The Lions Roar January 22nd
Autrey Mill Middle School Newsletter
Upcoming Calendar Events
- Jan. 23rd 5:30 p.m. Basketball vs. Webb Bridge (Away)
- Jan. 23rd 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Rock Eagle Parent Meeting
- Jan. 23rd 6:30 p.m. Rising 9th Grade Dual Enrollment Meeting @JCHS
- Jan 25th 5:30 p.m. Basketball vs. Taylor Road (Away)
- Jan. 30th 5:30 p.m. Basketball vs. Sandy Springs (Away)
- Jan. 30th 6:30 p.m. Talent Show
- Feb. 1st 7th Grade Rock Eagle payments due
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers Needed for Scoliosis Screening
The annual Scoliosis Screening for 6th and 8th graders is scheduled for Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Your assistance is needed for this very important event . Though moms are always present and appreciated, we also need more dads to volunteer in screening boys.
Important instructions and links in regard to preparing for the event:
1) Sign up for the screening event and certification training here AND
2) If not yet registered, you must complete mandatory volunteer training for Fulton County Schools (which can be completed online here) AND
3) If not yet certified to screen, you must attend the training session scheduled for Wednesday, January 30, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (note time change) @ the North Learning Center, 450 Northridge Parkway, Sandy Springs, GA 30350 to learn about Scoliosis and proper techniques. (Note: You must be certified every two years. If you were certified to screen last year - you do not need to recertify until 2020. However, if you have not attended formal training since 2017 - you will need to attend the session to screen students this year).
We are also looking for a parent to shadow the organizer through the planning and the event in order to take the helm for 2020. If you are interested, or have questions otherwise, please email the organizer, Dawn McLeod at dmcleod4scr@gmail.com.
AMMS School Store Needs Help!
Upcoming Field Trips
7th Grade Rock Eagle Field Trip
When: March 13th - 15th, 2019
Cost: $190 per student: includes lodging, 7 meals,, 6 day & 4 night classes, charter buses
Please use the AMMS website link below for additional information regarding permission slip, check out form, payment deadlines, medical forms, packing list, etc.
AMMS Website - 7th Grade Rock Eagle Trip Information
Rock Eagle Trip Parent Information Meeting
There will be a parent meeting for those interested in learning more about the 7th grade Rock Eagle Field Trip. In an effort to accommodate most parents, we have scheduled two meetings on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019. The morning session will be held at 9:30 a.m. and the evening session will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Media Center at Autrey Mill Middle School.
All pertinent information will be covered at this meeting, including deadlines for permission slips, payment, medicines, and dietary restrictions. These meetings are optional, though encouraged for parents who have questions about the trip. All paperwork can be found on the Autrey Mill website.
6th Grade Fernbank Field Trip
The 6th grade field trip will be March 4th and 5th!!! Half the students will go on each day. The special exhibit at this time will be Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of the Dinosaurs and the Giant Screen Movie will be Great Barrier Reef 3D. We are very excited to offer this opportunity to our students!
Students were given a permission slip with more information about the field trip to bring home last week. The cost of the field trip is $30 per student, which can be paid through OSP, Online School Payment, located at the bottom of the AMMS webpage, or by cash/checks made payable to Autrey Mill Middle School turned in to the front office.
Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to a wonderful field trip!
AMMS Calendar Information
Please mark your calendars with the dates below:
February 15th & 18th School Holiday School Closed
February 19th, AMMS Professional Day No School for Students
Friday, March 8th Regular School Day
Monday, March 11th Teacher Workday Students Off
Parents of Rising 9th Graders
All 8th grade students will attend one of three scheduled transition tours to Johns Creek High School January 23-25, 2019. Students will visit the school with their first period class.
We are excited about the opportunity for the students to explore the school layout, learn about course offerings, and ask questions.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Cowart, AMMS Graduation Coach, Cowartn@fultonschools.org
Thank you.
8th Grade Yearbook Ads Last Chance!
