Morning Announcements
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Wednesday, Nov 19, 2008 (back to top)
Science Club (Read 11/19-21)
Next Monday, November 24th, will be the next Science Club meeting. Please remember to sign up for the club meeting with your science teacher. We need a head count for the morning and afternoon meetings so we know how many supplies to purchase for you. Also, if you do not have a permission slip on file with Mrs. Dale, please get one from your science teacher and bring it to Monday’s club meeting. We meet in the morning at 7:51 or in the afternoon at 4. Do NOT come to both meetings!
POP TOPS (Read 11/12-19)
Come to the next pop-top counting day on Thursday, Nov. 20th from 4-5:30 in Room C6. Mrs. Anderson needs all grade levels to join her in this event to add to the 51,000 ones already counted. Many more have been donated, and remember each one represents a person lost in the Holocaust and promotes acceptance and diversity here on the campus of Akimel A-al. Remember to bring a snack and have a ride home at 5:30 sharp!
Also, put your thinking caps on - it is time to start submitting your designs for a permanent memorial for the pop-tops, which will be displayed in the courtyard. We want to have a winner before winter break. Give your designs to your social studies teacher and remember, we need to be able to see how many there are in the container. The winner will receive a $25.00 bankcard.
BOOK FAIR (read 11/19)
How can AMS students get two free tickets to the Twilight movie to be released this weekend? Answer – But a book at the AMS Fall Book Fair. For every book purchased, you are entered into a drawing to win two free tickets to see Twilight.
8th GRADE BASKETBALL (Read 11/19-20)
The 8th grade basketball team is in need of a manager to keep the scorebook at all games. Any boy or girl interested in this opportunity please see Mr. Reed in Room B8 to get more details.
LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
Come one come all! The Akimel A-al Drama Club is proud to present The Legend of Sleepy Hollow this Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm. This show is general admission with a suggested donation of $2 at the door. We hope to see you there!
Attention! Cast and crew of Sleepy Hollow- please see Mrs. Hensley before you leave today for an important note to go home!
PINK RIBBON THANK YOUs!
The following teachers helped with the pink ribbons on Friday: Pinkwasser, Lauder, Smith, Monaco, Robinson, Mion, Hensley, Watts, McDonald, Arredondo, and Guidorizzi
CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
Congratulations to Neil Talanki (ta-lon-kee) for bringing home a first place trophy for the open individual and team divisions at the chess tournament held at Akimel A-al this past weekend!
TODAY’S CALENDAR
Band Concerts: 6th grade @ 6 pm, 7th grade @ 7 pm and 8th grade @ 8 pm, AMS Gymnasium
Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 (back to top)
POP TOPS (Read 11/12-19)
Come to the next pop-top counting day on Thursday, Nov. 20th from 4-5:30 in Room C6. Mrs. Anderson needs all grade levels to join her in this event to add to the 51,000 ones already counted. Many more have been donated, and remember each one represents a person lost in the Holocaust and promotes acceptance and diversity here on the campus of Akimel A-al. Remember to bring a snack and have a ride home at 5:30 sharp!
Also, put your thinking caps on - it is time to start submitting your designs for a permanent memorial for the pop-tops, which will be displayed in the courtyard. We want to have a winner before winter break. Give your designs to your social studies teacher and remember, we need to be able to see how many there are in the container. The winner will receive a $25.00 bankcard.
BOOK FAIR
How can AMS students help teach students in Africa to read? Answer – Buy a book at the AMS Fall Book Fair. For every book purchased, the media center will donate a book of equal value to the Books for Africa Library Project.
STUDENT COUNCIL MEETING
There will be a Student Council representative meeting today after school in Ms. Combs’ classroom. Please plan to attend. You need to arrange to have a ride home at 4:45 pm.
ACADEMIC LAB PULL OUT
Today is an A/B day for electives and PE. If you are an ____ grade band, strings, Spanish, or Journalism student scheduled for one of those classes during your Academic Lab today, please remember to report on time.
