AAE Families:

Happy Sunday to all of you. I hope that all of you are well and have enjoyed this weekend.

We have so many successes lately! So many of our winter sports teams did an amazing job this season. Ongoing congratulations to our high school boys basketball team, who won their second round state tournament game against East Windsor and will play again tomorrow night against Litchfield! Go Jets!

Congratulations to our middle school girls basketball team who both won the league trophy and had an UNDEFEATED season! Great job to Coach Campbell and all the players!

Congratulations to all of our students who are participating in this year's Science and Engineering Fair! See the announcement below for more info on the students and the amazing projects they have assembled under Dr. Bellinger's guidance and leadership.

Finally, congratulations to all of our Seniors on the multitude of college acceptances they have accumulated so far this year. Its a very impressive list!

There's so much to celebrate, and so much more even than I listed here. While there are many areas where we can grow and improve as a school, I am always in awe at the amazing works our community members do. Keep it up!

Parents, if you haven't already, please be sure to sign up for parent conferences. Conferences are this Wednesday and Thursday and you can sign up at https://www.myconferencetime.com/aae/

Go Jets!

Mr. Johnson

AAE is currently participating in the CREC Equity Program Review with a team of researchers from CREC Resource Group’s Education Specialists for Equity. Focus groups will take place virtually during the week of conferences. Please consider attending and contributing to this important work.

If you are interested, please respond below to sign-up.

https://forms.gle/YjKoyk3SzCJV7sQM6

Thank you,

AAE Admin Team

ALL of AAE's Science Fair competitors are moving on to the finals this Wednesday, March 13 at Quinnipiac University. Thank you so much to Dr. Bellinger and all of the students for their hard work thus far!

The students are:

Middle School

Aaditya

Roshan

Palani

Duke

Rithvik

Aarav

Marcus

Dylan

Ana-Marlene

High School

Ana-Lois

Sujay

Laasya

Vikram

Namyanzi

Sriraam

Josh

Willard

Peter

Constanza

Want to view the students presentations? Here's a link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_hN0UQlH7sZeMCbHv8jUJSK26UMfhwD4/view?usp=sharing

Wednesday, March 13th to Friday, March 15th - Half Days 11:00 dismissal

Wednesday, March 20 - Half Day 11:00 dismissal

Friday, March 29 - No School

Family conferences will be help on Wednesday 3/13 and Thursday 3/14. Please sign up for conferences with your student's teachers at https://www.myconferencetime.com/aae/

Middle School Students interested in Robotics are invited to come to the Gym on Saturday 3/23 from 11:30 to 1 pm to learn more about our Robotics Team and sign up for next year's team.

Permission forms are available in PowerSchool for the NACAC College Fair. Please note 10th Grade is going on Wednesday, March 20th (deadline is 3/6) and 11th Grade will be attending on Thursday, March 21st (deadline is 3/7). Please sign the permission forms as soon as possible.

Below is some information and links to resources for college fair. Take some time to review this with your student. The fair is open to the public so you are welcome to check it out; there are evening hours as well on Wednesday, March 20th, from 6:30-8:30pm.

The annual eesmarts™ contest invites students to answer grade level-specific prompts regarding how they would promote energy efficiency, renewable energy and reducing their carbon footprints to their families, fellow students and schools.

More information can be found here: https://energizect.com/eesmarts/annual-student-contest

Contact Dr. Bellinger at mbellinger@crec.org with any questions.

Are you fascinated by science and technology? Do you enjoy building and creating with your own handAre you fascinated by science and technology? Do you enjoy building and creating with your own hands? A career in manufacturing might be for you, and Pathways to STEM Night, hosted by the Connecticut Science Center and the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT), is the perfect place to start. Learn everything you need to know about pursuing this exciting career and start building your plan for the future!,

s? A career in manufacturing might be for you, and Pathways to STEM Night, hosted by the Connecticut Science Center and the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT), is the perfect place to start. Learn everything you need to know about pursuing this exciting career and start building your plan for the future!,

Goodwin University is hosting summer programs for students of all ages this summer. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

If your child has an intellectual or related disability, there is a summer camp opportunity available to them. Harc in Hartford runs Capable Kids Camp for 6 weeks, beginning the last week in June and ending the first week in August. If you are a Hartford resident, there is only a $35 registration fee, and door to door transportation is offered. Non-Hartford residents can apply, but there is a sliding scale fee, and door to door is not offered. Below is a link with more information.

