AMS Happenings Weekly Newsletter 12/5

AMS HAPPENINGS! 
12/5 – 12/12
 
Greetings AMS Families, 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS:

MONDAY, DEC 8 – 6th GRADE BAND CONCERT 6:00pm in the AMS Gym

TUESDAY, DEC 9 – Chick-Fil-A DINE-OUT NIGHT 5-8pm – AMS Booster Club
Please see attached flyer for more information.

THURSDAY, DEC 11 – 7th-8th GRADE CHOIR CONCERT  6:00pm in the AMS Cafeteria

FRIDAY, DEC 12 – WINTER PARTY – Sponsored by STUCO  5:30-7:00pm

WEEK OF DEC 15
The Activity Bus will not run after school on Tues, 12/16 & Wed, 12/17.
There will also be some clubs that will not meet that week, so please check the Daily Newsletter on ParentSquare starting 12/12.
 
WEEK OF DEC 15-19 – SPIRIT WEEK
Please see the attached flyer re: Dress-up Spirit Week sponsored by STUCO.  Show your school spirit by dressing up each day.

MONDAY, DEC 15 – 6/7/8 GRADE ORCHESTRA CONCERT @Eisenhower MS  6:00pm

TUESDAY, DEC 16 – 7th–8th GRADE BAND CONCERT @Eisenhower MS  6:00pm

MONDAY, DEC 22 – JAN 5 – WINTER BREAK – NO SCHOOL
 
SPORTS 
BOYS BASKETBALL & GIRLS WRESTLING – Sign-ups are in the office.     More information to follow.  Please make sure all physicals have been turned in to the office by Dec 12.
7th grade Tryouts will be Dec 15 & 16.  8th grade Tryouts will be Dec 16 & 17.

GIRLS BASKETBALL
MON, DEC 8
7th GBB  vs Lakewood @AMS  3:30pm
8th GBB  vs Lakewood @AMS  3:30pm

TUES, DEC 9
7th GBB @Clay Center  4:30pm
8th GBB vs Clay Center @AMS  3:30pm
 
THURS, DEC 11
7th GBB vs TBA
8th GBB vs TBA
 
SAT, DEC 13
7th GBB League @WR North  8:30am
8th GBB League @Heights  8:30am

BOYS WRESTLING
TUES, DEC 9
Boys WR vs Abilene @AMS  4:00pm
 
SAT, DEC 12
Boys WR League @Seaman  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 Ric Rac, 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!!

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.