Update from the Middle

December 18th - January 1st

Winter Break

(NO SCHOOL)

After school Clay Club is starting again at AMS! This will be a weekly after-school opportunity. Space will be limited, and students will be selected to participate on a first-come, first-served basis.

Beginning in January, Clay Club will meet on Mondays or Fridays from 3:10-4:15 in room 62. Students will be assigned one day of the week to participate, depending on their availability.

If your student is interested in Clay Club, they can pick up a permission slip in the AMS main office. The slip must be returned to the office so that their spot can be reserved.

Please reach out to Rosie Russell with questions.

Now is also the time to register for Girls Basketball and Wrestling. Students must be registered by the start of practice to participate.

• Wrestling & Girls Basketball (January 2nd is the first day of practice)
• Track & Field (March 4th)

Students must be registered on FamilyID, and have a current sports physical on file.

Middle School Registration Dates: January 15th – February 1st

After February 1st they will send out an email to all parents with detailed information!

Program Dates: Fridays, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01

Program Times: Lessons are at 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm and are based on skill level.

Price: $128 for 4 visits. Includes rentals, lift ticket &an hour lesson.

Transportation Plan: We will meet at Ashland Middle School in the parking lot off of Main Street at 4:00 pm. The buses will leave at 4:30 pm SHARP.

Volunteer School Coordinator Contact Info: Jean E. Whalen - 541-292-1476

We will need between 5-7 parent volunteers. Please contact me if you are interested!

For K-5 Students in Ashland, Talent and Phoenix

Flyer

Donations accepted December 1-28

Drop off in Ashland: RV Roasting Co

Drop off in Talent: Sweet Beet Station & Clyde's Corner

Ashland Community Health Foundation - M-F 9 to 5

Flyer

Kids Night Out - Saturdays 4-9 pm.

School's Out Days: K-6th

Taekwondo

Basketball K-6th: January 16th-March 2nd

Golf: Wednesdays in January

Basketball Clinics Ages 8-18: December 16, 19, 21, 29 & January 13

Guided Passages - Flyer

7th & 8th Grade

January - March

Wednesdays: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Connect with other teens and be your authentic self. Join us for council, games, activities, snacks, and fun.

For more info: Jasmyne@guided-passages.com

Website

541-708-3609

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/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).