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November 20, 2020
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AVONDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL!
Email: jackie.zaremba@avondaleschools.org
Website: Avondaleschools.org
Location: 1445 West Auburn Road, Rochester Hills, MI, USA
Phone: 248-537-6300
Hello AMS Families!
I hope everyone is getting outside and enjoying the weather while it lasts! It is that time of year, yes that’s right…Report cards! Teachers are finalizing grades on Tuesday Nov. 24th. Please make sure your student is turning in their work to get that last boost to their grade if they need it. Parents will receive an email on Friday, November 27th regarding how to view their child’s report card when they are released during the week of Nov. 30th.
As we approach Thanksgiving, please remain safe and cognizant of the protective measures you can control for yourself to prevent any spread of Covid-19. Every little bit helps to achieve our goal to return to in-seat instruction. Thank you for the support and resilience of the Avondale parents, students, and staff.
AMS “Updating the Town” Town Hall
I will be hosting a Town Hall on Wednesday Dec. 2nd @ 7pm for AMS parents.
The topics for this town hall are:
· Provide information on in-seat and remote options that we are discussing for return to learn
· Provide a brief overview of an upcoming AMS parent survey
· Provide information on upcoming athletic and fitness opportunities
Dates for return to learn will not be discussed at this meeting.
That determination will be made by the school board and Dr. Schwarz based on
Oakland County Health Dept. recommendations.
Topic: AMS Town Hall Meeting
Time: Dec 2, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92392499950?pwd=dzZSQUYrZUxTQzltVHFaUE44eXhQdz09
Meeting ID: 923 9249 9950
Passcode: Mustang
SMILE!!! YOU SHOULD BE ON CAMERA!
AMS staff has been noticing a small dip in students keeping their cameras on in ZOOM. Cameras are to remain on during class at all times. When cameras are off, students become less engaged in the lesson, which is why we have changed our policy on requiring students to have their cameras on. The AMS staff will be updating our Camera policy for the 2nd trimester to ensure we are able to increase your student’s engagement in the virtual lessons.
Social/ Emotional Supports for AMS Students
Amy Dagenais is the Transitional Coach at Avondale Middle School. She is currently providing support for a variety of students during this difficult time of COVID-19 and virtual learning.
If your child is...
· Feeling overwhelmed or stressed
· Worried due to the pandemic or virtual learning
· Having a difficult time staying focused, organized, or paying attention to virtual lessons
· Feeling lonely or isolated
· Being impacted in any way by COVID-19 or virtual learning
Please reach out to amy.dagenais@avondaleschools.org for information on how she can assist your child.
The Transitional Coach Program offers student support in an engaging, interactive way in the form of small peer groups. The Transitional Coach Program is a student engagement opportunity, providing an at-home and school based blended motivational support system to promote student success. The Transition Coach is a trained counselor who will help your child improve their experiences at school and at home, temporarily virtually. The Transitional Coach Program is offering a variety of group topics for students to sign up for, including (but not limited to): stress/anxiety, goals/motivation, organization, and social interaction. Groups are currently held twice per week, for about 20 minutes through Zoom. Individual meetings are also offered for individualized support. If you would like to sign your child up for the Transitional Coach Program or would like to request further information, please reach out to this email at amy.dagenais@avondaleschools.org.
AMS Sports Updates
Based on the Oakland County health guidelines and increased numbers of middle schools cancelling winter sports, AMS is unfortunately going to cancel sports for Winter 1. It is our intention to offer some intermural, sports conditioning, and sport specific activities.
These fitness opportunities will be intended for all students to integrate socialization, physical activity, teamwork, and some sport specific training. As we develop this program, I will continue to send out updates on offerings and projected times.
With Avondale Pride,
Jason Ohrt
Proud Principal of Avondale Middle School
END OF TRIMESTER 1
The last day of Trimester 1 will be Tuesday, November 24, 2020
1/2 day, 11:07am dismissal
On Monday, November 30th we will begin Trimester 2. Please check Student Connect and/or Parent Connect for your Trimester 2 schedule. Many elective classes will change and you need to make sure to get the new zoom links and be prepared for your new schedule.
Zoom links can be found here.
BELOW ATTACHMENT HAS INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS TO GET THEIR
TRIMESTER 2 SCHEDULE
A/B SCHEDULE-NEXT TWO WEEKS-11/23/20-12/4/20
HALF DAY OF SCHOOL- END OF TRIMESTER 1
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2020
11:07AM DISMISSAL
SCHEDULE BELOW
IT'S A GOLD DAY, SO IT WILL BE 4, 5, 6 HOURS
NO ROUNDUP
Student Council Gift of Giving
This time of year our Student Council takes a very active role in helping to provide gifts for Avondale children to brighten their holidays through the Gift of Giving Program. This year, there are 483 of our Avondale children in need, and Avondale Middle School Student Council has “adopted” 31 children to help. Each child will get “high-need” items (like boots, coats, shoes, pants, etc.) and one toy or “want” type of gift.
