AMMS Lion's Roar
"Recognize the Roar"
Monday, February 7th, 2022
Mr. Trey Martin, Principal
Dr. Mimi Gamel, 7th grade Assistant Principal
Ms. Laurie Chans, 6th grade Assistant Principal
February is.....

Calendar of Events
Present to February 28th - Student Hardship Transfers (See information below)
February 9th - Basketball AMMS vs Sandy Springs MS (away)
February 10th - Rising 9th Grade Parent Night at Johns Creek High School
February 11th - Basketball AMMS vs Ridgeview MS (home)
February 11th - Spirit Day for Super Bowl (wear your favorite sport team's jersey, shirt and hat)
February 14th - Valentine's Day
February 14th through 18th - Interact Club Sock Drive (Front Rotunda)
February 14th, 15th and 17th - 8th Grade Trip to Johns Creek High School (students will be divided up and assigned one of these days to attend)
February 15th - Track and Field Paperwork Deadline.
February 16th - Spring Picture Day
February 16th - AMMS Spirit Event (Vito's Pizza)
February 18th - No School (for Students)
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.
Important Message!

Scoliosis Screening March 16th
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School Governance Coucil

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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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. 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.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Santos, 8th grade counselor, at santosd@fultonschools.org .
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Yearbook Information
Yearbooks are currently on sale, and can be purchased through Jostens.com. The deadline to guarantee a copy is February 21st.
Supplies are limited and we sold out last year, so be sure to order your book today!
Interact Club Sock Drive
Around the country, approximately half a million people are homeless on any given night. One of the most often requested items in shelters is new socks.
The Interact Club will be holding a sock drive in the mornings in the front rotunda February 14th through February 18th where we will collect new socks to donate to an area shelter.
Students will have the opportunity to do something kind by donating a new pair of socks during this time and help bring some warmth to families on cold days and nights. All new socks collected will be donated to a local shelter.
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PTA NEWS
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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Media Center News:

Link to Volunteer Page:

STUDENT ART EXHIBIT
February 21st -25th art will be displayed in Media Center
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Fulton County Schools Super Bowl promotion: February 7th through February 11th
This week in the front rotunda, we will be collecting canned goods for Autrey Mill Cafe'.
Place all donations in the two buckets labeled LA Rams or Cincinnati Bengals.
Let's help AMMS Cafe' win by helping to support our local food bank and tackle hunger.
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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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PBIS Rewards Event
Students have the opportunity to get out of 5th period on Friday, February 25th. As a reward for being respectful and responsible, students can register using the PBIS app via Classlink for the event.
The activities offered during 5th period include: nail salon, Nintendo Switch, 4 Square/Knock Out, silent reading, trivia, makers space, free time, coloring, just dance, origami and board games.
There is an event for everyone. Students should review the options under the events tab (read the details) and purchase – spaces are limited.... encourage your student to talk with their friends and register ASAP.
The deadline to register for the event is Wednesday, February 23rd. All purchases are final. We look forward to the event – they deserve it. Students can still spend their points at the cart.
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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
Meet Allison Kane, Our 7th Grade Life Science Teacher
| Meet Dr. Chelsey Lloyd, Our Health and PE coach
| Meet Courtney Hagans, Our 8th Grade ELA Teacher and 8th Grade Dept. Chair
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Meet Allison Kane, Our 7th Grade Life Science Teacher
- This is my 8th year teaching at AMMS.
- This has been my only job. Prior to beginning my teaching career, I went to UGA for undergrad and Georgia State for grad school.
- I spend most of my time outside of school wrangling my wild boys (ages 4 and 2). You're likely to find me enjoying time in downtown Roswell or Alpharetta with my husband and friends on the weekends.
Meet Dr. Chelsey Lloyd, Our Health and PE coach
- I have worked at AMMS for 5 years. 14 years in Fulton County and a total of 18 years teaching.
- Before teaching I was a practical nurse in Houston, TX and GA.
- Fun/Interesting fact about me: My mother and me were born in the same hospital and delivered by the same nurse.
Meet Courtney Hagans, Our 8th Grade ELA Teacher and 8th Grade Dept. Chair
- This is my 4th year teaching at AMMS.
- Before working here I worked for Gainesville Middle School for 12 years as an ELA teacher and Cheer coach.
- Fun/Interesting fact about me: I sometimes sing while I teach, just not very well .
Meet Denise Giancola, Our ESOL Instructional Paraprofessional
| Meet Daniel Kearney, Our PE, Adventure Quest, Girls Basketball Coach and School's Athletic Director
| Meet Shannon Fairlie, Our 7th grade ELA Teacher
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Meet Denise Giancola, Our ESOL Instructional Paraprofessional
- I have been at AMMS since 2006
- I was in the medical field before working at AMMS
- Fun/Interesting fact about me: I am an ardent animal lover (rescued my Maltese). I love cake decorating, gardening and hiking in state parks.
Meet Daniel Kearney, Our PE, Adventure Quest, Girls Basketball Coach and School's Athletic Director
- I have been teaching at AMMS for 12 years and 31 years total.
- I was a teacher at Northview HS and River Trail MS in Georgia and 2 High Schools in Virginia before moving to Georgia in 2000.
Meet Shannon Fairlie, Our 7th grade ELA Teacher
- This is my 7th year teaching at AMMS.
- I have been teaching my whole life, although I was a stay-at-home mom for 6 years when my kids were little.
- Fun/Interesting fact about me: I got to be a substitute teacher in England for 6 months after I graduated from Auburn. I ran into one of the students I taught there when I was at North Point Mall one time.
Meet Regina Holman, Our 6th Grade ELA Teacher
| Meet Francisco Hernandez, Our head building custodian III
| Meet Aleah Irvin, Our 7th Grade ELA Teacher
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Meet Regina Holman, Our 6th Grade ELA Teacher
- This is my 3rd year teaching at AMMS.
- For 7 years I was a 5th grade teacher at Ocee ES and 20 years in pharmaceuticals
- Fun/Interesting fact about me: I am a Duke Blue Devil so I've been a Cameron Crazie during home basketball games on K Court. Both my daughters went to AMMS.
Meet Francisco Hernandez, Our head building custodian III
- I have been the head custodian at AMMS since 2013.
I was head custodian at Sweet Apple ES, Barnwell ES, Medlock Bridge and JCHS.
When I was working at Barnwell Elem.and my commute was Old Alabama Rd every day, I remember Autrey Mill MS was just starting to be built and I told myself one day I want to work in that school.
- My dad Sacramento Hernandez worked here when the school first opened. I was able to take the position as head custodian when Mr. Cedric left.
- Then my son Francisco Jr. left his mark here as he was here his 6th, 7th and 8th grade year. He is in the picture with me.
- Autrey Mill has seen 3 generation of Hernandez walking the hallways .
Meet Aleah Irvin, Our 7th Grade ELA Teacher
- This is my 3rd year teaching at AMMS.
- I have been teaching at AMMS for 5 years.
- Before working at Autrey Mill MS I was in college at Reinhardt University and student teaching at Dean Rusk Middle School in Cherokee County.
- Fun/Interesting fact about me: Both of my parents are also teachers. My dad works at Webb Bridge MS and my mom works at Alpharetta High School.
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Reminder:

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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

JCHS Theatre invites you to come and see Bright Star from Feb. 24th through 26th at 7:00 p.m. and the 27th at 2:00 p.m. (in the JCHS auditorium).
Written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Bright Star takes place in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in the mid 1940s with flashbacks to early 1920s.
With its bluegrass music and many former AMMS students sharing their talents, it is sure to be a musical you don't want to miss! Tickets on sale at https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/johnscreekhs/buy-tix
AMMS SPIRIT EVENT
Please join AMMS PTA for a spirit event
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
11a.m. - 9 p.m. at:
