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AMMS Lions Roar
"Recognize the Roar"
Monday, March 29, 2021
Mr. Trey Martin, Principal
Dr. Mimi Gamel, 7th Grade Assistant Principal
Ms. Laurie Chans, 6th Grade Assistant Principal
Calendar of Events
April 4th - Easter Sunday
April 5th - April 10th - Spring Break
April 12th (Asynchronous), 13th & 14th - Remote Learning for all Students (NOTE CHANGE) (Synchronous)
April 15th & 16th - Return to Face to Face Learning
April 19th - All Physical Library Books Due
Wearing a Mask When Entering School
Students please keep a spare mask in your backpacks to use if yours gets soiled or breaks.
Thanks for keeping us all safe!
CHANGE of Information for April 12th - 16th due to PROJECT VACCINATE
April 12th (Asynchronous), 13th and 14th will be Remote Learning days (Synchronous)
April 15th and 16th - resume Face to Face learning
School Governance Elections
Autrey Mill's School Governance Council voting window is coming up soon!
From March 24th– March 31st, you will be able to vote for your preferred School Governance Council representative.
Please access the voting system by using the unique link that will be sent to your email address with your voting information. Visit our website or contact us via email or phone if you have any questions. Thank you for taking part in this important process. Happy voting!
Learn more here:
Chance to Have Your Artwork on AMMS 2021-2022 Spiritwear!
Enter for a chance to have your artwork on AMMS 2021-2022 Spirit Wear
- All entries must be on 8.5’ x 11” paper (no notebook paper).
- Please include Autrey Mill Middle School or AMMS on design.
- All grades are invited to participate.
- Entries can be drawn, painted, or created digitally.
- NO glitter, sequins, felt or anything else glued to design.
- On the back of your entry in PENCIL include your name, grade, and Homeroom Teacher.
- All entries are due in the Spirit Wear folder in the front office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 30, 2021
Georgia Milestones Information
Parents and Guardians,
In May, all students in Fulton County Schools will participate in the Georgia Milestones Assessments – the comprehensive assessment program for grade three through high school. The assessments cover English language arts/literacy and mathematics in grades three through eight. Science and Social Studies assessments will only be given in grades five and eight.
These exams are part of Georgia’s Milestones Assessment System, designed to provide information about how well students are mastering the state-adopted content standards.
The tests include a wide variety of questions such as multiple choice and constructed responses that require students to explain how they solve problems, think critically, and write analytically. These skills take time and effort to master, but students will need them to succeed in the future.
In Fulton County Schools, we see these tests as an academic checkup. Like class assignments and report cards, they are one gauge of student progress – one way to provide you and your child’s teachers with information about your child’s work toward the high goals we have set for our students.
To learn more about the Georgia Milestone Assessments click the link below:
EOG parent presentation recording
Milestones Testing will be competed on the student’s iPad between May 3rd and May 14th for face to face students. Virtual students will be given the opportunity to test in the evening at school, beginning at 4:30 p.m., if they do not feel comfortable coming into the school during the school hours to take the test.
Monday May 3rd, - Science/EOC Science – sections 1 & 2 (8th grade only)
Tuesday, May 4th – Social Studies – sections 1 & 2 (8th grade only)
Wednesday, May 5th - Makeup day
Thursday, May 6th – Math – section 1 (6th, 7th and 8th grades)
Friday, May 7th – Math – section 2 (6th, 7th, and 8th grades)
Tuesday, May 11th – ELA – section 1 (6th, 7th and 8th grades)
Wednesday, May 12th – ELA – section 2 (6th, 7th and 8th grades)
Thursday, May 13th – ELA – section 3 (6th, 7th and 8th grades)
Friday, May 14th and Monday, May 17th – make-up days
It is important that students charge their iPads every night. Testing will begin promptly at 8:55 a.m. and conclude around 10:45 a.m. There will be an adjusted schedule on testing days.
If you have any questions regarding these assessments, please contact Anita Erickson at ericksona@fultonschools.org.
Spring Break Check Out Procedures
In order to avoid interruptions of instructional time, students MUST have a note designating the time that they should meet parents in the front office for check-out.
Notes should be brought to the front office in the morning for authorization. The stamped note will allow the student to leave class at the designated time. Without a note, the student will not be called to the office until the parent is at the school to sign him/her out. (For example, students will not be called out of class if a parent calls from the car.) For this reason, there may be delays if the student does not present a signed note for approval in advance, notifying the front office of the early dismissal.
Your cooperation with school check in/out procedures will help to keep classroom interruptions to a minimum and will get you on your way in a timely manner.
As always, changes in transportation must be made before 3:00 p.m.
Attention Students, Parents and Staff - Library Book Deadline
Due to the library’s renovation occurring this summer, we need all physical books back to the library no later than April 19th. There will be a book bin placed outside the school during the week of April 12th between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to accommodate our virtual learners.
Students still have access to ebooks and audiobooks 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through Sora. These books remain active throughout the summer months as well.
Thank for helping us prepare and organize for packing up the library!
Approved Absences
6th Grade Laurie Chans, chansl@fultonschools.org
7th Grade Dr. Mimi Gamel, gamel@fultonschools.org
8th Grade Anita Erickson, ericksona@fultonschools.org
Virtual Summer School Opportunities
Order Your Yearbook Today! JOSTENS.COM
Have you purchased your yearbook yet for this unforgettable school year? We’ve sold almost 80% of our allotment-don’t miss out on reserving your copy today!
Click this link to purchase now and guarantee your student a copy of a book that will go down in history: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1435805/Autrey-Mill-Middle-School/2021-Yearbook/2020061904162456387/CATALOG_SHOP/!
Dress Code - Warm Weather is Coming Soon!
- All students shall dress appropriately so as not to interfere with or disrupt the education program.
- Bare midriffs, tank tops and see-through clothing are not acceptable.
- Shorts and skirts that are any shorter than mid-thigh are not permitted.
Designated dress for specific school activities approved by the Principal shall be acceptable. The Principal or other authorized school official shall determine whether any particular mode of dress results in a violation of the spirit and/or intent of this rule.
Updated Attendance Policy Recently Approved by FCS Board
How does my child get attendance credit for participating remotely if they are a Face-to-Face learner?
Visit http://ammslions.org for more information on Frequently Asked Questions regarding attendance.