AMS Counselor Connection
November 2019
November Updates
ACADEMIC UPDATES
» Honor Roll assemblies will take place Wednesday, November 6. Parent invitations were sent home with students on October 29. Students with a grade point average (gpa) of 3.0 or higher will be honored. The criteria are as follows:
- Principal's Honor Roll ~ 4.0 gpa
- A Honor Roll ~ 3.5-3.99
- B Honor Roll ~ 3.0-3.49
- Cannot have any "D" or "F" grades
» 1st Quarter Report Cards will go home Wednesday, November 13. Also, if you elected to receive a copy of your child's 2019 FSA score report, it will be sent home with report cards. The following week Tuesday, November 19, 2nd Quarter Interim Reports will be issued.
» Our school was randomly selected by the state to participate in the FSA Writing Field Test. This test will take place on November 20 for 7th grade students only. Results will not be reported, so the test will not count for students. The field test is simply to aid in the creation of future writing assessments. To familiarize them with the online testing platform, students will participate in a practice test during their ELA class on November 13 or 14. There will be no make-up testing conducted for this test.
» Pinnacle, Canvas, and other district apps are accessed through Clever. Remember, Pinnacle is your go-to resource for your child's schedule, grades, attendance, as well as for getting in touch with your child's teachers. If you're unsure of how to access Clever, view the "how-to" guide below.
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL UPDATES
» We have started pulling small groups of students, working on various topics during lunch or common elective periods. Example topics explored include positive peer interaction/relationships, self-esteem, study skills/organization, goal-setting, divorce/separation, and grief/loss. If you feel your child could benefit, please reach out to your child's school counselor.
» Anti-Bullying Week is November 11-15. We always encourage students to show kindness and respect toward peers and adults. During this week, however, we will place a strong emphasis on education of bullying awareness and prevention. Students have the opportunity to show their support for Anti-Bullying Week by participating in a week of modified dress down - students must wear uniform bottoms and ID badges. See the flyer below!
Dates to Remember
- November 6 -- Honor Roll Assemblies
- November 11 -- No School - Veteran's Day
- November 11-15 -- Anti-Bullying Week
- November 13 -- 1st Quarter Report Cards & FSA Score Reports (if requested) Issued
- November 19 -- 2nd Quarter Interim Reports Issued
- November 20 -- 7th Gr Writing Field Test
- November 27-29 -- No School - Thanksgiving/Fall Break
Community Events & Resources
Free Tutoring!
The Mainstreaming Education College & Career Advancement program aims to provide K-12 students with assistance in the following areas:
- SAT/ACT Prep
- Homework Assistance
- DJJ Transition
- Social Skill Development
Harvest Drive
Public Library
The Hollywood Branch located at 2600 Hollywood Blvd, is open Mon-Wed from 10 am to 8 pm & Thurs-Sat from 10 am to 6 pm.
Visit the Broward County Public Library website to see all that is offered!
Career Presenters Wanted!
Character Education
Think
Find a current issue or problem you are personally concerned about. Discuss this concern with your family and together come up with actions you can do as a family to address the issue.
Organize
Organize a used-book sale and donate the money to a group that promotes literacy in your community.
Serve
Create a survey asking neighbors about problems they see in their community. Have a meeting to discuss their responses. Circulate a petition to work with local government to address the biggest issues.
- Volunteer! Visit http://volunteermatch.org for more information.
Tips for Parents
Consciously choosing what to say to your children when speaking with them can mean the difference between them shutting down or opening up to you.
"Middle school is a dress rehearsal. It’s almost always messy, and we worry that it foreshadows a disastrous future for our children. Meaning well, we jump in and initiate, fix and micromanage, telling ourselves we will stop when the child matures enough to take over..."
Parent/Teacher Conferences
*Note: If your child has an IEP, please contact the ESLS Program Specialist, Dr. Washington, at 754-323-3033 for parent/teacher conferences.
Mrs. Fernandez
6th Grade School Counselor
Email: jacquelyn.fernandez@browardschools.com
Phone: 754-323-3031
Mrs. Rebholz
Email: meryl.rebholz@browardschools.com
Phone: 754-323-3036
Dr. Clark
Email: lashaun.williams@browardschools.com
Phone: 754-323-3009