AMMS Lion's Roar
"Recognize the Roar"
Monday, November 13, 2023
2023 - 2024 School Year
Mr. Trey Martin, Principal
Mrs. Melanie McCollum, 7th grade Assistant Principal
Mrs. Ashley Perry, 6th grade Assistant Principal
Mrs. Wendy Wilson, Assistant Administrator
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Your opinion matters! Tell us about your experiences with the district and your school by filling out the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) Georgia Parent Survey required by the Georgia Department of Education.
This survey provides a foundation for your school’s Climate Star rating score and is part of the CCRPI. These climate scores are an important indicator of culture and climate within each school in the district. Each school will receive a 1-5 star rating, with five stars representing an excellent school climate, and one star representing a school climate most in need of improvement.
The survey is anonymous and confidential and will remain open through Friday, December 15.
Click here to access the CCRPI survey or scan the QR code below with your smartphone. Thank you in advance for making your voice heard!
All students will participate in this survey starting on Monday, November 27, 2023.
This GA DOE developed survey asks questions that are covered by the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA). For more information about PPRA, click here. PPRA requires that schools provide parents/guardians with advanced notice of student participation, the option to preview the student survey, and the ability for parents/guardians to opt their students out of any surveys that include PPRA protected areas. If you would like to opt your student out of participation in this survey, please email Wendy Wilson, AA (wilsonwm@fultonschools.org) requesting that your student not participate in Georgia Health Survey prior to November 17, 2023.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
November 15th - Orchestra 6th Grade Concert - Gym - 6:30 p.m.
November 16th - Band 6th Grade "First Sounds" Concert - Gym - 6:30 p.m.
November 20th to 24th - Thanksgiving Break for Students and Staff (school is not open)
November 30th - 6th Grade Social
This week, ALL AMMS staff and students are focusing on expressing gratitude towards one another and filling each other's buckets.
“How to Fill Your Bucket” Video Link: https://youtu.be/B4O7qIG3Fog
We would like to give parents the opportunity to join us and do the same. Do you have a teacher or staff member in which you would like to give a shout out or express your gratitude towards? If so, please complete the digital "GOBBLE GRAM" and your message will be passed along and shared at the end of the week.
GOBBLE GRAMS due Thursday 11/16 – 9:00PM
CLICK HERE TO SEND A “GOBBLE GRAM”
Thank you!
Learn more about Native American Heritage. Click link below.
Don't get left in the dark!
Your AMMS PTA presents the 6th grade DJ Glow party on November 30th! Pizza and treats will be served. Each student will receive one glow stick. The School Store will sell exciting glow merch so stop by and check it out! We need volunteers! Please sign up to help as soon as possible.
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080544AAAD28A7FA7-45791997-8thgrade
Media Center
National Novel Writing Month
County Information to Parents
As we approach the upcoming holidays, it is important to remind parents and families that candy, 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 that have been shared 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 requesting 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.
All students must be accompanied by an adult at middle school volleyball/basketball games. The adult must be the person who will drive them home (no drop-offs). This will help with supervision, and it will allow for the on-time closing of school in the evenings. Thank you for your support.
Spelling Bee Information:
Our first round for the 2023 AMMS Spelling Bee is around the corner. Register your student today! Tests | Scripps National Spelling Bee Online Test by November 8th. More information will be coming from your students ELA teacher.
The first step to spelling bee participation for your child is registering for the online test by visiting the online test platform. Our school’s ZIP code is 30022. Use the password ammslions. Please make sure your student knows the email address used and set the password to ammslions. Be sure to email your child’s ELA teacher the email address and the password you set up. I encourage you to watch this video tutorial that will walk you through the registration process. Students and parents can download the Word Club app to practice for the bee.
The Lions Den - Donations
Please sign up to treat the teachers this fall. Planning great lessons, making copies, grading tests, and organizing innovative activities - it's all hard work, so please drop off snacks and treats our teachers can grab when they need a pick-me-up during the day! Anything that is packaged in individual serving sizes is appreciated.
Drinks in individual cans or bottles are appreciated. Donations can be left in the front office at any time.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084EA4A628A0FE3-45214377-stock
The Interact Club is sponsoring a toy drive this holiday season for North Fulton Charities. Club members will be in the front rotunda each morning from Monday, November 27th- Friday, December 8th from 8:00-8:45 p.m. Please donate new unwrapped toys or gift cards in denominations of $25 and put a smile on a child’s face this holiday season! North Fulton Charity will donate all new toys and gift cards to families from our community in need this holiday season. Each student who donates will get a candy cane. We will also be selling candy canes for $1- $2. We will use the proceeds to buy gift cards to donate to North Fulton Charities. Happy Holidays to all!!!
Savannah Trip Info
Link to Permission:
https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/7uuzduhfiqadzajuocu9z5/web/
Link to parent portal with itinerary and payment information: https://aplustours.groupcollect.com/go/autreymill2024
Sign up for the "Happy Birthday Banner" in the link below.
Does your student need an agenda?
Paying on your student's lunch accounts.
You must create an account.
