of PPS (Pupil Personnel Services, ENL)
845-677-4200 ext. 1116
ana.nyarady@millbrookcsd.org
Danielle Leonardi - Administrative Assistant
845-677-4200 ext. 1107
danielle.leonardi@millbrookcsd.org
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