Update from the Middle
December 1, 2023
AMS parents are invited to join this parent education night.
Dec 6
6PM - 7PM
AHS Theater
Kolpia Counseling Services will cover:
- brief information about why youth start using substances and why they keep using substances
- family roles and youth substance use
- what services are available to youth, adults, and families,
- our approach to treatment including what treatment is and is not,
- who can benefit from services,
- how to engage in treatment
- clarify our relationship to the school
- address myths or misunderstandings about treatment, mandatory reporting, privacy
An AMS benefit concert for our Ukrainian refugees.
When: December 7th
Where: AMS Large Gym
Time: 7:00 PM
The Builder’s Club will be accepting donations for handmade crafts for the ‘Minka’s Sleigh Ride’ concert on December 7th. Craft items such as bracelets, fruit garlands, and Ukrainian flags will be exchanged for donations starting at $2. All proceeds will benefit Ukrainian families.
Come and see some incredible performances and get into the spirit of the winter season.
Wind Ensemble • Concert Band • Cadet Band • ASD Choir • YSSO Students • Alexander Tutonov
The AMS Brain Bowl team has started practicing on Mondays in the library during lunch. Brain Bowl is a team-based academic competition on a variety of subjects held by SOU every year and is open to any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student. Questions are on mathematics, language arts, science, history and civics, arts, and technology. Rarely does one student know it all, so the team relies on everyone working together. Last year, the small - just one 7th grader and three 6th graders - but mighty AMS team was the Division A Middle School Brain Bowl Champions.
Permission forms are still available from James Johnson in Room 57 (the Academic Support Center) or the library. The deadline for permission forms is December 10. Starting in mid-January, the AMS team will compete weekly against a different middle school. If you have any questions, contact James Johnson by email (james.johnson@ashland.k12.or.us) or phone at 541-482-1611 ext. 3267.
After school Clay Club is starting again at AMS! This will be a weekly after-school opportunity. Space will be limited, and students will be selected to participate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Beginning in January, Clay Club will meet on Mondays or Fridays from 3:10-4:15 in room 62. Students will be assigned one day of the week to participate, depending on their availability.
If your student is interested in Clay Club, they can pick up a permission slip in the AMS main office. The slip must be returned to the office so that their spot can be reserved.
Please reach out to Rosie Russell with questions.
Save the Date:
AMS and TRAILS Community Open House/Tours
Thursday, December 7, 2023
4:30 PM- 6:00 PM
Ashland Middle School is thrilled to welcome community members to an Open House event showcasing the impactful use of bond funds.
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.
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.
Now is also the time to register for Girls Basketball and Wrestling. Students must be registered by the start of practice to participate.
- Wrestling & Girls Basketball (January 2nd is the first day of practice)
- Track & Field (March 4th)
Students must be registered on FamilyID, and have a current sports physical on file.
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.
Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest
When: Saturday, December 2nd
Where: Ashland YMCA
Time: 9-11 AM
For More info email Kim Jensen
The opportunity to put your name in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
RVUUF's Annual Handmade Holiday Workshop
Who: Everyone - Adults and Kids
When: Saturday, Dec 9th, 11 am-2 pm
Where: RVVUUF, 87 4th St.
Why: To Have Fun Making Great Holiday Crafts & Gifts
Ticket purchases (cash only) cover the costs of the craft materials you’ll use. Individual crafts are usually $0.25-$5 with most priced in the middle.
Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Youth Connect Winter '24
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
541-708-3609
Safe Sitter Essentials
Designed to prepare students to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.
January 26, February 19, March 16, April 13
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Family Connection
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
Ashland Middle School
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/