8th Grade Transition: Sign-ups Are OPEN for 6/24/21 (Diploma Day)

We request for 8th Grade family members to sign up for a time-slot for the 8th Grade Transition Celebration Event/Diploma Day on 6/24/21, if you have not done so already. 

Students WILL wear their caps and gowns and pick up their diplomas

Families should sign up in a time slot that corresponds with their child’s last name. (A-L & M-Z)

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP to secure your time-slot

  

Final Assessment Schedule / End of Year

Date

Final Assessment Schedule

June 17

Thursday 

English Language Arts 

Grades 6, 7, and 8

8:45-10:45 ALMS

June 18

Friday 

Social Studies

Grades 6, 7, and 8

8:45 - 10:45  ALMS

June 21

Monday

Math 

Grades 6, 7 and 8

8:45-10:45 ALMS

June 22

Tuesday 

Living Environment Regents Exam

All students will take the exam at ALMS

Exam Start Time: 9:15 am

June 22

Tuesday

Science

Grades 6, 7, and 8

8:45-10:45 ALMS

June 23

Wednesday

Algebra Regents Exam

All students will take the exam at ALMS

Exam Start Time: 9:15 am

June 23

Wednesday 

Make-up Day

Grades 6, 7, and 8

8:45-10:45 ALMS

Teachers Work to Complete Grading

June 24

Thursday

Diploma Day

Grade 8 Celebration

9:00-2:00 

June 25

Friday

Make-up Day # 2

Grades 6, 7, and 8

8:45 - 10:45 am

The last day of regular instruction will be on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Beginning June 17, students will come in for their assessments and then will be dismissed at 11:00 am. Students will report to ALMS during our regular arrival time and will follow the Final Assessment Schedule.

Some important information:

  • In-person students should report to their Day 1, Period 1 class.
  • Virtual Students will be scheduled to take their assessment remotely, provided the student has been in the Virtual Learning Model this school year. 
  • June 23 and June 25, are scheduled as Final Assessment Make-up Days. Only students scheduled to  make up a previously scheduled final assessment will be expected to report to ALMS
  • June 24, 2021 will be our Drive Up Transition Ceremony and only 8th Grade Students will be coming to the building during their scheduled time

ALMS 8th Grade Cap & Gown / Yearbook

ALMS 8th Grade Cap and Gown

 Letter Virtual Cap Gown - 2021

ALMS 8th Grade Yearbook & School Portraits Info 

Chromebook Loaner forms

7th grade: https://forms.gle/DuCHhBGMyidz99XD6

8th grade: https://forms.gle/XDxhE5qf2RdynUyLA

8th grade: Espanol: https://forms.gle/yx3rWeMdKGwHwkh88

2020-2021 Community Outreach & Important Documents

2020-2021 ALMS Bell Schedules (As of 04/15/21)

Weekly Bell Schedule
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri)

Important Note Regarding Parental Involvement in Virtual/Remote Learning

We know how hard folks are working to create school environments at home and appreciate the efforts, set forth, to support teaching and learning during these challenging times. Please be reminded:

  • Parents & guardians are not permitted to interrupt class to ask a question, or participate in the lesson during class time. 
  • Parents should refrain from typing comments or questions in the student platform. 
  • Only students should be participating in the Google Classroom platform. 
  • In the event that you have any questions or concerns, we remind folks of our requested protocol to address your inquiries:
    • The first step is to always reach out directly to the classroom teacher or service provider with an email or call, and they will respond in a timely manner.  
    • All questions regarding scheduling should first be sent to your school counselor.
    • If there is a question regarding curriculum, accelerated courses, and additional academic supports, our departmental chairs/directors/instructional supervisors are available to answer your inquiries. 
    • The next level of support would be to contact our grade level supervisors/assistant principals if you need assistance with fielding any pending concerns.
    • The principal should be contacted if you still need assistance or if there is a time sensitive matter that has not been resolved.

ENL Family Resources / Videos

NYSESLAT Test Information

You can fill out the form regarding the NYSESLAT at this link
Puede completar el formulario sobre el NYSESLAT en este enlace

The following videos are resources for our parents of students who are learning English as a new language.

In part 1, you will meet our ENL teachers and learn about the distance learning schedule, Google Classroom, technology resources, and reading habits at home.

In part 2, you will meet our school counselor, social worker, and attendance teacher to learn about the importance of attendance, transitioning to high school, the Home Access Center, Mifi devices and Chromebooks, and parenting and mental health challenges during COVID.

Los siguientes videos son recursos para nuestros padres de estudiantes que están aprendiendo inglés como un nuevo idioma.

En la parte 1, conocerá a nuestros maestros de ENL y aprenderá sobre el horario de aprendizaje a distancia, Google Classroom, recursos tecnológicos y hábitos de lectura en el hogar.

