Policy Review Committee Meeting
The Board of Education's Policy Review Committee will meet at 8:30 am in the Superintendent's Conference Room in District Offices, 18 Franklin Place, Pelham, NY 10803.
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Welcome to Our School
Dear Pelham Middle School Community,
It is with great excitement that I write to you as your Pelham Middle School principal. My passion for education and the students in Pelham has been shaped over my past thirteen years in the district, and I am proud to assume the mantle of leadership as we endeavor to both continue our rich traditions and adapt to the changing needs of middle-level learners.
Great schools are the product of great teachers. Here at Pelham Middle School we have a wonderful team of teachers, administrators, and staff who collaborate each day to serve the students who are entrusted to us. We will continue to build strong relationships with students, parents, and members of the community, as well as provide academic experiences that are rigorous, relevant, and engaging. Understanding the unique and challenging needs of middle-level learners, we will strive to develop the whole child, including students’ academic, social, emotional, and physical development. In our engaging and supportive environment, students will have the opportunity to master academic content and skills while also exploring areas of curiosity, learning to solve problems, and developing relationships and a positive sense of self.
A key component in our efforts to develop and maintain a cooperative community of learners is Pelham P.R.I.D.E. This acronym - which stands for “Prepared, Respectful, Involved, Determined, and Excellent” - represents the positive behaviors that make our school such a wonderful place to learn and help students grow into productive and happy young adults.
During the coming school year, we will be focusing our efforts in three key areas: Learning by Doing, Cultural Competence, and Character Development. We understand that, in order to be prepared for future success, students will need to apply knowledge and skills in authentic situations, appreciate and welcome the contributions of individuals from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds, and demonstrate caring, integrity, and respect in their interpersonal relationships and decisions. I look forward to sharing more information about these initiatives with you as the year progresses.
Pelham Middle School is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The MYP encourages creative, critical, and reflective thinking, intellectual challenge, international-mindedness, and making connections between learning and the real world. The framework and philosophy of the MYP will continue to be the vehicle and means through which we achieve our school’s goals.
It is with tremendous P.R.I.D.E. that I look forward to the opening of the 2018-19 school year and to working with you and your children to carry on in the tradition of excellence here at Pelham Middle School. Together, we will continue moving forward as we empower our next generation of leaders to face the challenges of the future.
Sincerely,
Lynn M. Sabia
Principal
Events at Our School
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The 8th graders had their annual field trip to Frost Valley in the Catskills. Mr. Chimento's group is shown in front of High Falls. Each 8th grader participates in a half-day hike to a scenic location such as the one shown.
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Diving into topics such as animal cruelty, gender equality, pollution, and gun violence, eighth grade students at Pelham Middle School recently concluded months of research and hard work by presenting their International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Community Projects this spring. The Community Projects represent a core piece of the IB MYP. Please read more and view more photos from the presentations.
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Assemblymember Amy Paulin recently visited Pelham Middle School to present Dorentina Lucgjonaj, Lawrence Ohmes and Leila Brady certificates for winning the third annual "There Ought to be a Law Contest." Additionally, 11 other students were presented with honorable mention certificates. Please read more and see additional photos from the visit.
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Twenty-three Pelham Middle School 8th graders were recognized in the annual New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials Essay Contest. In the contest, 1,300 8th graders across the state write and submit essays based on the prompt, “If I were Mayor, I would…” and explain what they want to do, why they want to do it, and how they are going to undertake such action.
Earning Honorable Mentions (advancing to the final round of judging) were: Ellery McSpedon, Charlie Gutch, Stephen Liaskos, and Jack Meyer.
Earning Certificates of Participation (advancing to the second round of judging) were: Katherine Elliott, Daniel Johnston, James Findikyan, Maya Spunberg, Ava Anderson, Samantha Rainero, Harrison Giglio, Daniel Meneses, Risa Schloyer, Emma Spencer, Caroline Michailoff, Charlotte Nanda, Grace Condon, Carrie Dudek, Brenna Rini, Kate Loughran, Viren Maira, Frankie Cipriano, and Ulysses Conrad.
In photo from left to right: Ellery McSpedon, Charlie Gutch, Stephen Liaskos, and Jack Meyer
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In just the second year since the Pelham Middle School STEAM Research club formed, 12 students had outstanding showings at this year’s Tri-County Science Fair held April 28 at White Plains High School. Leah Sherbansky placed 1st in Health and Medicine, qualifying as a candidate for the BroadcomScience Competition, while Viren Maira placed 3rd in Chemistry. Please read more about the competition.
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Pelham Middle School students are supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through the Pennies for Patients program in which the students collect change to donate to the society while also learning about service and philanthropy.
The students have launched an online giving page, which is available here that students, parents and faculty can use to make donations:
Please feel free to share the link to the online giving page with friends and family.
Learn more about the Pennies for Patients program on the LLS website or contact Joshua Steinfeld at jsteinfeld@pelhamschools.org.
