Alden Update November 2, 2015

Hello Alden Families,

We are celebrating the month of EFFORT here at Alden School. Our theme changes every month but we are always about RESPECT. Please enjoy the video

highlightingeffort from Mrs. Madigan’s fourth grade class.

Thank you to all who attended our Math Night to learn more about our new math program, enVisionMath2.0. Please visit the website below to view the video of the evening as well as the resources that were handed out.

Celebrate your Alden student's birthday in a fun new way! If you'd like to purchase a birthday book for the Alden Library in honor of your child's birthday, please look for an email with an order form during your child's birthday month, then return the completed form and $15 check to the Alden Library. The order form is on the Alden Library website under "Birthday Books" as well. After your child selects a brand-new book from our collection during library class, he or she will be the first to check it out and will receive a cake-scented birthday bookmark as well. The chosen book will get a label with their name and birthdate on it and even a picture if you'd like to send one in - and will become a permanent part of our Alden Library collection. Any questions? Please contact Librarian Ms. Garr at

Our Indoor Safety Practice Drill will take place this week. Teachers have practiced what to do with their students during this drill.

Picture re-take day is scheduled forFriday, November 13th.Please hold onto your student’s class picture and send in their individual portrait prints if you would like to have their photo re-taken on the 13th. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the customer service department at Coffee Pond Photography and Yearbook .

Congratulations to the new Fifth Grade Alden Student Council members: Brendan Bonner, David Burgess, Ayla Abban, Andrew O’Neil, Nicholas Ayers, Maya Daly, Erin Gallagher, Preston Montgomery, Mia Casale, Bridget Fallon, Mills Dennison, Sarah Wiemeyer, Audrey Chatfield, Shayne Murphy, Jane Campbell, Shiwaya Maskey, Flynn Bridget, Nikos Koveos, Nathan Dannemiller, Shannon Downes, Sean Delaney, Natalie Eisner and their advisor, Mr. E. All fifth grade students were invited to write an essay explaining why they would make a great representative to the Student Council. Each homeroom voted for two representatives. I will keep you posted on their work during the school year.

There is a new food service website, that you can access for school menus, nutritional breakdown of each item offered as well as food allergen information. I have attached a flyer for more information but you can also access the webpage through the Alden website under Quick Links – School Menu and Lunch Information. Check it out!

Drug Story Theater, Thursday, November 12, 7 p.m. Performing Arts Center.

Daytime performances will be held for high school students. Parents and middle school students are invited to the evening presentation. I have attached the flyer for more information.

Upcoming Dates:

Nov.10 – 3rd Grade Celebration of Learning 6-7pm

Nov. 11- No School

Nov. 13 – Picture Retake Day

Nov. 16 – SEPAC Meeting 7pm

Nov. 18 – PTA Meeting 9:30am

Nov. 23 – School Council 3pm

Nov. 25 – Term 1 Ends/Early Dismissal 10:35am

Nov. 26-27 – No School/Happy Thanksgiving

Community News:

Check out the news from DSU on the Alden Website under Hot Topics.

Have a great day, Karen