February PTA Newsletter
Principal's Address
Dear Parents and Guardians,
One of my administrative goals has always been to provide a safe and orderly environment following District and Albany School of Humanities procedures that have been put into place. Ms. Vitillo and I have worked collectively with the staff and students on safety procedures. Our safety preparation drills (i.e., lock-down, shelter-in- place) and our visitor sign-in procedures are prime examples that “Safety First” is always paramount at A.S.H.
Dr. Joseph has required each school to establish an official School Safety Committee. The committee membership will include the Principal, teachers, school monitor and parents. The optimal goal of each safety committee is to ensure a safe and orderly school environment that is supportive of teaching and learning. Just as in Shared Decision Making and our Character Education Committees, parental input is strongly recommended. I will be seeking parents to participate on the safety committee.
Besides the establishment of the district wide School Safety committees, the Board of Education has adopted a Random Search Policy. The Board recognizes that a safe educational environment in the schools is an important factor in a student’s ability to learn. The “Random Search Policy” was approved in Fall 2005. This policy authorized several different types of searches that may be required in the school setting. The Board is mindful that the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution prohibits unreasonable searches. The reasonableness of any search shall be determined by the context within which the search takes place.
Both the High School and Middle schools have been involved in Random Searches. These random metal-detector screenings have been seen as an effective and necessary means of detecting and deterring the possession of weapons, and preventing its consequences, principally student violence, from occurring on school premises. As authorized by the Superintendent or her designee, the students across the District, will be randomly selected for screenings. Trained school and district staff will conduct these screenings with the use of a hand-held “wand” metal detector for students in grades 5 and 6 only. The random nature of the searches will be determined by the guidelines included in the BOE policy. The Superintendent or the Safe Schools Principal will determine the “student count” in order to insure that this is a completely random process.
Communication will continue as we adopt these new safety polices. Together we can provide our children with a safe educational environment. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
One of my administrative goals has always been to provide a safe and orderly environment following District and Albany School of Humanities procedures that have been put into place. Ms. Vitillo and I have worked collectively with the staff and students on safety procedures. Our safety preparation drills (i.e., lock-down, shelter-in- place) and our visitor sign-in procedures are prime examples that “Safety First” is always paramount at A.S.H.
Dr. Joseph has required each school to establish an official School Safety Committee. The committee membership will include the Principal, teachers, school monitor and parents. The optimal goal of each safety committee is to ensure a safe and orderly school environment that is supportive of teaching and learning. Just as in Shared Decision Making and our Character Education Committees, parental input is strongly recommended. I will be seeking parents to participate on the safety committee.
Besides the establishment of the district wide School Safety committees, the Board of Education has adopted a Random Search Policy. The Board recognizes that a safe educational environment in the schools is an important factor in a student’s ability to learn. The “Random Search Policy” was approved in Fall 2005. This policy authorized several different types of searches that may be required in the school setting. The Board is mindful that the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution prohibits unreasonable searches. The reasonableness of any search shall be determined by the context within which the search takes place.
Both the High School and Middle schools have been involved in Random Searches. These random metal-detector screenings have been seen as an effective and necessary means of detecting and deterring the possession of weapons, and preventing its consequences, principally student violence, from occurring on school premises. As authorized by the Superintendent or her designee, the students across the District, will be randomly selected for screenings. Trained school and district staff will conduct these screenings with the use of a hand-held “wand” metal detector for students in grades 5 and 6 only. The random nature of the searches will be determined by the guidelines included in the BOE policy. The Superintendent or the Safe Schools Principal will determine the “student count” in order to insure that this is a completely random process.
Communication will continue as we adopt these new safety polices. Together we can provide our children with a safe educational environment. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Community Building 'En Español'
Under the direction of Sra. Allen and Sra. Mattison students in grades three and six participated in an exciting cooperative learning project. Third graders taught the sixth graders the song "Mi Cuerpo" (My Body) followed by the sixth graders' version of "Mi Hombre de Nieve" (Frosty the Snowman). All students then made snowman tic-tac-toe boards with the sixth graders directing the third graders in Spanish.
