Hello ACS Families,
It has been another wonderful week filled with meaningful learning and growth for our students! Our 4th graders had an exciting opportunity to visit LMS for their Middle School Orientation, getting a special glimpse into what lies ahead. While the countdown to Spring Break has officially begun, our classrooms are still buzzing with energy as we make the most of every moment together.
We hope you enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable weekend!
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Please come out this weekend to see Leonia High School's production of The Addams Family School Edition. (You will also get to see Mr. Babos play in the orchestra and Mrs. Fiore co-direct the show!)
Showtimes:
• Friday 3/27 at 7 PM
• Saturday 3/28 at 1 PM and 7 PM
Tickets (cash only):
• Students: $5 with Leonia ID
• Staff: $10 with Staff ID
• Friends & Family: $20 at the door
Hope to see you there!
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March is national "Music in Our Schools" month, and over the course of the next few updates we will be sharing updates from the different parts of our music programs at ACS! |
We finally have reached a winner for this year's Music March Madness!!
🥁...............Beautiful Things by Benson Boone!!
Our runner up this year was I Want It That Way by the Backstreet Boys.
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Please enjoy the video of Ms. McQuade's 4th Grade class sharing some spring sunshine by practicing their Spring Concert song, Here Comes the Sun by the Beatles. |
Our 4th grade violinists have been hard at work rehearsing “Rustic Dance” in preparation for the upcoming Spring Concert! Their dedication, focus, and growing musical skills are shining through as they practice together and bring this lively piece to life. |
Last week, students in Ms. Mariotti and Ms. Yoon’s class put their creativity to the test by designing and building leprechaun traps for St. Patrick’s Day! Using imagination, problem-solving, and teamwork, students crafted clever traps in hopes of catching a little bit of luck. |
Our PreK students had an exciting visit to the Leonia Police Department! They met local police officers, explored police vehicles, and learned about how officers help keep our community safe. It was a fun and memorable experience for our youngest learners! |
Our 3rd graders are becoming fraction experts as they use manipulatives to compare and analyze different fractions! This hands-on approach helps students visualize their thinking and deepen their understanding in a fun and engaging way. |
Our 4th graders took an exciting step toward the future this week with their visit to LMS for middle school orientation! Students explored their new environment, met staff, and got a glimpse of what next year will bring. The excitement (and a few butterflies!) made for a memorable experience as they begin preparing for this big transition. |
During this week’s campfire, our PreK and Kindergarten students gathered to talk about what makes them happy! Staff and PALS shared what brings them joy at ACS, and students joined in by singing and dancing to their favorite songs from music class with Mrs. Fiore. It was a heartwarming time filled with smiles, music, and connection. |
Please support the HSA’s main fundraiser of the year by purchasing tickets for the Spring Gala. All net proceeds go directly to supporting our ACS students.
It will be a fun night of dinner, drinks, dancing, raffle prizes, and a silent auction for:
- VIP tickets to “Late Night with Seth Meyers”
- A $200 Giftcard to Spa Dew in Fort Lee
- A free month of SACC
- Original art pieces created by students from each grade at ACS
- And so much more
When: Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 6-10pm
Where: Hudson Manor in Fort Lee (a bigger, better, accessible venue)
Theme: Masquerade! (Think masks, feathers, and a little mystery…)
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Onwards and Upwards!
Justine Choi & Melissa Freeman
Co-Presidents, 2024 - 2026
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Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now live! Here's what you need to know:
📅Register by April 2, 2026 to guarantee placement for Leonia residents.
Who's eligible? Pre-K 4 → Turns 4 by October 1, 2026 | Kindergarten → Turns 5 by October 1, 2026
Already in Pre-K 4? If your child is currently enrolled in Pre-K 4 as a Leonia resident, you do not need to register — they'll be automatically promoted to Kindergarten.
3 Steps to Register:
- Complete the online registration & Home Language Survey at www.leoniaschools.org/prek-k-registration (registration checklist available in English, Korean, and Spanish)
- Gather your documents (birth certificate/passport, proof of residency, medical forms — full list on the registration page). Please have all documents ready — incomplete packets cannot be processed.
