Friday, August 29, 2008 (back to top)
BAND TSHIRT ORDERS
Attention band students. All shirt order forms are being taken in Student Services at this time. There is a green box on the counter just drop the order form and money inside.
DRAMA CLUB
The first meeting of the Drama Club will be next Tuesday, Sept. 2 from 4-5 after school in the Drama room- D-1. We will elect officers and decide on a schedule for the rest of the semester. See Ms. Hensley Tuesday during lunch if you cannot make this first meeting.
Auditions for the fall show The Legend of Sleepy Hollow will be held next Wed. - Fri. before school 8-8:45 and after school 4-5:30. See Ms. Hensley if you have any questions.
MEDIA CENTER (read Wed-Fri)
What do Fern McAllister and Edward Cullen have in common? They are both main characters in two great new books for sale in the media center. Stop by the media center this week to purchase a copy of The Otherworldlies or Breaking Dawn, both on sale for the discounted price of $12.75 each.
STUDENT COUNCIL (read Fri & Tue)
There will be a student council meeting Tuesday September 2nd after school from 4:00-4:45 for all student council representatives and alternates in Ms. Combs’ room. Please make sure your ride is here to pick you up on time.
LABOR DAY
We all look forward to our upcoming three day Labor Day weekend. On Monday, I ask you to take a moment to remember that this national holiday was created in 1884 to honor the workers who built this country, who worked in the factories, built the railroads that connected our country from coast to coast and continue today to labor to build a future for their families and our country. Take a minute to thank your parents, your grandparents and maybe even your teachers for working so hard.
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to this week’s Students of the Week:
Jacob P
Madison J
Kaitlin M
Spencer W
Kristen M
Kyle M
Eda S
Fairz A
Quinton D
Joe L
Regina P
Graydon B
Shaelyn S
Dakota L
Dimitrius C
Danielle B
TODAY’s CALENDAR
Spirit Day – College Colors Day
No School on Monday – Labor Day Holiday
Thursday, August 28, 2008 (back to top)
ACROSS THE BORDER (read Thu)
Attention 7th and 8th graders interested in Hands Across the Border this year: there will be an important informational meeting for all new HATBers tonight at 7:00 pm in the MPR. Please attend with one or both of your parents to find out what HATB is all about. Applications will be given out at the meeting, with tips for filling out the application. A slideshow of last year's exchange will be shown and your questions will be answered.
BAND TSHIRT ORDERS (read Wed-Fri)
Attention band students. All shirt order forms are being taken in Student Services at this time. There is a green box on the counter just drop the order form and money inside.
MEDIA CENTER (read Wed-Fri)
What do Fern McAllister and Edward Cullen have in common? They are both main characters in two great new books for sale in the media center. Stop by the media center this week to purchase a copy of The Otherworldlies or Breaking Dawn, both on sale for the discounted price of $12.75 each.
STUDENT COUNCIL (read Thu)
There will be a student council meeting Tuesday September 2nd after school from 4:00-4:45 for all student council representatives and alternates in Ms. Combs’ room. Please make sure your ride is here to pick you up on time.
TODAY’s CALENDAR
7:00 pm HATB Meeting, MPR
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 (back to top)
Ice Cream Social Tonight. 5:30 to 7:00 P.M.
This is it! Akimel A-al’s Ice Cream Social happens tonight from 5:30-7:00 pm! You don’t want to miss choir performances, the NJHS dunk tank, HATB and Booster Juice, DJ sounds by Mr. Robinson, Soda and Yearbooks by the Yearbook Club, Pottery painting by the Art Club and, most of all ice cream sold by our PTSO.
ACROSS THE BORDER
Attention 7th and 8th graders interested in Hands Across the Border this year: there will be an important informational meeting for all new HATBers on Thursday, August 28 at 7:00 pm in the MPR. Please attend with one or both of your parents to find out what HATB is all about. Applications will be given out at the meeting, with tips for filling out the application. A slideshow of last year's exchange will be shown and your questions will be answered.
BAND TSHIRT ORDERS
Attention band students. All shirt order forms are being taken in Student Services at this time. There is a green box on the counter just drop the order form and money inside.
MEDIA CENTER
What do Fern McAllister and Edward Cullen have in common? They are both main characters in two great new books for sale in the media center. Stop by the media center this week to purchase a copy of The Otherworldlies or Breaking Dawn, both on sale for the discounted price of $12.75 each.
SCHOOL PICTURES
Today is the last day that you can turn in your picture money. If you have your envelope please bring it to Student Services after this mornings announcements.
