AMS Black Bear Corner
February 3 - 7
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Hello Black Bear Family!
We will be hosting our incoming 5th graders this Monday and Tuesday. Please be prepared to welcome our "Prospective" Black Bears! Our Curriculum Fair will be Tuesday, February 4 @ 6pm. All faculty members are asked to be present. The Curriculum Fair will begin in the Auditorium. You all may report directly to the gymnasium around 5:45pm. This is an opportunity for us to make a GREAT first impression.
Monday, February 3
Chestnut Grove
Woodmeade Elementary
Leon Sheffield
Eastwood Elementary
Tuesday, February 4
Banks Caddell Elementary
West Decatur
Austinville
Julian Harris
FACULTY MEETING
Monday, February 3 @ 3:45pm.
A representative from Decatur City School Foundation will speak to the faculty. Please make plans to attend!
Have a great week!
Mrs. Clarke
Strategic Teaching Update
The implementation of each stage is to serve our students. As soon as feedback is given, reports will be placed in your mailboxes. If instructional adjustments need to made, I will personally meet with you.
Please remember that your SFO's should be measurable, provide evidence that the students understand the purpose behind the lesson, and is working toward mastery of standards. Furthermore, I encourage all of you to be thoughtful and intentional in your Before and After Strategies. It is important to consider the diverse backgrounds of your students as you introduce lessons with the intent of helping all students make personal connections.
Future dates:
January 29 - Strategic Teaching Walkthrough
March 14 - Strategic Teaching Walkthrough
March 12 - Strategic Teaching Training @ DMS (select teachers & administration)
5th Grade Visits
5th Grade Visits
5th Grade visits will be February 3 & 4 (During the school day)Curriculum Fair
We will host the Curriculum Fair for Incoming 6th graders on Tuesday, February 4 @ 6pm.
Teacher Expectation
All teachers are asked to be present. We will begin the assembly in the Auditorium. The assembly will last approximately 10 minutes. Families will be dismissed to the gym to review course offerings and athletic, arts, clubs and organization opportunities.
Please report directly to the gym and await parents by 5:45pm.
Registration
Our counselors are in the process of preparing for registration for incoming 6th graders [February 5-7]
Present 7th Grade Registration - February 10 & 11 ------ AJHS Representatives will be coming over to complete registration.
Thank you for your flexibility!
Scantron Testing .... Begins February 5!
February 5 - 7 - Math
February 12 - 14 - ELA
Special needs students that participating in progress monitoring using Scantron will not be asked to test again.
Please encourage all students to do their best!
Tech Training..February 24!
Mrs. Lovelace will be meeting with everyone during their planning period. Please make certain to attend. The training will be held in the Data Room.
Upcoming Events....
Walkthrough #3 ---- In Progress
District Walkthroughs in progress --- Every FRIDAY
February 3 & 4 - 5th Grade Visits
DCS Walkthrough #4 opens
February 3 - Faculty Meeting @ 3:45pm
February 4 - Curriculum Fair for Incoming 6th graders @ 6pm (All teachers should be present)
February 4 - Leadership Team Meeting @ 7:30am
February 5 - 7 Scantron Testing
February 7 - Progress Reports Distributed
February 7 - Million Word Lunch
February 7 - Bus Evacuations (PE classes ONLY)
February 9 - Annual Miss Sweetheart Pageant @ 3pm
February 9 - Dolphin Island Meeting @ 5:30pm
February 10 - Principal's Meeting @ 10:30am (Clarke)
February 10 - ACCESS Testing in progress
February 11 - 14 - Scantron Testing
February 6 - Unpacking Math Standards Meeting (Clarke & Higgins)
February 14 - SOM Assembly @ 3:45pm
February 14 - Masquerade Dance 3-5pm
February 14 - Million Word Readers' Lunch
February 17 - No School
February 19 - A+ Learning Rounds #2
February 19 - Wellness Screening 12:30-2pm
February 23 - National Jr Honor Society Inductions @ 3pm
February 24 - Tech Training
February 26 - Attorney General Safe Schools Award
February 27 - "March Madness" Million Word Challenge Kick-off @ 3pm (March 2- April 6)
Sports... And Soccer begins...
February 7 - AMS @ DMS @ 4:30pm
February 11 - AMS @ West Morgan @ 4:30pm
February 13 - AMS @ Florence @ 4:30pm
February 20 - AMS vs. Monrovia Middle @ 4:30pm @ AHS
Quote of the Week!
~ Malcolm X
Going the EXTRA mile of the way!
Million Word Readers Lunch
Austin Middle School
Email: ams@dcs.edu
Location: 2715 Danville Road Southwest, Decatur, AL, USA
Phone: 256-552-4622