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Alba Middle School Newsletter 10-19-2020
We were excited to welcome our 7th graders back to campus last week!
REMINDER-1st QUARTER ENDS November 2nd!
Parents- Drop Off Reminder
6th grade students will be dropped off at the front of the school, 7th and 8th grade students will be dropped off behind the gym. Homeroom teachers will notify the office that the students were tardy.
Breakfast and Lunch Menu Oct. 19-23

Basketball Tryout Information
Students in grades 7-8 who are interested in playing basketball this year must have all Dragonfly paperwork completed by October 23, 2020. There are no exceptions and no extensions; if you have not completed all required paperwork, you will not be able to try out. Please see attached flyer to sign up for DragonFly and complete paperwork. Girls’ tryouts will be October 26th and 27th 2:40-4:00. Boys’ tryouts will be October 28th and 29th 2:40-4:00. All students trying out must be dressed ready for practice(face to face students bring your practice clothes to school), wear a face mask, and bring a filled water bottle (face to face students bring your water bottle to school). Parents must remain in the cars when dropping students off and picking them up.
Please note: there will be no buses or carpooling to transport players to or from games. Parents/guardians will be responsible for their child’s transportation to and from each game and practice.
Link to the physical form below:

Archery Tryout Information-UPDATED
Archers Wanted!
“Shoot like a Shark”
• Must be ready and willing to learn all aspects of archery.
• Must have someone who is able to pick you up from practice and obtain transportation to tournaments.
• Must be able to maintain a “C” average at all times.
• Must NOT have any behavior issues.
• Must be willing to participate in fundraising.
Only 24 students will be accepted onto the archery team this year. If you have never shot before but are interested in learning, I highly recommend you sign up to be a part of the 21st CCLC after school program. Contact Mrs. Pouliot at gbpouliot@mcpss.com. To join our archery group and receive updates/announcements until a team is established, go to Schoology and type in this group code: QNNN-HSCS-CZQMD
Contact if you have any questions or concerns: rseaman@mcpss.com
Important dates:
Tuesday October 27th-meeting in Coach Seaman’s room @ 2:30.
Wednesday October 28th- Tryouts Flight 1
Thursday October 29th-Tryouts Flight 2
Friday October 30th-2020/2021 Team Posted
Tuesday November 3rd-Official Team Practice
Thursday November 5th- Team Practice/ Club fee turned in
Friday/Saturday Nov.6th-7th (tentatively)- Hurricane Archery Kickoff Tournament
****All required paperwork must be filled out prior to meeting on the 27th. All paperwork can be completed in the Schoology group.
****Nearpod must be completed before meeting on the 27th.
Fees can be paid to homeroom teachers-
Register now for the 21st Century Grant!
If you would like to enroll your child(ren) in the program, please contact Glenda Pouliot, 251-824-4134.
Connect with us!
Twitter- @albamiddle1
14180 S. Wintzell Avenue, Bayou La Batre, AL 36509
251-824-4134
