News from the Principal's Office
A&M Consolidated High School
Reflections from Elder's Desk
This past week was an eventful week that was filled with a plethora of activities. Our students competed, showcased their talents and accomplishments, and recognized some of our teachers for making a difference at the annual Hall of Fame banquet. Also, as different stories unfolded last week, the negative media coverage of AMCHS seemed to be disheartening. However, we cannot let the negativity infiltrate our hearts and minds but must be positive examples of how to rise above the discouragement. Life has a way of creating situations that challenge us, but it is how we work through the trials that help shape us into who we are.
We will be committed in everything that we undertake and let's Finish Strong!
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12 Powerful Academic Words
1st Six Weeks – analyze, evaluate, infer, trace
2nd Six Weeks – compare, contrast, predict, summarize
3rd Six Weeks – explain, describe, formulate, support
- 4th Six Weeks - abstract, chronological, classify, effective, equivalent
- 5th six weeks - essential, implement, manipulate, paraphrase
- 6th six weeks - persuade, reiterate, relevant, significant
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General Expectations
○Report to campus by 7:55 am daily
○Stand outside your door after each class period and greet students
○Keep food and drinks in the cafeteria
○Everyone must wear an ID badge (including visitors)
○During Success, students must stay put after 11:13 am
○Escort visitors to the front office (if needed)
○Contact parents of struggling learners
○Shred documents that have students' personal information displayed
○All teachers must chaperone a dance or work our UIL Academic meet
○All teachers must attend Graduation--June 1st at 7:00 pm
UIL State Academic Meet
Math Team Earns Third Place
5A Spelling Champion and Third in Current Issues
Math Team Earns Third Place
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Bengal Belles Spring Show
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District Art Show
Hall of Fame Students & Selected Educators --- not all students & educators are shown below
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week
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AMCHS Teacher Appreciation Treats
Tuesday--Taco Luncheon during all lunches
Wednesday--Cookies & Ice Cream during all lunches
Thursday--Popcorn & Candy Bar during all lunches
Friday--Fried Catfish & Sonic Drinks during all lunches
**Please stop by the Cove and pickup your goodies.**
**You may wear jeans all week with a Consol shirt.**
Deals and Freebies 2018
Tuesday-Friday: 25% off entire purchase with ID
Chipotle: Teachers, faculty and other staff with a valid school ID can take advantage of a buy-one-get-one free offer from 3 p.m. to close Tuesday. The deal is on burritos, bowls, salads and orders of tacos. Learn more at www.chipotle.com/teacherappreciation.
Raising Canes: HEY, Teachers!! Mark your calendar or set a reminder on your phone! Teacher Appreciation Week is coming soon!! To celebrate, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is giving a FREE Box Combo to all teachers & school faculty (with school I.D.) on Tuesday, May 8th from 6 – 9 PM!
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Upcoming Events
- May 11th Rezoned Students visit AMCHS at 9:00-11:00 am
- May 14th AMCHS Open House for Rezoned Students & Families at 5:00-6:00 pm
- May 16th Tiger Awards (9th-11th) at 2:00 pm
- May 16th CSISD Education Foundation Scholarship Reception at 6:00 pm
- May 17th Faculty meeting at 7:30 am or 3:50 pm
- May 17th CSISD Service Awards and Recognitions
- May 21st Physics classes at Six Flag
- May 22nd Senior Salute at 9:00 am
- May 23rd AVID Admission Possible
- May 24th Senior Walk at 8:30-1:00 pm
- June 1st Work Day End of Year Checkout Procedures
- June 1st Graduation at 7:00 pm--All professional staff must attend
- June 1st Schoology Basic training--9:00 am-noon; Library
This training fulfills the Schoology basic training that is required before the start of the 2018-2019 school year.
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Happy Nurse Appreciation Week
Thank you Nurse Dusold and Nurse Weller
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Congratulations, Tigers!
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2018 Election Dates -- Primary Election
Run-off Elections
May 22, 2018
Register by: April 23, 2018
Early Voting: May 14-18, 2018
General Election
November 6, 2018
Register by: October 9, 2018
Early Voting: October 22-November 2, 2018
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Laundry services available for students Contact M. Jedlicka
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Grade Reminders
Follow up with parents of struggling learners
Be cognizant of 68s and 69s at the end of a reporting period.
When a students receives an incomplete, the student has a week to complete any missed work to regain eligibility.
A minimum of 9 separate grades per subject are required each 6 weeks. At
least two of these must be separate Academic Achievement grades.
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Instructional Strategies to Enhance your Classroom
Support for English Language Learners
Translate documents into a variety of languages - https://onlinedoctranslator.com/
Make Wikipedia articles into easier language - under languages (left side bottom) click on the 118 more and select Simple English.
Math/Science Resource - New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning - https://njctl.org/courses/
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Share Successes on Twitter
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2018 Spring Exam Schedule
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Professional Growth Opportunities
Stem Grant Opportunities
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To receive the AMCHS Family Remind text messages from Mrs. Elder, text “@amchsf” to 636-923-8109
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AMCHS
To Educate the Hearts and Minds of Students for Life.
Vision Statement
AMCHS is dedicated to educating and empowering students to become confident, resourceful, lifelong learners who are prepared for challenges beyond high school. Students of AMCHS will know the value of giving more than they take, will be responsible for their own actions, and will know that they are an important part of our school community.
Email: gelder@csisd.org
Website: http://amchs.csisd.org/
Location: 1801 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South, College Station, TX, United States
Phone: (979) 764-5500
Twitter: @amchsweb