AMMS Lion's Roar

"Recognize the Roar"

Monday, February 21, 2023

2022 - 2023 School Year

Mr. Trey Martin, Principal

Ms. Anita Erickson, 8th grade Assistant Principal

Dr. Mimi Gamel, 7th grade Assistant Principal

Mrs. Ashley Perry, 6th grade Assistant Principal

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AMMS PTA Hosted Zoom Parent Education Night

Topic: Social Media, Bullying, Sexting

You won’t want to miss this informative session!

Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Time: 7:00-8:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88151733728

Meeting ID: 881 5173 3728

Sponsored By: The Summit Counseling Center

Presented By: Nehemiah McClendon, Med, Licensed Associate Professional Counselor

Calendar of Events

February 21st - AMMS PTA Hosted Zoom Parent Education Night Zoom Link :(https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88151733728) 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.


February 22nd - Blue Out - Students vs Faculty & Staff Basketball competition


February 22nd - Basketball Game - AMMS vs Northwestern MS - (home) 5:30 p.m.


February 24th - Basketball Game - AMMS vs Hopewell MS (home) 5:30 p.m.


March 1st - Basketball Game - AMMS vs Holcomb Bridge MS (away) 5:30 p.m.


March 1st - Band Pre - LGPE Concert - Gym 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.


March 3rd - Basketball Game - AMMS vs Haynes Bridge MS (away) 5:30 p.m.


March 21st - Multicultural Night - 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.


March 23rd - Scoliosis Screening

Important Basketball Information

March 1st Game:

Holcomb Bridge Middle School does not allow student spectators to attend without being accompanied by the adult who will drive them home (no drop-offs).


March 3rd Game:

Haynes Bridge Middle School will be charging a $2 entry fee for all home basketball games this year. School-age spectators must be accompanied by an adult, no drop-offs.


FCS employees are FREE with a badge.

Attention Parents - Survey Dates February 13th - March 10th

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AMMS Blue Out

We are excited to start having the annual Blue Out again. Students get to play basketball against Autrey Mill staff, teachers and admin.


Blue Out raffle tickets can be purchased on the PBIS app using PBIS points. Every point buys one ticket. You can purchase as many raffle tickets as you have points, this increases your chance of being on the student team, but does not guarantee a spot.

The student team will compose of 10 raffle winners. Those students will play against the teachers in an exciting, action-packed game on February 22nd right after school.


Where: AMMS Gym

When: Wednesday, February 22nd immediately after school

Time: 4:30 p.m. Teacher vs Student game in the gym


5ish half time dance performance from PE Dance ALL Stars lead by Coach Davis

5:30 p.m. Girls' AMMS vs Northwestern

6:30 p.m. Boys' AMMS vs Northwestern (after the girl’s game)

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Lost and Found

Please have your students check lost and found.

We will be donating it on March 3rd.


Lost and found is located in the front rotunda just before you enter the cafe.

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Parents and Rising 9th Graders Course Recommendation Information

Parents and Rising Gladiators,


At this time, we are sending you the directions which will allow you to view the teacher recommendations for the next school year and to then add any electives you wish to take.

Please, follow the steps as outlined on the attached screenshots to navigate through the process. Students should only choose electives that they are qualified to register for even though others may appear as available.


Unfortunately, the program cannot determine if the student is qualified or not to take the course at this step. If they are not qualified, they will be removed from the course which will leave gaps in their schedule.


Attached you can also find a list of electives that they can choose from so that they can add the correct courses without any delays. Some courses are very sought after, and time is of the essence. Requests will be time stamped and those getting these in first will get the first seats in those classes. Ms. Hudson, the Master Scheduler from the high school, will be present during lunches next week to provide any assistance should students need help.


On March 1 students will have access to the final course request form where they can change the requests through the waiver process or change their electives.

If you have any questions about this process or course recommendations, please contact your student’s teachers or Ms. Turner at turnerA1@fultonschools.org .


Click here for the steps to follow to access course recommendations in Infinite Campus.


Click here for the list of JCHS electives for the 2023-2024 school year.

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1. First, go through the volunteer process from Fulton County Schools

Safety & Security / Register as a Volunteer (fultonschools.org)


2. Second, if you want to participate showing off the beauty of your culture,

Please fill out this form Multicultural Night Sign Up


3. Permission form for parents to fill out for student participation.

Multicultural Night Volunteer Permission Form

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Scoliosis Screening

Who: 6th and 8th Grade Students only

Where: AMMS

Date: March 23rd



First, you must sign up to be a Volunteer with Fulton County Schools. Safety & Security / Register as a Volunteer (fultonschools.org)


Second, you must sign up with Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44A8AA22A5FECF8-amms8

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AMMS School Store Volunteers Sign Up 2nd Semester 2022-2023

Calling all AMMS parents and guardians! The School Store needs volunteers for this semester! Join the team to meet new people, be involved and have fun! This is a biweekly 1 1/2 hour commitment. #ammspta Use the QR code or link to sign up to volunteer at The School Store today! https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0f44a8aa22a5fecf8-amms6

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It's Extramural Time (7th and 8th Graders Only)

AMMS Track and Field Tryouts

AMMS Track and Field try-outs will be Tuesday, February 21st through Thursday, February 23rd, until 5:00 p.m.


