AMS Happenings Weekly Newsletter 11/20

AMS HAPPENINGS! 
11/20 – 12/5
 
Greetings AMS Families, 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS:
 
FRIDAY, NOV 21 – FRIDAY, NOV 28 – NO SCHOOL – FALL BREAK

 TUESDAY, DEC 2 – SOUPER POWERED EVENT 5:45-7:30pm 
AMS will be hosting a Parent/Guardian Engagement Night to support you and your teens. You should have received a Parent Square message on Friday, Nov. 14 with an invitation to sign up for the session you are interested in. We will be serving a light meal and babysitting will be provided. See the attached flyer for more information. Please RSVP by Sunday, November 30, so that we can have an accurate head count. Thank you!
 
MONDAY, DEC 8 – 6th GRADE BAND CONCERT 6:00pm in the AMS Gym
 
SPORTS: All Late Fall Sports Schedules can be found at the following link:  LATE FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES
GIRLS BASKETBALL
TUES, DEC 2
7th GBB @Seaman  3:30pm
8th GBB vs Seaman @AMS  3:30pm
 
THURS, DEC 4
7th GBB vs EMS @AMS  3:30pm
8th GBB @EMS  3:45pm
 

BOYS WRESTLING
 FRI, NOV 21
Boys WR @Seaman  2:00pm
 
SAT, NOV 22
Boys WR @Clay Center  9:00am
 
WED, DEC 3
Boys WR @WRMS  4:00pm
 
SAT, DEC 6
Boys WR @FRMS Tourney  9:00am

GENERAL INFORMATION 
MRS. LARKIN'S ART ROOM IS CURRENTLY COLLECTING: 
Mrs. Larkin's Art Room is currently collecting:
• All sorts of material scraps, quilting jelly roll strips, and squares
• All various trims, such as Rick Rack, Pom Pom Lace, Ribbon, Fringe, Lace, and Yarn
• Empty Altoids mint tins
Thanks to everyone that collects, recycles & donates to the art room! Your generosity & kindness makes a difference!

SEWING & INTERIOR DESIGN CLASSES - are accepting donations of fabric, polyfil stuffing, and thread.  Thank you!!

WEATHER APPROPRIATE CLOTHING
Parents/Guardians – As the weather gets colder in the mornings, please make sure your students are appropriately dressed for the weather.  Please remember that our doors open at 7:15am.  We are seeing a lot of students in shorts, t-shirts and no coats.  Please make sure students are warmly dressed each day.  If students bring blankets to school, they will be directed to store them in their lockers during the day.  Thank you.

ADMITTANCE TO THE SCHOOL BUILDING-
We also want to make you aware of our policy requiring an ID to pick up your student from school.  Please be prepared to show your ID – Driver's License or State Issued ID to the Attendance Secretary when you come in to pick up your student.  Also, please call the office ahead of time on the appointment day and we can have your student in the office, ready for pick-up.
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 to our Clubs and Activities for the upcoming school year.  AMS CLUBS/ACTIVITIES OPPORTUNITIES 
The weekly Club Meeting Schedule can be found on our Daily Newsletter on Parent Square.
 
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 3:00pm for the next school day.

LOST & FOUND:
Please have your students check the Lost & Found Racks for any missing clothing, lunch boxes, binders, and other items.
Lost Water Bottles or electronics, jewelry, cash, or other small items, are in the office.
All unclaimed items are donated at the end of each month.