AMMS Lion's Roar

Mrs. Melanie McCollum, 7th grade Assistant Principal

Mrs. Ashley Perry, 6th grade Assistant Principal

Mr. Duncan Jerrett, Assistant Administrator

August 26th - All Pro Dads Meeting - 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. - Media Center - RSVP by Aug 21st.

August 26th - 6th Grade Curriculum Night

August 27th - 7th Grade Curriculum Night

August 28th - 8th Grade curriculum Night

September 2nd - Labor Day - No School

September 3rd - Teacher Workday - No School for Students

September 4th - Professional Development Day - No School for Students

Please be sure to put your student's name and a phone number on items that come to school. This will help us get your child their lost items returned to them.

The 2024-2025 School year is the first year ALL PRO DAD will be starting at Autrey Mill Middle School!

We are a group of dads dedicated to strengthening our relationships with our kids and we would love for you to join us!!!

Our team captain is Jacob D. Marmer, Co-Captain Nathan Kerry!

We will spend intentional time encouraging our kids with fun activities and character-strengthening conversations! We would love to see you and your kids there!

Coffee and doughnuts will be served, as well as raffle prizes! There is no fee.

The meeting starts promptly at 8:00 AM in the media center, Monday August 26th, 2024. The meeting ends at 8:45 AM.

Since parents are required to sign in to school in the front office, we ask you arrive at 7:30 AM to sign in.

PLEASE RSVP THROUGH THIS LINK BY WEDNESDAY AUGUST 21st SO WE KNOW HOW MUCH COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS ARE NEEDED!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

Notification to Parents of the Screening and Referral Process for Gifted Students The consideration for gifted services may be reported or automatic as defined by the GaDOE Resource Manual for Gifted Education Services. The Fulton County School System screens all students for eligibility for gifted services twice a year and uses a systematic approach to identify highly capable students who may qualify for gifted services. The gifted teacher routinely reviews available data to refer students for further assessment. Students meeting either the automatic screening OR the classroom screening criteria AND who have supporting data gathered from test history, products, and/or advanced content levels are referred for additional testing to determine gifted eligibility.

#1: Automatic Screening: Identifies students who score at specified levels on a norm-referenced test as defined in the GaDOE Resource Manual for Gifted Education Services, for further assessment to determine eligibility for gifted services. During each school year, TAG teachers review existing test data as outlined below.

• Grades K-9 o Students with scores in the 90th percentile or greater on the current school year’s administration of the system’s iReady assessment for Reading or Mathematics. Supporting data is needed. (Grades K-8) o Students must score in the 90th percentile or greater on the current school year’s administration of the system’s MAP assessment for Reading or Mathematics. Supporting data is needed. (Grades 2, 7) o Students must score in the Distinguished Level (Level 4) in Reading or Mathematics sections of the previous year’s Georgia Milestones assessment. Supporting data is needed. (Grades 3-9)

• Grades 9-12: o Students with scores in the 90th percentile or greater on the current school year’s administration of the system’s NWEA MAP for Reading or Mathematics. Supporting data is needed. (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12) o Students must have a score in the 90th percentile or greater on the critical reading section or the mathematics section of the PSAT. Supporting data is needed. (Grades 9, 10, 11) o Students must have an overall cumulative average of 95 or greater. Supporting data is needed. (Grades 10, 11, 12)

#2: Classroom Screening: A district screening window of 10 days at the end of the first semester to review all students in the school in grades K-11. Classroom teachers use the Characteristics Instrument for Screening Students (CISS) to identify students with superior abilities in five or more of the following areas: motivation, interests, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, memory, inquiry, insight, reasoning, creativity, and humor.

#3: Reported Referrals: two pieces of supporting data exist to warrant formal testing for gifted eligibility.

Additional Information: Students who meet either the automatic screening OR classroom screening criteria AND who have supporting data gathered from test history, products, and/or advanced content levels are referred for gifted placement testing. Parents may request to view their child’s screening results by reaching out to their school’s gifted contact. Once referred to testing:

• Parents receive the FCS Notification of Consideration for Gifted Services (Consent to Test) and must give written permission for testing to take place.

