Apache eNews
February 15th, 2016
This Week at Armstrong Middle School
Parent Survey
Armstrong Parents and Families, We would like to know more about your engagement at school! Please take a moment to fill out the survey in the link below.
Thank you for your feedback!
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7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball Game: Armstrong vs Robinson
Tuesday, Feb 16, 2016, 06:00 PM
Robinson Middle School, Preston Meadow Drive, Plano, TX, United States
7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball Game: Armstrong vs Robinson
Tuesday, Feb 16, 2016, 06:00 PM
Armstrong Middle School, Timberline Drive, Plano, TX, United States
Little Women at Armstrong Middle School
This classic tale follows the March family as they struggle to keep the family going while their father is away in the Civil War. While facing illness, sibling rivalry and relationship issues, each girl strives to find her true self.
Support our 20 actors and technicians as they preview this show before their One Act Play competition later this month. ***Tickets will be $5 at the door!
Thursday, Feb 18, 2016, 06:00 PM
Armstrong Middle School, Timberline Drive, Plano, TX, United States
AMS School Social
Parents, our next school social is coming up! Please sign up below to chaperone or email Erica Johnson at erica.pds@verizon.net if you have questions or would like to volunteer.
Friday, Feb 19, 2016, 04:00 PM
Armstrong Middle School, Timberline Drive, Plano, TX, United States
Upcoming AMS Events
Spirit Day at Taco Bueno
Join us for Armstrong Middle School PTA Spirit Day at Taco Bueno!
Treat your student/s to Lunch! Come out and have Fun, Enjoy a GREAT meal and meet other AMS Families all while raising money for our PTA!
***Dine in OR Carry-out Orders ONLY. DON'T USE DRIVE THRU WINDOW***
Wednesday, Feb 24, 2016, 10:00 AM
609 Jupiter Rd, Plano, TX 75074, United States
Parent Meeting for McMillen High School Cheerleader
Any 8th grader interested in trying out for McMillen Cheerleader can pick up a tryout packet in the front office beginning Thursday February 11th.
There will be an informational Parent Meeting on Thursday March 3rd at 7:00PM in the McMillen High School cafeteria.
***Tryouts will be held April 4-8th. Please direct any questions to Lisa Lambert at lisa.lambert@Pisd.edu
Thursday, Mar 3, 2016, 07:00 PM
McMillen High School, North Murphy Road, Murphy, TX, United States
AMS PTA Vendor Garage Sale & Bazaar Registration
AMS PTA Vendor Garage Sale & Bazaar registration is now open to AMS families!
*****We are only including only one of each ‘type’ of product/service, so be sure to turn in your information (pages 2 & 3), deposit fee, and registration fee soon to secure your spot! You can drop off the forms & checks in the PTA Wooden box at the front office. Please be sure to secure your payments with the forms.******
The Bazaar will be held on Saturday, April 23- Sunday, April 24 at Collin Creek Mall and the Garage Sale will be on Saturday, April 30 at Bowman Middle School in Plano. Please check out the attached files for more information.
Saturday, Apr 23, 2016, 10:00 AM
Collin Creek Mall, Plano, TX, United States
AMS PTA Vendor Garage Sale & Bazaar registration is now open!!
*****We are only including only one of each ‘type’ of product/service, so be sure to turn in your information (pages 2 & 3), deposit fee, and registration fee soon to secure your spot! You can drop off the form & deposit check in the PTA Wooden box at the front office but you must register online at http://amsptabazaargaragesale.eventbrite.com/?s=5345743. ********
The Bazaar will be held on Saturday, April 23- Sunday, April 24 at Collin Creek Mall and the Garage Sale will be on Saturday, April 30 at Bowman Middle School in Plano.
***For more information and to register please go to: http://amsptabazaargaragesale.eventbrite.com/?s=5345743. For any questions, please email Katrina at simplysublime@live.com.
Saturday, Apr 23, 2016, 08:30 AM
Collin Creek Mall, North Central Expressway, Plano, TX, United States
8th Grade Celebration Fundraiser - Yard Sale
Greetings!
The 8th grade class will hold a yard sale fundraiser Saturday, April 30th, 8 a.m., at Bowman Middle School Parking Lot.
*We will have a storage unit for drop off donations at the beginning of March.
Stay tuned for more details.
Saturday, Apr 30, 2016, 08:00 AM
Bowman Middle School, Jupiter Road, Plano, TX, United States
February Parent Workshops for Plano ISD
Parents:
Attached you will find our listing of February parent workshops for the Plano Independent School District. Most workshops last approximately one hour.
If you have any questions, please call 469-752-2272.
Special Recognition & Announcements
PTA Reflections Arts in Education Awards Ceremony and Celebration
Congratulations to all campus winners!
