AMS Parent Peek
December 3, 2023
AMS Hootie Award
We are hosting a Holiday Free Store!
This impromptu store is primarily for students who usually cannot shop for the holidays. It allows students to come and choose items to "buy" and wrap to give to their families this holiday season.
PLEASE consider searching your home for ANY gently used or new items you do not need or want and bring them to AMS by December 15th.
ANY and ALL items are welcome! You'd be surprised what the students choose!
Thank you!!
CORE Door Decorating Contest
CORE Door Decorating Contest
Winter Themed
Must be completed by Dec 20th
Judging on Dec 20th; winners announced Dec 21st
Doors will be judged for creativity and best use of CORE member
IMPORTANT DATES/ Updates
- Wednesday, December 6th: Early Release Day.
- From the PTO donations to Dec 6 early release day for staff CLICK ME
- Friday, December 15th: Student Council Dance
- Monday, December 18th: AMS Winter Concerts
- Tuesday, December 19th: SNOW DAY AMS Winter Concerts
- Wednesday, December 20th: Door decorating Judging and Final Results
- Friday December 22nd - Monday January 2nd: Christmas/ Holiday Break
- Monday, January 22nd: Teacher Workshop - No Students
Hoops for Heroes
A few weeks ago our community was stunned by the events that took place in Lewiston, Maine. Many of us and our students were affected by this shooting. To help out, I have created a basketball tournament where staff and students can compete with and against each other and raise funds to help offset costs for victims. All proceeds will go directly to the victims.
The tourney is a 20 dollar buy-in per team and there will be a donation box in the office as well for those who do not wish to play but wish to contribute.
December 8th
The games will take place afterschool on Fridays from 2:30- 3:45.
Teams sign up during their CORE
I am hoping we can come together to show others how "We Are AMS" and lead the students in a fundraiser. Let me know if you can help in any way.
Thanks for all your help,
Sincerely Colin Callahan. CCallahan@aurubrnschl.edu
AUBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL WEEKLY ATHLETIC UPDATE
Week 4: November 27th -December 3rd
Monday, November 27th:
BASKETBALL PRACTICE:
8TH GRADE GIRLS: 2:15-3:45
7th GRADE GIRLS: 3:45-5:15
7th GRADE BOYS: 5:15-6:45
8TH GRADE BOYS: 6:45-8:15
ALPINE SKI PARENT MEETING 5:30 AMS CAFE
Tuesday, November 28th:
BASKETBALL PRACTICE:
8TH GRADE GIRLS: 2:15-3:45
7th GRADE GIRLS: 3:45-5:15
7th GRADE BOYS: 5:15-6:45
8TH GRADE BOYS: 6:45-8:15
ALPINE SKI DRY-LAND PRACTICE 5:00-6:00 @ FAIRVIEW
Wednesday, November 29th:
BASKETBALL PRACTICE:
8TH GRADE GIRLS: 2:15-3:45
7th GRADE GIRLS: 3:45-5:15
7th GRADE BOYS: 5:15-6:45
8TH GRADE BOYS: 6:45-8:15
Thursday, November 30th:
BASKETBALL PRACTICE:
8TH GRADE GIRLS: 2:15-3:45
7th GRADE GIRLS: 3:45-5:15
7th GRADE BOYS: 5:15-6:45
8TH GRADE BOYS: 6:45-8:15
ALPINE SKI DRYLAND PRACTICE 5:00-6:00 @ FAIRVIEW
Friday, December 1st :
BASKETBALL PRACTICE:
8TH GRADE GIRLS: 2:15-3:45
7th GRADE GIRLS: 3:45-5:15
7th GRADE BOYS: 5:15-6:45
8TH GRADE BOYS: 6:45-8:15
PTO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Good afternoon,
We have a few projects coming up.
1. We are putting on a Hot Cocoa and Popcorn Bar for staff. There is a spreadsheet to sign up to bring in an item. Please feel free to add more. We have came up with a few things we may need for the Hot cocoa bar and Popcorn. CLICK ME
2. We are looking for parent volunteers to support our library in the afternoons. 12:30 -2pm. If you can help please click the link and let us know when you may be able to volunteer. CLICK ME
3. We are looking for 1 volunteer 1 day per week helping staff with photocopying in the teachers room. Please click the link and let us know if and when you may be able to volunteer. CLICK ME
AMS Parent Teacher Organization
This year, we are:
- Organizing Dances: 1/19/24 and 3/29 then the 8th Grade Semi Formal near 6/9/24
- Thanksgiving Turkey Trop: Friday, November 17th. Raises funds to send students to summer camp.
- Teacher Appreciation each Month but focusing on May 8th - 12th.
- Various CORE competitions
WAYS WE KEEP STUDENTS SAFE AT AMS
Safety is our first priority. This is why we have high expectations for student behaviors. It is why we train to evacuate and we train for intruders. Every staff member has multiple ways to access administration and are capable of making emergency calls as needed.
All the doors are locked all the time, external and internal
Hard wired phones in each room
Cameras that are observed
Secure front entrance
Badged staff
Practice safety measures
Staff members every 10 feet in the building
We do not have unannounced visitors
Bates mentors are trained and have background checks
Staff have multiple communication devices to contact others for immediate assistance
Reminder of rules around personal technology at school (Cell Phones)
Communication
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