TODAY’S CALENDAR
4:00 pm Legend of Sleepy Hollow Full Run Rehearsal, MPR
4:15 pm Vision Decision Team Meeting, Library
5:30 pm Winter Sports Parents Meeting, Library
Monday, Nov 17, 2008 (back to top)
POP TOPS
Come to the next pop-top counting day on Thursday, Nov. 20th from 4-5:30 in Room C6. Mrs. Anderson needs all grade levels to join her in this event to add to the 51,000 ones already counted. Many more have been donated, and remember each one represents a person lost in the Holocaust and promotes acceptance and diversity here on the campus of Akimel A-al. Remember to bring a snack and have a ride home at 5:30 sharp!
Also, put your thinking caps on - it is time to start submitting your designs for a permanent memorial for the pop-tops, which will be displayed in the courtyard. We want to have a winner before winter break. Give your designs to your social studies teacher and remember, we need to be able to see how many there are in the container. The winner will receive a $25.00 bankcard.
BOOK FAIR
What do you get when you mix great books and AMS students? Answer – The AMS Fall Book Fair next Monday – Wednesday in the media center!
ACADEMIC LAB PULL OUT
Today is an A/B day for electives and PE. If you are an ____ grade band, strings, Spanish, or Journalism student scheduled for one of those classes during your Academic Lab today, please remember to report on time.
TODAY’S CALENDAR
4:00 pm Legend of Sleepy Hollow Full Run Rehearsal, MPR
Friday, Nov 14, 2008 (back to top)
POP TOPS
Come to the next pop-top counting day on Thursday, Nov. 20th from 4-5:30 in Room C6. Mrs. Anderson needs all grade levels to join her in this event to add to the 51,000 ones already counted. Many more have been donated, and remember each one represents a person lost in the Holocaust and promotes acceptance and diversity here on the campus of Akimel A-al. Remember to bring a snack and have a ride home at 5:30 sharp!
Also, put your thinking caps on - it is time to start submitting your designs for a permanent memorial for the pop-tops, which will be displayed in the courtyard. We want to have a winner before winter break. Give your designs to your social studies teacher and remember, we need to be able to see how many there are in the container. The winner will receive a $25.00 bankcard.
8th Grade Girls Soccer
All 8th grade girls soccer players!! Come see Coach Monaco at the start of lunch! She has important information to tell you!
Breast Cancer Three Day Walk
The Breast Cancer Three Day Walk takes place this weekend and participants will be walking throughout the Akimel A-al Middle School neighborhood! Walkers are scheduled to come by AMS and Estrella Elementary School sometime tomorrow. Our best wishes go with all the participants!
Student of the Week
Congratulations to this week’s students of the week. Please come down to Mr. Brodersen’s office when you hear your name:
Julia Roskinski 6A
Jessica Reed 6A
Jordan Windom 6A
Stephen Romero 6C
Mackenzie Walker 6C
Josh Newell 7A
Cheyna Taylor 7A
Alexandria Gallegos 7C
Quincy Njemanze 7C
Leo Diaz 8A
Rilee Matson 8A
Sayuj Bedi 8B
Dylan Smith 8B
Dylan Fischer 8B
Melissa Guitierrez 8B
Aja Kentera 8C
Matt Geiger 8D
TODAY’S CALENDAR
4:00 pm Legend of Sleepy Hollow Full Run Rehearsal
Thursday, Nov 13, 2008 (back to top)
POP TOPS
Come to the next pop-top counting day on Thursday, Nov. 20th from 4-5:30 in Room C6. Mrs. Anderson needs all grade levels to join her in this event to add to the 51,000 ones already counted. Many more have been donated, and remember each one represents a person lost in the Holocaust and promotes acceptance and diversity here on the campus of Akimel A-al. Remember to bring a snack and have a ride home at 5:30 sharp!