TODAY’s CALENDAR
5:00 pm PTSO General Meeting
5:30-7:00 pm Ice Cream Social
Tuesday, August 26 (back to top)
ACTIVITY FAIR
There are a lot of extra curricular clubs available to Akimel A-al Middle students. Today is your opportunity to learn about and sign up for clubs at the AMS Activity Fair. It will be held in the gym during academic lab and lunch today.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Akimel A-al’s Ice Cream Social will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, August 27th, 5:30-7:00 pm. There will be performances by the AMS Choir, an NJHS sponsored dunk tank, HATB will be selling Booster Juice for $3, the PTSO will be selling ice cream and water, the Yearbook will be there selling yearbooks and soda, and the Art club will have a Paint A Dish booth offering you and opportunity to paint a design on a bowl. It’s going to be a fun evening for you and your family.
ACROSS THE BORDER
Attention 7th and 8th graders interested in Hands Across the Border this year: there will be an important informational meeting for all new HATBers on Thursday, August 28 at 7:00 pm in the MPR. Please attend with one or both of your parents to find out what HATB is all about. Applications will be given out at the meeting, with tips for filling out the application. A slideshow of last year's exchange will be shown and your questions will be answered.
STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICER MEETING
Student Council Executive Officers! We have a meeting on Wednesday morning in Ms. Combs’ room. This meeting is just for the Executive Officers. Please let Ms. Combs or Ms. Monaco know if you cannot make it!
BAND TSHIRT ORDERS
Attention band students. All shirt order forms are being taken in Student Services at this time. There is a green box on the counter just drop the order form and money inside.
TODAY’s CALENDAR
Club Fair and Sign Up during Academic Lab and Lunches
5:00 pm Fall Sports Parents Meeting, Library
Monday, August 25 (back to top)
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Akimel A-al’s Ice Cream Social will be held this Wednesday, August 27th, 5:30-7:00 pm. There will be performances by the AMS Choir, an NJHS sponsored dunk tank, HATB will be selling Booster Juice for $3, the PTSO will be selling ice cream and water, the Yearbook will be there selling yearbooks and soda, and the Art club will have a booth with art activities for you. . It’s going to be a fun evening for you and your family.
ACROSS THE BORDER
Attention 7th and 8th graders interested in Hands Across the Border this year: there will be an important informational meeting for all new HATBers on Thursday, August 28 at 7:00 pm in the MPR. Please attend with one or both of your parents to find out what HATB is all about. Applications will be given out at the meeting, with tips for filling out the application. A slideshow of last year's exchange will be shown and your questions will be answered.
STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICER MEETING
Student Council Executive Officers! We will have a meeting on Wednesday morning in Ms. Combs’ room. Please let Ms. Combs or Ms. Monaco know if you cannot make it!
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
The following students were nominated as Students of the Week for the week ending Friday, August 22nd. Please come to the principal’s office when you hear your name called. Congratulations to:
Danielle S 6A
Ben K 6A
Semira C 6A
Sophia A 6C
Eric T 7A
Anoop G 7A
Axel R 7C
Nicole Fa 7C
Shaheen S 8A
Paulina S 8A
David W 8C
Courtney Jo 8C
Friday, August 22 (back to top)
SCHOOL PICTURES
Photographers are set up in the gym to take pictures today. Students, you will have your pictures taken during your Exploratory class. Be sure to give your order form to the photographer or let them know that your parents ordered your pictures on line. Whether or not you’re planning on buying picture packages, you need to get your picture taken. It will be used in the yearbook.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Akimel A-al’s Ice Cream Social will be held next Wednesday, August 27th, 5:30-7:00 pm. It’s going to be a fun evening that you’re not going to want to miss!
HANDS ACROSS THE BORDER
Attention 7th and 8th graders interested in Hands Across the Border this year: there will be an important informational meeting for all new HATBers on Thursday, August 28 at 7:00 pm in the MPR. Please attend with one or both of your parents to find out what HATB is all about. Applications will be given out at the meeting, with tips for filling out the application. A slideshow of last year's exchange will be shown and your questions will be answered.
Wednesday, August 20 (back to top)
CURRICULUM NIGHT
Students, please remind your parents that Curriculum Night will be held this evening, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. This is an evening for parents to learn about curriculum, team expectations and activities planned for the year. If you attend with your parents, you must stay with your parents during the entire evening.
