Dr. Mimi Gamel, 7th grade Assistant Principal

Dr. Kay Walker, 6th grade Substitute Assistant Principal

Every year, the AMMS PTA gives gift cards to all the teachers and staff members at their Holiday Lunch in December. These $20 gift cards are a much-appreciated way to say THANK YOU for all that they do for our children.

This year, instead of you having to shop for those gift cards, we are asking parents to send an electronic contribution towards the cost of the gift cards. These contributions will be collected by our Vice President of Teacher Support, Emily Lovelace, who will then purchase all the gift cards with our Hospitality Committee.

Contributions can be sent below now through November 18th. A suggested contribution of $20 would be appreciated.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f44a8aa22a5fecf8-holiday

If you have any questions, please contact Emily at emilykentlovelace@gmail.com.

Recently the DECA Officer Team represented Autrey Mill’s Marketing Club at the DECA Fall Leadership Conference. They went to the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center for a field trip. They also crossed the bridge over the freeway to tour The Battery.

They first sat in the DECA Kick Off Meeting and heard the latest DECA information from the State DECA Officers and an energetic motivational speaker talk about never giving up in the face of diversity. The AMMS Officers then attended 3 Leadership Workshops and were trained on running their local chapter and preparing their members for competitive events. They learned a lot and are ready to use this knowledge for their future, as well as to leading the AMMS DECA Chapter.

Autrey Mill Middle School DECA invites all interested Autrey Mill students to join us for our monthly Marketing Club meetings.

Bullying Prevention and Awareness Week

Thursday, November 10th

• Celebrate World Kindness Day – Wear your positive, kind, encouraging t-shirt/sweatshirt.

Monday, November 14th

• Team Up Against Bullying – Wear your favorite TEAM apparel to show that we are at Team at AMMS. Show that you will have the courage to STAND UP for students who are being teased or bullied.

Tuesday, November 15th

• Stop Hiding and Speak Up – Wear Camo but don’t hide! Do not be a bystander speak up if you see someone being bullied.

Wednesday, November 16th

• Catch the Wave of Kindness – Wear your Hawaiian and island wear. All staff and students are encouraged to do a Random Act of Kindness during the day. Make a new friend. Talk to someone who is alone. Be encouraging and kind today and every day.

Thursday, November 17th

• Bullying is in the Past – Dress up in your favorite era to show that at AMMS, bullying is not tolerated because it is a thing of the past. At AMMS, we respect and include each other and celebrate our differences.

Friday, November 18th

• Put a Lid on Bullying – Wear a hat to show that we are all in this together and are here to listen to and support each other. At AMMS, we are leaders, we take action to make sure no one is alone. We stand up for others to show that we are part of the solution, not the problem!

It is that time of year when students start applying for private school for the next school year. Please review the AMMS procedure for these and other information requests.

Requests for Student-Related Paperwork and Information

Student Recommendations and Evaluations

To better assist in the completion and return of student recommendations and evaluations, please use the following procedure when asking teachers or staff members to complete paperwork related to private schools and medical evaluations, etc. Please bring paperwork to the Counseling Office. Include student name, grade level, and a list of people to provide information.

1. The counseling office will distribute/collect the paperwork to/from the appropriate teachers. We will also provide any additional information that may be requested, i.e., test scores, transcripts, discipline records, etc.

2. Paperwork will be sent directly to the person, group, or school for whom the information is requested. It will not be returned to the student/parent/guardian.

3. Please allow at least five business days for all student recommendations and evaluations to be completed.

4. There is a $5.00 per school fee for private school applications.

The AMMS Counseling Department requests a minimum of one business day to handle requests for the following:

· Official transcripts

· Copies of report cards

· Certificates of attendance

· Copies of student records

· Work permits

If you have questions, please contact Barbara Pieper in AMMS Counseling Office, pieperb@fultonschools.org or 470-254-8244.

November is National Family Engagement month. Join us for "Family Matters," an exciting event celebrating FCS families and their role in the education and well-being of their students. There will be interactive workshops, hands-on activities, vendors, entertainment, giveaways, food, and a few special guests! Tickets are required per person for entry. Families may attend one or all events at four locations from November 14th through November 17th. Please RSVP by November 1st. The following schools (with links to Eventbrite) are hosting events for the entire district:

• Elkins Pointe Middle School (November 15) 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  
• Riverwood High School (November 16) 5-8:30 p.m.
• Bear Creek Middle School (November 17) 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Visit fultonschools/FamilyEngagementMonth for more details.

For more information, please contact Becca Goddard (goddardr@fultonschools.org).

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As a reminder, No LUNCHES, desserts, baked goods (store bought/homemade), or any other edible items are not to be sold or distributed at school or on the bus unless approved in advance by school administration. Per our Student Code of Conduct, students who do not adhere to this expectation are subject to disciplinary action for violation 7A: Failure to Follow Rules and all candy or food items will be confiscated. Please discuss this expectation and possible consequences with your student(s) as this will be taken very seriously. This is due to recent national and state reports about students sharing edible items and synthetic medications with other students that contain very harmful substances.

Please know that taking this measure will help us maintain a safe environment for all students. You can help us protect your student(s) by requestion that they not eat anything given to them by another person, anything that they have not brought from your home or anything not in its original sealed package.

· No Sharing of lunches or bringing lunches for other students.

Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping all our students safe at school!

Students should not be using their personal devices to call home asking to be picked up.

Autrey Mill’s school wide Spelling Bee will be held Tuesday, November 29th , at 9:00 a.m. in the Media Center. Students can qualify to compete as a finalist via an online test in their Language Arts classes. Information about how to register your student for this online test will be shared soon! The finalists who will compete at the school wide bee will be announced November 17th. The winner will go on to represent Autrey Mill at the county wide spelling bee.

Save the date! This year’s FCS Technology Competition will be held on Saturday, December 10.

The categories are 3D Modeling, Animation, Audio Production, Device Modification, Digital Game Design, Digital Photo Production, Graphic Design, Internet Applications, Mobile Apps, Multimedia Applications, Productivity Design, Programming Challenge, Project Programming, Robotics, and Video Production. Information about the county competition can be found here and information about the state competition can be found here.

FCS COVID 19 Reporting

Due to the ever-changing nature of this pandemic, the district will continue to monitor COVID data and recommendations, consult with public health officials, and make additional adjustments as necessary. If your child is sick, please keep them home. Families are still required to report a confirmed positive case of COVID-19, a pending COVID-19 test result (regardless of the reason for testing), and a direct contact with a person who is COVID-19 positive. FCS student/parents must use the Parent Reporting Portal to make the COVID-19 report.

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