Update from the Middle

February 19th: Presidents' Day (NO SCHOOL)

February 28th - March 1st: Conferences (NO SCHOOL)

Conference forms were due today. If you missed the deadline please reach out to your student's homeroom teacher directly to schedule a conference time.

• Conference Schedule English
• Conference Schedule Spanish

Informational Forecasting Meeting via Zoom

February 26th at 5pm.

It will be recorded

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://zoom.us/j/8411037538?pwd=bDU5aUR1c1c0ODZIWTNNRjZhT0J6Zz09

Forecasting forms help families visualize potential schedule based on the course offerings for 9th grade at Ashland High School.

Forecasting forms will be provided at your student's AMS conference or you can download them below. During Conferences in the Commons an AHS counseling department representative will be available to help answer any questions.

Students will be filling out the form with AHS counselors on the date/time below:

• Aspen March 4th, 2:10-3:05
• Manzanita March 6th, 1:05-1:50
• Sequoia March 7th, 2:10-3:05

Students are expected to bring the forecasting form home to review with a parent. Please sign and have your student return it to the AMS office by Friday, March 22.

All AMS students are welcome to participate in Track & Field. Please make sure your student is registered on FamilyID and has a current sports physical on file.

The season is approaching quickly! Even faster than we originally thought. Our district conference season is now starting a week earlier than previously listed. Here are some important dates for you and your athlete's calendar:

• Thursday, Feb. 22 at 3:15: Important 20 minute team meeting and coach introductions for athletes in the AMS large gym. Athletes will receive information about the season, events, and all of our meets. That information will be emailed to parents.
• Monday, Feb. 26 at 3:15: First practice! Practices are every school day after school from 3:15 - 4:45. Athletes meet on the AMS track / bleachers
• Wednesday, Feb. 28 - Friday, March 1st: No practice (AMS conference days)
• Wednesday, March 20 at 3:45: Home meet @ AMS
• Thursday, April 11 at 3:45: Home meet @ AMS

I am including our home meets because we will need several volunteers to help run field events. If you or a family member is able to help out for a few hours at one or both of our meets, we'd really appreciate it! I can prioritize you helping at an event that your athlete is participating in as well. If you'd like to commit, please let me know so I can start to coordinate this effort!

We are excited for our season and looking forward to seeing returning athletes as well as our newcomers!

Austin Wallace

Where: AMS Library

When: Conference Days

February 28th - March 1st

Wed & Fri: 8AM - 3:30PM

Thur: 11AM - 6:30PM

Showing in the AMS Commons

• Wednesday, February 28th at 7pm
• Friday, March 1st at 7pm
• Saturday, March 2nd at 7pm
• Sunday Matinee at 3pm

Students and seniors are $5, and adults are $10.

Raise some Dough!

When: February 22, 2024
Where: 2305-B Ashland St, STE 101

• Bring the flyer, or order online through the MOD app or website.
  

Fundraiser Code: MODGIVES20

20% of your bill will go to the AMS Theater Program.

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

Ashland Middle School wants to hear from our students! We’re partnering with YouthTruth to hear what students have to say about their school experience. AMS students can help us understand how to improve our school climate!

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.

English Opt-Out

Spanish Opt-Out

Russian Opt-Out

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 once again to February 23rd. The cost is $21.00 and payments may be made over the phone by calling the office or bringing in the payment.

Sunday 2/18: Tween D&D

Thursday 2/29: Cozy Crafternoon

Snacks provided at all events!

For ages 11-18

Flyer

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

Registration

Flyers

Registration

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

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

Flyer

Contact Info:

541-708-3609

jasmyne@guided-passages.com

www.guided-passages.com

You're invited to our all-ages Care of Creatures Family Party!
Sunday, February 25th

12-5PM

Our friends at Ripple of Love Productions are bringing you a fabulous black light dance party room, arts and crafts, hula hoops, face paint, and all kinds of colorful creature-themed activities.

We'll even have real live pets for adoption! We are thrilled to host Friends of the Animals, Feral Cats Advocacy, Hero Tails, The Crowned Cat, Melly Cat Rescue, and The Street Dog Project.

Come dressed as your favorite animal and bring home a new furry friend!

Website

The Stanford Middle School Scholars Program (SMSSP) prepares students for a rigorous high school education with a three-week online summer course, and weekly online after-school meetings during fall. The program serves low-income students in grades 6 or 7 who reside in and attend school in the United States.

Summer Course: July 8, 2024 - July 26, 2024

Application Deadline: March 29, 2024

Grade level(s): 6-7

Program format: Online

This program is tuition free.

Website

Monthly Parenting Workshop

6:30pm – 8pm PST on ZOOM
RSVP: tinyurl.com/TFCworkshop
March 14 – Blended Families
Zoom.us Meeting ID: 881 4007 8844
Passcode: TFC23

https://thefamilyconnect.org/families-parents/

The various programs offered in this email newsletter are distributed to Ashland School District students as a courtesy to parents per board policy. Ashland School District does not endorse or sponsor community activities including any described in this newsletter. If you have questions regarding this policy, please contact your student’s principal.

Email: kerri.mallory@ashland.k12.or.us
Website: http://ashland.k12.or.us/o/ams/
Location: 100 Walker Avenue, Ashland, OR, USA
Phone: 541-482-1611
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ashland-Middle-School-143374639027500/

The school district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs and services and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated at our school to handle inquiries and complaints regarding nondiscrimination policies and to coordinate compliance efforts:

Name: Steve Retzlaff Title: Principal
Address: 100 Walker Ave
Telephone: 541-482-1611 ext. 3109
Email: steve.retzlaff@ashland.k12.or.us

Inquiries or complaints may also be directed to the Student Services Office at 885 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland Oregon (phone: 541-482-2811)

Complaints may also be directed to: Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue S.W., Washington D.C. 20202, or by calling (800) 421-3481 or (877) 521-2172 (TTY).