SCHOOL PICTURES
Photographers will be on campus to take school pictures this Friday, August 22nd. Fliers and order forms will be given to you during your Academic Lab class. You can also order your pictures online from the AMS website. Whether or not you’re planning on buying picture packages, you need to get your picture taken. It will be used in the yearbook.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Akimel A-al’s Ice Cream Social will be held next Wednesday, August 27th, 5:30-7:00 pm. You aren’t going to want to miss that chance to dunk your teachers in the NJHS Dunk Tank!
HANDS ACROSS THE BORDER
Attention 7th and 8th graders interested in Hands Across the Border this year: there will be an important informational meeting for all new HATBers on Thursday, August 28 at 7:00 pm in the MPR. Please attend with one or both of your parents to find out what HATB is all about. Applications will be given out at the meeting, with tips for filling out the application. A slideshow of last year's exchange will be shown and your questions will be answered.
TODAY’S CALENDAR
5:30 pm 8B Parent Meeting, MPR
6:00 – 8:00 pm Curriculum Night – all grades
Tuesday, August 19 (back to top)
MAGAZINE DRIVE
Akimel A-al’s annual magazine drive fundraiser kicks off today with grade level assemblies in the gym. This is the school’s only school-wide fundraiser for the year and the proceeds are used to support extra curricular activities such as field trips and school socials. Participating students will also have an opportunity to win great prizes.
CURRICULUM NIGHT
Curriculum Night will be held tomorrow night, Wednesday, August 20th. Students, this is a chance for your parents to learn about your curriculum and your team. Be sure to remind your parents about this important evening.
SCHOOL PICTURES
Photographers will be on campus to take school pictures this Friday, August 22nd. Fliers and order forms will be given to you during your Academic Lab class. You can also order your pictures online from the AMS website. Whether or not you’re planning on buying picture packages, you need to get your picture taken. It will be used in the yearbook.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Akimel A-al’s annual Ice Cream social will be held on Wednesday, August 27th. The PTSO will be selling ice cream, the NJHS will have a dunk tank, and there will be a lot more fun. Mark your calendars. You’re not going to want to miss it!
WALK YOUR BIKE
We have had quite a few students riding their bikes out of the bike compound and across the crosswalk. We want to remind you that your bike must be walked at all times while on the AMS campus and must be walked across the crosswalk.
TODAY’S CALENDAR
10:15 am Author Presentation, MPR
11:15 am 7th Grade Magazine Drive Assembly, Gym
11:50 am 6th Grade Magazine Drive Assembly, Gym
12:45 pm Author Presentation, Library
1:00 pm 8th Grade Magazine Drive Assembly, Gym
3:00 pm Author Presentation, MPR
Monday, August 18 (back to top)
MAGAZINE DRIVE
Akimel A-al’s annual magazine drive fundraiser kicks off tomorrow with grade level assemblies in the gym. This is the school’s only school-wide fundraiser for the year and the proceeds are used to support extra curricular activities such as field trips and school socials. Participating students will also have an opportunity to win great prizes.
CURRICULUM NIGHT
Curriculum Night will be held this Wednesday, August 20th. Students, this is a chance for your parents to learn about your curriculum and your team. Be sure to remind your parents about this important evening.
SCHOOL PICTURES
Photographers will be on campus to take school pictures on Friday, August 22nd. Fliers and order forms will be distributed next week.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Akimel A-al’s annual Ice Cream social will be held on Wednesday, August 27th. The PTSO will be selling ice cream, the NJHS will have a dunk tank, and there will be a lot more fun. Mark your calendars. You’re not going to want to miss it!
Friday, August 15 (back to top)
CURRICULUM NIGHT
Curriculum Night will be held next Wednesday, August 20th. Students, this is a chance for your parents to learn about your curriculum and your team. If you have not already, it’s very important that you take these fliers you were given yesterday home and give them to your parents.
COLOR GUARD
Thank you to all the students who came to the Color Guard session yesterday! You all did a great job! There will be no meeting today. We will still be meeting Thursday from 4-5:30. Bring a friend! Meet in the band room right after school. Remember, no experience is required! If you are interested, but cannot be here tomorrow- find Mr. Krill during lunch.
CROSS COUNTRY
Attention runners! There will be an informational meeting for the Cross Country team during today’s lunch, in the courtyard. See you there!
Monday, August 14 (back to top)
CURRICULUM NIGHT
Curriculum Night will be held next Wednesday, August 20th. Students, this is a chance for your parents to learn about your curriculum and your team. Be sure to reminder your parents about this important evening.