Also, put your thinking caps on - it is time to start submitting your designs for a permanent memorial for the pop-tops, which will be displayed in the courtyard. We want to have a winner before winter break. Give your designs to your social studies teacher and remember, we need to be able to see how many there are in the container. The winner will receive a $25.00 bankcard.
TODAY’S CALENDAR
CASS Writing Assessment – Alternative Schedule
4:00 pm Drama Club
7:00 pm Color Guard Performance, MPR
Friday, Nov 7, 2008 (back to top)
YEARBOOK RETAKE PHOTOS
Attention 8th grade students: If you had retakes taken for your yearbook pictures and you would like to let the yearbook staff know which picture you would like for the yearbook, this is the week to do it. Shelby Shirley and Logan Fetters are the contact people. Find them on 8B, at lunch, or walking in between classes and let them know which retake you desire. If we do not hear from you by Friday, November 7, we will decide which picture to use.
SPIRIT STICK
Attention all Akimel A-al students! Currently, the sixth graders have the spirit stick! Do we want those sixth graders to have it? NO! And it looks like they won’t have it for long…NJHS is holding a canned food and clothing drive. Currently 8C is winning the contest! Remember- bring cans or clothes to donate to a designated teacher in your pod… The clothes go to the Kyrene Kids Corner and the food goes to St. Mary’s Food Bank. The winning pod gets an otter pop party and the winning grade gets the SPIRIT STICK! Ready… set…donate!
MIX IT UP DAY
Thursday, November 13th is National Mix it up day. Mix it up day is a National campaign that supports students who want to cross social boundaries. We are trying to eliminate cliques at Akimel Middle School. All you have to do is sit at a new table during your lunch period. Participants may receive a clarker. So make sure you get out there and meet new people rattlers!
SIXTH GRADE LUNCH IN MPR TODAY
Attention all sixth grade students! We will have an indoor lunch today. When coming down to lunch at 11:14, everyone must go to the multipurpose room.
LOST ITEMS
We are looking for a small red and black pouch. We are also look for a gray wallet. If you know anything about either of these items, please talk to someone in the school office.
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to this week’s Students of the Week. When you hear your name called, please report to Mr. Brodersen’s office:
Tallie Elliot-Salas 6A
Syd Schutkowski 6A
Alena Fitisemanu 6A
Daniel Muccio 6B
Ryleigh Kentera 6B
Jack Popkins 6C
Hannah MacDougall 6C
Brennan Egan 7A
Jasmin Schmitz 7A
Molly Andrews 7A
Garbriel Ornelas 7A
Devin Cooper 7B
Astrid Gamou 7B
Chris Brehm 7B
Bianca Trotto 7B
Cameron Rabasca 7C
Amber Maggi 7C
Courtney Gosselin 8A
Ben Decarlo 8A
Tejan Figuero 8A
Trevor Abrahamson 8A
Nick Benysher 8B
Joseph Carbone 8B
Preston Thomas 8B
Hailee Snedigar 8B
Henry Hall 8D
Thursday, Nov 6, 2008 (back to top)
AMART IDOL CONTEST ENTRIES DUE TOMORROW
Tomorrow is your last day to submit a song for AMart in the AMart Idol contest. Pick up a copy of contest details in Student Services.
YEARBOOK RETAKE PHOTOS
Attention 8th grade students: If you had retakes taken for your yearbook pictures and you would like to let the yearbook staff know which picture you would like for the yearbook, this is the week to do it. Shelby Shirley and Logan Fetters are the contact people. Find them on 8B, at lunch, or walking in between classes and let them know which retake you desire. If we do not hear from you by Friday, November 7, we will decide which picture to use.
HATB MEETING TONIGHT
Attention HATBers. Please plan to attend the HATB meeting TONIGHT at 7pm in the MPR. Please bring your Gold Canyon Candle sales and money!
