AMMS Lion's Roar

"Recognize the Roar"

Monday, January 31, 2022

Mr. Trey Martin, Principal

Ms. Anita Erickson, 8th grade Assistant Principal

Dr. Mimi Gamel, 7th grade Assistant Principal

Ms. Laurie Chans, 6th grade Assistant Principal

Calendar of Events

January 1st to February 28th - Student Hardship Transfers (See information below)


February 2nd - Basketball AMMS vs Webb Bridge MS (home)


February 10th - Rising 9th Grade Parent Night at Johns Creek High School


February 15th - Track and Field Paperwork Deadline.


February 16th - Spring Picture Day


February 16th - AMMS Spirit Event (Vito's Pizza)


February 21st - Presidents' Day (No School)


February 22nd through 24th - Track and Field Try Outs.


February 28th - Early Release Day - Dismissal is 2:05 p.m.

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It is time for the election of a new parent member to our School Governance Council. The School Governance Council has one parent/guardian position open for election. Parents or guardians of students who will be attending our school during both the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years are eligible to run for the parent/guardian SGC position. Our School Governance Council (SGC) plays a critical role in the success of our school. The SGC works with school leadership and the community to help determine the long-term direction of the school, design innovative solutions to increase academic achievements, and serve as school ambassadors to the local community.


Specifically, the School Governance Council has the following powers:

  • Create, approve, and monitor the implementation of the school strategic plan
  • Manage the Request for Flexibility process
  • Approve the annual budget recommendations and related allocations
  • Participate in the hiring of the principal, in the case of a vacancy
  • Provide annual feedback to the Area Superintendent on principal performance


If you are interested in running for a position on the School Governance Council, please complete and submit a Parent/Guardian Candidate Declaration Form . Forms will be available on Wednesday, February 2nd.


We are excited about the work and value-add of our SGC. We hope that you will consider running for a position! The Candidate Declaration period ends March 2nd and voting will take place March 23-March 30. In the meantime, if you would like more information about the charter system or SGC elections visit our school’s website or our Charter System Overview

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Early Release Days

Based on feedback from a variety of stakeholders, the Board voted on a calendar adjustment that will change all remaining late start Mondays for the 2021-2022 school year to early release days. This impacts the following dates:


Dismissal will begin at 2:05 p.m.


February 28, 2022

March 21, 2022

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Spring Picture Day Wednesday, February 16th

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PTA NEWS

Extending Spiritwear orders. Deadline is February 6th.

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Volunteer opportunities available at The School Store! Please follow this link to sign up & for more information. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080544AAAD28A7FA7-amms3

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Health and PE Textbook Adoption

During the 2021-2022 school year, FCS will review resources for textbook adoption for Health and PE.


All teachers, parents, and community members are encouraged to participate in the public review from now through February 25, 2022.


Materials are on display in A150, so please stop by anytime from 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. through February 25th, to look at the textbook options for middle school students.


Please visit the textbook adoption website (https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/24992) for additional details. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ashley Perry (perryam@fultonschools.org) or Jackie Larson (larsonj@fultonschools.org).

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Sports Information

AMMS Track and Field 2022

We are so happy that you have decided to try out for the 2022 track team.


• You need to have all forms filled out and a copy of your insurance card on file BEFORE you can try out. If you tried out for another AMMS sport, then all you should have to turn in is a new concussion form. Only packets from another sport can be accepted if they are from within the past 12 months. Paperwork is due by Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Please use the following link to access forms: https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/612

Tryouts


Try-outs will be Tuesday, February 22nd through Thursday, February 24th, until 5:00 p.m.

Rides must arrive on time for pick up. All three days are MANDATORY unless pre-approved by the coaches. The top 3 finishers in the 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, and mile will make the team. The top two will run in the meet and the 3rd runner is an alternate.
• We will make the relay teams from these runners.

The meet is scheduled for Saturday, March 19, 2022. This is the one and only track meet that we will have for the season. Please make sure that you can attend before try-outs.

• Practice days are TBA, but will be two days a week after school until 5:00 p.m.


The Extramural Track Exhibition is scheduled for

March 19, 2022, at Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Milton, GA 30004.

Coaches Lloyd and Shelnutt

AMMS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM CODE: xm7rn6h

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News from the Counseling Office

It is that time of year when students start applying for private school for the next school year. Please review the AMMS procedure for these and other information requests.


Requests for Student-Related Paperwork and Information


Student Recommendations and Evaluations

To better assist in the completion and return of student recommendations and evaluations, please use the following procedure when asking teachers or staff members to complete paperwork related to private schools, medical evaluations, sports, etc. Bring paperwork to the Counseling Office. Include student name, grade level and a list of people to provide information.

  1. The counseling office will distribute/collect the paperwork to/from the appropriate teachers. We’ll also provide any additional information that may be requested, i.e. test scores, transcripts, discipline records, etc.
  2. Paperwork will be sent directly to the person, group, or school for whom the information is requested. It will not be returned to the student/parent/guardian.
  3. Please allow at least five business days for all student recommendations and evaluations to be completed.
  4. There is a $5.00 per school fee for private school applications.

The AMMS Counseling Department requests a minimum of one business day to handle requests for the following:

  • Official transcripts
  • Copies of report cards
  • Certificates of attendance
  • Copies of student records
  • Work permits

If you have questions, please contact Barbara Pieper in AMMS Counseling Office, pieperb@fultonschools.org or 470-254-8244.

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Reminder:

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Parents of rising 9th graders

All 8th grade students will attend one of three scheduled transition tours to Johns Creek High School during the week of February 14, 15 and 17th, 2022. Students will be assigned a day to visit the school with their first period class.


We are excited about the opportunity for the students to explore the school, learn about course offerings, and ask questions.


Please click here to complete the form by Friday, February 4, 2022, in order for your son/daughter to attend the visit.


If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Santos, 8th grade counselor, at santosd@fultonschools.org .

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FCS COVID 19 Reporting Procedures

FCS COVID 19 Reporting

Due to the ever-changing nature of this pandemic, the district will continue to monitor COVID data and recommendations, consult with public health officials, and make additional adjustments as necessary. If your child is sick, please keep them home. Families are still required to report a confirmed positive case of COVID-19, a pending COVID-19 test result (regardless of the reason for testing), and a direct contact with a person who is COVID-19 positive. FCS student/parents must use the Parent Reporting Portal to make the COVID-19 report.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

AMMS SPIRIT EVENT

Please join AMMS PTA for a spirit event

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

11a.m. - 9 p.m. at:

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