AMS Counselors' Corner
November Update
November Character Value
During our character advisory this month, our students viewed a video which challenged them to write down things they are grateful for and to show gratitude to at least one person who gave them a thing for which they are grateful. You can use the following link to view the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5lZBjWDR_c.
Your role this month can be to encourage your students to show gratitude by being an example of gratitude to them. Could you complete the tasks given in the video with your student each evening to make this a family challenge in gratitude?
Students also took a Career and Technical Education (CTE) survey during their character advisory this month. The survey will help the district administrators to have a good direction for what CTE courses to offer for high school credit in the future.
What's Happening in November?
PTO Annual Can Food Drive
Veteran's Day
Reading Race to the Library
Whoever participates and is on the winning team will have their names placed in a drawing for prizes. There will also be weekly drawings for prizes. Prizes will include gift cards, celebrity read posters, bookmarks, pencils, etc.
8th Grade Bobby Bragan Scholarship Essay and 7th Grade Benchmark Testing
While the 8th graders are working on their Bobby Bragan essays, all 7th grade students will be taking a writing benchmark test.
4th Annual Thanksgiving Trot
The 4th Annual Thanksgiving Trot will be benefiting the family of one of our own AMS students. 8th grader, Zeb Montgomery was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of cancer last May. Zeb is an active young man who loves to play soccer, be outdoors, and spend time with his family and friends. The proceeds from this years' Thanksgiving Trot will go to help the Montgomery Family pay for Zeb's medical bills.
If you would like to participate or donate to the Thanksgiving Trot, you can register online at http://www.aledothanksgivingtrot.com/home.html.
Scholarship Opportunities
There are a few scholarship opportunities coming up in November that your student could be working on this month. Follow the links to learn more about the scholarships and to apply.
- JIF Most Creative Sandwich Contest: Deadline November 8, www.jif.com/Promotions/Most-Creative-Peanut-Butter/
- Angel Award: Deadline November 30, www.nsta.org/docs/awards/Angela.pdf