The Black Bear News
November 4-8
#AIMHIGH
BE THANKFUL...
As Thanksgiving approaches I would like to encourage each of you to reflect and remember those things that you are most THANKFUL! Daily, we take so many people, things and time for granted. What are you taking for granted????
I am THANKFUL for the opportunity to serve with you all!
Strategic Teaching Update...
Please be reminded that your SFO's should be measurable and provide evidence that the students understand the purpose behind the lesson and is working toward mastery of standards. Furthermore, I encourage all of you to be thoughtful and intentional in your before strategies. It is important to consider the diverse backgrounds of your students as you introduce lessons with the intent of helping all students make connections.
Future dates:
November 21 ---- Strategic Teaching Walkthroughs
December 4 - Strategic Teaching Walkthroughs
Veteran's Day Program
Honor Roll Celebration
Honor Roll Celebration
Friday, November 8 in the cafeteria
6th Grade - 6th period
7th Grade - 7th period
A list of students will be provided for those who should attend.
Indorama Awards Celebration
Our Partners-n-Education will host our Annual Recycling Award Ceremony on Thursday, November 14 @ 10:30am.
Mrs. Bishop and Mrs. Blubaugh need your help and support in encouraging our students to create 2nd Chance Projects. We need as many students as possible creating 2nd chance projects at this point. Please encourage students to participate! We are especially in need of elective course teachers permittance of their students an opportunity to work on these projects. The projects will be set up in the cafeteria and judged by our Partners-in-Education and other community members.
Our students will earn awards at the ceremony.
Thank you for your support!
Upcoming Events...
Walkthrough #2 - November 1 - 29
November 5 - Leadership Team Meeting @ 7:30am
November 6 - Strategic Training - After Strategy (select teachers)
November 7 - Veteran's Day Program @9am
November 7 - Strategic Turnaround Meeting @ 3 :45pm
November 8 - Honor Roll Celebration (6th - 6th grade & 7th period- 7th grade)
November 8 - Student of the Month Assembly @ 8:45am
November 11 - No School - Veteran's Day Observance
November 14 - Indorama Awards Celebration @ 10:30am
November 19 - State of the Schools Address @ 7:30am @ Decatur Baptist Church
November 19 - A+ Learning Rounds
November 19 - EL Training (3:45 @ AJHS)
November Birthdays....
November 3 - Christy Morgan
November 4 - Vicki Burks
November 4 - Kathleen Hill
November 4 - Loutrina Staley
Basketball Game Dates...
November 4 - AMS @ Liberty @ 4:30pm
November 5 - AMS vs Monrovia @ 5pm @ AHS
November 7 - AMS @ Cullman @ 4pm
November 12 - AMS vs. Florence @ 5pm @ AHS
November 14 - AMS @ Hartselle @ 4pm
November 18 - AMS vs. Athens @ 5pm @ AHS
Austin Middle School
Email: ams@dcs.edu
Location: 2715 Danville Road Southwest, Decatur, AL, USA
Phone: 2565524622