In October, fifth graders taught Spanish vocabulary to third graders during the 'Great Pumpkin Race'. The event was held in the multifunction room. All game pieces were made by the fifth grade students.
A great time was had by all. Stay tuned for more community building activities...
Sra. Allen & Sra. Mattison
Spanish Teachers
Fun was had by All a the ASH and Montessori Schools Skating Event at Swinbourne Rink
New Date for the ASH Family Dance
ASH Family Dance is rescheduled for Friday, March 3 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Mayor's Cup Karate Tournament A Rousing Success
Karate Corner
On Saturday, December 10th, ASH played host to the First Annual Winter Festival/Mayor’s Cup Karate Tournament. With close to 100 athletes in attendance, a great time was had by all! Our first timers learned the art of performing for a crowd, while our novice and advance athletes had the opportunity to prepare for their upcoming National Tournaments.
Our Shihan Tournament will be held this year on Saturday, March 25th at 9:00am at Albany High. (Details to come.) The 2006 Karate National Tournament will be held in Miami, Florida. (Details to come.) Please come out and help support the athletes with upcoming fundraisers thru 2006!
Karate Terms for the month: (Colors)
Shiro: White
Ki: Yellow
Aoi: Blue
Midori: Green
Murasaki: Purple
Cha: Brown
Kuro: Black
Aka: Red
Under the direction of Sra. Allen and Sra. Mattison students in grades three and six participated in an exciting cooperative learning project. Third graders taught the sixth graders the song "Mi Cuerpo" (My Body) followed by the sixth graders' version of "Mi Hombre de Nieve" (Frosty the Snowman). All students then made snowman tic-tac-toe boards with the sixth graders directing the third graders in Spanish.
In October, fifth graders taught Spanish vocabulary to third graders during the 'Great Pumpkin Race'. The event was held in the multifunction room. All game pieces were made by the fifth grade students.
A great time was had by all. Stay tuned for more community building activities...
Sra. Allen & Sra. Mattison
Spanish Teachers
Fun was had by All a the ASH and Montessori Schools Skating Event at Swinbourne Rink
Proposal to Establish an Award in Memory of Sgt. Nick Sacco.
The PTA is pleased to announce that it is proposing a new award to be awarded to the graduating student who best represents the qualiites of leadership and service to the community. The award will be called the "Sgt.Nick Sacco" award in memory of Army Sgt. Sacco, who was recently killed in Iraq. Sgt. Sacco attended ASH school when it was called School 23.
The PTA is pleased to announce that it is proposing a new award to be awarded to the graduating student who best represents the qualiites of leadership and service to the community. The award will be called the "Sgt.Nick Sacco" award in memory of Army Sgt. Sacco, who was recently killed in Iraq. Sgt. Sacco attended ASH school when it was called School 23.
New Date for the ASH Family Dance
ASH Family Dance is rescheduled for Friday, March 3 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Mayor's Cup Karate Tournament A Rousing Success
Karate Corner
On Saturday, December 10th, ASH played host to the First Annual Winter Festival/Mayor’s Cup Karate Tournament. With close to 100 athletes in attendance, a great time was had by all! Our first timers learned the art of performing for a crowd, while our novice and advance athletes had the opportunity to prepare for their upcoming National Tournaments.
Our Shihan Tournament will be held this year on Saturday, March 25th at 9:00am at Albany High. (Details to come.) The 2006 Karate National Tournament will be held in Miami, Florida. (Details to come.) Please come out and help support the athletes with upcoming fundraisers thru 2006!
Karate Terms for the month: (Colors)
Shiro: White
Ki: Yellow
Aoi: Blue
Midori: Green
Murasaki: Purple
Cha: Brown
Kuro: Black
Aka: Red
Dates to Remember
PTA Meeting Feb 14
Chess Club meeting Feb 16
Holiday Recess Feb 20-24
ASH Family Dance is rescheduled
for Friday, March 3, 6:30-8:00pm
Shihan Karate Tournament Mar 25
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