Connecting the next generation of innovators with Connecticut manufacturers

Reserve your slot here! https://www.housedems.ct.gov/mcf

Wednesday, March 27th, 2024

8 am – 12 pm

1st Floor of the Capitol

210 Capitol Ave, Hartford

*NEW* for 2024! Career Fair for College Students from 1:30-4pm!

Representative Liz Linehan is bringing back the Manufacturer ConneCTion Fair in 2024!

We are joined this year by ReadyCT with help from AMEP and the State Office of Manufacturing

Students from Connecticut’s middle schools, high schools, and technical high schools are invited to connect with local manufacturers who will have booths and hands-on exhibits set up throughout the first floor of the State Capitol.

They'll experience fun, hands-on activities like a virtual welding simulator, robotics, and more designed to introduce kids to the high-tech world of manufacturing and engineering. These are companies with jobs and careers available, many of which can start at $65,000 a year with no college debt!

The event is free for both students and manufacturers. The fair has been incredibly successful in the past, with over 1,000 students attending last year, and this year will be even bigger and better! Plus, students will have an opportunity to visit the State Capitol during session.

INTERESTED SCHOOLS SHOULD REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to reserve a spot. Because you joined us last year, we are giving you PRIORITY for registration this year! If you respond before 1/30 you are guaranteed a spot!

https://www.housedems.ct.gov/mcf

Email Julianna.Goldfluss@cga.ct.gov if you have any questions or want to learn more! We look forward to seeing you there!

Watch our Promo here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZgpaZhGghI

Middle school art students have just concluded an amazing portrait unit where they practiced and put their pencil to paper with amazing skill!

School Tutoring will held Mondays and Tuesdays 2:30 until 4:30 pm.

Students need to have:

1 – A parent/guardian signed paper permission slip. (same as clubs below)

2 – A parent/guardian signed paper bus form to ride the late bus. (same as clubs below)

3 – A scheduled appointment – this is not a drop in program – make an appointment with each teacher.

4 – Students must be on time (ie. 2:30) and stay until 4:30 pm.

High School - days vary, make an appointment with the teacher you want to stay with.

Ms. Easton-Hassah - ELA

Mx. Alive - ELA

(Mr. Brown is no longer able to provide tutoring support)

Mr. Macken - Math for SAT Prep on Thursdays

Middle School - some Tuesdays

Ms. Francois - Math

After school clubs will meet on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. Some clubs will meet during the second half of Advisory time on Wednesday mornings and some clubs will meet online.

Students are only allowed to stay after school if they are formally signed up for a specific after-school club. We have much less school-wide supervision during after-school hours, so we need all students to be part of a specific, structured activity.

Late buses will be provided Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Pick up time is 4:15 pm.

If your student is interested in participating, parents must sign-up and complete the following important form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsuS50za0W8HD2z0lCMOyHjU_ADv-jGuTVEVWtFRqQ6crLqQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Permission Slips and Bus Forms are linked below.

Congratulations to the Boys Basketball team for winning their state playoff game round 2. They will proceed to the third round and play Litchfield High School at the Learning Corridor at HMTCA Monday3/11 . Tickets will be $5 and must be purchased online. Any Questions see Mr. Winer, Mr. Delia or Coach Narcisse.

First day of Baseball and Softball will start on Monday. I want to remind students that they must have all green on Final Forms to play. Additionally, students must have a 2.2 GPA to play in a game and 1.7 to participate in practice. A recent Physical also must be on file to practice. Students not in compliance will be turned away and not practice. Please see Mr.Delia for questions

Boys Volleyball + Track and Field will be starting on 3/18. The following sports will be CO-OP: Baseball Bloomfield High School and Bulkeley High School @ Bill Lee Field in Bloomfield

Softball: Bloomfield High School

Tennis with Enfield High School

Boys Volleyball with International

Our Spring Coaches: Baseball: Alexander Baiz Softball: Dhana Reid, Ariana Garcia, Eli

Track and Field: Dylan Falso and Roussantee Kit

Boys Volleyball: Tom Brown and Diana Howard

Tennis: Armando Ramos

Faculty Manager : James Delia

This week in Sports

Monday 3/11/2024

First Day of Baseball and Softball

7pm Boys basketball game CIAC state tournament vs Litchfield High School @ HMTCA

Anyone interested in playing tennis, we will be collaborating with Enfield High School. Here are the instructions to sign up:

Go to the enfieldathletics.com website.

