AMMS Lion's Roar
"Recognize the Roar"
Monday, February 13, 2023
2022 - 2023 School Year
Mr. Trey Martin, Principal
Dr. Mimi Gamel, 7th grade Assistant Principal
Mrs. Ashley Perry, 6th grade Assistant Principal



Calendar of Events
February 14th - Valentine's Day
February 15th - Basketball Game - AMMS vs RTMS - 5:30 p.m.
February 20th - Presidents' Day Holiday (No School)
February 21st - Professional Development Day (Students Off)
February 22nd - Blue Out - Students and Faculty & Staff Basketball competition
February 22nd - Basketball Game - AMMS vs Northwestern MS - (home) 5:30 p.m.
February 24th - Basketball Game - AMMS vs Hopewell MS (home) 5:30 p.m.
Attention Parents - Survey Dates February 13th - March 10th


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A Valentine's Day Reminder
Dear Parents or Guardians,
As we approach Valentineโs Day, it is important to ensure that all homemade candy, desserts, baked goods, or other edible items are not to be sold or distributed during school hours, and that appropriate store-bought items are delivered to the administration. Please know that taking this measure will help us maintain a safe environment for all students with allergies, etc. You can help us protect your student(s) by requesting that they not eat anything given to them by another person, anything that they have not brought from your home or anything not in its original sealed package.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping all of our students safe at school!
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Special PTA hosted Zoom Event