AMART CLOSED TOMORROW
A mart will be closed on Friday. We will be open again next Monday,
TODAY’S CALENDAR
Team 6C Field Trip to Desert Botanical Gardens
4:00 pm Drama Rehearsal, Full Run, MPR
7:00 pm HATB Meeting, MPR
Wednesday, Nov 4, 2008 (back to top)
AMART IDOL CONTEST EXTENDED
Your opportunity to submit a song to advertise AMart, the AMS school store, has been extended until THIS Friday! Pick up a copy of the contest details in Student Services.
YEARBOOK RETAKE PHOTOS
Attention 8th grade students: If you had retakes taken for your yearbook pictures and you would like to let the yearbook staff know which picture you would like for the yearbook, this is the week to do it. Shelby Shirley and Logan Fetters are the contact people. Find them on 8B, at lunch, or walking in between classes and let them know which retake you desire. If we do not hear from you by Friday, November 7, we will decide which picture to use.
HATB MEETING THURSDAY
Attention HATBers. Our next meeting is tomorrow night at 7pm. Please bring your Gold Canyon Candle sales and money! We have a lot to do, so make sure you make plans to be there!
STUDENT COUNCIL SPIRIT DAY
Attention students. This Thursday is nerd day. Bring out your pocket protectors, high water pants, and those snorting laughs.
HEALTH OFFICE – LOST AND FOUND
Could you please add to the morning announcements that the LOST AND FOUND is overflowing again .Especially with lunch bags. All items left at the end of the school day TODAY will be disposed of.
TODAY’S CALENDAR
2:00 pm Student Superintendent Council Meeting
4:00 pm Softball Tryouts
5:30 pm 8B Character Camp Parent Info Meeting, Library
Tuesday, Nov 4, 2008 (back to top)
AMART IDOL CONTEST EXTENDED
Your opportunity to submit a song to advertise AMart, the AMS school store, has been extended until THIS Friday! Pick up a copy of the contest details in Student Services.
YEARBOOK RETAKE PHOTOS
Attention 8th grade students: If you had retakes taken for your yearbook pictures and you would like to let the yearbook staff know which picture you would like for the yearbook, this is the week to do it. Shelby Shirley and Logan Fetters are the contact people. Find them on 8B, at lunch, or walking in between classes and let them know which retake you desire. If we do not hear from you by Friday, November 7, we will decide which picture to use.
SPORTS UNIFORMS
All fall sports uniforms need to be turned in to Mrs. Dempsey TODAY. If your uniform is not turned in today, you will be assigned to ISI starting tomorrow.
STUDENT MEDICATION
Attention 8A students – if you had medication for the character camp this past weekend that still needs to be picked up, please stop by the Health Office and talk to the our Health Assistants.
ACADEMIC LAB PULL OUT
Today is an A/B day for electives and PE. If you are an ____ grade band, strings, Spanish, or Journalism student scheduled for one of those classes during your Academic Lab today, please remember to report on time.
TODAY’S CALENDAR
Team 6B Field Trip to Desert Botanical Gardens
4:00 pm Drama Rehearsal, Act 2, MPR
4:00 pm Basketball & Baseball Tryouts
Monday, Nov 3, 2008 (back to top)
AMART IDOL CONTEST EXENDED
Your opportunity to submit a song to advertise AMart, the AMS school store, has been extended until THIS Friday! Pick up a copy of the contest details in Student Services.
6th GRADE ASSEMBLY
We’d like to welcome members of the American Legion on campus today. They will be presenting the Evolution of the Flag to our sixth grade students.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to Ryan Dykstra for being the State of Arizona’s Cross Country champion. He broke the meet record at the state tournament Saturday. Congratulations to all of our other cross country athletes who participated.
TODAY’S CALENDAR
9:15 am 6th Grade Assembly, Gym
4:00 pm Drama Rehearsal, Act 1
4:30 pm Basketball and Softball Tryouts Begin