Dear Families,

Thank you for attending our costume parade. As always, the family turnout was amazing, and your children loved seeing you at the parade. Have fun trick or treating. On another note, a huge thank you to our AME Photographer, Jeff Robertson. His pictures are fantastic and we hope you enjoy them.

Monday 11/4

Good News Club - 2:00 – 3:45pm

First Boys Basketball Practice - 2:00 – 4:00pm

Tuesday 11/5

Boys Basketball Practice - 2:00 – 4:00pm

Wednesday 11/6

Boys Basketball Practice - 2:00 – 4:00pm

Dinner with a Scientist - Invite & Pre registration required

Thursday 11/7

MPC Meeting - 12:30 - 2:00pm

Boys Basketball Practice - 2:00 – 4:00pm

Friday 11/8

Minimum Day - 12:05 Dismissal

Ms. Oliver's class recently took an exciting field trip to the WOW Children's Museum in Modesto, where hands-on learning came alive through play and discovery! The students' eyes lit up as they explored over 70 interactive exhibits, diving into fascinating concepts of energy, electricity, magnetism, and optics. Their natural curiosity flourished as they conducted experiments, solved puzzles, and engaged with various STEM activities throughout the museum. The children moved from exhibit to exhibit testing theories, making observations, and learning through active exploration. This immersive experience perfectly complemented their classroom studies while igniting their passion for science and discovery. The WOW Museum truly lived up to its name, providing our students with an unforgettable day of educational adventure.

Each month Calaveras County Schools concentrate on certain themes. This month is Gratitude, check out this video :)

Our annual AME Halloween Parade transformed the school track into a magical runway of creativity and excitement! Students dazzled in their costumes as they marched to spooky tunes while families lined the track, cheering and snapping photos of their little ones. The AME staff brought the world of "Inside Out to life", proving that just like the emotions in Riley's head, our teachers work together daily to guide our students toward success. From Joy's sunshine-bright optimism to Sadness's deep blue understanding, from Anger's fiery determination to Fear's protective purple presence, Disgust's green-tinted wisdom and a whole lot of orange's anxiety- our staff embodied these beloved characters while maintaining their own unique spark. The parade was a reminder of how our school community, like the control panel in Headquarters, lights up with the energy and enthusiasm of our students and families. Thank you to all who attended and made this spooktacular celebration truly memorable!

Below are links for the classes starting next week.

On Tuesday, we have a powerful class about the Many Stages of Grief and Loss with Marina Koorkoff.

Register here: https://forms.gle/meW9Tw8FQxF2kdUA6

On Wednesday, we follow up on the Nurtured Heart Approach with TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) with Denise Combs.

Register here: https://forms.gle/wKwELwSgFfwPY1zs7

The AME Library transformed into a magical literary wonderland with our annual Story Book Pumpkin Patch event, which saw record-breaking participation this year! Students showcased their creativity by decorating pumpkins to resemble their favorite book characters, resulting in an incredible display of imagination and artistic talent. Mrs. Francis, our librarian, noted this was the highest participation in the event's history. From beloved storybook heroes to quirky literary sidekicks, each pumpkin told its own unique tale and demonstrated our students' love for reading. Adding to the festive spirit, any unclaimed pumpkins found a special home on Mr. O'Geen's Rocky Hill front porch, joining the Halloween festivities and delighting trick-or-treaters during the evening's celebrations.

The second annual AME Monster Mash Family Dance transformed our school into a spooktacular celebration of community spirit! Students, parents, and staff arrived in creative costumes, ready to dance the night away in our festively decorated venue. The price of admission - a bag of candy - showcased our school's commitment to community service, as these sweet treats were later distributed to the homes of Rocky Hill for Halloween night trick-or-treaters. The dance floor buzzed with energy as families showed off their best moves, created lasting memories, and strengthened our school bonds through music and laughter. This enchanting evening wouldn't have been possible without the incredible support of our Michelson Parent Club (MPC), who orchestrated all the spine-tingling details. A special shout-out goes to Melodie Blackemore, whose leadership and dedication as event coordinator made this Monster Mash an unforgettable success for our AME family.

Our first boys’ basketball practice is on November 4th. All boys in the fifth grade are welcome to join the squad. If your son is interested in competitively shooting hoops for AME, please have them pick up an athletic packet from their fifth-grade teacher. I'm excited to announce that this year's coach is Coach Don Bowlin, if you have any questions you may email him at donbowlinjr24@gmail.com or call at 916 - 233 - 7631.

The Ebbetts Pass Gold FC U11 competitive soccer team, the Legends, won the Folsom Lake Surf soccer tournament last weekend. Undefeated during the regular season, they secured shut outs in the first three games, scoring 2-0, 4-0, and 4-0 to advance to the final game, where they defeated a Premier Gold team to bring home the championship trophy.

Under the leadership of Josette Summersett and Don Bowlin, the players come from schools along the Highway 4 corridor, including Michelson, Hazel Fischer, Mark Twain, CFLC, and Copperopolis Elementary. It provided a unique opportunity for the players to build camaraderie across different schools and communities.

VUSD players include Hutton, Austin, Andrew, Morgan, Zephyr, Lewis, Ryder, Landynn, Melanie, and Declan. Say congrats if you see them!

October 31

No School

November 1

VUSD Town Hall Community Event @ AMS

November 13

VUSD Board Meeting

November 20

Thanks Giving Holiday

Minimum Day 11/27, No School 11/28 & 11/29

Unless otherwise notified, all meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month at the District Office. Until further notice, the Open Public Session will commence at 4:00 PM., and after roll call, agenda approval and public comment the Board President will convene to Closed Session. Open Public Session will re-convene at 5:30 PM.

Important Reminders For Student Drop Off & Pick Up

• Children may only be dropped off and picked up in the Feeney Park parking lot.

Serious safety concerns have arisen, relative to the morning drop off line. If you want to walk your child to the stairs, please park your vehicle in a parking space. Do not stop your vehicle in the drop off line and exit the car to walk your child to the stairs.

• In order for a safe and speedy morning drop off, your child must remain in the car until

you reach the first place in line. Mrs. Martinez or other Michelson personnel will safely assist your child as he/she exits the car. Do not allow your child to exit your vehicle until you reach the first
place in line.

• All students must walk up the stairs to the playground. Remind your child not to climb

the hillside.

• All vehicles (except those bearing “Disabled” placards) are prohibited from entering the main

Michelson School parking lot to drop off and/or pick up children.

Email: jogeen@vsd.k12.ca.us
Website: https://www.vallecitok12.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1531440&type=d&pREC_ID=1664461
Location: 196 Pennsylvania Gulch Road, Murphys, CA
Phone: (209) 728 - 3441

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