AMS Eagle Report
Newsletter for Parents, Students, Teachers & the Community
PR Volume 1
Aug. 15, 2016
Athens Middle School
Email: melanie.barkley@acs-k12.org
Website: http://www.athensmiddle.org/
Location: 601 S. Clinton Street, Athens, AL 35613
Phone: 256-233-6620
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AthensMiddleSchool?ref=hl
Twitter: @mbarkleyAMS
AMS Administration Team
Principal: Melanie J. Barkley melanie.barkley@acs-k12.org
Asst. Principal: Graham Aderholt graham.aderholt@acs-k12.org
Asst. Principal: Clifton Drummonds clifton.drummonds@acs-k12.org
Counselor: LouAnn O'Rear louann.orear@acs-k12.org
Learning Support Counselor AIS/AMS: Shana Winter shana.winter@acs-k12.org
What's Happening This Week
Softball Tryouts for HS and MS
The Middle School and High School softball teams will hold tryouts together Monday, Aug. 15 - Wednesday, Aug. 17. Tryouts will be held at the High School softball field. Times are 6pm. Coach Thad Prater (Head Varsity coach at the HS) and Coach Sarah Welcher will be leading the tryouts. All girls who are planning to tryout MUST HAVE A CURRENT UP TO DATE PHYSICAL before they are allowed to tryout. Mrs. Gates (AMS) will have physical forms.
AMS Mum Fundraiser Information
- The mum sale will begin Friday, August 12th and run through Monday, August 24th. Forms and money are to be turned in on Wednesday, August 24th.
- Four colors will be available: Yellow, Bronze, Red, and Purple
- The mums will be in a 10-inch pot this year. You might mention that this is a bigger pot than last year’s 8-inch pot.
- The price will be $15.00 each.
- All money should be collected when the order is taken.
- Checks are accepted. Please make checks to AMS and be sure there is a valid phone number on the check.
- Mums will be delivered around the end of September Information will be sent home when the exact date is set. Parents MUST pick up the entire order on the delivery date.
*1st place: $100 gift card
*2nd place: $75 gift card
*3rd place: $50 gift card
*4th place: $25 gift card
*5th place: $10 gift card
- All students who sell at least five mums will receive a coupon for a free drink from any AMS sports concession stand.
PE Uniforms and Lockers FOR SALE
The PE Department is selling PE Uniforms for $20 everyday this week for students who have PE this semester.
Lockers are still on sale for $5 from your students HomeRoom Teacher. (1st Period)
Monday, August 15
- MacBook Pickup for 8th graders is tonight from 4:00-6:30. Enter in the South Building at the Auditorium. Required Movie will run every 15 minutes.
- Softball Tryouts for 7th and 8th Gr. Girls will be at 6:00pm at the High School field.
- School Mum Fundraiser Information sent home with all students.
Tuesday, August 16
- MacBook Pickup for 7th graders is tonight from 4:00-6:30. Enter in the South Building at the Auditorium. Required Movie will run every 15 minutes.
- Softball Tryouts for 7th and 8th Gr. Girls will be at 6:00pm at the High School field.
- School Mum Fundraiser Continues
Wednesday, August 17
- Softball Tryouts for 7th and 8th Gr. Girls will be at 6:00pm at the High School field.
- School Mum Fundraiser Continues
Thursday, August 18
- AMS FB Pre-Season Game vs. East Limestone at 6pm (8th Gr. Team) at the East Limestone Field Tickets will be $5 at the gate and concessions will be available. ***Students are not allowed to stay after school.
- AHS FB Pre-Season Game vs Russeville at 7pm at Russeville HS
- School Mum Fundraiser Continues
Friday, August 19
- Back to School Dance will be from 6pm until 9pm in the AMS Gym. Tickets will be sold for $5 at the door. Dress is casual and dresscode should still be adhered to. Parents will need to park in the back parking lot behind the football field for pickup beginning at 8:45pm.
- This is for AMS Students only - students from other schools will not be allowed to buy a ticket.
Important Calendars for 2016-2017
Lunchroom Information
Link to Printable Menu for August
Link to Online Free and Reduced Application
Link to Online Meal Payment
Athletic Information for AMS and AHS
2016 CrossCountry Schedule (MS/HS)
2016 AHS Football Schedule (Varsity, JV & Freshman)
2016-2017 ACS Student Athletic Handbook
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, August 25
- AMS Volleyball vs. Elkmont 7th & 8th/Danville 8th at AHS beginning at 4:00pm
- AMS Football at Cedar Ridge - 7th at 5pm and 8th at 6:30pm
Friday, August 26
- School will dismiss early at 2:45pm so that students may attend the AHS Kick Off Pep Rally on the Square
- AHS Football vs Sparkman HS at the AHS Stadium 7pm
Highlight of the Week
AMS Connect Time Kicked Off Friday, Aug. 12
We were also privileged to have Athens City Alum Richard Hendrix, Euro Pro League Basketball player come share a great message with our students.
Students finished the day with a "Hot Shot" Tournament and shaved ice.
The next advisory day will be Tuesday, Aug. 23rd in the afternoon.
AMS MOTTO BE REAL
Making Connections Building Relationships
Hot Shot Winners
Grace Newton - Girl Winners (Not Pictured)