Congratulations to the students in Computer I class and Ms. Jennifer James for collecting $1005.20 for the Albemarle Food Bank. The class challenged students in each classroom to bring loose change to support the Food Bank. Ms. Park’s eight grade class brought in the most change and earned a pizza party.The donations will enable the Food Bank to provide approximately two and one-half tons of food or the equilavent of 3,926 meals. The following students are members of the Computer I class: Ben Gregory, Ben Lane, Carson Spivey, Amber Stickle, Dana White and Alicia Wood.

Thanks for making a difference to help the people in our community.

October 4, 2010

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Albemarle School would like to thank you for your help in making our fish fry fundraiser a huge success. Thanks to the cooks, servers and the people who worked so hard for this event to go smoothly. Thanks also to those who sold tickets and those who purchased tickets.

Albemarle School has made major improvements to the exterior of our facility. The Board of Directors has recently approved other improvements to our facility; a security camera system, a communication system for emergencies and informational purposes and an awning for the preschool entrance way. More information will be provided as we get closer to getting these school improvements in place.

Albemarle School’s Volleyball Team is currently in first place in the Tidewater Independent Conference with a 6-1 conference record. They will play two more home games this year. Please come out and support our ladies.

On a safety note, please monitor your speed limit coming on and off campus when students are being dropped off. We have had several complaints of cars traveling too fast on campus. Thank you for your help as we look after the safety of our students.

Albemarle School will again be sponsoring the Fall Festival on October 29 from 3-7 PM. Please come out and enjoy this evening and have some fun.

Please note the following informational items for the month of October:

• Volleyball Away Games – October 5^th, 7^th & 11th – Game time – 5:00 PM
• Volleyball Home Games – October 12^th & 14^th – Game time – 5:00 PM
• Volleyball Conference Tournament – October 18-21 – Tera Ceia
•  Athletic Booster Club Meeting – October 4th – 6:30 PM – Cafeteria
• Book Fair – October 5^th to October 15^th
• 3-5 Field Trip – ECSU – October 8th
• PSAT Grades 9-11 – October 13^th
• Report Cards – October 20th
• Board Meeting – October 18th – 6:00 PM – Media Center
• Early Release – October 22nd – 11:15 (K-5); 11:30 (6-12) Parent Conferences 12:30 – 3:30 Please contact your child’s teacher to set up a conference.
• K-5 Field Trip – Grandy – October 26th
• Picture Retakes – Senior Gap & Gown Pictures – October 29th
• Fall Festival – October 29th – 3:00 to 7:00 PM

We are excited about the things that are happening at Albemarle School. Please visit our school website, www.thealbemarleschool.org to find pictures and updates of school information. A new addition on the website is scroll down on the left side of the page and click on to school apparel.  Follow those directions and visit the different types of school clothing that you may purchase with school logos.

Please take time to visit or volunteer in our classrooms.

Sincerely yours,

Billy Stallings, Principal

Albemarle School & Preschool will open Friday, September 3rd at 10:00 AM due to Hurricane Earl. If we need to cancel school completely communication will be done by Friday morning before 8:00 AM. The absence of an announcement on Friday morning means that school and preschool will open at 10:00 AM.

Albemarle School has students located in various locations and communities. A decision on coming to school may have to be made on an individuals specific circumstances. Please remember your personal safety when making a decision to come to school.

Billy Stallings

Albemarle School had a great opening day for the 2010-2011 school year. Teachers and students were excited about being back to school and seeing their friends after the summer break. We welcomed two new teachers Ms. Sandra Lawson(Third Grade) and Ms. Kelly Mansfield(Physical Education). We had several new students to Albemarle School including a foreign exchange student from China.

We are looking forward to an exciting school year.

Billy Stallings, Principal

Please remember that Wednesday August 18, 2010 is an early release for K-12.

Welcome back students!! We are looking forward to a successful year.