AMS Parent Update

Nurture, prepare and empower our students to reach their full potential

Our students will be prepared to positively impact their future, their community, and the world.

It is hard to believe that we have begun semester two of the 2024-25 school year! I hope you and your family remained warm, safe, and healthy during our extended school closures due to inclement weather and icy road conditions last week.

I would like to, as always, extend our sincere appreciation to our amazing PTSO. THANK YOU for all you do for our students and staff. We appreciate you!

Thank you, parents, for doing your part to support and encourage your child(ren) to come to school every day ready to ROCK!

Winter NWEA MAP Growth Testing season is underway, and our middle school students are working very hard to show their growth and learning. Our teachers will use this data to assess each student's unique academic strengths and areas for improvement, monitor their progress over time, and guide instructional choices by adapting teaching methods to address their specific needs. Essentially, this involves leveraging data to customize instruction and focus on areas where students require additional support, considering their current learning progress and growth trajectory. Upon completion of all assessments, we will share your child's information with you and discuss any necessary steps to support his or her academic development.

Testing Dates and Schedule: Our testing schedule has been adjusted due to the four days of school closures. Please see the remaining revised dates in the "Mark Your Calendars" section below. Please mark these dates on your calendars, and ensure that your child is present and well-rested on these days.

Communication Channels: If you have any questions or concerns about the standardized testing process, please feel free to reach out to your child's teachers or our school administration. We value open communication and are here to address any questions you may have.

We sincerely appreciate your continued partnership in your child's education. We believe that working together will contribute to a positive and successful testing experience for our middle school students. It is my personal goal to ensure EVERY AMS student continues to have an amazing and successful school year. GO RAIDERS!

With warmest regards,

Barb Lewis

Your Proud AMS Principal

Bi-weekly P2 family letters are sent to you via email outlining the character strength we are learning about and practicing in school and ways you can support your child at home. Students are participating in enriching team- and relationship-building activities, and students and staff continue to wear and share positivity in our schoolwide mission to "KEEP IT POSITIVE!"

Katelyn Smith is running a collection drive for legos and pop can returns as a Gold Award fundraiser. Her Gold Award 🏅 is a service project that aims to teach Almont Middle School students about robotics and other STEM skills, and she hopes to bring this program to the Middle School this winter/spring. Please contact Katelyn through email, Katelyn.smith267@gmail.com or by phone, 586-491-0422 if you can donate pop can returns or legos. She is willing to pick these items up from the Almont and surrounding areas.

Tuesday, February 4th: 4th & 7th Grades NWEA Math

Wednesday, February 5th: 5th, 6th & 7th Grades NWEA Math

Thursday, February 6th: 6th & 7th Grades NWEA Math

Friday, February 7th: 6th & 7th Grades NWEA Math

Monday, February 10th: NWEA Make-Ups

Tuesday, February 11th: 5th Grade Choir & Band Winter Concert @7:00 p.m. in Gym

Wednesday, February 12th: COUNT DAY!!!

Please ensure your child is present on this very important day

Wednesday, February 12th: ROCK Raffle during Lunches

Wednesday, February 12th: PTSO Meeting @4:00 p.m. in Media Center

Monday, February 17th & Tuesday, February 18th: No School (Mid-Winter Break)

Wednesday, February 19th: Spelling Bee*

*Qualifying 5th-7th grade students' parents will be notified via email approximately one week prior to the event

Thursday, February 20th: Q3 Progress Reports*

*sent via email by 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 27th: 4th & 5th Grades LEAF Deposit Day

Tuesday, March 4th: 4th Grade Mini Mall ~ 9:00-10:00 a.m. in Cafeteria

Wednesday, March 12th: 7th Grade Motor City Cruise Education Day Field Trip

Wednesday, March 12th: PTSO Meeting @4:00 p.m. in Media Center

• Regular school hours at AMS are 7:36 a.m. - 2:24 p.m. Doors open at 7:21 a.m. The office is open from 6:45 - 3:15 p.m.

• To receive the most updated AMS information/scheduled events, please check your PowerSchool Daily Bulletin OR check your child's daily email/announcements sent from Mrs. Kuhn. An email is sent to your child every day!

• If you have not received your child's login information for PowerSchool by the first day of school, please call the office at your earliest convenience at 810-798-3578.

• If you drive your child to school and/or pick up, please remember to drive slowly and safely on our service drive and through the parking lot. Mr. Zieglowsky and/or our School Resource Officer will be in the parking lot to assist/direct you with this routine. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.

• If you are concerned about your child's schedule, please email me at blewis@almontschools.org or call the office at 810-798-3578.

• If you have a concern about your child's social and/or behavioral needs, please email Mr. Jay Zieglowsky (Dean of Students) at jzieglowsky@almontschools.org or call him at 810-673-9404.

• If you would like to reach our Behavior Specialist, please contact Mrs. Danielle Murdock at dmurdock@almontschools.org or call her at 810-673-9405.

• If you have any other concerns about your child's school year, please email me, Ms. Barb Lewis (Principal), at blewis@almontschools.org or call me at 810-798-3578.