- After completing your online registration, you'll be directed to schedule your in-person appointment. All appointments must be booked by April 2 before 1:00 PM.
💳Pre-K tuition details and payment schedule are on the registration page under the Pre-K Tuition tab.
We can't wait to meet our newest Leonia Lions!
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This is a friendly reminder of the ACS Policy from our student/family handbook:
Cell Phones/Electronic Devices
- Cell phones are not permitted during school hours.
- Cell phones or other devices must be turned off and kept in students’ backpacks during the course of the school day.
- Cell phones or other devices shall be confiscated by any staff member if seen, heard, or used during the school day.
- This may result in the family being contacted and asked to pick up the phone from the main office.
- During school hours, cell phones and other electronic devices are not permitted in classrooms (including when there is a substitute teacher), the gym, the cafeteria, hallways, locker rooms, restrooms, or during recess.
- Earbuds and headphones may not be worn during hallway passing times or when moving throughout the building.
In the event you need to contact your child, please contact the main office. If your child needs to contact you, they will be sent to the main office by their teacher to make a phone call using our office line.
You can also learn more about the District wide policy here
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Please see topics for the month of April
April
K- 4 Unit: Growing Our Bodies and Minds
Kindergarten: What does it mean to be well? What are different types of feelings you may have?
1st Grade: What kinds of things can reproduce? How do parents take care of their children?
2nd Grade: What are the medical names for different body parts?
3rd Grade: There is no health unit for Grade 3 in April
4th Grade: How does our body change physically, socially, and emotionally during puberty?
For questions related to our District Health Curriculum, please contact Steve Perrotta at Steven.Perrotta@leoniaschools.org..
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Good attendance and class participation are essential ingredients for academic success. Excessive absence from class is detrimental to the learning process.
Classroom lessons foster and require social interaction, development of effective communication skills, critical thinking, and subject mastery.
While we recognize there are times that your child may need to be absent, we want to encourage parents to be aware of their child's attendance and monitor how absences are or may impact on your child's learning.
Research shows that absences that exceed more than 10% (18 days) of the school year could have a lingering impact on that child's academic progress.
Below, please find the ACS Attendance Policy and Procedures for reporting absences.
Parents of students who have excessive and/or unexcused absences, tardiness or early departures will be notified by telephone and by mail.
The school will:
- Maintain accurate daily record-keeping for attendance, absence, tardiness or early departure of each student.
- Utilize data analysis systems for tracking individual student attendance and individual and group trends in student attendance problems.
- Develop incentives to encourage student attendance.
- Develop early intervention strategies to improve school attendance for all students.
- Parents will be contacted for all student absences, even one-day absences. A call is not necessary if the parent contacts the school. A reasonable attempt must be made to reach the child's parent/guardian.
Type of Absences
Absence: Failure of a student to be physically present in school/class or an approved school activity/program.
**Please note that if your child is absent for any reason, excused or unexcused, your child’s attendance record will show an absence. Attendance is a legal record of whether or not your child is in our care; if they are not in the school building, they will be marked as absent. Communicating why your child is absent, and providing documentation when available, creates a story of your child’s attendance and helps our school to determine if more supports are needed.
Excused Absence: An absence for any portion of the day that meets the conditions specified under "Excused Absence;"
Unexcused Absence: An absence for any portion of the day that does not meet the conditions specified under "Excused Absence. "
Excused Absences:
- Illness of student
- Absence must be reported by the parent via phone or written communication
- Religious observance
- The student’s required attendance in court and supported by documentation
- Participation in observance of Veterans Day
- Participation in district board of election membership activities
- Take Your Child to Work Day
Unexcused Absence: Absence for any reason other than listed above will be deemed unexcused
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Procedures for Reporting Absences
If a child is going to be absent, you can contact the school in one of two ways - in both instances, please provide your child’s name, teacher and reason for absence
For absences that last for an extended period of time due to illness, the school nurse may reach out for more information. For extended absences, home instruction may be offered.
In cases where your child must be released from a school prior to the end of the school day, parents must report to the main office to sign their child out.
In the event your child arrives after 9:00am, they should report to the main office.
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