LAST CALL to purchase a yearbook ad for your 8th grader! FIVE spots remain. The deadline is January 31st so don’t delay-order now at the website below!
https://www.jostens.com/apps/shop/yrbk_ra_flash.asp?CID=265695&PFID=2018061504212011382
NAEP Assessment in Reading and Math
A randomly selected group of our 8th grader students will represent thousands of other students across the country on January 29, 2019, when they take the NAEP assessment in reading or math.
Known as The Nation’s Report Card, NAEP is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students in the United States know and can do in a variety of subjects. Learn more at http://1.usa.gov/1jVs1Wt
The information collected is used for statistical purposes only.
· Students’ grades will not be affected.
· The assessment takes about 120 minutes for most students, including transition time and directions.
· Students may be excused for any reason, are not required to complete the assessment, and may skip any question.
· While the assessment is voluntary, NAEP depends on student participation to help policymakers improve education.
There is no need to study in preparation for NAEP; we will encourage all students to do their best. A brochure that explains what participation in NAEP means is available at http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/pdf/parents/2012469.pdf. Contact Anita Erickson at ericksona@fultonschools.org if you have any questions
AMMS Talent Show 2019
The Autrey Mill Middle School Fine Arts Department is proud to be sponsoring the 2019 AMMS Talent Show! Applications are available outside the orchestra room C101 and are due back on January 22nd. The auditions are after school on January 23rd.
Tickets go on sale for $5 in the front rotunda on January 24th and the show will be in the gym at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30th! We look forward to showcasing all the amazing talent AMMS has to offer!
FBLA Regional Winners
The following AMMS FBLA Members have ranked in 1st to 5th place in the North Fulton and Cobb Region. These students will be recognized at FBLA Regional Conference held at Alpharetta High School today Tuesday January 22nd at 4:30 p.m.
First Place Winners
Aryan Thakkar, (FBLA President), Intro to Computer Science & Coding (4th in the State out of 114)
Sam Konkel, Business Math & Financial Literacy (5th in the State out of 232)
Sireen Faraz, Career Exploration (1st in the State out of 170)
Libby Wolf, Marketing Concepts
Second Place Winners
Rosheeta Sheth, Business Concepts
Jacob Sung, (FBLA Treasurer) Business Math & Financial Literacy
Anuj Nagula, Elevator Speech
Gil Hananel, Vidur Modgil, Aryan Thakkar, Invention Convention
3rd Place Winners
Maxwell Wang (FBLA Secretary), Business Math
Divij Motwani, Computer & Internet Concepts
Dana Borsh, (FBLA Vice President), Career Exploration
4th Place Winners
Alisha Rizvi, Business Concepts
Emma Colombo, Career Exploration
5th Place Winners
Jennifer Park, Business Concepts
Kavin Kumaresan, Intro to Computer Science
AMMS Debate Tournament Winners
Congratulations to AMMS tournament winners!
Debate results:
Georgetown University tournament
Aalif Biswas -- 9th place team and 12th place speaker
December 9th tournament at North Gwinnett High School
Divij Motwani -- 1st place speaker in Novice
Divij Motwani and Vijit Tatia -- 6th place team in Novice
Nicholas Xu -- 1st place speaker in JV
Hannah Jiang -- 2nd place speaker in JV
Nicholas Xu and Eric Liu -- 1st place team in JV
Hannah Jiang and Meghana Malempati -- 5th place team in JV
Diya Kejriwal and Rosheeta Sheth -- 6th place team in JV
Roarke Peller and Jonathan Li -- 8th place team in JV
Upcoming tournaments
Autrey Mill and IBA debate teams have an exciting Spring semester ahead of them as they will compete in tournaments at Harvard University in February, Georgetown University in March, and the National Championships in May. Spots are still available to enroll, so if you are interested sign up today!
Georgia Parent Survey
Attention AMMS Parents! This year’s school climate survey window for the 2018-19 school year is now open. We encourage you to participate, because your feedback matters! Please click on the link below to participate! Thanks!