Rides must arrive on time for pick up.


All three days are MANDATORY unless pre-approved by the coaches.


Join the AMMS TRACK AND FIELD in Teams using the CODE: 0sxn1jx for all the information.

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Media Center

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The Deadline for Fulton County Schools Hardship Transfer Application is Feb. 28, 2023

Applications are available beginning January 1, 2023, for parents who wish to apply for a 2023-24 hardship transfer or to renew a current hardship to another Fulton County Schools (FCS) elementary, middle or high school.


Parents will use an online form, available through the school system’s website, to enter and submit their information. Hard copy applications are not required, with the exception of medical transfers which require pertinent medical provider’s signatures and documentation.

The deadline for submitting a transfer application is Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, by 4:30 p.m., with no exceptions or extensions granted. All requests must be received or postmarked by this date and time. In addition, school system employees who have children receiving an employee hardship transfer must renew their request.


The February 28 deadline applies to students and parents seeking a hardship transfer for medical reasons, curriculum differences, and child care situations or for employees’ children.

Schools participating in open enrollment, a separate transfer process that allows students to move to a school with available space, will be announced in early May.

Parents with questions or who need more information about hardship transfers can contact the FCS’ Student Assignment Office at 470-254-5550 or visit https://www.fultonschools.org/hardshiptransfers.

Fulton County Schools

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Yearbook Information

Yearbooks are on sale NOW! We have already sold more than 75% of our allotted copies! Reserve your copy ASAP -it is highly likely that we will run out prior to March. Click here to purchase your 22-23 AMMS Yearbook TODAY!

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Innovation Academy

The link is a quick overview of who we are as a school and what we offer our students.

https://adobe.ly/3ttCCzc

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Counseling Office Information

Fulton County Public Schools is now offering a secure website to facilitate student records requests and transcripts.

All requests for student records/information will be submitted and paid for (if applicable) online. Phone and fax requests will no longer be accepted.

Fulton County Schools Transcripts and Records Requests (scriborder.com)

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From the desk of our Social Worker, Dr. John B. Burger, LCSW

Attendance Information

Parent's Responsibility When a Child is Absent

  • Parents should notify the school before or after the absence(s)
  • Notes should be directed to attendance owner at the school
  • Handwritten note or email
  • Notification from parents should happen no later than 5 days after absence




Middle and High School

  • Middle/High School messages begin going out around 4:30 p.m. on the day of the absence.
  • If your student is absent or misses one or more periods of the school day, they will be marked with an "A" (for absent) in our attendance system, and you will receive an automated phone call and email message to the designated contact info you provided in Infinite Campus. This includes excused absences that are approved in advance.
  • Errors can occur and if you feel you received a phone call by mistake, contact your school front office to verify that your student’s attendance record is accurate.
  • If your student's absence was unexpected, please remember to contact your child's school by sending in a note or email so the absence can be marked "excused" in the system.

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FCS COVID 19 Reporting Procedures

FCS COVID 19 Reporting

Due to the ever-changing nature of this pandemic, the district will continue to monitor COVID data and recommendations, consult with public health officials, and make additional adjustments as necessary. If your child is sick, please keep them home. Families are still required to report a confirmed positive case of COVID-19, a pending COVID-19 test result (regardless of the reason for testing), and a direct contact with a person who is COVID-19 positive. FCS student/parents must use the Parent Reporting Portal to make the COVID-19 report.

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After reporting a positive COVID case through the parent portal, please email Dr. Gamel at gamel@fultonschools.org

COMMUNITY NEWS

Community Spirit Night Marlow's Tavern

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Leadership Johns Creek has a new three-day Program starting March 15-17, 2023!

If you’ve always wanted to explore the community as a whole including the arts, government, education and health and human services of Johns Creek and how your leadership style fits into our community then this newly reimagined format is for you.


For more information, please visit our website at www.leadershipjohnscreek.com or contact Irene Sanders at sanders@leadershipjohnscreek.com or call at 404-406-0480


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Ivy Bridge Debate

Class dates for debate: February 7th to May 2nd


Please click the link for registration:

https://ivydebate.com/academic-camps/school-debate-program-autrey-mill-middle-school/

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Johns Creek High School Theatre Presents

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JCHS Drama Department presents The Little Mermaid Feb. 23rd - 26th!


Tickets are on sale now at jchstheatre.com!


We hope you can come and join us Under the Sea!