November at Alden Place
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Dear Alden Place Families,
As we move deeper into the fall, our teachers are building on the strong relationships they established at the start of the year to create rigorous learning experiences. Photos of many of these moments are in today’s newsletter, capturing the joy and energy of these special occasions.
Spirit Week and Pink-Out Day brought even more color and enthusiasm to our halls, as students and staff came together to show support for one another and for causes that matter to our community. At the left, you'll see the students from each grade who were voted the pinkest of the pink during Pink-Out Day! Our third graders also enjoyed a hands-on science experience exploring local ecosystems during their field trip to Thompson Pond, a wonderful opportunity to bring learning to life outdoors.
This month, fifth‑grade students took part in our first session with the Council on Addiction Prevention & Education (CAPE), an organization dedicated to helping students make healthy choices and set personal goals, led by Dora Celestino. They also celebrated Red Ribbon Day by wearing red to support healthy choices and participating in the poster contest “Life is a Puzzle: Solve It Drug Free.”
A few friendly reminders as the days start to shorten and cool: please remember to send your child to school with a warm coat so they can enjoy recess comfortably. And with the time change coming up this weekend, remember to set your clocks back one hour.
Looking ahead, we are excited to continue creating meaningful learning experiences for our students while celebrating the many ways they grow and thrive each day. Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our school community.
Warmly,
Andrew Cedermark
Principal, Alden Place Elementary
Millbrook Central School District
(845) 677-4220 X4102
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, November 19 and Thursday, November 20. These are an important opportunity to meet with your child’s teachers and discuss academic progress. Teachers have begun contacting families regarding conference sign-ups. If you have not yet scheduled a conference and wish to do so, please contact your child’s teacher directly. All conferences will be held in person. Please plan to arrive on time, as teachers will be meeting with families in scheduled time blocks.
Wednesday, November 19th Thursday, November 20th
12:30 pm - 3:45 pm & 6-8 pm 12:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
3rd – Daylight Savings Time begins
4th – Superintendent’s Conference Day (NO SCHOOL)
7th – End of 1st Marking Period
10th – All Schools Early Dismissal Drill (15 minutes early)
11th – Veterans Day (NO SCHOOL)
17th – Picture Retake Day (Please let your student's teacher know if you have scheduled a retake!)
19th – Early Release Day & Parent/Teacher Conferences
20th – Early Release Day & Parent/Teacher Conferences
21st – Harvest Dance
21st – Blazer Assembly
26th–28th – Thanksgiving Recess (NO SCHOOL)
Harvest Dance
Friday, November 21st, the Junior Class will be hosting a Harvest Dance for Alden Place students from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Class of 2027, but is for the enjoyment of Alden Place students.
Music Centers in Action
In Mrs. Donaghey's music class, students are exploring creativity through a variety of engaging centers. Some are collaborating on original compositions using Chrome Music Lab, while others are following piano tutorials or learning familiar melodies like “Mary Had a Little Lamb” using both standard and iconic notation. To close each class, students have the opportunity to share or perform what they’ve created and offer thoughtful feedback to their peers.
Grade 3 Goes to Thompson Pond
Thank you to our third grade teachers for chaperoning our first formal field trip to Thompson Pond. As part of their science curriculum, our third graders explored this glacial kettle pond in Pine Plains, now a stunning natural area surrounded by forests, wetlands, and meadows. They enjoyed views of Stissing Mountain and the vibrant fall landscape while learning about ecosystems, habitats, and the diverse plants and animals that call this unique environment home.
Congratulations to our
Students of the Month!
Each month, our educators nominate one student per grade for each core value. All receive special recognition during our Blue Ribbon Blazer ceremony. This month's recipients have their names placed on the wall of our main lobby, and will have certificates sent home. Congratulations, and thank you to our teachers for recognizing students' excellence!
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Purpose
I stay focused and work 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.
Pink-Out Day
Pink-Out Day
Last Friday, Spirit Week culminated in pink-out day, where communities across the country come together to wear pink in support for breast cancer awareness. Thanks to those who participated!
#Twinning!
#Twinning!
Also during spirit week, Twin Day and Jersey Day were big hits with our students!
Join the PTO!
Join the PTO!
Thank you to our PTO for staffing our Scholastic Book Fair, hosted for an entire week, including Back to School Night.
PTO would love you to join to 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.
December 1
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April 6
June 1
Parent Pick Ups and Bus Changes
Parent Pick Ups and Bus Changes
If you need to make a change to your child'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
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:.
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
Updates from Pupil Personnel Services
PPS Office:
We will be resending collaboration portal forms in student backpacks this month. Please be on the lookout and send them back as soon as possible.
ENL Department :
Parents with students in the ENL program should be on the lookout for an ENL progress report in addition to the report card.
As always, if you have questions regarding your child, please do not hesitate to contact the PPS Office:
Ana Nyarady - Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Services
845-677-4200 ext. 1116
ananyarady@millbrookcsd.org
Danielle Leonardi - Administrative Assistant
845-677-4200 ext. 1107
danielleleonardi@millbrookcsd.org
Alexandra Ellis- ENL Coordinator
845-677-4200 ext. 1109
alexandra.ellis@millbrookcsd.org
Joann Hobson- Special Education Coordinator
845-677-4200 ext. 1107
joann.hobson@millbrookcsd.org
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