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AMMS Blue Out
We are excited to start having the annual Blue Out again. Students get to play basketball against Autrey Mill staff, teachers and admin.
Blue Out raffle tickets can be purchased on the PBIS app using PBIS points. Every point buys one ticket. You can purchase as many raffle tickets as you have points, this increases your chance of being on the student team, but does not guarantee a spot.
The student team will compose of 10 raffle winners. Those students will play against the teachers in an exciting, action-packed game on February 22nd right after school.
Where: AMMS Gym
When: Wednesday, February 22nd immediately after school
Time: 4:30 p.m. Teacher vs Student game in the gym
5ish half time dance performance from PE Dance ALL Stars lead by Coach Davis
5:30 p.m. Girls' AMMS vs Northwestern
6:30 p.m. Boys' AMMS vs Northwestern (after the girlโs game)
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We would like to congratulate and recognize the following students for earning all Aโs in their core classes (science, social studies, math, ELA, reading/world language). Their hard work and dedication are paying off. Congratulations for a job well done!
Click the Link for list of names per grade level.
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1. Please also go through the volunteer process from Fulton County Schools
Safety & Security / Register as a Volunteer (fultonschools.org)
2.Want to participate showing off the beauty of your culture?
Please fill out this form Multicultural Night Sign Up
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Parents of rising 9th graders
All 8th grade students will attend one of the scheduled transition tours to Johns Creek High School on either February 16th or February 17th, 2023. Students will be assigned a morning to visit the school with their first period class. They will return for lunch at AMMS.
We are excited about the opportunity for the students to explore the high school layout, learn about course offerings, and ask questions.
If you have any questions, contact Ms. Erickson at ericksonA@fultonschools.org
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AMMS School Store Volunteers Sign Up 2nd Semester 2022-2023
Calling all AMMS parents and guardians! The School Store needs volunteers for this semester! Join the team to meet new people, be involved and have fun! This is a biweekly 1 1/2 hour commitment. #ammspta Use the QR code or link to sign up to volunteer at The School Store today! https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0f44a8aa22a5fecf8-amms6
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It's Extramural Time (7th and 8th Graders Only)
AMMS Track and Field Tryouts
AMMS Track and Field try-outs will be Tuesday, February 21st through Thursday, February 23rd, until 5:00 p.m.
Rides must arrive on time for pick up.
All three days are MANDATORY unless pre-approved by the coaches.
Join the AMMS TRACK AND FIELD in Teams using the CODE: 0sxn1jx for all the information.
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Important Basketball Information
Sandy Springs Charter Middle School will be charging for home basketball games this year. $1 for students and $3 for parents.
School-age spectators must be accompanied by an adult. No drop-offs. FCS employees are FREE with a badge.
Sandy Springs Charter Middle School is excited to announce our partnership with @GoFanHS! GoFan is the leading digital ticketing solution for more than 300,000 school events each year. Now you can easily get your tickets online, avoid lines at the gate, and enjoy contactless payment and entry. Visit our GoFan page to see our upcoming events:
Sandy Springs vs Autrey Mill 2/8/2023 https://gofan.co/app/events/844563?schoolId=GA67634
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The Deadline for Fulton County Schools Hardship Transfer Application is Feb. 28, 2023
Applications are available beginning January 1, 2023, for parents who wish to apply for a 2023-24 hardship transfer or to renew a current hardship to another Fulton County Schools (FCS) elementary, middle or high school.
Parents will use an online form, available through the school systemโs website, to enter and submit their information. Hard copy applications are not required, with the exception of medical transfers which require pertinent medical providerโs signatures and documentation.
The deadline for submitting a transfer application is Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, by 4:30 p.m., with no exceptions or extensions granted. All requests must be received or postmarked by this date and time. In addition, school system employees who have children receiving an employee hardship transfer must renew their request.
The February 28 deadline applies to students and parents seeking a hardship transfer for medical reasons, curriculum differences, and child care situations or for employeesโ children.
Schools participating in open enrollment, a separate transfer process that allows students to move to a school with available space, will be announced in early May.
Parents with questions or who need more information about hardship transfers can contact the FCSโ Student Assignment Office at 470-254-5550 or visit https://www.fultonschools.org/hardshiptransfers.
Fulton County Schools
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Yearbook Information
Yearbooks are on sale NOW! We have already sold more than 75% of our allotted copies! Reserve your copy ASAP -it is highly likely that we will run out prior to March. Click here to purchase your 22-23 AMMS Yearbook TODAY!
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Innovation Academy
The link is a quick overview of who we are as a school and what we offer our students.
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Counseling Office Information
Fulton County Public Schools is now offering a secure website to facilitate student records requests and transcripts.
All requests for student records/information will be submitted and paid for (if applicable) online. Phone and fax requests will no longer be accepted.
Fulton County Schools Transcripts and Records Requests (scriborder.com)
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From the desk of our Social Worker, Dr. John B. Burger, LCSW
Attendance Information
Parent's Responsibility When a Child is Absent
- Parents should notify the school before or after the absence(s)
- Notes should be directed to attendance owner at the school
- Handwritten note or email
- Notification from parents should happen no later than 5 days after absence
Middle and High School
- Middle/High School messages begin going out around 4:30 p.m. on the day of the absence.
- If your student is absent or misses one or more periods of the school day, they will be marked with an "A" (for absent) in our attendance system, and you will receive an automated phone call and email message to the designated contact info you provided in Infinite Campus. This includes excused absences that are approved in advance.
- Errors can occur and if you feel you received a phone call by mistake, contact your school front office to verify that your studentโs attendance record is accurate.
- If your student's absence was unexpected, please remember to contact your child's school by sending in a note or email so the absence can be marked "excused" in the system.
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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.

COMMUNITY NEWS
Community Spirit Night Marlow's Tavern



Leadership Johns Creek has a new three-day Program starting March 15-17, 2023!
If youโve always wanted to explore the community as a whole including the arts, government, education and health and human services of Johns Creek and how your leadership style fits into our community then this newly reimagined format is for you.
For more information, please visit our website at www.leadershipjohnscreek.com or contact Irene Sanders at sanders@leadershipjohnscreek.com or call at 404-406-0480
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Ivy Bridge Debate
Please click the link for registration:
https://ivydebate.com/academic-camps/school-debate-program-autrey-mill-middle-school/
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Johns Creek High School Theatre Presents

JCHS Drama Department presents The Little Mermaid Feb. 23rd - 26th!
Tickets are on sale now at jchstheatre.com!
We hope you can come and join us Under the Sea!