En la parte 2, conocerá a nuestro consejero escolar, trabajador social y maestro de asistencia para aprender sobre la importancia de la asistencia, la transición a la escuela secundaria, el Centro de acceso al hogar, los dispositivos Mifi y Chromebooks, y los desafíos de crianza y salud mental durante COVID.

Video Links:

PART ONE

PART TWO

ALMS in Action

  • ALMS Student Council/Animal Shelter Visit

    ALMS Student Council/Animal Shelter Visit

  • NRHS SADD students talking to 8th grade health classes about making wise choices.

    NRHS SADD students talking to 8th grade health classes about making wise choices.

  • Juan Barajas, Max Handler, Julian Herbert, Alexandria Pace and Sol Zamarbide in committee.
    Juan Barajas, Max Handler, Julian Herbert, Alexandria Pace and Sol Zamarbide in committee.
     
  • Twelve students who received awards at the conference with Ms. Williams and Ms. O'Reilly, the club advisers

    Twelve students who received awards at the conference with Ms. Williams and Ms. O'Reilly, the club advisers

School Announcements

  • Family University Event

    April 7 Family University Event (Save The Date)

    Albert Leonard Middle School

  • ALMS Scholastic Virtual Book Fair - 11/20-12/3

    ALMS invites you to shop our Online Book Fair and support our school! The Fair runs from November 20 - December 3. Our Fair will feature a Virtual Fair walk-through so you and your kids can experience the magic of the school shopping experience: Browse titles by grade, meet popular authors, and much more! All purchases will benefit our school directly (25% back in rewards!). Don’t miss these two weeks of events, fun, and books. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/albertleonardmiddleschool (link will be live on November 20)

    Albert Leonard Middle School

  • Boston Model UN - Best Position Paper Winner

    Congratulations to ALMS 6th Grader, Claire, who was recognized for her "Best Position Paper" at the ALMS Model UN conference in Boston, MA that took place from 1/31/20 - 2/2/20.

    Albert Leonard Middle School

  • Register for Sports using "FamilyID"

    If you are interested in registering to participate on one of our athletic teams please see attached the "FamilyID" form.

    Albert Leonard Middle School

  • ALMS has created a TWITTER account!

    Dear ALMS Families,
     
    We are excited to announce that Albert Leonard Middle School has created a TWITTER account. As we explore new ways to reach parents and community members, we ask anyone signed up for twitter to please follow us at @ALMSNewRo - through Twitter! 
     
    We are pleased to announce our first Upstander of the Week, Roan Etkin, Grade 8 ALMS student. Roan has earned two tickets to October 29th's Jets game and has had their name submitted to both The New York Jets Community Relations Department and our partner, STOMP Out Bullying. Roan is an advocate for all students.
    Our second Upstander of the Week, Jayden Lythcott, Grade 7 ALMS student.  Congratulations Jayden for speaking up for what is right and for not ignoring justice!  Jayden will also earn two tickets to the 10/29 Jets game and has had his name submitted to both the NY Jets Community Relations Dept. and our partner, STOMP Out Bullying.
     
    We will be highlighting a weekly upstander leading up to the big game on the 29th. Please stay tuned for more details and please plan on wearing BLUE on October 2nd, for STOMP Out Bullying's Blue Shirt Day, World Day of Bullying Prevention.
     
    Cheers to a great launch to a wonderful school year.
     
    With gratitude and enthusiasm,
    John Barnes, ALMS Principal
    Albert Leonard Middle School
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Quick Links

Supply Lists 2020-2021

ALMS General Supply List School Year 2020-21

 

ALMS employs a color-coded system to help students stay organized and on track for success in middle school.

ELA

BLUE

MATH 

RED

SCIENCE  

GREEN

SOCIAL STUDIES 

PURPLE

WORLD LANGUAGE 

YELLOW

The following is our grade specific list of supplies for our traditional school year. Students may not need their supplies until we begin our Hybrid Learning Model with in person instruction, but we do encourage families to take advantage of using them while we are in Remote Learning to help stay organized.

**At this time, we do not plan to have students utilize hallway or gym lockers until further notice**

In addition, if there are any families having trouble, we ask you to please contact your school counselor so we can work together to assist:

Grade SIX General Supplies
  • 1 ALMS Agenda Book
  • 1 pack of loose-leaf paper
  • 1 Scientific Calculator - TI 30XIIS
  • Pens - Blue/Black
  • #2 pencils
  • 1 box of colored pencils
  • 1 individual pencil sharpener
  • Index cards for flashcards
  • Black sharpie markers
  • Ear-buds 

For 6th Grade ELA (English Language Arts):

  • 4 blue pocket folders
  • 1 blue marble composition notebook with at least 100 pages
  • 2 gallon-size zip-lock bags
  • Glue sticks (pack of 3)

For 6th Grade Social Studies:

  • 1 purple notebook (marble composition preferred)
  • 1 purple folder

For 6th Grade Math:

  • 1 red 3-subject spiral notebook
  • 1 red folder

For 6th Grade Science:

  • 1 green subject notebook (marble composition preferred)
  • 1 green folder

Grade SEVEN General Supplies
  • 1 ALMS Agenda Book
  • Earbuds
  • 1 pack of loose-leaf paper
  • 1 Scientific Calculator - TI 30XIIS
  • Post-its
  • Pencils (mechanical)
  • Pens (blue or black)
  • Pens (red)
  • Whiteboard markers
  • Subject dividers (for any binders)
  • Graph Paper

For 7th Grade ELA (English Language Arts):

  • 4 blue pocket folders
  • 1 blue marble composition notebook with at least 100 pages
  • 2 gallon-size zip-lock bags
  • Glue sticks (pack of 3)

  For 7th Grade Social Studies:

  • 1 purple notebook (marble composition preferred)
  • 1 purple folder

For 7th Grade Math:

  • 1 red 3 Subject Spiral Notebook
  • 1 red Folder

For 7th Grade Science:

  • 1 green subject notebook (marble composition preferred)
  • 1 green Folder

Grade EIGHT General Supplies
  • 1 ALMS Agenda Book
  • 1 pack of  loose-leaf paper
  • earbuds
  • 1 Scientific Calculator - TI 30XIIS
  • Pencils (mechanical)
  • Pens (blue or black)
  • Pens (red)
  • Whiteboard markers
  • Subject dividers (for any binders)
  • Graph Paper
  • Post-its

  Grade 8 ELA (English Language Arts):

  • #2 pencils
  • Loose-leaf paper
  • Page protectors
  • Binder with dividers
  • Blue or black pens
  • Colored pen

For 8th Grade Social Studies:

  • 1 purple notebook (marble composition preferred)
  • 1 purple folder

For 8th Grade Math:

  • 1 red 3 Subject Notebook
  • 1 red Folder

For 8th Grade Science:

  • 1 green Notebook (marble composition preferred)
  • 1 green Folder

Home Access Center for Parents and Guardians

Home Access Center for Parents and Guardians

HOME ACCESS CENTER FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS
If you already have registered, log in at:  

   Home Access Center is available for Parents/Guardians of children who attend schools in the City School District of New Rochelle.  Parents/Guardians can view, online, their child's daily attendance, homeroom assignment with email links to their child's teacher, progress reports, report cards, and check emergency contact information.  

   Once the student enters grades 6-12, Parents/Guardians will be able to view their child's (live) period-by-period daily attendance, class schedule with email links to each of their child's teachers, GPA information, unofficial transcript information (to keep track of High School credits and Regents exams for graduation requirements), progress reports, report cards, and check emergency contact information.  
 
If you are unsure of your username, please email lmartinelli@nredlearn.org, ALMS & IEYMS Technology Facilitator. 

Summer Assignments 2021

Home – Social Studies – Akins Early College High School

Incoming 6th Grade

Click here for the ELA 6 Summer Reading 2021 google doc link

Incoming 7th Grade

Click here for the ELA 7 Summer Reading 2021 google doc link

Incoming 8th Grade

Click here for the ELA 8 Summer Reading 2021 google doc link

Incoming 9th Grade 

9th Grade ELA Summer Assignment 2021.pdf 

Incoming 9th Grade Social Studies 9 Summer Reading Assignment 2021

 

Schedules

STOMP Out Bullying

    

www.stompoutbullying.org

Calendar of Events

  • Regents Exams

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Day 2

    Albert Leonard Middle School

  • ALMS Principal's Luncheon

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Day 1 ALMS FINALS

    All students that plan to take their final assessments in-person students should report to their Day 1, Period 1 Class.

    Albert Leonard Middle School

  • FINAL: ELA 8:45-10:45am

    Grades 6, 7 & 8

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Albert Leonard Middle School Leopards Custom Apparel​

Click and check out the Albert Leonard School Store for a wide variety of ALMS apparel! Every purchase helps support the ALMS Yearbook. Order today and show your ALMS school pride!

ALMS Twitter Page

ALMS Calendar

Who was Albert Leonard?

 Albert Leonard timeline   

Principal's Corner

Click here to access the current newsletters available from The Middle Years and Helping Students Learn.

 

For our next Principal's Corner feature, we hope you will enjoy our newest newsletters The Middle Years ‘Working Together for School Success’ and Helping Students Learn ‘Tips Families Can Use to Help Students Do Better in School’.