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NEW Parent Association Monthly Newsletter
Click here to view the PA Monthly and learn more about the importance and work of a strong, growing PA.  In addition, read to learn more about the grade-wide overnight trips.  We are excited for camping at Floyd Bennett Field, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC!  Remember, all trip payment is due February 25.  The trip flyer/permission slip went home in backbacks. 
 
Thank you to all of you who joined us for our third biannual Roundtables!  We were thrilled to have you, and even our Councilwoman Letitia James was able to join us for these special days of shared learning!  Please view the article below, in The New York Times Fort Greene/Clinton Hill blog, The Local.  http://fort-greene.thelocal.nytimes.com/2010/01/29/urban-assembly-academy-opens-doors-minds/
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View our latest Parent Blast  
We send home new Parent Blasts every Monday to keep you informed of what's most important right now.  View this week's Parent Blast, below, now with a NEW weekly section with special opportunities and events for NYC students and families!
Parent Blast 2.1.10.pdf
CHILL! Community Assistant Patrick Raymond and five A&L students are participating in the phenomenal CHILL program on six Thursdays after school. CHILL builds confidence and community by teaching kids to snowboard!  Keep up the good work (and fun), team!
A&L is the Rising Star Public Middle School!
We won a 2009 Blackboard Award!  View the article here: http://www.blackboardawards.com/honorees_2009/schools_urbanAssembly.php
Curious what Arts & Letters is all about?
Watch this video to find out!
Arts & Letters - About Us.wmv
High School Open Houses!
View the document below to see Open House dates at NYC high schools.  Don't miss out on this crucial opportunity to hear from the schools themselves!
H.S. OPEN HOUSE DATES.doc
Prospective Students & Families
There are no longer any tour dates with availability. We held tours almost every Thursday and also held an Open House on Dec. 1 to accommodate everyone else. We recommend viewing our video above, reading through this website (including “Press” on the left hand side & “Prospective 6th Grade Student Enrollment information"), talking to your current guidance counselor, and talking with friends who have come on a tour themselves. If you have any questions for us, feel free to email ALadmissions@gmail.com. Middle school applications were due Dec. 15th.
SnapGrades: Grades + Homework
Extended Day Enrichment!
Specialized H.S. Math Prep, Literature Club, Writing Workshop, Science Extensions, Current Events & Social Issues Reading and Discussion Group, Monologue & Audition Preparation, Comic Book Club, and Chorus!  Turn in your Sign Up sheet today to the folder outside Ms. Pell's office!  Groups are first come, first serve, and they are filling up quickly!
Enrichment 2009.doc
High School Admissions Info Packet
Did you miss the informational meeting for 7th grade families?  If so, please view the packet below with important information on High School Admissions.
High School Admissions Information Packet.doc
Look!
Arts & Letters students' photos have been published by The Local @ The New York Times!  Check out their story and their photos produced during this innovative photojournalism program!  The group visited The New York Times building on their last day and had their 5 best photos critiqued by a Times photographer!  He loved their work!  

SEE THEIR STAND-OUT PHOTOS now at the online gallery below! Congratulations, photojournalists!

The Future of Arts & Letters
Arts & Letters will remain a 6-8th grade (middle) school for the next several years before expanding into a high school. For information about this change and explanation of this decision please click the link below.
The future of Arts & Letters.doc
Moved or changed your phone number? Please contact Mindy Giraud at mgiraud@schools.nyc.gov or 718.222.1605 ext 3044 and remember to always keep your contact information up-to-date!

Upcoming Events

Sat, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 21
Schools Closed
Mid Winter Recess
Monday, February 22
Students return to school
Wednesday, February 24
PA Executive Board Meeting
5:30 pm, Room 322
Thursday, February 25
HALF DAY / Advisor-Family Conferences
Conference times will be in the afternoon and evening
Thursday, March 4
PA General Meeting
Cafeteria, 6pm

Weather
Today, 2/8/2010
High: 34 Low: 24
Mostly sunny
10% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 2/9/2010
High: 35 Low: 27
Chance snow
29% chance of precipitation.
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The Urban Assembly Academy of Arts & Letters, 225 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Phone: (718) 222-1605  |  Fax: (718) 852-6020
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