Welcome to the Alpha School
The Alpha School is truly a unique environment for children
with special needs. Each child is accepted as an individual
with their own unique areas of strength and areas that require
special attention.
Our certified teachers, therapists and assistants are very committed to their work at Alpha School. We have very little turnover of staff. Our gym and art teacher have been with us
for over twenty five years. The average length of time that our teaching staff has been working with us is 10 years. There are
a large number of assistants who have worked with us for more than 15 years. This consistency and continuity of our dedicated employees allows our students to work with staff who have developed a high degree of expertise in all areas of special education
The best way to introduce you to our school is to give you some
of the words that our parents use to describe their child’s school. They use words like inviting, relaxed, secure, friendly, caring, warm, nurturing, family oriented, comforting, organized, welcoming, professional, positive, happy, up lifting and supportive. There is no other way to say it better than that.
Principal, Alpha School
View our award winning documentary titled I am an artist. This preview represents the heartwarming documentary about how art can transform a child with a variety of disabilites, to an artist having their creations in a gallery.
What's New at Alpha
Mr. Vinny Napolitano who is the Director of Constituencies for the Office of Governor Christie came to visit our school on April 27th. He was very impressed with our program. He also gave us the opportunity to speak to him about the issues that we face with our special needs students. Mr. Napolitano’s visit allowed us to see that Governor Christie is concerned about the education of students with disablities.
Mrs. Tomaine’s class is now selling ice cream treats at the School Store. This is a great idea with the warm weather fast approaching. We have received six more I-Pad’s for our students use. This technology has really enhanced our students learning experience. Our PTO will be selling tickets for raffle baskets and a 50/50 at our Spring Show. Tickets will also be sent home in advance for purchase before the show. All of the proceeds go to the PTO which supports our students and teachers all during the school year.
Student Life
Our students are busy practicing for our Spring Show on May 23rd and 24th at 10:30. Our theme for this year is “Alpha’s Got Talent”. All of our students will show you how talented they are.
Our Special Olympic bocce team had their first meet and they medaled. We are very excited. They will be going to the final event at College of New Jersey in June. We will all be there to cheer them on. Some of our students will be going to Harbor School for softball inter-murals. They always have a great time on this trip.
Our high school students will be having their annual prom on May 25th. This year it will be at Gibbs Hall at Fort Monmouth. Holiday Express has invited us to attend. They will be providing a live band and lunch. We are so excited about this special event. Much thanks to Holiday Express for their generosity.
Teachers Corner
Mrs. Lisa Glassford has been nominated as the winner of the Ruth K. Newman award for Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Glassford is a master teacher and is very deserving of this special recognition.
Mrs. MaryJo Mongaliri, our art teacher is taking our students on some trips to see various works by different artists in May. They are going to a museum and a sculpture garden. Mrs. Mongaliri wants to some of our students to experience various kinds of art done by a variety of artists. It should be a great trip