Tiger Tales Newsletter 04.24.23
School Edition
Mark Your Calendars! Upcoming Events:
4/24 7 Girls Soccer vs TMS & 4/24 7 Boys Soccer vs TMS
4/25 8th Science STAAR (testing bell schedule)
4/25 Beginning Orchestra Rehearsal
4/26 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR
4/26 Reverse Bell Schedule
4/26 CSU
4/26 NJHS Induction Ceremony
4/27 8th Grade Science STAAR Makeup
4/27 Regular Bell Schedule
4/27 8 Girls Soccer vs TMS @Charles St
4/27 8 Boys Soccer vs TMS @Charles St
4/27 Beginning Band Rehearsals
4/28 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Makeup Day
4/28 Beginning Band Contest @McAdams Jr High
4/28 End of 6 Weeks
4/28 Theatre ACTS 8th Grade Party
4/29 Choir Solo Ensemble
4/30 T. James B’day
5/1-5/5 Teacher Appreciation Week
5/1 National Principal Day
5/1 PR Upload by Noon
5/1 Lunch for Staff Provided by StuCo
5/1 7th Boys Soccer vs CMS @KHS
5/1 7th Girls Soccer vs CMS @KHS
5/2 6th Math STAAR
5/2 Alg 1 STAAR EOC
5/2 College Day
5/2 Reverse Bell Schedule
5/2 Grab Bag Lunch Provided by StuCo
5/2 CSU Officer Meeting
5/2 Beginning Orchestra Rehearsal
School Supplies 2023-2024
Order Securely Online
Starting Now through May 23rd
1. Go to www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks
2. Enter the school ID, ATA001 (3 letters/3 numbers)
3. Follow the directions to complete your order.
4. Keep your online confirmation as your receipt .
Orders will be charged tax at checkout.
School supplies will be available for pick up at Tiger Check-IN on July 27th.
8th Grade Bash - May 5th!
The 8th Grade Bash is fast approaching and the 8th grade class is looking forward to this last middle school celebration with their class!
THEME: Hollywood Lights!
WHEN: Friday, May 5th, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
WHERE: Atascocita Middle School
WHO: AMS students only
COST: $20 (includes fajita dinner, drinks, desserts, DJ, and more). Online & cash sales will be accepted. Due to food planning purposes, tickets are non-refundable and will not be sold at the door. You can purchase your tickets here Bash Tickets.
From the Principal: Award Ceremonies
The awards ceremonies will be:
6th & 7th grade - Tuesday, May 9, 5:30 - 7:00 pm (come & go event). Each recognized student will get highly energetic recognition in the cafeteria with food & drink. Bring your phone to video the recognition.
8th grade - Wednesday, May 10, 6:30 pm (traditional ceremony). Refreshments served after the ceremony.
AMS PAC: Open Positions for 2023 - 2024
6th grade parent: 2 positions; student: 2 positions
7th grade parent: 2 positions
8th grade student: 1 position
If you are interested and want more information about parent involvement in the PAC please check our PAC website and contact Karl.Koehler@humbleisd.net.
Booster Club Openings for 2023-2024
Paying Fines & Fees!
ID fines: Students must have a visible permanent ID each day. Students who do not wear their permanent ID must wear a temporary ID sticker, which costs $1 per day. ID fees can be paid on RevTrak at AMS - Temporary ID Badge Fine. Students can bring $4 to their grade-level office between 8:00 - 8:25 am to purchase a new ID/lanyard. They will receive their new ID/lanyard by lunch. Contact your grade-level office with questions: 6th grade: 281-641-4712; 7th grade: 281-641-4610; 8th grade: 281-641-4620 Class Fees: Foods for Today, Art, Introduction to Engineering, and other elective classes require materials for students to bake, build, or design to consume or take home. These materials have a cost. Class fees fund these project materials. Class fees can be paid on RevTrak at AMS - Class Fees. Contact the course teacher for questions. Library Lost Books & Fines: Access to books is important for students to grow as readers. Unreturned or lost books prevent other students from reading these books. Late books fines or lost books can be paid for in RevTrak. Contact Brooke King, AMS Librarian, with questions, 281-641-4606.
Yearbook
Travel Opportunities
We have several exciting opportunities for students to see the world!
7th Graders - Travel to Washington DC/NYC in the Summer of 2024 - Summer 2024/DC/NYC
6th Graders - Travel to Puerto Rico during Spring Break of 2024 - Spring Break 2024/Puerto Rico
For questions about either DC/NYC trip, please contact Brooke King (brooke.king@humbleisd.net). For questions about Boston or Puerto Rico, please contact Sharen Severson (sharen.severson@humbleisd.net).
Want to Advertise Your Student's Birthday on the Marquee?
Email Mrs. Johnson at Becky.johnson@humbleisd.net to recognize your student's birthday for $10 on the AMS marquee.
District Credit By Exam
For students interested in Advancement/Acceleration without prior instruction, testing will be available on the dates listed below. For more information and how to register please contact your campus counselor.
Deadline to Register: May 5, 2023
Testing Window June 5-8, 2023
Deadline to Register: May 5, 2023
Testing Window July 10-13, 2023
Office Depot Gives Back to AMS
iHelp
See the district iHelp webpage for more information.
Additional Questions
Si tiene preguntas que no hemos contestado, favor de contactar a la secretaria del grado de tu estudiante.
6th Grade Office
Email Stephanie Ruiz at Stephanie.Ruiz@humbleisd.net
281-641-4712
7th Grade Office
Email Wendy DeGood at wendy.degood@humbleisd.net
281-641-4610
8th Grade Office
Email Shannon Mahoney at shannon.mahoney@humbleisd.net
281-641-4620