AMS Eagle Report
Newsletter for Parents, Students, Teachers & the Community
ER Volume 20
Feb. 6, 2017
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
News
Winter Weather ACS Information
What's Happening This Week
CANCELED - AMS Theater Interest Meeting - Monday, Feb. 6
Due to an unexpected event the theater meeting has been canceled for tonight and will be rescheduled.
If you are interested in acting or improv, please join us
Monday Feb. 6th @6pm in the AMS Auditorium
for a brief overview of a new after school theater opportunity for your student.
If you cannot make the meeting please email:
AHS Basketball
Both Area Tournaments will be hosted by Hazel Green this year. This will begin next week, February 6. The Girls will play Florence High School Monday night at 7:30 PM.
The Boys will play Hazel Green Tuesday night at 6:00 PM.
The finals of the area tournament will be held on Friday, February 10th.
AHS Wrestling
AHS Wrestling team has been doing a great job this year. They are ranked 3rd in the STATE!!! They have a couple of big weeks coming up.
Feb. 10-11: Super Sectional Wrestling Championships in Birmingham
Feb. 16-18: State Wrestling Championships, Huntsville
AMS Girls Basketball Celebrated a Successful Season
The girls were able to enjoy the game and enjoyed some Dreamland Barbecue as well.
The girls did not win the end of year tournament but won the Keith Davis Memorial Christmas tournament.
Way to go EAGLES!!!
Yearbooks are still on SALE
Students may purchase at school with Mrs. Johnstone in the library.
The code is 10920 or you can enter Athens Middle School
You can get your name on your on yearbook for $3.50.
Order Forms will also be sent home soon! (but not required)
T-Shirts on Sale
Long-sleeved $15
The tshirts will feature all of our community schools, including elementary, middle, high school, and Athens Renaissance School.
AMS Homerooms are collecting Box Tops!
SHOPPING FOR Athens City Schools Foundation
Although the Athens City Schools Foundation encourages shopping in Athens before going out of town or shopping online, it is understandable that sometimes that cannot be done.
When shopping online at AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% for eligible purchases to the Athens City Schools Foundation! By simply selecting the Athens City Schools Foundation as your charitable organization when making your purchase, you are helping teachers and students in Athens City!
When shopping at smile.amazon.com, you will find the same prices and selection as Amazon.com, with the added bonus of a portion of the purchase price going to the Athens City Schools Foundation. It is a win for everyone!
This is a direct link to the Foundation's account https://smile.amazon.com/ch/63-1120413. If you enter via smile.amazon.com, just scroll through the list and look for us as your charitable organization.
Thank you, and happy shopping!
AC Schools Foundation
Important Calendars for 2016-2017
Lunchroom Information
Link to Printable Menu for Feburary
Link to Online Free and Reduced Application
Link to Online Meal Payment