~ ~ ~  News at The Albrook School ~ ~ ~

Take Note

~ May 26th ~

School Closed

Memorial Day

~ May 30th ~

Early Dismissal

In- Service Day for Teachers

~June 5th~

Last day of class for

Pre-school students

&

Stepping Stone students

~June 6th~

Kindergarten Celebration

9:30 AM

~June 16th~

Summer Camp Begins

Session I

~June 19th~

Last day of Class

for  Elementary students

12:30 PM Dismissal

Spring Chicks Come to

Lower Elementary

Students in the Lower Elementary class were witnesses to the miracle of birth when 10 chicks hatched in the class.  The students helped candle the eggs and made sure the eggs where turned and the right temperature each day.  The eggs hatched in early April.

New Playground Completed at Building A        We are pleased to announce that Fred Martin, of the playground architectural firm Martin Environmental Design, has completed the structures and renovations to the playground of building A.  While the children enjoyed watching the men put the playground together, they are absolutely thrilled to be using it.      The pirate ship was opened up and a wonderful tubular slide and rungs were added.  The orange rungs act like moving balance beams and have been quite an attraction to the students.  The playground pieces are built using recycled boards on the surface areas for greater longevity and less maintenance.      Many thanks to all the parents who made this playground renovation possible. $27,000 was donated for the playground through the Annual Fund while the APA donated $36,000 from the Evening Spectacular to complete the cost.   Playground Safety Information        With the playground renovation complete and the children outside enjoying the new equipment, it is extremely important for your child to have the proper footwear for playing.  Crocs, flip flops and sandals do not provide stable footing for the children and therefore can be dangerous.  For this reason, we ask that all students wear sneakers or proper shoes that are suitable for play. These may be worn to school or brought in their backpack.

An Evening on Emerald Isle Truly Spectacular      There were palm trees and tropical flowers, leis and Hawaiian shirts…it was an Evening on Emerald Isle and all that was missing was a warm tropical breeze and the sound of the ocean.      This year’s Evening Spectacular was held at the basking Ridge Country Club on Friday, April 4th.  The club was decorated in a tropical theme with palm trees and beautiful floral centerpieces grown by the Rupert family.  Many of the attendees wore tropical shirts and were greeted with leis to set the tone for the evening and to welcome them to the party.  The wonderful food and open bar helped set the mood while The Fuzzpops band got everyone dancing.  Parents and teachers socialized and danced the night away until the live auction began.      165 people attended this year’s Evening Spectacular and helped to raise a record $75,000 for The Albrook School.  Fundraisers included the purchase of shells for participation in random drawing for several quality items, silent auctions with hula bids and the live auction including the class Adirondack chairs. Many of the bids were in excess of the value of the prizes and demonstrated how supportive and generous the community is towards the school.      A highlight of the evening was the wonderful classroom chairs.  The chairs were truly a reflection of Albrook with Mrs. Schofield and Mrs. Gustafson working together with the children and homeroom parents.      “The evening was so much fun and so well organized that it just flew by.  It was truly a spectacular night,” stated Ms. Hicks.      Ms. Albers added, “I had such a great sense of the spirit of the Albrook community.  Everyone was together and enjoying themselves.  It was a wonderful evening.”      Thank you to all who participated in and supported the Evening Spectacular.

Hold these Dates for Upcoming Parent Education Workshops

Stepping Stone Parents

Pre-School Parents

Elementary Parents

Kindergarten Parents

All Parents