Welcome to the 2008/2009 School Year

On behalf of the AEACMS faculty and staff I would like to welcome students and families for
the new school year। We had a fantastic turnout for the BBQ on August 29, an exciting event that was generously sponsored by Friends of AEA. This was an opportunity to provide an overview of AEA policies for new families, as well as to renew friendships and share some delicious food.

We have now finished our first week of school, and 250 middle schoolers are adapting to their schedules and classes। The mood on campus is positive and upbeat; when middle school students say they are excited about school and eager to come to campus in the mornings we know teachers are working hard to engage students in the classroom.

A few suggestions for students:

• Be sure to use your AEACMS planners every day to write down homework assignments and stay organized.
• Regularly review the middle school rules (these are in your planners); knowing what is permitted and what is not ahead of time helps avoid misunderstandings.
  
• Know your schedule and the requirements of teachers. It may be possible to leave certain textbooks at home on alternating days, which will lighten the load in your backpacks.
• If you are unsure, ask! You may approach any teacher or staff member on campus, and we will do our best to answer your question and make your time at AEACMS pleasant and productive.

A few suggestions for parents:

• Visit our website www.aeacs.org regularly for updated information on school events, and to download important policies. AEA staff worked hard over the summer to have the website ready for the opening of school; we appreciate your patience as we make some final adjustments to the content.
• If you have questions about teaching and learning in a specific classroom, do not hesitate to contact the teacher. All AEA faculty and staff can be reached either via email or by calling 619-795-1190.
• Please note that unless students are enrolled in SAY San Diego (our 6 to 6 program), they may not arrive on campus before 7:45 am and may not remain on campus more than 20 minutes after dismissal. Exceptions will be made for students who are involved in after-school activities and sports. Students who remain on campus more than 20 minutes after dismissal will be escorted to the main office and parents will be called. I appreciate your understanding in this matter; we simply do not have the staff to supervise students after school hours.
  
• If you would like to speak with me, I can be reached at the above number; when prompted for extension, mine is 2119. For the fastest response to your question, email me at dsciarretta@aeacs.org

With warm regards for a successful school year!

Principal Sciarretta