Commissioner King's Message to Parents and Students
Welcome back from Commissioner King
The message for students is “Work Hard, Get Smart.” Commissioner King asks students to think about challenging themselves with reading and writing this year and to make a persuasive argument on a topic they really believe using evidence to make their case. King urges parents to “dive into their students’ school experience.” He suggests that parents ask their children, “What did you learn today? What does that mean?” He asks both students and parents to “take every advantage of the learning opportunities in the year ahead.”
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Traffic Flow at AMS
For the safety of students and to improve traffic flow, parents are asked to enter via the arterial entrance (South) only when dropping off or picking up students. Please exit by Evelyn Way (North) only. Students are not to be dropped off before 7:00 AM. Please use caution and do not leave car unattended when using the drop-off area in front of the school.
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SchoolMessenger
Since December, the Arlington Central School District has been using the SchoolMessenger Notification System. We use School Messenger to phone you about student absences, school closings, delays and early dismissals, and to remind you about school activities and important dates. This communication tool will also be used in the event of an emergency. A message describing the event or providing specific instructions can be created and sent within minutes of its occurence. HOW DO I SIGN UP? If you have already set up a contact Manager account, congratulations! It will remain active for as long as you have a child in and Arlington School. For Arlington employees, your account will remain active for as long as you are employed by the district. If your child is new to Arlington schools or if you have not already set up a Contact Manager Account, you will receive instructions and personalized activation codes by the end of September. We will also be contacting staff with information to set up an account. Once you receive this letter, please sign up without delay! For more information visit the district website at www.arlingtonschools.org
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Arlington District PTSA Council presents Math, Science and Technology Fair
www.mstfair.com
The Arlington Council PTSA invites all Arlington Students K-12 to participate in the 2012 Math, Science and Technology Fair which will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012. Application deadline is January 15, 2012. Applications on line at www.mstfair.com or pick up an application in the Main Office.
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Anti-Bullying Workshop
http://poklib.org/programs
All are invited to join Norman Tillery for an interactive workshop on bullying, including advice on how to protect kids. Please pre-register. The workshop will be held on Saturday, January 28, from 1-2:30pm at the Adriance Charwat Meeting Room.
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Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
http://poklib.org/programs
Celebrate Black History Month with storyteller Carolyn Evans on Saturday, February 25th from 1:30-2:30pm at the Poughkeepsie Library.
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ASCD Community Budget Forum
keycommunicator@acsdny.org
The second Community Budget Forum will be on Thursday, February 9th at 7pm at the Central Administrative Office at 144 Todd Hill Road, LaGrangeville. Snow date is Wednesday, February 15th. During this "town hall" style budget forum, Dr. Licopli will update the community on the tax levy limit projections and anticipated state aid. Explain how the District is planning to meet this challenge. Discuss the need for long-term planning. Explore the community's educational priorities and values. Dr. Licopli will hold the third Community Budget Forum on Thursday, March 15th.
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