Update from the Middle
February 2, 2024
February 19th: Presidents' Day (NO SCHOOL)
February 28th - March 1st: Conferences (NO SCHOOL)
Aspen teachers will email parents directly. All other teams please use the conference schedule forms linked below.
We are fortunate again this year to be able to offer free dental screenings and/or sealants to our Ashland School District students in grades K-2 and 6-8. With the advent of Covid-19 many students have not had an opportunity to see a dental provider in the last 12-24 months and we really hope you will take advantage of this great opportunity to have dental services provided for your child. You get to choose which, if any, of the services you would like and will be notified by the hygienist of the results. Your child can participate even if they have a dental provider. Permission forms were sent home this week so watch for them!
This year the screenings will be done by a local hygienist, Kayla Burg. Kayla is a highly competent, “kid- friendly” licensed expanded practice dental hygienist who has provided this valuable service for our district for a number of years now.
Turn in consent by February 9th: The program runs the week of February 12th.
The Latino Student Union is collecting new and gently used children’s books in English and Spanish to donate to our Elementary School’s English Language Development classrooms.
Please send in your books with your student to put in their hall’s mini commons during the month of February. Book totals will be updated weekly, with the top three teams earning points for their teams.
Survey Window: February 26 - March 22
Survey questions are available for review upon request, and opt-out forms are linked below. Please return opt-out forms to the AMS office before February 23rd.
Have you purchased the 2023-24 yearbook yet? Yearbooks are an optional purchase, so the only way to ensure there is a copy for your child is to pre-pay. The deadline has been extended to February 16th. The cost is $21.00 and payments may be made over the phone by calling the office or bringing in the payment.
Financial Sextortion is a Crime!
As a victim, it’s not your fault, and you can get help.
Report it to tips.fbi.gov.
Page 2 of the flyer contains more information and tips:
- Protecting You & Your Family from Financially Motivated Sextortion
- Communicate Openly & Frequently
- Conversation Starters
- What to Do if Victimized
Ashland Fastpitch Softball
Ashland Fastpitch Softball 10u and 12u local teams have 2 more spots needing to be filled for the 2024 season! If you have a daughter aged 8-12 looking to play softball this season, please email ashlandfastpitch@gmail.com. Teams will compete at tournaments and local games from late March through June 2024.
Ashland Library Teen Winter Events
Sunday 2/4 & 2/18: Tween D&D
Wednesday 2/14: Videogame Tournament
Thursday 2/8: Make Your Own “All About Me” Box
Thursday 2/29: Cozy Crafternoon
Snacks provided at all events!
For ages 11-18
Día Familiar Latino / Latino Family Day
Latino Family Day, also known as Día Familiar Latino, is a day-long educational conference for students in 8th-11th grades and their families. Latino Family Day will take place on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the SOU campus. Flyer
Latino Family Day offers a variety of sessions where students can learn practical skills crucial to their academic success, and parents can learn ways to support their children in their educational journeys, as well as other applicable skills for their daily lives. Important: Parents will attend workshops in Spanish and student workshops will be facilitated in English (or bilingual). The event also includes a resource fair involving various community agencies/partners.
Participants can register HERE. Once registered, participants will receive a follow-up email with logistical information about the event.
Let's Play Lacrosse!
Free Try Lacrosse Day - Saturday, February 3rd, 11am-12:30pm @ North Mountain Park
Winter Clinics - Saturday February 10th-March 2nd 11am-12:15pm @ North Mountain Park
RVYLA Spring League - Practices Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:45-7pm March 12th - June 1st @ AMS. Games on Saturdays starting in April.
Ashland YMCA Spring Break Camp - March 25th-28th 9am-Noon.
Register online at: rvyla.org
Ashland Little League
Ashland Little League is open to everyone ages 4 - 13 that live in Ashland, or go to school in the Ashland School District.
No prior experience or equipment needed.
Skill Assessment Day is February 24th. Everyone makes a team.
$125 Minors, Majors, 50/70
Ashland Family YMCA
Safe Sitter 2 Day Sessions
February 28 & 29
March 28 & 29
9 am - 1 pm
Lacrosse Clinic
March 25 -28
9 am -12 noon
Spring Break Archery Camp
ages 9+
March 25 - 29
10 am -12 noon
Youth Connect Spring '24
Connect with other teens and be your authentic self. Join us for Council games, activities, snacks, and fun. Walking distance from Ashland Schools.
April-March: 8-Weeks - All Genders
High School- Mondays 3:45-5:45
7th & 8th Grade: Wednesdays 2:30-4:30
Early bird registration until February 29th
Contact Info:
541-708-3609
Free Parenting Programs and Workshops
6:30pm – 8pm PST on ZOOM
RSVP: tinyurl.com/TFCworkshop
February 8 – Family Love Languages
March 14 – Blended Families
Zoom.us Meeting ID: 881 4007 8844
Passcode: TFC23
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/