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AMS Happenings - Weekly Newsletter 8/11 - 8/15
Posted Date: 8/08/25 (3:45 PM)
AMS HAPPENINGS!
8/11 – 8/15
Greetings AMS Families,
Welcome to the new school year for 2025-2026!
We are about to embark on the first days of school. As we start the year, we want to make sure families are aware, backpacks will not be allowed in any classrooms for the start of this school year. We will intentionally teach your students how to manage time, navigate lockers and carry a few items for their classes. This is to limit trip/fall hazards in the classrooms, prevent backpack overloading and minimize distractions.
Additionally, we will review with students when they may utilize their cell phones during the day. We also were hopeful you would visit with your students about the following aspects.
- AT NO TIME should a cell phone be used in the bathroom, locker room, or in a manner that requires the camera to be active (no photos or videos)
- Cell phones should be secured in lockers by the 7:40am bell.
Here are links for our website for the District - USD 383 and our school - SUSAN B. ANTHONY MIDDLE SCHOOL Please take the opportunity to become familiar with all of the helpful information to be found on our Home page as well as the other pages listed across the top.
We will be utilizing Parent Square to communicate with families. If you have not yet signed up, here is the link: ParentSquare
We will also be posting a Daily Newsletter on Parent Square with the day’s events, lunches and upcoming events. This will not be sent out as a notification, but can be accessed daily by 4:00pm for the following day.
SCHEDULES: Student schedules will be available to be viewed on Student and Parent Portal at noon, on Sunday, August 10.
You can access Parent Portal by following the directions on this page: usd383 - Parent Portal
Please note your student’s Advisory Teacher and their locker # for Back to School Night and the first day of school. You can find the locker # by tapping “more” on the Student Information page.
Please be advised, due to ongoing scheduling changes, your student’s class schedule and/or locker assignment may change slightly between now and Tuesday, the first half day of school. Please check your schedule and locker information for updates before school starts.
AMS PARENT/GUARDIAN BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT WITH STUDENTS
On both evenings, there will be a chance to meet teachers and put school supplies in lockers. There will also be opportunities to chat with representatives from Boys & Girls Club, Fremont Academy and others.
If you cannot attend, please have your students bring their school supplies on Wednesday, August 13.
Monday, August 11, 2025 – 6th grade Back-to-School Night – 5:30-7:15pm – more information to follow. This will be an opportunity to meet teachers and put school supplies in lockers.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 – 7th-8th grade Back-School Night – 5:30-7:15pm – more information to follow. This will be an opportunity to meet teachers and put school supplies in lockers.
Our First day of School is Tuesday, August 12th (7:40am-10:55am)
This will be an opportunity for our students to see the school and meet the staff.
- 6th Grade will report to the AMS Gym – North Side
- 7th Grade will report to the AMS Gym – South Side
- 8th Grade will report to the Rec Center Gym
We will be touring the school, showing students their classrooms & locating lockers/trying combinations, as well as other activities.
Our first full day of school will be Wednesday, August 13th with classes beginning at 7:40am. School dismisses at 2:50pm. Students will start in 1st hour.
NOTE FROM THE COUNSELORS:
-Student team placement is set and cannot be changed
-The order (hours) of a student's schedule cannot be moved
-The only option for changes to a 6th grade schedule would be to add band or orchestra for students who have not already enrolled.
-Should students or families have questions about schedules after they're released, our counselors will take questions regarding FIRST Semester Electives for 7th and 8th graders.
Changes for 7th-8th grade electives will be VERY limited.
Mrs. Ingram – shellyi@usd383.org –7th Grade and Purple 6
Mrs. Emmitt- kristine@usd383.org – 8th Grade and Silver 6
STUDENT DROP-OFF/PICK-UP - On the First day of School, please note our Drop-off and Pick-up procedures:
Please drive slowly & cautiously in all parking lots before and after school. Please watch out for staff and students entering the building from the parking lots.
STUDENT DROP-OFF
Please drop off your student in the following areas before 7:35am:
6th-7th grade in the parking lot off of Pecanwood. Please enter in the west entrance and pull all the way forward in the pickup lane so that traffic may move forward in a safe manner. Please exit through the east entrance. We want to keep the traffic flow going in one direction.
8th grade in the Anthony Rec Center parking lot. Please enter the parking lot, turn right and pull around to the entrance at Door #4 to drop off your student. Then continue forward around the parking lot to exit. We want to keep the traffic flow going in one direction.
After 7:35am, please use the front circle drive for drop off at the front Main Entrance. All other entrances will be closed. Students must come to the front Main Entrance and ring the doorbell to be let in and receive a pass to class.
STUDENT PICK-UP
6th-7th grade in the parking lot off of Pecanwood. Please enter in the west entrance and pull all the way forward in the pickup lane so that traffic may move forward in a safe manner. Please exit through the east entrance. We want to keep the traffic flow going in one direction.
8th grade in the Anthony Rec Center parking lot. Please enter the parking lot, turn right and pull around to the entrance at Door #4 to drop off your student. Then continue forward around the parking lot to exit. We want to keep the traffic flow going in one direction.
Students need to be picked up promptly after school or school events.
BUS ROUTE INFORMATION - Here is the link for TRANSPORTATION
AMS STUDENT HANDBOOK: The student-parent handbook is posted on our website, here is the link: MIDDLE SCHOOL HANDBOOK
ACTIVITY OPPORTUNITIES: Here is the link for our Clubs and Activities for the upcoming school year. AMS CLUBS/ACTIVITIES OPPORTUNITIES This information will be updated from time to time. Fall Clubs and Activities will be starting in September.