Georgia Parent Survey:
AMMS Sports News
Blue Out Coming Soon
We are gearing up for this years’ Blue Out on February 20th. It’s a bit different from previous years. Blue Out basketballs will go on sale for one dollar outside the library in the mornings. As a raffle, students will write their names on the basketballs and deposit their basketballs into their appropriate grade level container. The more students donate the greater their chances of playing against their teachers. During lunch on the day of the Blue Out, FIGHT Club members will draw names – 4 from each grade level. Those students will be able to participate and play against the teachers in an exciting action packed game.
Please mark your calendar for Wednesday, February 20th. Because of your participation last year, we raised over $400 dollars for the American Cancer Society and the students truly enjoyed playing against their teachers. Please encourage your fellow teachers and students to participate.
Where: AMMS Gym
When: Wednesday, February 20th immediately after school
4:30 p.m. Teacher vs Student Game in the gym,
With dance performances at half time.
5:30 p.m. Girls AMMS vs Holcomb Bridge
6:30 p.m. Boys AMMS vs Holcomb Bridge (after the girls’ game)
Teachers interested in playing in the student vs. teacher game, can email me larsonj@fultonschools.org. I’d like to have a deep bench – just in case we get tired.
AMMS Boys' and Girls' Basketball
The Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball season begins on January 23rd, 2019 and lasts until February 22nd, 2019. Questions contact Coach Owens at owensd@fultonschools.org.
Autrey Mill Basketball Schedule
1/23/2019 5:30 PM Girls 6:30 PM Boys Webb Bridge@ Webb Bridge
1/25/2019 5:30 PM Girls 6:30 PM Boys Taylor Road @ Taylor Road
1/30/2019 5:30 PM Girls 6:30 PM Boys Sandy Springs @Sandy Springs
02/1/2019 5:30 PM Girls 6:30 PM Boys River Trail @Autrey Mill
02/6/2019 BYE BYE BYE
02/8/2019 5:30 PM Girls 6:30 PM Boys Northwestern @Autrey Mill
02/13/2019 5:30 PM Girls 6:30 PM Boys Hopewell @Hopewell
02/15/2019 BYE BYE BYE
02/20/2019 5:30 PM Girls 6:30 PM Boys Holcomb Bridge @Autrey Mill
02/22/2019 5:30 PM Girls 6:30 PM Boys Haynes Bridge @Autrey Mill
Practices will be held once a week after school until 5:15 p.m. Boys will practice on Mondays and Girls will practice on Tuesdays.
AMMS Track 2019
Are you interested in trying out for the 2019 track team? For those of you that were on the team last year, the process will be a little different this year. The following are some things that you need to know:
• The extramural packet must be completed. Every line and every signature needs to be filled out along with giving us a copy of your insurance card BEFORE you can try out! (If you tried out for another AMMS sport then all you should have to turn in is a new concussion form.)
Packets from another sport can only be accepted if they are from within the past 12 months. Paper work is due by Monday, Feb. 4th and turned into Coach Shelnutt or Coach Lloyd.
• Try-outs will be Feb. 5th-7th after school until 5:00 p.m. Rides must arrive on time for pick up. All three days are MANDATORY unless pre-approved by the coaches. The top 3 finishers in the 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, and mile will make the team. The top two will run in the meet and the 3rd runner is an alternate.
• We will make the relay teams from these runners.
• Try-outs for field events are TBA later.
• The meet is scheduled for Saturday, March 16th. This is the one and only track meet of the season. Please make sure that you can attend before try-outs.
• Practice days are TBA but will be two days a week after school until 5:00 p.m.
The Extramural Track Exhibition is scheduled for March 16, 2019 at Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway, Milton, GA 30004.
Coach Shelnutt and Coach Lloyd
Autrey Mill Middle School
Email: PieperB@fultonschools.org
Website: http://school.fultonschools.org/ms/autreymill/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 4110 Old Alabama Road
Phone: 470-254-7622