AMMS Lions Roar

"Recognize the Roar"

August 26, 2019

Welcome Back To School

Mr. Trey Martin, Principal

Ms. Anita Erickson, 8th Grade Assistant Principal

Dr. Mimi Gamel, 7th Grade Assistant Principal

Ms. Laurie Chans, 6th Grade Assistant Principal

Ms. Marissa Jonas, Assistant Administrator

Calendar of Events

Aug. 28th 5:00 p.m. Orchestra 6th Grade Instrument Trial Night


Sept. 2nd Labor Day No School


Sept. 3rd 6:00 p.m. 6th Grade Curriculum Night


Sept. 4th 6:00 p.m. 7th Grade Curriculum Night


Sept. 5th 6:00 p.m. 8th Grade Curriculum Night


Sept. 11th Fall Picture Day

Curriculum Night

Please note the following:


  • Put Curriculum Night on your calendar and plan to join us. Sixth grade curriculum night is September 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Curriculum Night for seventh grade is September 4th at 6:00 p.m. Curriculum night for eighth grade is September 5th at 6:00 p.m.


Mr. Trey Martin, Principal

Parents of World Language Students

To Parents of World Language Students!

French and Spanish teachers are inviting your 7th and 8th grade students on an educational and cultural journey abroad! Trips to Quebec and Costa Rica will take place June 4-11, 2020! We invite you and your child to an informational parent meeting THURSDAY, AUGUST 29th 5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Please see the attached flyers.


Costa Rica: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ZBWtahAd0a7P1JY3IAw2fgIw9PD_UvTS

Quebec: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1p69PECef0NtHHQXRTFXts0j0h_y7MAi7

AMMS Debate Team

The AMMS Debate Team is conducted by Ivy Bridge Academy. Register online at autreymill.ivydebate.com. It is open for all grades, the meetings will be Tuesdays 4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. in Ms. Beyer’s Room (F103). Debate helps teach critical thinking, persuasive speaking, and leadership skills. We have had very successful teams last year. We had two teams that went to the NSDA National Tournament in Dallas this past June that placed very high; out of 80 schools competing, Aalif B. and Prakhar G. placed 9th and Paris S. and Maxwell W. placed 17th. Congratulations to the AMMS Debate Team for another great year!

Fall Picture Day Coming September 11th

School Clubs and activities will be posted on the AMMS website sometime next week.

Volunteer Opportunities in the School Store

PLEASE volunteer at the school store, we have an IMMEDIATE volunteer need. The store is open every morning from 8:25 a.m. - 8:50 am. and serves a very important function for our kids! It's a short shift - we ask that you are there around 8:00 a.m. to set up, and you'll be out by 9:00 a.m. The commitment is just two mornings a month, and it's a fun and easy job!


https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c44a5ae29a02-school


It's a repeating two week schedule - this sign-up only covers the first two weeks of school and will just repeat for the rest of the year - so if you sign up for Thursday the 15th for example, your assigned shift will be *every other* Thursday... 8/15, 8/29, 9/12, etc. If you can't come in during the first week or two, but would be able to assist after that, please let me know! For more information contact Michelle Meyers, Mmeyers23ct@yahoo.com.


Thank you!

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Sports Information

EXTRAMURALS (7th & 8th Graders ONLY)

TENNIS

7th and 8th graders ONLY, who have not failed more than one class the previous semester, including Connections, may try out for the AMMS volleyball team.


ALL forms must be completed correctly and personally handed in to Coach Larson ONLY at school by 4:05 pm on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th. Do not wait until the last minute to turn in ALL forms – if a signature(s) and forms are missing the student will be ineligible to try out.

Tryouts will be before school September 30th- October 4th, 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. on the school tennis courts. Students must bring a racket and a can of tennis balls. We have practices in the mornings based on the schedules of the students who make the team. Your student must be able to participate in practices and in the tournament at South Fulton Tennis Center on Saturday, October 26th. Each school can enter 2 singles and 2 doubles teams for boys and 2 singles and 2 doubles teams for girls. Matches will follow the 6-game pro set format until the semi-finals, where an 8-game pro set will be played and the finals will play a 10-game pro set. Scoring will be no add, using 15, 30, 40 and game. At 40-all (deuce) the receiver gets to choose the side to receive serve. The team will be based solely on student performance during tryouts.