SCHOOL PICTURES
Photographers will be on campus to take school pictures on Friday, August 22nd. Fliers and order forms will be distributed next week.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Akimel A-al’s annual Ice Cream social will be held on Wednesday, August 27th. The PTSO will be selling ice cream, the NJHS will have a dunk tank, and there will be a lot more fun. Mark your calendars. You’re not going to want to miss it!
Wednesday, August 13 (back to top)
CURRICULUM NIGHT
Curriculum Night will be held next Wednesday, August 20th. Students, this is a chance for your parents to learn about your curriculum and your team. Fliers will be distributed to you in your Academic Lab class tomorrow. It’s very important that you take these fliers home and give them to your parents.
ART CLUB
Attention all students interested in joining art club this year. Art Club will have a new meeting time and date. Our first meeting will be on Wednesday morning, August 13th, before school starting at 8:30 a.m. in room D-5. At this first meeting, we will nominate club officers, discuss future plans, and set our meeting schedule. All grade levels are welcome to join.
CROSS COUNTRY
Attention runners! There will be an informational meeting for the Cross Country team during Thursday’s lunch, in the courtyard. See you there!
TODAY’S CALENDAR
2:45 pm Staff Meeting, Library
Tuesday, August 12 (back to top)
STUDENT COUNCIL
Student Council Executive Officers! There will be a meeting after school Tuesday in Ms. Combs room B-17.
ART CLUB
Attention all students interested in joining art club this year. Art Club will have a new meeting time and date. Our first meeting will be on Wednesday morning, August 13th, before school starting at 8:30 a.m. in room D-5. At this first meeting, we will nominate club officers, discuss future plans, and set our meeting schedule. All grade levels are welcome to join.
FALL SPORTS
It is not too late to join the Cross Country team. You have until Friday of this week to turn in your paperwork. Don’t wait! Come to Student Services in the school office to pick up your paperwork. All grade levels can participate.
Attention runners! There will be an informational meeting for the Cross Country team during Thursday’s lunch, in the courtyard. See you there!
If you have any questions about fall sports, please see Mrs. Dempsey in the school office.
Monday, August 11 (back to top)
ART CLUB
Attention all students interested in joining art club this year. Art Club will have a new meeting time and date. Our first meeting will be on Wednesday morning, August 13th, before school starting at 8:30 a.m. in room D-5. At this first meeting, we will nominate club officers, discuss future plans, and set our meeting schedule. All grade levels are welcome to join.
FALL SPORTS
It is not too late to join the Cross Country team. You have until Friday of this week to turn in your paperwork. Don’t wait! Come to Student Services in the school office to pick up your paperwork. All grade levels can participate.
Remember Girls Volleyball try outs start today after school from 4 to 6 p.m. Remember you must attend all 3 try out dates. Good luck to all our athletes.
7th grade Boys Soccer try outs begin today after school from 4 to 5:45. You must attend all 3 try outs dates. Good luck to all our athletes
Friday, August 8 (back to top)
FALL SPORTS
All Fall sports paperwork is due to the office by the end of the day today. Boy’s soccer and Girl’s Volleyball try outs will begin on Monday, August 11th. Cross Country begins on Monday, August 18th. Please see Mrs. Dempsey in the school office if you have any questions.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Attention 6th graders. If you participated in the Summer Reading program sponsored by the media center, make sure you drop your reading log off in the media center this week. Everyone, who has successfully completed the program, will be invited to the Reading Celebration later this month.
AMS COLOR GUARD
The Akimel A-al Rattler Color Guard is looking for motivated students. Beginner and experienced students are welcome. Come give it a try! Coach Brittney will be here next Tuesday and Thursday after school from 4:00 PM until 5:30 PM and on Wednesday from 2:30-4:00 pm. We will begin each meeting in the Band Room. Interested students should try to make it to at least one meeting, but you may come to all three if you like. Tryout information will be shared at the meetings.
LUNCH
When purchasing a combo lunch from the cafeteria, you MUST take a milk, juice or piece of fruit.
ON CAMPUS
We are having quite a few students arriving on campus early in the mornings. Please remember that you cannot be on campus before 8:30 am. There is no supervision before that time. Thank you.
Thursday, August 7 (back to top)
Art Club will meet next Thursday, August 14th at 7:40 am. Please stop by room D-5 during your grade level lunch for more information.
Wednesday, August 6 (back to top)
Art Club will meet next Thursday, August 14th at 7:40 am. Please stop by room D-5 during your grade level lunch for more information.
FALL SPORTS
If you are interested in participating in a Fall sport, now is the time to pick up your paperwork in Student Services in the front office. Fall Sports are: Cross Country, which is available to all grade levels and a non-cut sport; Boys Soccer, which is available to 7th and 8th grade boys; and Girls Volleyball, which is available to 7th and 8th grade girls. Soccer and Volleyball are cut sports with try outs.