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On March 19 and 20, Pelham Middle School 8th graders attended lectures by Holocaust survivors Dr. Moshe Avital and Esther Geizhals. The presentations are held annually in conjunction with the students’ social studies unit on World War II as well as their reading of “Night” by Elie Wiesel, a powerful autobiographical account of a teenager’s experience during the Holocaust. Learn more about these lectures.
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Congratulations to 7th grader Miles Maiberger who has earned a spot in the 2018 New York State National Geographic Bee competition on Friday, April 6.
Miles won the Pelham Middle School Bee in January, which qualified him to take an online test given to school winners from across the state. The top 100 students who take the test are eligible to move on to the state round. The champion from each state and territory will advance to the National Geographic Bee Championship, which will be held May 20-23 at the National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Sponsored by the National Geographic Society, the experience is designed to inspire and reward students' curiosity about the world. Each year, thousands of schools across the United States participate in the National Geographic Bee, competing for college scholarships and the glory of being the National Geographic Bee Champion.
For more information on the National Geographic Bee, please visit http://nationalgeographic.org/bee
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The Pelham Middle School winter musical "Once Upon This Island Jr." wowed audiences at each of the three performances Jan. 19-21. Congratulations to the entire cast, production team and director Thomas Beck on a job well done! Please view more photos from the show on the District's Facebook page.
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Middle School students involved in the Pelham Cares Club and the Student Government have been raising funds for Hurricane relief efforts. The students recently held a Skype call with students at an International Baccalaureate School in Puerto Rico to learn more about their situation and brainstorm ways to help. Read more about this initiative.
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Board of Education Meeting - Nov. 13
The Board of Education will meet at 8:15 pm on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 in the Pelham Middle School Library, 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, NY 10803.
Prior to the public meeting, the Board is expected to meet in executive session for board development at 5:00 pm in room 105E of Pelham Memorial High School, 575 Colonial Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803.
At the regular business portion of the meeting the Board is expected to receive updates on the Every Student Succeeds Act and the new school accountability report card.
In addition to Dr. Champ's Superintendent's report, the agenda may include updates from each School Board committee, as well as reports on 21st Century Learning and Professional Development, Networks of Support and Social-Emotional Development, and Finances and Facilities.
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Dr. Steven Garcia Wins Foreign Language Award
Congratulations to Dr. Steven Garcia, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel who was recently named the recipient of the National Network for Early Language Learning Award for Outstanding Support of Early Second Language Learning. Please read more about Dr. Garcia's Award.
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Pelham Public Schools Joins Consortium Seeking Changes to IRS Regulations
The Pelham Board of Education approved a resolution advocating for fair treatment of contributions in support of public education under IRS regulations while also joining a consortium of other school districts and municipalities sharing that opinion. Read more.
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BOE Letter Opposing Proposed Site of Telecommunications Tower
The Board of Education recently sent a letter to the New York State Department of Transportation and elected officials opposing the proposed site of a telecommunications tower across the street from Ingalls Field. Please read the letter for more information.
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Notice of Retirement Waiver and Temporary Employment of Susan E. Lockhart
Dear residents
Please be advised that the Pelham Union Free School District has been granted a waiver for temporary employment Susan E. Lockhart as Interim Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services under Section 211 of Retirement and Social Security Law and section 80-5.5 of Commissioner's Regulations from June 28, 2018 to December 31, 2018. Mrs. Lockhart will be paid on a per diem basis during her employment with the District and will continue to receive her New York State pension during this time.
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Board Appoints Susan Lockhart and Sean Llewellyn as Interim Asst. Superintendent, MS Asst. Principal
We are pleased to announce the appointments of Susan Lockhart as Interim Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services and Sean Llewellyn as Interim Assistant Principal of Pelham Middle School.
Please read Dr. Champ's letter announcing their appointments and join us in welcoming them into their respective new roles!
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AMC 8
The AMC 8 is coming! The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple choice exam/contest in middle school mathematics. Any students interested in taking this exam are welcome to attend after school sessions intended to familiarize students with the types of questions that will be asked. These sessions will take place beginning on Thursday, October 4th. All are welcome! Anyone can take the exam, and if you are considering it, please come to learn more about it. We will meet every Thursday, from October 4th-November 8th in Room 179.
The exam will be held on Tuesday, November 13th.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences
The Pick A Time Parent / Teacher Conference Scheduler will open on Wednesday, November 14th @ 12:00 pm, and close on Tuesday, November 27th @ 12:00 pm. Follow this link, or copy and paste it into a new browser window to access Pick A Time (not before 12 pm November 14th): https://pickatime.
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Modified Start Dates
Modified Start Dates - Athletics Department:Football - September 6thBoys' and Girls' Soccer - September 13thVolleyball - September 13thCross Country - September 17thField Hockey - September 13thPMS - Need to Know
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