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Step by step instructions for completing the RUA/Tech Agreements on PowerSchool
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Ms. Rivera's Weekly Communication
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Dear AITE Family,
As we continue to foster a supportive and inclusive environment at AITE, I want to take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the diverse cultures and traditions within our community. This week marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and I would like to extend my warmest wishes to all our families observing this holiday. Additionally, our celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, a time to honor and celebrate the rich contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx communities, continues through October 15. Students have been engaged in activities and discussion taking place in some of their classes that highlight the importance of this heritage. October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer and promoting early detection, treatment, and a cure. This provides a valuable opportunity for health education and raising awareness within our community. Later this month, AITE will hold a spirit week and its annual Pink Out day to bring awareness to this important cause.
There a several other activities and events happening this month, which you see in the Upcoming Events section at the end of this communication.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Kind regards,
Ms. Rivera
2025-26 Magnet School Lottery is Open
The 2025-26 SPS Magnet School Lottery Application is open:
Applications Due: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4 pm
Lottery Drawing: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Lottery Acceptances Due: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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@stamfordct.gov 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. Parents should contact their child's school counselor regarding the collection of homework assignments if their child will be out for several days.
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, our Kids in Crisis Teen Talk counselor, Audrey Camino-Jara, at (203) 977-0840 or contact the Office of Family & Community Engagement at (203) 977-5312 or ofce@stamfordct.gov.
SPEF 5K Walk and Run
SPEF’s 5K Walk and Run will take place this Sunday, October 6 at Mill River Park. On-site registration begins at 8:00 am and the race kicks off at 9:00 am. SPS students can register for free! Go to www.spefct.org/5k for more information.
Upcoming Events
October 14 School Closed – Columbus Day
October 18 Monster Ball – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
October 21 – 25 Spirit Week
October 25 Pink Out day
October 23 PSATs – all students in grades 10 and 11 (delayed opening for students in grades 9 and 12)
October 28 DESSA Assessment
October 28 2nd Annual Haunted Hallways
District News
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2025-2026 Important Lottery Dates
Lottery application available - September 16, 2024
Lottery Application Due Date - January 15, 2025 - 4:00pm
Lottery Draw Date - February 1, 2025
Lottery Acceptances Due - February 21, 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
Upcoming Events
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 Alumnus Performs with Cirque du Soleil
TJ Salta, AITE alumnis and recent graduate of Quinnipiac University, is performing magic in a new Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas called the Mad Apple.
https://www.qu.edu/quinnipiac-today/quinnipiac-university-student-tj-salta-of-norwalk-connecticut-to-embark-on-magic-gig-with-cirque-du-soleil-in-las-vegas-2022-03-21/.
$50,000 Raised by Students this Past School Year for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
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.
Commended by NEASC Decennial Accreditation
AITE is proud that the in the report by the visiting team for our recent NEASC Decennial Accreditation Visit the school was commended for “its safe, supportive, and inclusive culture and environment, the staff and administration’s awareness of students’ social and emotional needs, and the emphasis on building and maintaining strong relationships.”
AITE Student won 1st-place in the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship World Series of Innovation, Saint-Gobain Sustainable Cities Challenge
AITE student, Arnav Gover, won first-place in the Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) World Series of Innovation, Saint-Gobain Sustainable Cities Challenge. The World Series of Innovation is an annual innovation challenge series focused on advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). His project, Cardbio, focuses on the creation of an environmentally friendly composite material for sustainability and commercial use. It has been awarded the top entry in the Saint-Gobain Sustainable Cities Challenge, which requested innovative ideas to achieve progress on one of the UN Global Goals #11, Sustainable Cities and Communities. Thousands of young entrepreneurs and innovators from around the world entered the competition in the fall, and the top ten entries in each challenge bracket moved on to the final round of judging earlier this month. The winners were announced on March 31. Arnav has won $1,500 and he will have the ability to work with St. Gobain engineers to turn his concept into a reality. Arnav and other students at AITE worked on submitting solutions to the challenges in Entrepreneurship class with teachers Mr. Schrag and Ms. Zanga.
