AMS Eagle Report
Newsletter for Parents, Students, Teachers & the Community
ER Volume 14
December 5, 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
UPDATED AMS SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE
Please note we have changed some of the periods for exams.
*Wednesday, Dec. 14
Exams given in Periods 4th & 6th
*Thursday, Dec. 15
Exams given in Periods 2nd & 5th
*Friday, Dec. 16 (1/2 Day for Students)
Exams given in Periods 1st & 3rd
MAKE UPS will be given on Jan. 3 beginning at 9am in the small auditorium. (Students are responsible for their own transportation
EARLY EXAMS WILL BE APPROVED BY MRS. BARKLEY ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.
Yearbooks
Students may purchase at school with Mrs. Johnstone in the library.
Order your yearbook at Yearbookordercenter.com
The code is 10920 or you can enter Athens Middle School
You can get your name on your on yearbook for $3.50.
AMS Basketball
Tuesday, Dec. 6 - Meridianville @ Athens High 4:30 - 7g,7b 5:15 - 8g 6:30-8b
Thursday, Dec. Oak Park @ Athens MIDDLE SCHOOL 4:00 7g, 7b, 8g, 8b
AHS Basketball
Friday, Dec. 9 Hazel Green @ Hazel Green Games start @ 4:30pm
AMS/AHS Wrestling
Fri. & Sat. Dec. 9 - 10th - AHS Varsity at Southside Classic - Southside Gadsden HS
"One Athens" Winter Concert - Dec. 6th
The Fine Arts Department is happy to announce that we will be having our first annual K-12 Fine Arts "One Athens" Christmas on Tuesday, Dec. 6th starting @ 6:30-8:30 PM
Doors open at 6:15 on the AMS campus (South Building).
This is a drop in concert!! You are invited to come and go as you wish, enjoy light refreshments, view the artwork, visit with family and friends, as the different groups rotate through the night.
All musical venues in Athens City Schools will be performing in 10-15 min intervals and the event will conclude with the full holiday concert featuring the AHS Concert Band.
All art departments will be exhibiting works from our fantastic students for you view in the South Building.
We are also very pleased to include Donnell House in this event.
ONE ATHENS PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
DEC. 6th DOORS OPEN 6:15
Time 6:30-8:30PM (apr. 10 min performances, with 5 min in between for changes)
6:30- AIS 6th Grade Choir
645- AHS JAZZ band
7:00- AMS BAND and Elementary Schools
715- AIS Band
730-AMS CHOIR ( 7th and 8th Combined)
745- AHS CHOIR
800- AHS Concert Band
A BIG THANK YOU to Mrs. Barkley and the AMS admin team for allowing us to use the AMS campus!!
We hope you can drop by and celebrate the ARTS in Athens City Schools!
--The Athens City Schools Fine Arts Department
AMS/AHS Choir Concert - Thursday, Dec. 8
Parking in front and on the south side of the buildings.
WAY TO GO AMS EAGLE WRESTLERS
Math Design Collaborative at AMS
The Lincoln-Bridgeforth Park Committee
WHERE: THE LINCOLN-BRIDGEFORTH PARK IN ATHENS, ALABAMA
WHEN: TUESDAY DECEMBER 6TH, 2016
TIME: STARTS AT 5PM
INFO: WE WILL HAVE BICYCLE AND TOY GIVEAWAYS FOR THE KIDS,
CHRISTMAS CAROLS, PLUS HOT CHOCOLATE WITH PLENTY OF
REFRESHMENTS. BEST OF ALL SANTA WILL BE THERE! THIS IS A
“FREE COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT”
CONTACT: ROBBIN HINES 256-614-5622
RULES: CHILD’S NAME CAN BE ENTERED ONE TIME ONLY. THE CHILD MUST BE PRESENT TO
WIN.
“A Community In Unity”
Important Calendars for 2016-2017
Lunchroom Information
Link to Printable Menu for December
Link to Online Free and Reduced Application
Link to Online Meal Payment
UPCOMING EVENTS
AMS Basketball
Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Discovery MS 4:30pm
NO GAME ON Dec. 15 - Rescheduled for Jan. 5
AHS Basketball
Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Home vs Hartselle HS
Dec. 16-19 - Varsity Boys Pepsi Tournament
AMS/AHS Wrestling
Friday & Sat. Dec. 16 - 17 - At Bradley Central TN - Varsity
Saturday, Dec. 17 - at James Clemens Reaper Invitational JV and MS
AHS Basketball and Cheer Christmas Camps - Dec. 19
Basketball Camp - Dec. 19 9am until 12pm $30 each
Cheer PJ Party - Dec. 19 9am until 12pm
Register Online at http://www.athenshighschoolsportscamps.com or mail or drop off the form(s) on the back with the registration fee at the main office at AHS before Dec. 16th . You may register on the day of the event also. (If you are interested in sending children to both camps, please register separately for the basketball or cheer camp).