Update from the Middle

March 25th - March 29th

Spring Break

(NO SCHOOL)

As a way of giving back to the community, the AMS Black Student Union will collect blankets for the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Jackson County. Please consider helping this project by donating NEW throw blankets to help them with this worthy cause. Please drop off donations in the main office from March 18th through April 5th. Thanks for all your support!

Join us for a night of thought-provoking cinema and discussion!

Panel discussion with local experts, resources and realistic solutions.

March 20, 2024

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Ashland High School

Mountain Avenue Theatre

201 S. Mountain Ave.

Ashland, OR 97520

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We are asking for 15 minutes of your time to complete an online survey that will help us improve Ashland Middle School. We have asked YouthTruth – a nonprofit organization that supports hundreds of schools and districts across the country – to conduct an anonymous survey on our behalf.

Please take the survey before it closes at midnight on March 22nd by clicking this link: ytsurvey.org/asdfamily24

Please note:

• The survey needs to be completed in one sitting.
• We ask that one member of each household fill out the survey.
• If you have more than one child who attends the same school, you may respond to the survey multiple times - one time per child.
• If you write any comments, please do not include your name or anything else that might identify you. Your responses are anonymous, and they will be combined with the responses of other parents and guardians before being shared back with school and district leadership.

We sincerely thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. Your response is incredibly valuable to us.

The yearbook order has been placed! Extras have been ordered and will be sold on first-come first-served basis. Stop by or call the office to purchase a yearbook and/or pay school fees.

Recording of the forecasting meeting that was held on February 26th: AHS Forecasting Video 8th Grade Students - Class of 2028

Forecasting forms help families visualize potential schedule based on the course offerings for 9th grade at Ashland High School.

Forecasting forms were provided at your student's AMS conference or you can download them below.

Students will be filling out the form with AHS counselors on the date/time below:

• Aspen March 4th, 2:10-3:05
• Manzanita March 6th, 1:05-1:50
• Sequoia March 7th, 2:10-3:05

Students are expected to bring the forecasting form home to review with a parent. Please sign and have your student return it to the AMS office by Friday, March 22.

Lincoln School RM 22

MAY 1

2-4PM

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This wonderful program is a 3-period part of your Ashland High School experience. You will earn your English, Social Studies and Science credits while being a part of a small community of learners. This program features project-based learning, reflective practices as well as a strong outdoor element of a variety of field trips and a class garden.

If you have heard about the Thoreau program and are wanting more information about it, please come check out where the magic happens! Both teachers will be there in addition to student testimonials, applications and all of the details you need to see if this program would be a good fit for your student. Hope to see you there!

QUESTIONS?

Email: Jennifer Wahpepah

La Clinica School Based Health Centers will be holding Sports Physical Clinics during Spring Break to help athletes be prepare for fall sports next school year!

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Please call one of the schools below to schedule an appointment:

Rogue Primary School: 541-494-6575

03/25/24 9:00am-1:30pm

Jackson Elementary school: 541-842-3771

03/26/24 and 03/28/24 9:00am am to 1:30 pm

Phoenix High School School: 541-897-5151

03/27/24 and 03/29/24 9:00 am to 2:30 pm

Come give water polo a try for free! April 1-5, 4:30-6:30 PM at Daniel Myer Pool. Open to everyone grades 6-12. All experience levels welcome.

Regular spring season runs April 8 - May 23, 4:30-6:30 PM Mondays through Thursdays at Daniel Meyer Pool. Registration and fees apply.

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More info at: ashlandwaterpolo.org

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Tween D&D: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. 3/3 & 3/17

Children & Teen Robotics Extreme: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. 3/5

Videogame Tournament: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. 3/13

Pi Day Pizza Party (all ages): 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. 3/14

Middle School Essay Contest (deadline): 3/15

Chain Reaction Machine Competition: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. 3/20

Take & Make: Popsicle Stick Catapults: All Day 3/25

Cozy Cryptid Crafting: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. 3/26

Join us for support, discussion and to make connections with other parents who have children who are neurodiverse.

