Ms. Anita Erickson, 8th Grade Assistant Principal

Dr. Mimi Gamel, 7th Grade Assistant Principal

Ms. Laurie Chans, 6th Grade Assistant Principal

Parents and Guardians,

In May, all students in Fulton County Schools will participate in the Georgia Milestones Assessments – the comprehensive assessment program for grade three through high school. The assessments cover English language arts/literacy and mathematics in grades three through eight. Science and Social Studies assessments will only be given in grades five and eight.

These exams are part of Georgia’s Milestones Assessment System, designed to provide information about how well students are mastering the state-adopted content standards.

The tests include a wide variety of questions such as multiple choice and constructed responses that require students to explain how they solve problems, think critically, and write analytically. These skills take time and effort to master, but students will need them to succeed in the future.

In Fulton County Schools, we see these tests as an academic checkup. Like class assignments and report cards, they are one gauge of student progress – one way to provide you and your child’s teachers with information about your child’s work toward the high goals we have set for our students.

To learn more about the Georgia Milestone Assessments click the link below:

EOG parent presentation recording

Milestones Testing will be competed on the student’s iPad between May 3rd and May 14th for face to face students. Virtual students will be given the opportunity to test in the evening at school, beginning at 4:30 p.m., if they do not feel comfortable coming into the school during the school hours to take the test.

Monday May 3rd, - Science/EOC Science – sections 1 & 2 (8th grade only)

Tuesday, May 4th – Social Studies – sections 1 & 2 (8th grade only)

Wednesday, May 5th - Makeup day

Thursday, May 6th – Math – section 1 (6th, 7th and 8th grades)

Friday, May 7th – Math – section 2 (6th, 7th, and 8th grades)

Tuesday, May 11th – ELA – section 1 (6th, 7th and 8th grades)

Wednesday, May 12th – ELA – section 2 (6th, 7th and 8th grades)

Thursday, May 13th – ELA – section 3 (6th, 7th and 8th grades)

Friday, May 14th and Monday, May 17th – make-up days

It is important that students charge their iPads every night. Testing will begin promptly at 8:55 a.m. and conclude around 10:45 a.m. There will be an adjusted schedule on testing days.

If you have any questions regarding these assessments, please contact Anita Erickson at ericksona@fultonschools.org.

Approved absences for travel opportunities or important family events, sporting events, weddings etc. must be pre-arranged 5 days PRIOR to the date(s) of the absence. Please contact the appropriate grade level Assistant Principal via email requesting approval for the days your student will miss. These types of absences are limited to 6 days per school year and will not be approved "after the fact"

6th Grade Laurie Chans, chansl@fultonschools.org

7th Grade Dr. Mimi Gamel, gamel@fultonschools.org

8th Grade Anita Erickson, ericksona@fultonschools.org

The AMMS PTA nominating committee is pleased to announce our call for nominations for the 2021-2022 AMMS PTA Board of Directors! We are looking for volunteers to fill the positions listed below. You must have a current PTA membership to be considered. All nominees must give their consent by completing a nomination form by downloading the form from our website https://autreymillmspta.membershiptoolkit.com/.

The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Nominees will be contacted directly by a member of the nominating committee to discuss position duties and qualifications. We hope you will join our board and help to continue our commitment of improving the educational experience for our students, teachers and administrators.

▪ Co-President

▪ Secretary

▪ Treasurer

▪ VP of Membership

▪ VP of Student Support

▪ VP of Communications

▪ VP of Business Sponsorship

Please direct any questions to carol.muro@gmail.com.

The nominating committee does not fill the positions of Parliamentarian, Committee Chairs, or committee members, but will forward information of anyone interested in those positions to the new Board of Directors upon their election.

With Spring Break approaching, to ensure a more efficient way to check students out of school during the day, the following procedure MUST be followed.

In order to avoid interruptions of instructional time, students MUST have a note designating the time that they should meet parents in the front office for check-out.

Notes should be brought to the front office in the morning for authorization. The stamped note will allow the student to leave class at the designated time. Without a note, the student will not be called to the office until the parent is at the school to sign him/her out. (For example, students will not be called out of class if a parent calls from the car.) For this reason, there may be delays if the student does not present a signed note for approval in advance, notifying the front office of the early dismissal.

Your cooperation with school check in/out procedures will help to keep classroom interruptions to a minimum and will get you on your way in a timely manner.

As always, changes in transportation must be made before 3:00 p.m.

With the warm weather coming soon, please review the following dress code guidelines:

• All students shall dress appropriately so as not to interfere with or disrupt the education program.
• Bare midriffs, tank tops and see-through clothing are not acceptable.
• Shorts and skirts that are any shorter than mid-thigh are not permitted.

Designated dress for specific school activities approved by the Principal shall be acceptable. The Principal or other authorized school official shall determine whether any particular mode of dress results in a violation of the spirit and/or intent of this rule.

How does my child get attendance credit for participating remotely if they are a Face-to-Face learner?

Visit http://ammslions.org for more information on Frequently Asked Questions regarding attendance.