LUNCH INFORMATION: Here is the link to put money in your student’s lunch account –
CHILD NUTRITION
AMS DAILY NEWSLETTER – is available daily on ParentSquare. A message will not be sent out. The AMS Daily Newsletter contains dates and information for upcoming events, clubs and activities, the lunch menu for the day, and other important information. It is available each day at 4:00pm for the next school day.
SPORTS: Football Chain Crew: Please contact Brad Kelly at bradk@usd383.org, if you are interested in volunteering for the home football games.
7th-8th Grade Fall Sports Parent Meeting: Wednesday, August 13th at 5:30 in the AMS Cafeteria. This meeting will cover Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country.
Important Dates by Sport:
Football:
**Important note for Football parents: Please double-check your completed RegisterMyAthlete registrations; due to a glitch in the system, you may still have a Football Safety e-document to sign, followed by the final e-signatures.**
Aug. 15: 4-5:30pm: imPACT Concussion Testing and Equipment Checkout
Concussion Testing is mandatory for all athletes in contact sports. 8th graders who did concussion testing last year, do not need to repeat testing this year.
Aug. 18th: Regular Practice starts from 3:00pm to 5:15pm
Volleyball (please attached flyer):
Anthony Middle School volleyball tryouts will be held in the AMS gym.
7th grade tryouts will be held Monday and Tuesday August 18th and 19th from 3:00-4:30 pm. If needed, another day of tryouts will be held on August 20th from 3:00-5:00 pm.
8th grade tryouts will be held Monday and Tuesday August 18th and 19th from 4:30-6:00 pm. If needed, another day of tryouts will be held on August 20th from 3:00-5:00 pm.
All athletes are asked to change into appropriate athletic clothes and shoes in the 6th grade locker room. 7th grade needs to be on the court at 3:00 and 8th grade needs to be on the court at 4:30. In order to try out, all athletes must have a physical on file.
Cross Country:
Aug. 18: First Practice Day/Time TBD. More information to follow!
All AMS Athletes must have a completed athletic registration at RegisterMyAthlete (aka Aktivate), at https://RegisterMyAthlete.com. All athletes must have an Athletic Participation Packet including an athletic physical completed after May 1, 2025. This can be uploaded into the registration, or brought into the office and given to Mrs. Triana.
**Please note: all Athletic Physical Packets should have 5 completed pages; if you only have 4, you may be missing the KSHSAA Eligibility Checklist, which is not typically provided by Dr’s offices. If you are missing this form, please message Mrs. Triana on ParentSquare, or email melissat@usd383.org.
We are so looking forward to seeing all of our students, and GO TORNADOES!
-AMS Athletic Office
NOTE FROM THE NURSE:
Message from the School Nurse:
Dear Parent/Guardian - My name is Keely Say, and I am the School Nurse at AMS. This will be my 8th year as a school nurse and I absolutely love it. I have a full-time HealthAid, Kristi Steck, who works with me in the nurse's office. Please reach out this school year either by phone or email if you have any medical questions/concerns about your student. I want to encourage you to please provide an updated immunization record for your student at the beginning of the school year and whenever your student receives an immunization(s) during the school year. The link below is a great resource that lists the required immunizations for school for each grade level. I have Ibuprofen, Tylenol, TUMS, and cough drops in the nurse's office. I can give these to students if the parent/guardian has given permission in the online enrollment. If your student will need to have any other medication at school this year, please notify the nurse's office. If it is a prescription medication, doctor and parent need to fill out the school districts medication permission form and give it to the school nurse. If it is a non-prescription medication, the parent/guardian needs to fill out the non-prescription medication permission form and give it to the school nurse. Middle School students can self-carry inhalers and Epipens. All other medication is kept in the nurse's office. I look forward to taking care of your students this year and hope they have an amazing year! Sincerely, Keely Say
P: 785-587-2890, keelysa@usd383.org
Questions on Required Immunizations:
KANSAS IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS 2025-2026
BOOSTER CLUB:
The Susan B. Anthony Booster Club invites you to become an active and supportive member for the 2025-2026 school year. As a member, you are showing your support for the students, teachers and staff for all the hard work they do throughout the year. Participation can also be volunteering to work concession stands for all home athletic events, teacher appreciation meals or monetary donations for specific events. Booster Club helps support our teachers by supplying items for their classrooms, technological needs for the building, additional items for the school requested by the Administration, as well as spoiling our staff with treats and goodies throughout the year! Here is the link for the AMS BOOSTER CLUB
Membership dues are $20.00 per family. Forms will be available at all Parent/Guardian Orientation Night events, as well as in the main office and posted online. The Booster Club meets monthly and anyone is welcome to attend. Let’s make it a great year!
For more information, please contact Jamie Lang at anthonybooster@outlook.com
Watch our website page AMS BOOSTER CLUB and Facebook page AMS Boosters on Facebook for the date/time and location for meetings. Our first meeting will be in September – date TBD. We look forward to seeing you there!
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB – MANHATTAN IS FREE THIS YEAR.
Sign up at the following link:
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MANHATTAN
[Monday, Aug 11 at 7:50 AM]
All Lockers will be assigned by 12pm today, Monday, August 11.
There have been a few changes of schedules/teams. Please check your Parent Portal / Student Portal for the most up-to-date information on schedules and lockers after 12pm today.
Wednesday, August 13 will be a normal day of school with students starting in 1st hour.
We look forward to seeing everybody!