Update from the Middle

April 22nd: Snow Day Make-Up

School is in Session on April 22nd

Date: Tuesday, April 16

Time: 5:15-6:15 PM

Place: AMS Conference Room

The Farewell Party and Farewell Ceremony traditionally are the product of hard work by our 8th graders’ parents. Parents of 8th graders form committees to work on food preparation, chaperoning, activities, and decorating for the party and ceremony. If you are interested in helping out with any aspect of these events, please attend the organizational meeting.

If you are not able to help in organizing these events but would like to assist, please email Karin Pasche with your name, phone number and which of the following capacities you would be willing to serve. Please let her know before by April 15th.

• Decorating for the party
• Chaperoning at the party
• Food preparation
• Game helper
• Clean-up after the party
• Donation (drop off or call the main office)

EVENT DATES

4 June: 8th Farewell Party @ 7pm

5 June: 8:40am Students arrive to school for rehearsal

8th Farewell Ceremony 11:00am—12:15pm in the large gym.

A variety of student musical performances will take place during the 8th grade farewell ceremony. This is our students’ chance to showcase their musical talents. In the past, we have had solos, duets & ensembles perform. Performers are chosen by a panel of staff members at auditions that take place on Wednesday, May 8th, at 2:00 pm. Your child’s musical selections should be reflective of this step in life and appropriate for the event. Audition applications can be picked up at the AMS Main office.

Would your child like a chance to see their design on the cover of the farewell ceremony program? All 8th graders are welcome to participate. Eighth grade students can submit their own design or work with a partner. The theme should be positive and represent leaving AMS and/or the new beginning at AHS. All entries will be judged by a panel of staff members.

*Please see Karin in the main office for detailed information about the size and layout for the design.

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.

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

5th - 8th Grade

July 15 - 19

8AM-12NOON

201 S Mountain Ave

Ashland, OR 97520

Contact: 541-625-3199 or 458-225-2149

allison.gida@yahoo.com

Registration

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!

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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Tween D&D: 4/7 & 4/28, from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Videogame Hangout : 4/10, from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Houseplant 101: 4/14, from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Shakespeare’s Birthday Party (all ages): 4/21 from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Take & Make - Spontaneous Garden Kits: 4/22, All Day

Strawberry DNA Extraction: 4/24, from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Fridays in April

3-5 PM

Ages 11+

Crafts - Games - Snacks - Movies

Pay what you can!

No parents necessary!

RSVP Required Monthly!

Community Wildfire Education Day

Saturday, May 18th

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

ScienceWorks

Free Admission All Day

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• Live-Fire Science Demonstrations
• Smokey Bear
• Storytime
• Animal Costume Creation
• Meet Local Fire Fighters
• DYI Air Filters

Gaming • Coding • Blockchain • Design • A.I. • Cybersecurity

Ages 14- 24

Wednesdays 3-5 PM

ScienceWorks

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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

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.

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).