AMS Happenings Weekly Newsletter 2/5

AMS HAPPENINGS! 
2/5 – 2/12/26
 
Greetings AMS Families, 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS:
 
FRIDAY, FEB 6 – NO SCHOOL

MONDAY, FEB 16 – NO SCHOOL
 
MONDAY, FEB 23 - SOUPER POWERED EVENT 5:45-7:30pm
AMS will be hosting a Parent/Guardian Engagement Night to support you and your teens. We will be serving a light meal and babysitting will be provided. See the attached flyer for more information. Sign-up information will be sent out soon.
 
AMS - 8TH GRADE FAMILIES, 
Please find below information for current 8th graders to start the enrollment process for 9th grade at Manhattan High School.

8th GRADE TRANSITION INFORMATION for the Class of 2030
Hello!  It is time to enroll in classes for high school!  We are looking forward to working with your students for the next four years.
 

• Monday, Feb 9 at 7:00 p.m. -  Dr. Biery and I will share information through Zoom.  We will record the session in case you are not able to join us. 

Here is the link for the zoom:  
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85427053568?pwd=8FofyqTVzZ8hKvywQLRJStNybOJ6Gi.1
Meeting ID: 854 2705 3568
Passcode: 153977

• On both Thursday, Feb 12 and Friday, Feb 13, we will zoom into advisories. Students will receive their enrollment forms then.  
• On Thursday, Feb 19, we will pick up their enrollment forms in their social studies class and help them enter their selections in Xello. 

Please reach out with any questions you have during this process.  Thank you!
 
Rachelle Bahr, School Counselor, Class of 2030 rachelleb@usd383.org
Jana Biery, School Counselor, Class of 2030 janabi@usd383.org
 
EARLY EXPRESSIONAL ART SHOW – FEB 11-14
Please see the attached flyer for more information.  Several of our AMS Artist had winning entries!
 
SUMMER STEM CAMP 2026
USD 383 will be hosting the Summer Stem Camp June 8-25 for Grades 4-8.  Classes are Monday – Thursday.  Registration opens on March 23, 2026.  Scholarships are available.  See please attached flyer for more information.  
 
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SURVEY:  We need your help – please submit your response as soon as you are able.  Thank you! 
To access the survey, please click on the link below.   There is also a QR code in the attached flyer.  The survey will close March 20, 2026.
The languages listed below are available.
 
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SURVEY 2025-26 
 

AMS BOOK FAIR – JANUARY 30 – FEBRUARY 11
The AMS Book Fair will be open before and after school, as well as during conferences. Cash, checks (made out to AMS), cards, and Apple and Google Pay are accepted.
For full details, and to create an eWallet, visit our school’s Book Fair homepage
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/susanbanthonymiddleschool
The countdown to more Bookjoy is on!
Catch you at the Fair!
Happy reading,
Melanie Borror
AMS Library Media Specialist

SPORTS 
BOYS BASKETBALL
MON, FEB 9
8th Boys BB vs Lawrence West @AMS  3:30pm
 
TUES, FEB 10
7th Boys BB vs Seaman @AMS 3:30pm
8th Boys BB @Seaman 3:30pm
 
THURS, FEB 12
7th Boys BB @EMS 3:30pm
8th Boys BB vs EMS @AMS  3:30pm
 
GIRLS WRESTLING
SAT. FEB 7
Junction City Tourney @JCMS  9:00am
 
THURS. FEB 12
@Junction City MS  4:30pm
 
BOWLING
THURS, FEB 12
Emporia (JV)  2:00pm
EMS Tourney (V) @Little Apple Lanes  2:00pm
 
GENERAL INFORMATION 
ART CLASSES are accepting Bubble Wrap and Bubble Wrap mailers.  Please bring donations to the Front Office. Thank you!!

MRS. LARKIN'S ART ROOM IS CURRENTLY COLLECTING: 

• Magazines
• 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, felt, polyfil stuffing, and thread.  Please bring donations to the Front Office.  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.