§ All Fall sports paperwork is due to the office this Friday, August 8th by the end of the day.
§ Boy’s soccer and Girl’s Volleyball try outs will begin on Monday, August 11th.
§ Cross Country begins on Monday, August 18th.
Please see Mrs. Dempsey in the school office if you have any questions.
AMART – AMS SCHOOL STORE
Did you know that AMS has a school store? It has some amazing items that you need to check out. A Mart is located next to the school office and is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:25 a.m. till 8:55 a.m. We are still selling the back to school bags with school supplies. We also have the school t shirts on sale for $10. so come while supplies last.
LIBRARY MORNING PASSES
Welcome back from the AMS Media Center. We will be open before school on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week so students can apply for morning library passes. All you have to do is tell the teacher at the bottom of the 6th or 8th grade stairs that you want to apply for a library pass. If you successfully complete the application, you will be issued a year long pass on Friday. Passes will not be available again until after fall break!
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Attention 6th graders. If you participated in the Summer Reading program sponsored by the media center, make sure you drop your reading log off in the media center this week. Everyone, who has successfully completed the program, will be invited to the Reading Celebration later this month.
OLYMPIC SPIRIT DAY
Olympic Spirit day will be Friday, August 8. Wear your favorite sports uniform or the colors of your favorite country or authentic dress from your favorite country. Staff and students with the most creative dress will be recognized. This event is sponsored by Yearbook. Order yours online today.
KIDS CLUB
Attention students who attend Kids Club at Estrella Elementary School – When going to Kids Club after school, enter the Estrella building at their multipurpose room.
FALL SPORTS
If you are interested in participating in a Fall sport, now is the time to pick up your paperwork in Student Services in the front office. Fall Sports are: Cross Country, which is available to all grade levels and a non-cut sport; Boys Soccer, which is available to 7th and 8th grade boys; and Girls Volleyball, which is available to 7th and 8th grade girls. Soccer and Volleyball are cut sports with try outs.
§ All Fall sports paperwork is due to the office this Friday, August 8th by the end of the day.
§ Boy’s soccer and Girl’s Volleyball try outs will begin on Monday, August 11th.
§ Cross Country begins on Monday, August 18th.
Please see Mrs. Dempsey in the school office if you have any questions.
AMART – AMS SCHOOL STORE
Did you know that AMS has a school store? It has some amazing items that you need to check out. A Mart is located next to the school office and is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:25 a.m. till 8:55 a.m. We are still selling the back to school bags with school supplies. We also have the school t shirts on sale for $10. so come while supplies last.
LIBRARY MORNING PASSES
Welcome back from the AMS Media Center. We will be open before school on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week so students can apply for morning library passes. All you have to do is tell the teacher at the bottom of the 6th or 8th grade stairs that you want to apply for a library pass. If you successfully complete the application, you will be issued a year long pass on Friday. Passes will not be available again until after fall break!
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Attention 6th graders. If you participated in the Summer Reading program sponsored by the media center, make sure you drop your reading log off in the media center this week. Everyone, who has successfully completed the program, will be invited to the Reading Celebration later this month.
OLYMPIC SPIRIT DAY
Olympic Spirit day will be Friday, August 8. Wear your favorite sports uniform or the colors of your favorite country or authentic dress from your favorite country. Staff and students with the most creative dress will be recognized. This event is sponsored by Yearbook. Order yours online today.
VOLLEYBALL INFO MEETING
Girls’ volleyball tryouts will be Monday, August 11 after school. Their will be a coaches' informational meeting during 7th and 8th lunch in the gym lobby. All paperwork is due to Student Services by Friday, August 8.
8th GRADE BOYS SOCCER INFO MEETING
There is a meeting for 8th grade boys interested in soccer during 8th grade lunch today. Please plan to meet in the gym lobby.
TRANSPORTATION
If you ride Bus 9, you will take Bus 112 today.
If you ride Bus 56, you will take Bus 29 today.
TODAY’S CALENDAR
Today is a B Day
Monday, August 4 (back to top)
Friday is Olympic Spirit Day. Wear the colors of your favorite country, outfit of your favorite Olympic sport or costume of your favorite country. Check out photos from 2004.
Art Club will meet next Thursday, August 14th at 7:40 am. Please stop by room D-5 during your grade level lunch for more information.
The coaches informational meeting for girls volleyball will be Wednesday during lunch in the lobby.
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