AMS Eagle Report
Newsletter for Parents, Students, Teachers & the Community
ER Volume 32
April 25, 2016
Athens Middle School
Email: melanie.barkley@acs-k12.org
Website: http://www.athensmiddle.org/
Location: 601 S. Clinton Street, Athens, AL 35613
Phone: 256-233-6620
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AthensMiddleSchool?ref=hl
Twitter: @mbarkleyAMS
AMS Administration Team
Principal: Melanie J. Barkley melanie.barkley@acs-k12.org
Asst. Principal: Chris Pennington chris.pennington@acs-k12.org
Admin. Asst: Darius Gilbert darius.gilbert@acs-k12.org
Counselor: LouAnn O'Rear louann.orear@acs-k12.org
Learning Support Counselor AIS/AMS: Shana Winter shana.winter@acs-k12.org
What's Happening This Week
Sign ups for AHS/AMS Fall 2016 Cross Country Track Going on NOW
Interested in Limestone County Swim Team
ATTENTION AMS 8th Grade Students - AHS BAND, MAJORETTE, COLOR GUARD TRYOUTS
AHS Color Guard Clinic and Tryouts are the week of April 25-29 from 3:30 till 5:39pm daily, in the Old Gym at Athens High School.
Anyone interested in trying out for Guard needs to see Mr. Nix or Mr. Adams to get a packet of information for parent to read and complete.
AMS SPRING FOOTBALL INFO
Practice Times will be from 3:40-5:40 (Wed Practice ends at 5:10)
Equipment will be issued for upcoming 8th Grader the Week of April 11 during school.
Equipment will be issued for upcoming 7th Graders on Monday, April 25 at 5pm.
***All paperwork must be completed and turned in before any student may participate in Spring Workouts, which includes up to date physical and insurance info.***
Monday, April 25
- AHS Boys Soccer - JV/V vs Hazel Green HS at Home 5pm/6:30pm (Senior Recognition Night)
- AHS Softball - Varsity at East Limestone HS at 5:00
- AHS Boys Golf - Sectionals at Burningtree Country Club
- AHS Girls Golf - Sectionals at Canebrake Golf Club
Tuesday, April 26
- AMS FCA Meeting at 7:30am in the small auditorium
- AMS 7th Gr Washington DC Trip
- AHS Girls Soccer - JV/V at Grissom HS 4:30/6:30pm
Wednesday, April 27
- AMS 7th Gr Washington DC Trip
- Progress Reports Home with Students
Thursday, April 28
- AMS 7th Gr Washington DC Trip
- AHS Softball - Varsity at James Clemens HS at 4:30pm
Friday, April 29
- AMS 7th Gr Washington DC Trip
- AHS Track - Sectionals TBA
Saturday, April 30
- AMS 7th Gr Washington DC Trip
- AHS Soccer - First Round of State Playoffs - VB @ Decatur TBA and VG vs Hartselle at Home 6:30pm
AMS Earth Day Art Show
Congratulations to the AMS 8th Gr Baseball Team
Way to Go!! Congratulations for a great season!!
Sign Up for One Call Now Text Message Alerts
ACS uses One Call Now to send emergency and informational notifications to keep you informed of important events, activities, and last minute changes. Athens Middle currently calls you with voice notification messages and would like to be able to send important alerts to your cell phone as text messages as well as voice messages. If you have a text message plan, these messages will be included in that plan; otherwise, standard text message charges apply. If you would like to receive text message notifications, text the word, alert, to 22300 or visit us at www.OneCallNow.com/TextAlerts. Again, to receive text message notifications, text the word, alert, that's, A, L, E, R, T, to 22300 or visit us at www.OneCallNow.com/TextAlerts. If you are located in Canada or a U. S. Territory, please text the word RESUME to (937)240-0720. If you are located in a different country, please text the word RESUME to country code +44 793-794-7401.
Dr. Henry Griggs - Orthodontics
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Athens Middle School.
Athens Orthodontics
102 S. Malone St., Suite B
Athens, AL 35611
Phone: 256-216-1717
Important Calendars for 2015-2016
Lunchroom Information
Link to Printable Menu for May
Link to Online Free and Reduced Application
Link to Online Meal Payment
UPCOMING EVENTS
AMS Registration Information for 2016-17
The ACS Board approved the 2016-17 AMS Curriculum Catalog last Thursday night. We are excited to be offering more elective choices next year and the catalog will answer some general questions about all that AMS has to offer. The catalog and registration forms will be posted next week on the AMS Website.
Registration Timeline will be as follows:
Thursday, April 28 - Mrs. Barkley will meet with all 6th grade students to explain the registration process and highlight the great things they have to look forward to at AMS.
Tuesday, May 3 - All 6th Grade students will receive a registration packet to take home and complete
Tuesday, May 3 - Mrs. Barkley will be hosting a registration Informational Meeting for ALL Athens Intermediate 6th Grade parents at 6pm in the cafeteria at AIS.
Tuesday, May 10 - All 6th Grade Registration forms are DUE to their AIS Homeroom Teacher
Current AMS 7th Graders
Tuesday, May 3 - 7th graders will have an assembly to explain the registration process and registration packets will go home via their English Teachers
Tuesday, May 10 - 7th grade registration forms are DUE to their English Teacher
AMS Counselors will be available, after the students and parent informational meetings are held if parents feel they have questions that can not be answered via email, for appointments on Thursday, May 5. Mrs. Winter will be at AIS that day for 6th Gr. Parents and Mrs. O'Rear will be at AMS for 7th Gr. Parents. Please email shana.winter@acs-k12.org and louann.orear@acs-k12.org.
Athens Middle School
- Mrs. Barkley will be hosting a registration Informational Meeting for ALL Athens Intermediate 6th Grade parents on Tuesday, May 3 at 6pm in the cafeteria.
- AMS Performance Series Test will be given Tuesday and Wednesday, May 2-3 in LA and Math Classes
- AMS Spring Choir Concert will be Tuesday, May 3 at 6:30pm in the Auditorium
- AMS Field Day will be Friday, May 6 - More information soon.
- AMS/AIS Spring Band Concert will be May 10 at AMS Auditorium 7pm
- AMS School Awards Day will be May 17 at 8:30am -10am - Doors will open after the first bell rings at 8:05am
AMS Final Semester Exam Schedule
Thursday, 5/19 - 3rd and 4th Period Exams
Friday, 5/20 - 1st and 2nd Period Exams (Half Day of School Students Dismissed at 11:45)
Athens High School
- 5/2 AHS Girls Golf - Sub state at Highland Park
- 5/2 AHS Softball - Varsity at Sparkman 5:30
- 5/2 AHS Boys Golf - Sub state at Terri Pines Country Golf
ACS Parents of Special Need Students Informational Meeting with Katherine Barr
What: Join us for an informational session on special needs estate planning with
well-renowned attorney, Katherine Barr
When: Friday, May 6th @ 12:00
Where: Athens City Schools Board room (central office)
Why: As a parent, knowing how to plan for the future of your special needs child,
early on, will ensure your child has access to the resources he or she needs as
an adult, providing you peace of mind.
RSVP: Jessica Lynn (jessica.lynn@acs-k12.org) by Monday, May 2nd.
Please see attached Bio for Katherine Barr