Third Thursday of the Month: March 21st, April 18th, May 16th

Ashland Public Library: Gresham or Guanajuato Room

6:30 - 7:30 PM

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April 8th - May 13th (6 sessions)

Mondays from 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Online via Zoom

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Register today!

A class for Parents and Caregivers of Youth under the age of 18 who are experiencing Mental Health or Behavioral challenges.

NAMI Basics is a free 6-week educational program taught by Trained Leaders who have similar lived experiences with their own children.

Participants Will Learn About:

• Impact of Mental Health Conditions on the Family
• Treatment Options
• Navigating the Systems
• Advocating for Your Child
• Preparing for and Responding to Crises
• Caring for Yourself
• And so much more!

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Registration

Safe Sitter 2 Day Session

March 28 & 29 • 9 am - 1 pm

Lacrosse Clinic

March 25 -28 • 9 am -12 noon

Spring Break Archery Camp

March 25 - 29 • 10 am -12 noon

Junior Golf Classes

March, April & May • 3-3:45 PM

ages 7-11

Connect with other teens and be your authentic self. Join us for Council games, activities, snacks, and fun. Walking distance from Ashland Schools.

April-June: 8-Weeks - All Genders

High School- Mondays 3:45-5:45

7th & 8th Grade: Wednesdays 2:30-4:30

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Contact Info:

541-708-3609

jasmyne@guided-passages.com

www.guided-passages.com

Presented by: ScienceWorks and NASA NSPIRES

Register Today!

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"DroneSinger"

Steam Show

By Victor Villegas

March 24th at 4PM

Summer Camps 2024

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June 17 - August 8

Website and Registration

Early discount before April 19th.

Ashland Aerial Arts camps are for everyone as a chance to try aerial silks, trapeze, bungee, tightrope, hula hoop, juggling, crafts and more! Beginners are welcome in this safe, positive environment. Camp is 4 or 3 days.

Active Parenting 4th Edition© – 8 sessions
For parents of children ages 5 – 12
April 1 – May 20, 2024
Mondays 6:00pm-7:30pm on Zoom
RSVP: tinyurl.com/yy63ta4a

Active Parenting of Teens© – 8 sessions

For parents of tweens & teens
April 2 – May 21, 2024
Tuesdays 6:30pm-8pm on Zoom
RSVP: tinyurl.com/TFCparentingyourteen

Cooperative Co-parenting & Blended Families© – 10 sessions
For parents of all ages of children
April 3 – June 5, 2024
Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:00pm on Zoom
RSVP: tinyurl.com/y57j7s7d

Find more workshops: https://thefamilyconnect.org/families-parents/

The Stanford Middle School Scholars Program (SMSSP) prepares students for a rigorous high school education with a three-week online summer course, and weekly online after-school meetings during fall. The program serves low-income students in grades 6 or 7 who reside in and attend school in the United States.

Summer Course: July 8, 2024 - July 26, 2024

Application Deadline: March 29, 2024

Grade level(s): 6-7

Program format: Online

This program is tuition free.

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The various programs offered in this email newsletter are distributed to Ashland School District students as a courtesy to parents per board policy. Ashland School District does not endorse or sponsor community activities including any described in this newsletter. If you have questions regarding this policy, please contact your student’s principal.

Email: kerri.mallory@ashland.k12.or.us
Website: http://ashland.k12.or.us/o/ams/
Location: 100 Walker Avenue, Ashland, OR, USA
Phone: 541-482-1611
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ashland-Middle-School-143374639027500/

The school district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs and services and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated at our school to handle inquiries and complaints regarding nondiscrimination policies and to coordinate compliance efforts:

Name: Steve Retzlaff Title: Principal
Address: 100 Walker Ave
Telephone: 541-482-1611 ext. 3109
Email: steve.retzlaff@ashland.k12.or.us

Inquiries or complaints may also be directed to the Student Services Office at 885 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland Oregon (phone: 541-482-2811)

Complaints may also be directed to: Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue S.W., Washington D.C. 20202, or by calling (800) 421-3481 or (877) 521-2172 (TTY).