***Special thanks to Mrs. Dawn Thompson for all your hard work. Many thanks to Mrs. Sadowski, our AMS staff, and amazing parents for your endless support and for encouraging our students to express their thoughts through arts and music.
Apaches of the Third Six Weeks
Flu Guide
AMS PTA SPIRIT SHIRT 2016-2017 DESIGN CONTEST
Deadline for entries: Designs must be submitted by 9:00am, Friday, February 12, 2016.
Designs must be dropped in the PTA box in the front office. Approval of designs: All entry designs will be screened and those that comply with these rules and have met the guidelines will be entered into the competition.
The winning design will be revealed to the public at the schedule pick up day on August 2016
Think Through Math
Think Through Math is now available to PISD students in grades 3-8.
Think Through Math personalizes student learning with unprecedented levels of differentiation, explicit instruction, meaningful practice, unparalleled motivational tools, and unlimited access to LIVE, state-credentialed teachers.
Because Think Through Math is web-based, your child can access the program from any computer that is connected to the Internet, whether at school, home, or the library. The program is proven to increase math proficiency when implemented 2 to 3 times each week or about 90 minutes each week.
***See email for attachements which includes login instructions.
Special eNews on Armstrong Tutorial Schedule
Apache Parents and Students:
http://elist.pisd.edu/eNews/0045_40_Special_Apache_eNews_10-12.pdf
Box Tops for Education
***The 6th period class that has the most box tops will be rewarded each six weeks!
Apache Dads
Interested in volunteering and being a part of the Apache Dads? Then please email Carlos Clabiorne at clabiorne@gmail.com and get on the list!
PTA News - Come Join AMS PTA
Make a difference today! Parents and family, show your student how much you support
him/her and this school! How can you do that? Here's three easy ways:
1. Join PTA--for as little as $10, you will help fund programs and events for the students, and make our voice bigger and louder for all students;
2. Volunteer--1 hour a year or 1 hour a day, whatever you have, you WILL make a difference; and,
3. Donate--$1, $50, or $100, EVERY cent goes to work for your student and this school! No amount is too small--and none is too big!
Whether you join PTA, volunteer your time, choose to donate money, or all three, make the commitment to your student and his/her success, and know that you made a difference!
Attention volunteers! Please remember that EVERY school year, you must complete your volunteer application with PISD. Please visit the PISD website here to complete that process. Don't be left out of school events and programs because you forgot!
Here's the link: http://www.pisd.edu/about.us/partners.volunteers/index.shtml.
AMS PTA FUNDRAISERS
There are SO MANY painless, easy ways to help raise money for our school - here are a few:
Box Tops: Send your Box Tops in to school (Front Office or advisory teachers) and Armstrong earns money from each one.
Shoparoo: Is a mobile app (iPhone or Android) that turns pictures of your everyday grocery receipts into instant donations!
Amazon Smile: When shopping online at Amazon, please don't forget to go to www.smile.amazon.com and make sure you choose Armstrong Middle School, Plano TX as your charity!
Kroger Plus Card: link your Plus card to AMS (Our school code is 90264) on www.krogercommunityrewards.com, then start shopping!
Tom Thumb Rewards Card: Take your Rewards card to the Courtesy Booth and ask them to link it to AMS (Our School code is 5755).
Shop With Scrip: Exciting new PTA fundraiser! This online partner allows you to purchase gift cards from a long list of merchants (e.g., Gap, Kroger, Starbucks, Chevron, Marriott, Target) and AMS PTA earns a rebate on the dollar amount of each cards sold. Simply log on to www.shopwithscrip.com and create an account, make sure to use our enrollment code A9LD547437921.
World Wear Project: Donate your used textiles (clothing, shoes, belts, hats, backpacks, stuffed animals, etc). WWP recycles/reuses/resells the fabrics, and AMS PTA earns money on the donated items! Tell your neighbors too. Anyone can donate to the bin. Read more here: www.worldwearproject.com.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
What's on the menu today?
Main home page for FANS:
http://k12.pisd.edu/food-and-nutritional-services
Direct link to the menus:
http://k12.pisd.edu/food-and-nutritional-services/contributions/14222-school-menus
Pre-pay for School Meals at www.paypams.com
Thank You To Our Amazing PTA Sponsors!
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About AMS
Email: Steve.Ewing@pisd.edu
Website: http://www.apachepta.org
Location: 3805 Timberline Drive, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469-752-4600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArmstrongMSPTA
Twitter: @ArmstrongApache
Important Information - Incoming Freshmen - 2015-2016
If you want more information about high school, be sure to attend Parent Night at McMillen on January 14th at 6:30 pm. As always, if you have any questions, please contact the counseling office.