ALDER AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Week of April 15, 2024
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Hello Alder Families!
As we embrace the month of April, we are proud to celebrate Autism Awareness Month and recognize the remarkable achievements and resilience of our special education students. Thank you to the dedicated teachers and paraprofessionals who support them every day.
This week during our Autism Acceptance Week we recognized the unique strengths and perspectives of individuals on the autism spectrum. At Alder we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every student can thrive. Together, we continue to build a school community where all students are valued, respected, and given the tools to succeed. Our teachers and paraprofessionals work tirelessly to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment tailored to the unique needs of each student. Our classes incorporate life skills education into their daily routines and academic curriculum to help our students develop the tools they need to thrive in all aspects of life.
Thank you to the dedicated teachers and paraprofessionals that created Alder’s own coffee shop run by students where every sip is a taste of student success and community spirit! Our team of passionate student baristas are dedicated to delivering top-notch coffee, hot chocolate, refreshers and baked treats to staff around the building. We celebrate diversity and inclusion by offering a range of flavors and preferences, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Scroll down for some awesome pictures of what's happening at Alder!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Ms. Cunningham
Amazing Alder Happenings
Trip Information
Alder Avenue Presents...The Addams Family Musical!
Performances: May 3rd-5th, 2024
2023-2024 DISTRICT CALENDAR
CLIMATE, CULTURE & #EHTPRIDE
Our Renaissance Theme 23-24
NJ PARENT LINK
Updates have been made to the NJ Parent Link website to highlight & prioritize content & hyperlinks to youth suicide, crisis & mental health lifelines, helplines, services and resources:
Youth Mental Health & School/Home Partnership Resources
- NJ Parent Link
Older Siblings, Teens & Young Adults
https://www.nj.gov/njparentlink/developmental/older/
- NJ Parent Link Special Situations
https://www.nj.gov/njparentlink/services/special/
NJ Parent Link
www.njparentlink.nj.gov
Navigate Parenthood, Navigate New Jersey.
PARENT PORTAL
Do you have a parent portal account? Request an account today by emailing icportal@eht.k12.nj.us and provide the following information in the body of your email. If you have requested an account and haven't received a reply, please check your spam folder. Due to overwhelming requests, replies may take up to five days.
SCHOOL MESSENGER
Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more. Opt-in today!
LIBRARY RESOURCES
District Media Specialists have put together a list of reading resources for grades Pre K-12!
Take advantage of what our media centers have to offer online
STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Reminder to EHT families: Student Assistance Counselors have assembled a list of resources for those who need additional services. Click the graphic below for more information.