• Student is tested for the gifted program.

• Parents receive test results.

• If state eligibility is determined to be met, students are placed in the gifted program with parental consent.

2024-2025 Code of Conduct Acknowledgement

The 2024-2025 Fulton County Code of Conduct is now ready for parents and students to review and acknowledge by signing in the Infinite Campus Parent/Student Portal. The Fulton County Student Code of Conduct and Discipline Handbook contains some vital information that will help your child understand the expectations of the Fulton County School District. Please take a few minutes to review the Code of Conduct and complete the acknowledgement form.

Click here for step-by-step directions on how to complete this process.

Link for information to parents about Canvas.

https://www.fultonschools.org/all-departments/academics/learning-teaching/instructional-technology/canvas-lms

DECA is a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. DECA members improve communication skills, learn from guest speakers, attend leadership training, and gain real world business experience. For more information: Watch Now: DECA's 2023-2024 Membership Video | DECA Direct Online

To become a DECA member:

1) Pay the 24-25 Annual Dues: https://osp.osmsinc.com/FultonGA/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=EN601-663 (click link)

2) Please fill out the 24-25 Membership form (accessible only from student devices): https://forms.office.com/r/PXpXzs1Fbh (click link)

3) Join the DECA Team (accessible only from student devices): Join Code #9gt7fr3

Students, please join us for our information meeting

to learn about DECA and becoming a member.

Wednesday, August 21st at 8:00am

Pick up is in the cafeteria

Please contact Dr. Yasuda with any questions, Email: yasudav@fultonschools.org or see her in Room A-152

Q. Can my child ride home on the bus with a friend?

A. No, students are not permitted to ride on a friend's bus. Please make carpool arrangements.

Q. What is the procedure for picking my student up early?

A. If a student needs to be picked up early, a note should be sent with the student to the front office in the morning, stating the time the parent would like him/her at the front office. The student will get it stamped by the office and this is the pass to come up front to be checked out. We do this so as not to interrupt the class and instructional time. Please do not call the front office requesting your child be sent to the front office. Once you are in the building, we can call them up.

Q. What if my student forgets something and I need to bring it to school?

A. While we hope that students come prepared each day, we have 3 light blue carts in the front office labeled by grade level. We have a small shelf next to the carts stocked with tape, markers and paper for labeling items dropped off. Place the item on the cart of your students' grade level. Unfortunately, we do not call students for forgotten items. The student may pick up items between classes or at lunch time from the cart.

Q. What if my student forgets his/her device?

A. Parents can drop the device at the front desk where we keep them until the students come to get them. It is the students' responsibility to pick them up between classes or at lunch time. Unfortunately, we are unable to call into classrooms for forgotten items.

Q. What if my child gets sick at school?

A. If your student feels sick during the school day, he/she should always go to the clinic. The clinic needs to keep a record of students who are ill. Students SHOULD NOT call or text on their cell phones or smart watches for parents to pick them up.

Q. Is my child allowed to use their cell phone to call home?

A. Cell phones are not allowed to be used during school time. There is a phone in the front office if the student needs to call home. We encourage students to come prepared to school each day, thus the phone is for emergencies only.

Q. Where do I turn in student attendance notes?

A. If your student is out of school, there needs to be a parent or doctors note sent into the front office or emailed within 5 days of being absent.

You may email Jackie Dejo at Dejo@fultonschools.org.

Q. How do I get my students absence to be excused?

A. To have your students absent reflect (excused) in Infinite Campus, you will need to submit a note to the front desk or email Jackie Dejo at Dejo@fultonschools.org

Q. Do I need my ID when checking out my student?

A. Please be prepared to show your ID when checking out your student. This is for the safety of our students, faculty and staff.

Q. What if my student needs medication at school?

A. Students are not allowed to carry medications with them at school unless they have a permission form (SHS-2) signed and on file in the clinic. This includes prescription and over the counter medications of any kind. You may also fill out an SHS - 1 form to keep medication, prescription or over the counter, in the clinic. Our clinic assistant will dispense per orders from form.

