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Ms. Rivera's Weekly Communication
Dear AITE Community,
The School Climate Survey opened on Monday, March 10 and will close on Friday, March 28. Students, staff, and families are able to take the survey on a cell phone or computer, using the QR code that was sent to you on March 10. Your feedback will help us maintain what we are doing well and also help us make improvements where needed to ensure everyone feels welcome, safe and valued. Thank you to all of the families and staff who have already completed the survey.
It’s hard to believe that first day of spring was yesterday. The last day of the 3rd quarter is April 1st, and our spring recess is just a few weeks away.
Have a nice weekend!
Sincerely,
Ms. Rivera
Absence Documentation
Written documentation is required from a parent/guardian whenever a student is absent from school. It can be sent in one of two ways:
1. by email to AITEattendance@stamfordps.org from the parent or
2. a written note from the parent sent directly to the office
The documentation must contain the date(s) of and the reason for the student's absence from school. If this documentation is not received within 10 days of the absence, the absence will be considered unexcused. Parents should contact their child's school counselor regarding the collection of homework assignments if their child will be out for several days.
Here is the link to SPS’ BOE Attendance/High School Regulations 5113A: SPS’ BOE Attendance/High School Regulations
Good News
Congratulations to the following Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students for their outstanding performance at the 2025 FBLA State Competition, which was held at SCSU on March 19:
Kavin Gnanvel: 1st place Economics
Vivaan Kotian: 1st place Securities & Investment
Siddharth Rawat: 2nd place Cyber Security
Kayla Mozingo: 3rd place Health Care Administration
Sophia Noel: 5th place Introduction to Marketing Concepts
Team Placements:
Vanessa Amsellem, Cameron Carvalho, and Isabelle Noel: 1st place Social Media Strategies
Hamza Fayyad, Jermin Montenegro, and Ayaan Sadiq: 3rd place Banking & Financial Systems.
Their success at the state level qualifies them to compete at the National Leadership Conference, which will be held in Anaheim, California from June 29 to July 2, 2025. Congratulation also to Mr. Milo and Ms. Merturi, who are co-advisors to the FBLA program at AITE.
Important Resources for Families
If you need additional support for your child or family, or have questions about community resources, please reach out to our parent facilitator, Ena Morrobel, at (203) 977-0875 our school social worker, Mary Hidajat-Crichlow, at (203) 977-4355, or our Kids in Crisis Teen Talk counselor, Audrey Camino-Jara. Ms. Morrobel also speaks Spanish.
AITE Spirit Week
Next week is Spirit Week. Please see the attached flyer for the different themes each day.
Upcoming Events
March 24-28 Spirit Week
March 26 Early Release (staff PD)
March 27 AITE Bingo Night 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the Cyber Cafe
March 28 March Madness Student vs Faculty Basketball Game at Rippowam
March 31 School Closed - (Eid al-Fitr)
April 1 End of 3rd Quarter
From the superintendent’s weekly message:
It’s almost spring musical season in Stamford Public Schools! Stamford High’s Strawberry Hill Players and Westhill’s Northstar Playmakers are hard at work rehearsing two Broadway musical classics for the community’s enjoyment. The Strawberry Hill Players will present 42nd Street from April 25 through May 3, while the Northstar Playmakers will present Pippin from April 26 through May 3. Tickets for both shows are on sale now. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy two nights of musical theater courtesy of our very talented students!
District News
2025-2026 Important Lottery Dates
Lottery application available - September 16, 2024
Lottery Application Due Date - January 15, 2025 - 4:00pm
Lottery Draw Date - February 18, 2025
Lottery Acceptances Due - March 11, 2025
Upcoming AITE Information Sessions
Saturday, November 9, 2024 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Thursday, December 5, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
AITE only accepts applications for incoming 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students.
AITE Lottery Application Instructions
AITE Pride Points
Outstanding Teacher of the Year
AITE science teacher, Danielle Weber, who in addition to receiving a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Outstanding Teacher of the Year award (only 79 teachers across the US were selected) was selected as PTLW’s National Teacher of the Year for the Biomedical Program. This is a very competitive and prestigious award and we are very proud of all that she has done to make AITE’s program exceptional.
AITE Student wins CT American Legion Oratorical Competition
Maggie Fleischer wins CT American Legion Oratorical Competition
Dana Stradinger
Mar 3 2025 1:29 PM
Congratulations to State Champion Maggie Fleischer, who won the statewide American Legion Oratorical Competition in Meriden this past weekend. Maggie will represent the State of Connecticut in May in the National Championship. The contest requires students to give an 8 to 10 minute speech about the Constitution without the use of any notes.
Principal Rivera Named 2024-25 Outstanding PLTW Administrator
AITE students Ava Lesser and Nora Amsellem successfully raised over $50,000 this past school year for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Their initial goal was to raise an ambitious $35,000; however, by the time their fundraising campaign concluded, they well surpassed their goal, raising a total of $53,274 from an estimated 750 different donors.
Because Ava and Nora surpassed the $50,000 mark, they have been rewarded with a research grant and were recognized as one of the top 8 teams in the Fairfield/Westchester area. They will have the opportunity to direct the funds they raised towards a specific research initiative within LLS and have been asked to share their materials with the National Team to be used in their nationwide efforts to raise money and awareness.
AITE Students Take Top Spots at History Day Competition
In what has become an annual AITE tradition, five students placed in the top four of the National History Day Fairfield Regional Contest: Grace DiGiacomo, 2nd place website category, Kavin Gnanavel, 3rd place website category, Jason Chien, 1st place documentary category, Jessica Sharma, Honorable Mention documentary category, and Toni Brown, Honorable Mention paper category. These students will move on to represent AITE at the State competition.
AITE Students Win Big at FBLA State Competition
Congratulations to the following Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students at AITE for their outstanding performance at the 2025 FBLA State Competition!
Kavin Gnanvel: 1st place Economics
Vivaan Kotian: 1st place Securities & Investment
Siddharth Rawat: 2nd place Cyber Security
Kayla Mozingo: 3rd place Health Care Administration
Sophia Noel: 5th place Introduction to Marketing Concepts
Team Placements:
Vanessa Amsellem, Cameron Carvalho, and Isabelle Noel: 1st place Social Media Strategies
Hamza Fayyad, Jermin Montenegro, and Ayaan Sadiq: 3rd place Banking & Financial Systems
The competition took place on March 19 at SCSU in New Haven, CT. These students have demonstrated their skills and knowledge in various business-related fields, reflecting the diverse opportunities offered by FBLA. Their success at the state level qualifies them to compete at the National Leadership Conference, which will be held in Anaheim, California from June 29 to July 2, 2025. Mr. Milo and Ms. Merturi are co-advisors to the FBLA program at AITE. Congratulations to all the winners and advisors!