On the top, click on Student & Parent Information

Then click on Register For Athletics

That should take everyone to Final Forms where they can sign up.

Please be aware that registration for spring sports is now open via Final Forms.
Here are the practice start dates -

HS Baseball and Softball – MARCH 9th

HS Track and Field and Boys Volleyball – MARCH 16th

Middle School Flag Football, Baseball, Softball, Track and Field – MARCH 18th

Please be sure to complete your paperwork and upload any new physicals as soon as possible.

Please remember to continue checking the Scholarship Spreadsheet on the Class of 2024 Schoology page (also linked below)… New scholarships are added each week!

Class of 2024 Scholarships: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1goKt9_Yi7ph_XqILItuPCJpHUtrO95uYMocAWkZY72s/edit?usp=sharing

Congratulations to all senior students who have received college acceptances so far! Please remember to inform Ms. Weaver of your college results by logging into your Naviance Account and changing the status of each school to Accepted, Denied, or Waitlisted.

Important Reminders for the month of March/April:

• Continue to check your emails for college decisions and any missing materials

· Monitor your email for your FAFSA Submission Summary, which should arrive in Mid-March once your FAFSA has been processed.

• If you need to make any changes/add schools to your FAFSA, you will be able to do this once you receive your FAFSA Submission Summary
• Keep applying for scholarships- 3 CREC only scholarships due April 2nd (application materials can be found in scholarship spreadsheet linked above)!!
• Please note that the NEW deadline for ALL Hartford Foundation for Public Giving scholarships is now April 15th (application info can be found in scholarship spreadsheet linked above)!!.
• This change is due to the continuing issues in processing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the delay in students receiving their FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS), which includes the Student Aid Index (SAI).

Just a reminder that if you need assistance with financial aid forms, Mr. Richard Serrano, Coordinator for College Career Readiness for CREC, is available for in-person or Zoom appointments. His flyer with contact information is linked below so you can schedule an appointment with him if needed.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MTKRfaBQsyaovNNL9Et3lLT7MrucNftk/view?usp=sharing

In addition, Mr. Serrano is hosting a series of "Answering Your Financial Aid & College Admission Questions Weekly Zoom Meetings" from January to March 25 . These sessions are designed to help you navigate the financial aid process for post-high school education, including 2-year/community colleges, 4-year colleges, and trade/technical schools.

What you can expect:

Ø When: Mondays

Ø Time: 6:30-7:30 PM

Ø From January 8th to March 25, 20204

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88118233503?pwd=VjF1emNiYnVTQ04yYTZEeENYZS9qQT09

Meeting ID: 881 1823 3503
Passcode: 376744

Please take some time over the coming months to talk to your junior student about their Naviance account, college search(s) they have completed, and to review the resources below. Students have access to all of this as well through Schoology Class of 2025.

SAT School Day for Juniors will be on Wednesday, March 27th. Students and families should review the below important information and SAT Student Guide prior to test day.

Families of first-year high school students, you may have received in the mail a letter from the state expressing that your child should be looking at Advanced Placement (AP) or other college level courses. This was sent based on your child's PSAT scores from the fall. We applaud your child for doing their best and setting themselves up for success in high school. Most of our college level courses begin in the 11th grade year. However, in the 10th grade year students are eligible for the AP Computer Science Principles class. We will be going through course selection in late February and counselors will be going into classrooms to talk to students about their options and will also be hosting a family information session on Zoom. Please be on alert for the invite in the coming weeks!

Please review the below Program of Studies which outlines departmental course offerings as well as full course descriptions. Also included is information regarding AP/ECE courses. This will help support students in their course selection process coming up.

10th and 11th grade students were given a hard copy of the below document to use as a planning tool for their course selection. Students can also find this on their respective Schoology class pages.

Program of Studies

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CCW01E4c8muhOPr5kSFXbG-JVakZJBUQEpHKU0yslPA/edit?usp=sharing

10th and 11th grade students were given a hard copy of the below document to use as a planning tool for their course selection. Students can also find this on their respective Schoology class pages.

1. CREC-Financial Aid Night Presentation

2. 2024-2025 FAFSA updates

3. Support for CSS/FAFSA (Appointment Flyer)

4. Scholarship Resources

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