Clinic Assistant - Stephanie Sorina - SorinaS@fultonschools.org

Q. What time is the school store open?

A. The school store is open from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Q. What time are students allowed into the school in the morning?

A. The school opens at 7:50 a.m.

Q. Do I need to call the front office if my student is sick for the day?

A. You DO NOT need to call the front office if a student is out sick. Upon returning to school, send a note to the front office or email and the attendance clerk will be adjusted.

Attendance Clerk is Jackie Dejo - Dejo@fultonschools.org

Q. What if my child comes to school late?

A. Parents DO NOT need to bring children in if they are late. Students DO have to report to the office to get a pass to their classroom.

Q. Are students allowed to leave the building without checking out?

A. A parent MUST always come to the front office to check students out of school. This is for the safety of the student.

Note: 1. If someone else is checking your student out they must be on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal Contact list.

2. You may also send a note in with your student with the first and last name of the person picking your child up.

Remember to always send a note with your student to the front desk the morning of the check-out. Please be prepared to show your ID.

· Parent Portal Link

The link below has all of our media center information.

https://secure.smore.com/n/jygwu

All forms must be turned in and completed (in Rank One)

Tryouts: August 19th -21st, Tryouts are mandatory all three days 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Practices: TBA

Games: Wednesdays and Fridays after school

SEPTEMBER 30: Volleyball Seasons Begin—First Practice/RANK ONE Rosters Due

OCTOBER 23: Volleyball Games Begins

NOVEMBER 20: Volleyball Games End

Link for Rank One

Rank One - School Activities Management

If you need to keep medication, prescription or over the counter, in our school clinic, you will need to have an SHS - 1 form completed and turned in.

NOTE: Doctors will need to complete the allotted portion of the form for all prescription medications to be administered in our school clinic.

Link: AUTHORIZATION TO GIVE MEDICAITON AT SCHOOL (fultonschools.org)

2024-2025 DHS School Health Services Information Final.pdf

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44A8AA22A5FECF8-50375355-lions

If a student has a cracked screen, they should complete the attached form and bring the computer/form to the media center.

***CHANGE – if the student is missing their cord or the cord is broken, teachers can complete the form linked HERE. (Please include the students first and last name. No nicknames please.) You can list all names on one form. No need to come to the media center.

If a student has a device that will not open DRC, they will need to complete the form and bring the computer/form to the media center.

• Happy Birthday Banner (yearlong)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44A8AA22A5FECF8-49999329-happy

Meal Prices

Breakfast Lunch

Reduced $0.30 $0.40

Paid $1.35 $2.85

Milk $0.75

For additional information visit:

www.fcsnutrition.org

Meal Prepayments Online

Log onto: www.mypaymentsplus.com

1. Prepayments using VISA, MasterCard, Discover credit or debit card

2.Available 24/7 for your convenience

3.View students purchases online.

4.No more “lost lunch money”

5.Quick, easy and secure

Meal Benefits Application Online

Log onto:nlappscloud.com

1.Faster Approval

2.Less Room for Errors

3.Available 24/7 for convenience

4.Easy to use, step by step screens

5.Pre-K, Kindergarten and all new students to Fulton County must apply, in order to be eligible for meal benefits.

6.You may obtain a paper application at any school

Parents are responsible for student meals until the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application is approved.

Charges are not allowed in

Middle/High Schools

Courtesy Meal

Students with no money to pay for meals may be

given a Courtesy meal.

Breakfast – Cheese Toast/Milk

Lunch – Cheese Sandwich/Milk

Fulton County Public Schools is now offering a secure website to facilitate student records requests and transcripts.

All requests for student records/information will be submitted and paid for (if applicable) online. Phone and fax requests will no longer be accepted.

Fulton County Schools Transcripts and Records Requests (scriborder.com)

MS After-School Public Speaking & Debate - Ivy Bridge Academy (ivydebate.com)