Email Coach Larson with any questions – larsonj@fultonschools.org



VOLLEYBALL

7th and 8th graders ONLY, who have not failed more than one class the previous semester, including Connections, may try out for the AMMS volleyball team.


ALL forms must be completed correctly and personally handed in to Coach Larson ONLY at school by 4:05 p.m. on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th. Do not wait until the last minute to turn in ALL forms – if a signature(s) and forms are missing the student will ineligible to try out.

Tryouts will be after school Sept 30th -Oct. 4th, 4:05 p.m.-5:05 p.m. in the gym. Depending on how many students tryout will determine the days of tryouts. We will have practices in the afternoons based on the schedules of the students who make the team. Your student must be able to participate in practices and games. The team will be based solely on student performance during tryouts.


*Please be here to pick up your athlete promptly at 5:05 p.m. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to pick up the students from after school activities and events. Autrey Mill Middle School is not responsible for supervision fifteen minutes after that time. If students are not picked up on time, the student could lose the privilege of participating in the program.

Email Coach Larson with any questions – larsonj@fultonschools.org

Practices ar held Tuesdays and Thursdays. Games are on Wednesdays and Fridays.


10/23/19 5:30 p.m. Webb Bridge @Autrey Mill

10/30/19 5:30 p.m. Sandy Springs@Autrey Mill

11/1/19 5:30 p.m. River Trail@River Trail

11/6/19 5:30 p.m. Ridgeview@Ridgeview

11/8/19 5:30 p.m. Northwestern@Northwestern

11/13/19 5:30 p.m. Hopewell@Autrey Mill

11/15/19 5:30 p.m. Holcomb Bridge@Holcomb Bridge


Basketball - Boys & Girls

Both teams will be coached by Coach Dustin Owens owensd@fultonschools.org

Physical forms will be distributed and questions answered at the meetings shown below:


First Meeting- 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 2nd

Second Meeting- 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 6th

Final Meeting- 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 4th

Physicals Due: Friday, December 6th


Tryouts

Boys- Monday, December 9th & Wednesday, December 11th

Girls- Tuesday, December 10th (and maybe Thursday the 12th depending on numbers)

Check Out PTA on Facebook

For the latest information on everything from bus routes, to picture day, to handbooks and more, follow the Autrey Mill PTA on Facebook! Search for Autrey Mill PTA or @AMMSPTA in your Facebook search bar.

Mathematics and English Language Arts Survey

Dear Georgia Education Stakeholders,


I continue to hear questions and concerns about our K-12 standards from parents, educators, and students. Many are concerned about whether the standards are age- and developmentally appropriate, and whether they present a realistic amount of content for teachers to deliver in one year.


Along with Governor Brian Kemp, I am committed to ensuring the best possible standards in our classrooms. Today, the Georgia Department of Education is launching a survey to seek feedback on the Georgia Standards of Excellence for Mathematics and English Language Arts.


Surveys

Complete the surveys:

Mathematics
English Language Arts

Together with the Governor’s Office, our goal is to lead an open, collaborative process with true feedback offered by all stakeholders – including classroom teachers and other educational leaders, parents, students, business and industry, and higher education. We ask that you answer the survey questions based on your experience with the K-12 Georgia Standards of Excellence for Mathematics and ELA.


My deepest thanks for your support of Georgia’s public schools and your honest feedback.


Sincerely,

Richard Woods
State School Superintendent

Take Note for School Year!

Autrey Mill Middle School has coordinated with our area schools to hold our 2019-2020 Professional Development Days on the following dates. Students will NOT attend school those days. Please plan accordingly.


Thursday, October 10, 2019

Friday, February 14, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions!

Q. What if my student misplaces something at school?

A. Each grade level has 2 lost and found bins at the end of the hallways. There is also a bin in the Connection hallway and a shelf in the cafeteria. All iPads that are found are kept in the front office.


