AMS Weekly News
December 16, 2022
Amherst Middle School
Email: ams@sau39.org
Website: https://ams.sau39.org
Location: 14 Cross Road, Amherst, NH, USA
Phone: 603-673-8944
Principal's Note
We are officially heading into the winter season here at AMS. I had the opportunity to attend our holiday band concert on Tuesday evening and I cannot speak enough about the incredible work that went into this performance. Many thanks to our performers and to Mr. Swift for a magical evening of music.
Spirit Week kicked off today (see image below). We hope to have high student and staff participation as we head into the last days before holiday break. Many thanks to our Student Leadership & Service group for their efforts to bring school spirit to lunches through the annual Bling Cart, where festive accessories were available for students to purchase in preparation for Spirit Week.
Stay healthy and warm!
Kristen
Calendar
December 16 (Fri): Winter Athletic Team Photos
December 19 (Mon): Substitute Teacher Info Session, details below
December 16-22 (Fri-Thur): Spirit Week
December 20 (Tues): Amherst PTA meeting in AMS Library
December 23-January 2: NO SCHOOL, Holiday Break
January 3 (Tues): School is back in session
January 10 (Tues): Late Start Day, School begins at 10:30AM
January 12 (Thurs): Chorus Concerts (snow date 1/17)
January 18 (Wed): 6th Gr Ecology School Parent Info Night, 6:30pm
Link to District Calendar for 22-23 School Year
New News
Parent Partnership
Substitute Teacher Information Session
8th Grade Yearbook ON SALE
WANTED: 8th Grade Baby Photos
Reminders
Amherst PTA December Newsletter
Updated Bus Routes - Effective Monday December 5th
Butler Bus has just released updated bus routes effective Monday, December 5th.
Please click here to review bus route updates!
Spring Coaching Opportunity
Anyone interested in coaching boys lacrosse this coming Spring should contact Athletic Director Jeff Wing (jwing@sau39.org).
Reminder: Computer Use Agreement
When you log in to PowerSchool and click "forms" you will see a form entitled AMS Student Computer Condition & Use Agreement 22/23. We have received many responses but are still looking for several more. Please fill this out in the coming weeks so we can be sure we have this information on file. This is an integral part of keeping our technology equipment in good shape for years to come.
A Few Reminders from the AMS Office....
Please let us know if your child will be absent or tardy to school with an email to ams@sau39.org or a phone call to 603-673-8944 ext. 1
Bus Passes
We need a note from home for bus passes with the following information:
- Student's name
- Destination, including bus number
- Your signature
Afterschool Activities
Afterschool Clubs and Activities:
- Eagles Jazz Band: All interested students are welcome to join playing typical band instruments (flutes, clarinets, etc.) as well as guitar, piano, and bass! Musicians should see Mr. Swift in the band room for more information.
- Magic the Gathering Club, open to 7th and 8th graders interested in learning and playing the world's greatest trading card game. We meet Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 in room 200 with Mr. Griffiths.
- Innovation & Design Club, open to all students interested in learning about 3D modeling, graphic design, and the engineering design process. We use the TAZ 3D printers and the 45W Full Spectrum Laser. We meet on Thursdays 3:30-4:30 , for more information see Mr. Opre
- Young Chef's Club 5&6 (sign-ups complete) and Young Chef's Club 7&8 has begun, 7th and 8th grade students should check with Mrs. Vordenberg if interested in learning more.
- Student Leadership & Service is open to all students interested in activities to support our school community. We usually meet the second Wednesday of the month afterschool. For more information students should check in with Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Dionne or Mrs. Wyborney.
A Note From Our Nurse
Students should be encouraged to bring their own snacks, cough drops and a water bottle and should not rely on the Nurse to provide these things. We are happy to help in a a pinch, but lately we have found our supplies are decreasing rapidly. Thank you in advance for your understanding!
Amherst School Board - Connecting With the Community
One of the Amherst School Board goals is connecting with the community.
If you have questions or thoughts for the Amherst School Board, send them an email at ASB@sau39.org.