AMS Eagle Report
Newsletter for Parents, Students, Teachers & the Community
ER Volume 35
May 16, 2016
Athens Middle School
Email: melanie.barkley@acs-k12.org
Website: http://www.athensmiddle.org/
Location: 601 S. Clinton Street, Athens, AL 35613
Phone: 256-233-6620
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AthensMiddleSchool?ref=hl
Twitter: @mbarkleyAMS
AMS Administration Team
Principal: Melanie J. Barkley melanie.barkley@acs-k12.org
Asst. Principal: Chris Pennington chris.pennington@acs-k12.org
Admin. Asst: Darius Gilbert darius.gilbert@acs-k12.org
Counselor: LouAnn O'Rear louann.orear@acs-k12.org
Learning Support Counselor AIS/AMS: Shana Winter shana.winter@acs-k12.org
What's Happening This Week
AMS SPRING FOOTBALL INFO
Practice Times will be from 3:40-5:40 (Wed Practice ends at 5:10)
***All paperwork must be completed and turned in before any student may participate in Spring Workouts, which includes up to date physical and insurance info.***
UPDATE AMS Girls Basketball Tryouts Monday, May 23 and Tuesday, May 24
Monday, May 23 from 9-11am in the AMS Gym
Tuesday, May 24 from 5-7pm in the AMS Gym
All tryouts will be closed to the public and parents.
Tuesday, May 24 following tryouts there will be a parent meeting at 7pm in the AMS gym.
Monday, May 16
- AMS Spring Football 3:30pm
- AMS Student MAC BOOK return
Tuesday, May 17
- AMS FCA Meeting at 7:30am in the small auditorium
- AMS School Awards Day at 8:30am -10am - Doors will open after the first bell rings at 8:05am
AMS Final Semester Exam Schedule UPDATED
Thursday, 5/19 - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Period Exams
Wednesday, May 18
- AMS Spring Football 3:30
Thursday, May 19
- AHS Graduation at 7pm at Golden Eagle Stadium
Friday, May 20
- NO EXAMS Last Day for Students Dismissal will be at 11:30am Buses will run normal routes.
SUMMER VACATION STARTS
Sign Up for One Call Now Text Message Alerts
ACS uses One Call Now to send emergency and informational notifications to keep you informed of important events, activities, and last minute changes. Athens Middle currently calls you with voice notification messages and would like to be able to send important alerts to your cell phone as text messages as well as voice messages. If you have a text message plan, these messages will be included in that plan; otherwise, standard text message charges apply. If you would like to receive text message notifications, text the word, alert, to 22300 or visit us at www.OneCallNow.com/TextAlerts. Again, to receive text message notifications, text the word, alert, that's, A, L, E, R, T, to 22300 or visit us at www.OneCallNow.com/TextAlerts. If you are located in Canada or a U. S. Territory, please text the word RESUME to (937)240-0720. If you are located in a different country, please text the word RESUME to country code +44 793-794-7401.
Dr. Henry Griggs - Orthodontics
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Athens Middle School.
Athens Orthodontics
102 S. Malone St., Suite B
Athens, AL 35611
Phone: 256-216-1717
Important Calendars for 2015-2016
Lunchroom Information
Link to Printable Menu for May
Link to Online Free and Reduced Application
Link to Online Meal Payment
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tools for School Supply Give A Way - July 16, 2016
New Life Assembly of God in partnership with Sole Mission and numerous local businesses is hosting a FREE school supply give-a-way. Items to be given are a backpack, grade level school supplies, a brand new pair of tennis shoes and a voucher for a free haircut. Registration begins May 23rd and is limited to the first 300 Athens City School District students grades K-12. Registration is required, but NO specific income criteria will need to be met in order to receive the free supplies. You may register online at www.athensnewlife.com or Mon-Fri 9am-1pm at the church office (16768 US Hwy 72 W, Athens, AL 35611).
AHS Volleyball Camp Summer 2016 June 28th - 30th
- VB Skills Camp Ages 5-10 8am-11am $50 (Includes T-Shirt) Ages 11 and Up - 1pm -4pm $50 (Includes T-Shirt)
- Hitter and Setter Camp - Ages 11and Up 4pm - 5:30pm $20 (Must be attending skills camp)
- Registration Deadline is June 20th- Insures your Tshirt order
AHS Baseball Camp Summer 2016
ACS Summer School Information
Copies are also available in the main office.