Q. What if my student forgets something and I need to bring it to school?

A. While we hope that students come prepared each day, there are 2 carts in the front office for forgotten items. Unfortunately, we are unable to call students for forgotten items. The student may pick up the item between classes or at lunch time.


Q. What if my student forgets his/her iPad?

A. Parents can drop the iPad at the front desk where we keep them until the students come to get them. It is the students' responsibility to pick them up between classes or at lunch time. Unfortunately, we are unable to call into classrooms for forgotten items.


Q. What if my child gets sick at school?

A. If your student feels sick during the school day he/she should always go to the clinic. The clinic needs to keep a record of students who are ill. Students SHOULD NOT call or text on their cell phones or smart watches for parents to pick them up.


Q. Is my child allowed to use their cell phone to call home?

A. Cell phones are not allowed to be used during school time. There is a phone in the front office if the student needs to call home. We encourage students to come prepared to school each day, thus the phone is for emergencies only.


Q. Where do I turn in student attendance notes?

A. If your student is out of school, there needs to be a signed note sent into the front office within 5 days of being absent. Please do not send emails to the teacher.


Q. Do I need my ID when checking out my student?

A. Please be prepared to show your ID when checking out your student. This is for the safety of our students, faculty and staff.


Q. What if my students needs medication at school?

A. Students are not allowed to carry medications with them at school unless they have a permission form (SHS-2) signed and on file in the clinic. This includes prescription and over the counter medications of any kind.


Q. What time is the school store open?

A. The school store is open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:55 a.m. each day.


Q. What time are students allowed into the school in the morning?

A. The school opens at 7:45 a.m.


Q. Do I need to call the front office if my student is sick for the day?

A. You DO NOT need to call the front office if a student is out sick. Upon returning to school. send a note to the front office and the attendance will be adjusted.


Q. What if my child comes to school late?

A. Parents DO NOT need to bring children in if they are late. Students DO have to report to the office to get a pass to their classroom.


Q. Are students allowed to leave the building without checking out?

A. A parent MUST always come to the front office to check students out of school. This is for the safety of the student. If someone else is checking your student out they must be on the contact list or a note must be sent in with the student in the morning. Always be prepared to show your ID.

Fall Musical Auditions

We are happy to announce that this year’s Fall musical will be Aladdin, Jr. We will be rehearsing at Autrey Mill but will transfer the production for final rehearsals to our performance venue at Johns Creek High School. All students wishing to audition or participate in crew should visit the drama room for an audition packet. Students that wish to audition for a role should sign up for an audition time on the Aladdin board outside the Drama classroom A151. It is imperative that parents review the conflict sheet and understand the roles and responsibilities of cast, crew and parent volunteers.


Additional information about the production and rehearsal schedule can be found on the Google classroom for Aladdin code gtpz406 or on the website http://www.autreymillchorus.com/drama-dept.html.


August 26th-August 29th - Fall Musical Auditions by appointment (see drama call board)
August 30th - Musical Audition Callbacks - please check list posted on the 29th to see if you should attend.

Student Checkout Procedures

To ensure a more efficient way to check your child out of school during the day, please adhere to the following:


In an effort to avoid interrupting instructional time with the intercom, students need to bring a note designating the time that they should meet you in the front office. Notes should be brought to the front office in the morning for authorization. The signed note will allow your child to leave class at the designated time and meet you in the front office. If students do not have a note we will not call them to the office until parents are at the school to sign them out. (for example, we cannot call them out of class when you call from your car) For this reason, you may experience delays if your child does not have a note giving prior notification of early dismissal.


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

Forgotten Items

It is the students' responsibility to check the front office for all forgotten items (homework, lunch, lunch money, books, etc.) The office cannot interrupt classes to notify a student that an item is here. Parents may drop the item in the front office, place the student's name on the white board in front of the cafeteria, and the students will either check the office between classes or see their names on the white board at lunch. All forgotten iPads are kept behind the front desk until the student picks them up. Please be sure to label all forgotten items with students first, last name and grade!


Please remind your children of this procedure! Thank you!