Update from the Middle

Nov 10th: Veterans Day Observed (NO SCHOOL)

Nov 21st: Last Day of Trimester 1

Nov 22nd-24th: Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL)

Nov 27th: First Day of Trimester 2

November 7th-22nd

The AMS Builder’s Club is excited to announce a food drive to support local families. Each hall has a custom-decorated box to collect non-perishable food items and the team with the most food collected by November 22nd wins a party.

There are only 11 days to collect as much food as possible, so don’t forget to contribute as many packaged food items as you can.

AMS is alive with the sound of music!

Date: November 14th

Time: 7 PM

Where: AHS Mountain Ave. Theater

The Device-less Dance Committee presents the first-ever AMS Masquerade Ball. Nov. 17th, 4:00-5:15 p.m. Formal dress optional. Tickets are $3 and we will be selling masks for $1 during lunch next week. Student may also wear their own mask as long as it does not cover the whole face. Pizza and drinks will be offered at the dance for $3 for both a slice and a drink, or $2 for just a slice.

The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple-choice examination in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development of problem-solving skills. The AMC 8 provides an opportunity for middle school students to develop positive attitudes towards analytical thinking and mathematics that can assist in future careers. Students apply classroom skills to unique problem-solving challenges in a low-stress and friendly environment.

The material covered on the AMC 8 includes topics from a typical middle school mathematics curriculum. Possible topics include but are not limited to counting and probability, estimation, proportional reasoning, elementary geometry including the Pythagorean Theorem, spatial visualization, everyday applications, and reading and interpreting graphs and tables. In addition, some of the later questions may involve linear or quadratic functions and equations, coordinate geometry, and other topics traditionally covered in a beginning algebra course.

We have 10 spots open. After completing the survey and expressing your desire to take the examination, please submit $10 to Mr. Lambert. I'm sorry, there are no refunds due to absences, etc.

https://forms.office.com/r/k0Tikh7wTu

At Cubs Corner the students do crafts and play games during lunch time. We are in need of any crafts that you might have at home: pipe Cleaners, pom-poms, popsicle sticks, ribbon, felt pieces, bead materials for making bracelets, etc. Great time to clean out your craft supplies.

We are also in need of any games (in good condition ) and playing cards.

Please drop off donations at the front desk with Karin.

As the weather changes and temperatures drop, please remember that there is no supervision for students at AMS until 8:00 a.m. The doors automatically open at that time. Please consider adjusting your drop-off time accordingly so students are not waiting outside in the rain or snow.

Please look around for any cross country, football, or volleyball uniforms your student still might have. They can be dropped off at the main office during conferences.

Now is also the time to register for the remaining AMS sport. Below are the season start dates for the following AMS sports:

• Wrestling & Girls Basketball (January 2nd)
• Track & Field (March 4th)

Students must be registered on FamilyID, and have a current sports physical on file.

Tryouts for BOYS AND GIRLS 10U, 12U, 13U, 14U will be Sunday November 19th at Ashland High School gym 10u 9am-10:30am & 12u-14u 9am-11:00am. Tryouts for Girls 16U and 17U will be Sunday November 19th at Ashland High School gym from 11:15 am-12:45pm.

There is a $20 tryout fee and all players MUST be registered with an AAU Membership to try out. The club code is W3BYBY. Please come to tryouts with your AAU membership number

Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays starting January 2nd until March 7th. The 10/12u, 12u, and 13u teams will be from 5:30-7pm and 14u, 16u and 17u will be 7-8:30pm. Practice will be at Ashland Middle School.

Register for tryouts today!

AAU Membership

Guided Passages - Flyer

7th & 8th Grade

January - March

Wednesdays: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Connect with other teens and be your authentic self. Join us for council, games, activities, snacks, and fun.

For more info: Jasmyne@guided-passages.com

Website

541-708-3609

Designed to prepare students to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.

November 18, January 26, February 19, March 16, April 13

9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Flyer

Register online!

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

October 19 & November 16

Ashland Public Library

Guantanamo Room

6:00-7:00 PM

Child care is available.

More info at: kellyawdale.wixsite.com

Flyer

Fall 2023 Programs

Website

Active Parenting of Teens© (8 sessions)

For parents of children ages 11-18
Oct 3 – Nov 28, 2023 *no class 10/31/23
Every Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm PT on ZOOM

RSVP: tinyurl.com/TFCparentingyourteen

Strengthening Families Program© (10 sessions) IN-PERSON
For parents of children ages 11-18
Oct 17- Dec 20, 2023
Tuesdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Creekside Community Church Fellowship Hall
623 Pine Street, Rogue River

*Dinner, attendance gifts, and childcare available.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/LegacyParentingClasses

Parenting the Positive Discipline Way© (6 sessions)
For parents of children of various ages
Oct 25 – Nov 29, 2023
Every Wednesday 6pm – 8:00pm PST on ZOOM

RSVP: tinyurl.com/mjm2r3st

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/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).