I will be purchasing all of these items using Student Council funds. Typically we have multiple fundraising activities during November and December to raise this money. This year, given that we are remote we will be having a contest to see who can raise the most money via our PayPal link. This link will be open through December 11th and all proceeds will go to supporting our Gift of Giving efforts. Our goal this year is to raise $3,000. If every AMS student donated $2.00 we would be almost halfway to our goal.
If donating for a student, please put their name and the name of their Round Up teacher. We are asking for all of the help we can get. Please feel free to share this post on your page. If we exceed our goal we will be able to support more families.
Thank you for all you do to help others over the holidays!
Sarah Gilbert
Seventh Grade Social Studies Teacher
Student Council Advisor
CLICK HERE FOR LINK
OR
USE CELL PHONE FOR BELOW QR CODE!
Mustang Mania Shout Outs!
PBIS is a school wide initiative to promote positive behavior. Teachers, staff and parents can nominate students for doing a good job throughout the school day.
This week we had 215 students nominated and gave away 8 prizes.
Keep up the good work Mustangs!
Daniella Esparza
Ryan Jobe
Shane Cariker
Ka'Rayah Shaw
Jack Witt
Xavier Brikho
Jason McCarroll
Tahlia Gowdy
The below link has the rest of the nominees.
Congrats to all!
Mr. O PBIS Website (to nominate students and teachers/staff)
https://sites.google.com/avondaleschools.org/mrosroundup/home
Audition Packet
BIRTHDAYS-NEXT two WEEKs
11/21- Elsy, Allie
11/22- Jayden, JuLeah
11/23- Jonathon, Fabiana
11/24- Nicholas, MarKayla
11/25- Maxwell, Hailey, Isaac
11/26- Sonja, Kloee, Alexa, Amariah, Gavin
11/27- Clare, Sasha
11/28- Tre'mari
11/29- Donovan, Steffany
12/1- Alex, Nadine
12/2- Javontae, Anthony, Vance
12/3- AmiLin, Elanie, Scotland, Harrison, Charles
12/4- Kiera, Naiya, Peyton, Jack
AMS TOWN HALL
Time: Dec 2, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92392499950?pwd=dzZSQUYrZUxTQzltVHFaUE44eXhQdz09
Meeting ID: 923 9249 9950
Passcode: Mustang
ATTENDANCE UPDATE!
ATTENTION!
Avondale Middle School parents will start receiving automated calls if your student has missed 2 or more classes in one day.
As a reminder, please call the attendance line if your student misses class due to illness or technical difficulties.
Attendance line: 248-537-6310
Thank you for your corporation,
AMS Administration
Month of November A/B Schedule
Month of december A/B Schedule
Important Dates
November 24, 2020
END OF TRIMESTER 1
HALF DAY
11:07am Dismissal
November 25-27, 2020
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess
December 2, 2020
AMS TOWN HALL
7pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92392499950?pwd=dzZSQUYrZUxTQzltVHFaUE44eXhQdz09
Meeting ID: 923 9249 9950
Passcode: Mustang
December 10, 2020
PTO Meeting
6-7pm
Zoom link to follow...
January 26, 2021
Picture Retake Day
9am-2pm
Media Center
***New Date***
"Bee Kind" Fundraiser
Avondale Theatre Company is spreading kindness with their fundraiser “Bee Kind”!
They are selling hats and masks that have our district's signature letter "A" with a yellow jacket on it. There is also an option to add the words "Bee Kind" to the hat or mask.
Help spread kindness and positivity - hat up / mask up!
The link to order is: https://forms.gle/BS6dwR9kW3yaTe3R6
Avondale GATE Magnet School
Avondale GATE Magnet School provides a challenging and innovative learning environment in which gifted students maximize their academic and social/emotional growth. GATE serves students in second through eighth grade. Please see below for more information.
Bitmoji Mainpage
Classroom Zoom Links
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QjW-tgt7RRJVrxOxDKp4hrPu7XAyoOzZR9JOmGaMg3E/edit?usp=sharing
Classroom Schedule Organizer
PLEASE MAKE A COPY FIRST!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kd3mGWCmkQ1hSG6RXA8xZM-evrKMnyBsL-TYaJ-dsTo/edit?usp=sharing