There are two categories that parents can deposit their students' lunch money:
General and Meal.
If deposited in a student's Meal account, the student can only purchase whole breakfast and/or whole lunch meals (not sides or extras).
General account is for meals, snacks, and extras.
Note:
You may also send cash with your student that can be given directly to cashier in the lunchroom.
If you pay by check, please make sure the check is made out to "Autrey Mill Middle School" and in the notes/Memo section, please put students name and student ID number. This can be handed directly to cashier in the lunchroom.
All things Sports......
Rank One App - Extramurals
Greetings Autrey Mill Family,
Great news! Autrey Mill will be using the Rank One platform to clear student athletes trying out for extramurals. Please use the following links below to better understand how to upload physical forms, sign off on your student’s electronic forms, and upload images of your medical insurance cards.
Rank One
https://www.rankonesport.com/content/Parent/Parent
Tutorial
Rank One App
https://www.rankonesport.com/content/Parent/ParentApp
Please feel free to reach out should you have any questions and/or concerns.
Thank you,
Chelsey Lloyd, Ed.D.
Autrey Mill Middle School
Extramural Director
Physical Education/Health
FCS Vanguard Member
Counseling Office Information
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.
Fulton County Public Schools is now offering a secure website to facilitate student records requests and transcripts.
All requests for student records/information will be submitted and paid for (if applicable) online. Phone and fax requests will no longer be accepted.
Fulton County Schools Transcripts and Records Requests (scriborder.com)
Important Clinic Information
The School Store is Selling Laptop Bags
The school store is still selling these wonderful computer bags. The price of the bag is $20.00 (cash or check).
You may also purchase a computer bag from a vendor of your choice. The bag should be comparable to the description below. Any laptop bag used by students should be clearly labeled with the student’s first and last name along with grade level.
Description: Gray Lenovo laptop bag is lightweight and measures 12.21” x 2.17” x 16.15”
Yearbook Information
Attention Lions! We have already sold 50% of our yearbooks so purchase yours HERE to guarantee a copy!
Our yearbook staff is asking for photo submissions in the following categories: pets, family trips/vacations, extracurricular sports/activities, and Junior Gladiator sports. Please use this link to submit photos.
Link to Code of Conduct 2023 - 24
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From the desk of our Social Worker, Dr. John B. Burger, LCSW
Attendance Information
Parent's Responsibility When a Child is Absent
- Parents should notify the school before or after the absence(s)
- Notes should be directed to attendance owner at the school
- Handwritten note or email
- Notification from parents should happen no later than 5 days after absence
Middle School
- Middle School messages begin going out around 4:30 p.m. on the day of the absence.
- If your student is absent or misses one or more periods of the school day, they will be marked with an "A" (for absent) in our attendance system, and you will receive an automated phone call and email message to the designated contact info you provided in Infinite Campus. This includes excused absences that are approved in advance.
- Errors can occur and if you feel you received a phone call by mistake, contact your school front office to verify that your student’s attendance record is accurate.
- If your student's absence was unexpected, please remember to contact your child's school by sending in a note or email so the absence can be marked "excused" in the system.
FCS COVID 19 Reporting Procedures
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.
COMMUNITY NEWS
The Summit Counseling Center
2750 Old Alabama Road, Suite 200, Johns Creek, GA 30022
“The Summit Counseling Center provides professional counseling, consultation and education services utilizing an integrated approach to care for the whole person – Body, Mind, Spirit, and Community.”
http://summitcounseling.org/ – Now scheduling video therapy appointments. The initial assessment is often the first step toward adding years to your life or the life of someone you love. Call 678-893-5300 and ask our friendly front office staff to set up your first appointment with one of our alcohol and substance use specialists today.
Northeast Atlanta Chapter of the National Charity League (NLC)
The Northeast Atlanta Chapter of the National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) is currently conducting its annual membership drive for 2023-2024 school year. NCL’s mission is to foster mother-daughter relationships in a philanthropic organization committed to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. Members include mothers and daughters in grades 7 through 12.
•Our chapter will be accepting new members in the rising 7th grade (2030 high school graduates) and rising 8th grade (2029 high school graduates).
•Please visit our NCL website for more information: https://www.nationalcharityleague.org/chapter/northeastatlanta/
Attention Rising 9th Grade Boys and Moms:
Youth Men’s Service League is looking for new members! Do you (and your mom) have a heart for service and the motivation to commit to a 4-year volunteer program? Then, YMSL might be for you. YMSL is a community service program for sons and moms to serve in their community together. If you are interested in more information and potentially joining our chapter, please check out our website at: https://chapters.ymsl.org/chapter/northeastatlanta/ . You can simply click the “Joining YMSL” button and click “Contact Membership”. Alternatively, please feel free to email our membership chairperson directly at kellymorehouse@bellsouth.net.
District News
Save the Date:
📍 **Heards Ferry Elementary School** | Nov 15 | 4:30-8:00 p.m. Link to Register
📍 **Feldwood Elementary School** | Nov 29 | 4:30-8:00 p.m. Link to Register