Format:

★ Hybrid: Parents will sign up for conferences using the “ReachMyTeach” website and choose their conference preference ("in-person" or "virtual")

★ Oct 4: Parent sign-ups open

★ Oct 9 at midnight: Sign-ups for Oct 10 conferences close

★ Oct 14 at midnight: Sign-ups for Oct 15 conferences close

Free admission to any local area club soccer player that shows up in their jersey! Invite family and friends and let's pack out Goodrich Field! For questions you can contact our event coordinator, Tracy Foslien.

Hello, Anoka Middle School Community -

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, we're excited to invite you to be part of the fall festivities at AMSA! We have some wonderful volunteer opportunities coming up, and we need your help to make them as warm and inviting as a pumpkin spice latte. Join us for Picture Retake Day, the Fall Book Fair, and other heartwarming events – let's make this season truly special for our students!

In the spirit of giving, we're also welcoming donations to show teacher appreciation during conferences and support an engaging MN Studies project. Your generosity will help us provide AMSA students and staff with essential resources and support.

A heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers who have contributed their time so far this school year. Your dedication makes our events run smoothly, and we appreciate everything you do to help AMSA.

Don't miss out on the chance to be part of our fall activities. Click the links below to sign up for volunteer slots or make a donation:

AMSA Halloween Dance

Who: Adults & Youth
Where: Fred Moore Campus
When: Friday, October 4th

AMSA is looking for volunteers to join the spooky fun at this year's Halloween Party school dance! If you're ready to bring the festive spirit to life and make some unforgettable memories, we need enthusiastic adult and youth volunteers to help us craft an epic fall dance.

Fall Book Fair

Who: Adults

Where: Washington Campus

When: October 9th-15th

We are on the lookout for passionate volunteers to help us make our Fall Book Fair an unforgettable success! Our Book Fair is a fantastic opportunity for students and families to dive into the world of books and spark their love for reading.

Fall Conference Staff Appreciation Donations

Where: Both Campuses

When: Thursday, October 10th & Tuesday, October 15th

Let's come together to express our gratitude for our amazing teachers and staff by signing up to contribute food and beverages for them during our upcoming fall parent-teacher conferences.

Picture Retake Day

Who: Adults
Where: Fred Moore Campus

When: Friday, October 11th

Say cheese! Picture Retakes are just around the corner! Our photographers would love some help managing the student lines during the school day. Volunteers will receive a coupon that is valid towards a Lifetouch photo package.

Donate Brown Paper Shopping Bags

Where: Washington Campus

We're on a mission to collect 400 brown paper shopping bags for a super cool parfleche project in our MN Studies classes. Let's join forces and make this project a huge success!

Your involvement will add a touch of warmth and kindness to our school community, and we can't wait to share the spirit of fall with you!

Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to Anoka Middle School!

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Before you can volunteer this school year, please:

1. Log in to or create your volunteer account, Anoka Middle School for the Arts Volunteer Application.
2. Update or complete your contact information, student information, and general interests.
3. Complete your Criminal Record History Release (CRHR) for the 2024-2025 school year.

The volunteer application and CRHR must be completed each school year for each school at which you’d like to volunteer.

Let’s all thrive together!

Studies show that parent involvement in class and school can improve student learning and overall school standards. According to the Southwest Educational Development Library, students with involved parents are more likely to have higher grades.

Volunteer Handbook - Manual Para Voluntarios - Safeguard Policy - Chaperone Guidelines

Athletics

October

6th Girls Volleyball- Grade 6 Monday- Thursday Starts October 21

November

Wrestling Clinic- Try it out week Grade 6-8 Co-Ed starts November 11

Wrestling Grade 6-8 Co-Ed starts November 18

Enrichment

October

AMSA Gardening/Conservation Crew- Grades 6-8- starts Wednesday October 9

D&D Mini Campaign- Grades 6-8 Wednesdays- starts October 23

Nets and Games- Grade 6-8- Monday/Wednesday starts October 23

Fencing- Grades 6-8 Thursdays- starts October 24

Weight training and conditioning- Grades 6-8 starts Tuesday/Thursday starts October 24

Halloween Extravaganza (cooking) Grades 6-8 starts Thursday, October 24

Beginning Guitar Grade 5-8 starts Wednesday, October 23 5:30p-6:30p

Basic Guitar Grade 5-8 starts Wednesday October 23 6:45p-7:45p

November

Cooking 102 Grade 6-8 starts Thursday, November 7