Hello, AMS Students and families,

Happy New Year and welcome back to school! I hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable winter break. We are excited to dive into the last portion of our first semester with energy and focus.

As we gear up to wrap up the semester, I want to highlight a few important dates:

• Friday, January 17th: Non-student day (no school for students).
• Friday, January 24th: Half-day for students and the final day of the semester.
• MAP Testing: Please see below the upcoming dates for the second administration of the NWEA MAPs assessment.

This is a great time to review goals, stay organized, and make every effort to finish the semester strong. Caregivers, your encouragement and support are essential during this time. Students, let's keep working hard and giving your best effort all the way to the last day of Semester 1!

Thank you for your partnership and dedication to making this school year a success. Here's to a productive and positive start to the new year!

Best,

Kia duNann

Principal

District MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing will begin on January 28th. MAP assessments are computer adaptive achievement tests in Mathematics and Reading and are a norm-referenced measure of student growth over time. Test make ups will be on January 31st and February 3rd.

If you choose to refuse testing for your student, please fill out the attached form and return it via email to mfrost@asd103.org by Friday, January 24th.

Mark your calendars! On February 13, AMS will host Student-Led Conferences, a unique opportunity for students to actively share their learning journey. During these conferences, students will present artifacts and reflections from their classes, highlighting their achievements, growth, and goals. This meaningful experience empowers students to take ownership of their education while fostering valuable conversations with their families.

Stay tuned for more details! A family letter and SignUpGenius link will be shared later this month to help you schedule your conference.

AMS Leadership is selling AMS Hawk Spirit shirts for $15. Proceeds will go to Seattle Children's Hospital. Students and families can pre order their shirts by bringing their money to the office before school, after school or during lunch. Online payments will be available starting Thursday, January 16th. Don't wait! Order your shirt before January 31st! Show your Hawk Pride and support a good cause!

Anacortes Middle School PE shirts are ordered online HERE directly through our vendor and are not available to purchase through the school. Second semester starts January 27th so please make sure your student is prepared and has a PE shirt.

Matthew McRae:

In ELA we are working on reading and writing in the context of Social/Emotional Intelligence. Class is completing Journals on a daily basis, reflecting on emotions, and how emotions impact our day to day life.

Barbara Cicotte:

We have started our badminton and table tennis units. In addition, we are continuing our focus on the health and sport related components of fitness knowledge and how it's evidenced in our sports and activities.

Wrestling is starting soon! Sign up on FinalForms and interested athletes should plan to attend the information meeting on January 22nd! Email resposito@asd103.org with any questions.

Volleyball games continue throughout this month. Join us for a home game and don't forget to bring cash for the concessions table. Thank you for supporting our Hawks!

The 2nd and final grade check for our Volleyball players will be available on the counter in the front office on Monday, January 13. It will be due by 1:45 on Wednesday January 15.

Our athletic gear store is opening again on January 20th! Get your Hawk gear before it closes on February 17!

Clubs are in full swing at AMS! Check out the options here and sign up on FinalForms if something catches your eye. Have an idea for a new club? Stop by the front office to get a "Starting a New Club" form.

Happy 2025!!

Support AMS PTSA and dine at the NEW Anacortes CHIPOTLE January 25 (Saturday), 4:00-8:00 pm.

• Must present flyer (printed or digital - e.g., screen shot on your phone) or verbally mention AMS fundraiser at time of order.

• Ordering online (only for pick up, not delivery). Use promo code: YVPZM93

• Goal = 150 orders!!

Next Cookie Friday January 31st. See calendar!

General Membership meeting January 15, 2025 7:00-8:00 pm. Zoom: https://ncasi.zoom.us/j/82671140861?pwd=7WXAH1MbLvAAEE6Rnjez34YmafKzCZ.1

Contact us!

anacortesms.ptsa@gmail.com

https://anacortesmsptsa.givebacks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/AnacortesMiddleSchoolPTSA/

https://www.instagram.com/anacortesms.ptsa/

Parents/Guardians have several ways to notify the school of an absence, tardy or early release need.

-Call: 360-503-1248

-Email: amsattend@asd103.org

-Use Skyward Family Access

Pre-Planned absence forms are required for any absence that will be longer than three days. Students can stop by the office for one or can email to request one be sent to them.

Students that are just arriving or leaving early from school must come and sign in/out.

Here is a link directly to the attendance tab on our website as well: AMS attendance website

Please see our graphic below for information regarding our process for reporting activity restrictions or student injuries. You can also click the graphic to download it as a PDF and access it's links.

Welcome to the Anacortes Community Connect our new online community bulletin board. This platform is designed to connect local organizations with the Anacortes School District Community.

If you are a local organization and would like to request electronic flyer distribution to the Anacortes School District Community, you may do so through our online request form. Please note that programs, activities, or events must be appropriate for school-aged children and their families.

We hope that this platform will help foster a stronger sense of community and provide a space for local organizations to share their events and activities with the wider community reach. Each event is clickable that takes you directly to the event signup and website!

Check it out and upload your events here:

https://www.asd103.org/District/1589-Anacortes-Community-Connect.htmlhttps://www.asd103.org/District/1589-Anacortes-Community-Connect.html

Do you need help or assistance? If so, the following people are available to assist:

Attendance:

Mrs. Tarleton- amsattend@asd103.org or 360-503-1248

Counseling:

Last name A-K Mr. Flynn- Sflynn@asd103.org or last name L-Z Mrs. Newall Rnewall@asd103.org

If you have concerns about your student's grade or classroom experience, please contact their teacher directly:

Staff Contact Directory Linked Here

If you need to speak to an administrator please contact Mrs. King at Aking@asd103.org or 360-503-1232.

Monica Frost, Assistant Principal

Website: https://ams.asd103.org/

Location: 2202 M Avenue, Anacortes, WA, USA
Phone: 360-503-1230

The Anacortes School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination, or you may mail complaints to the address below.

Kristen Koehler Section 504/ADA Coordinator

(360) 503-1216

Connie Sheridan, Civil Rights/RCW/Title IX Coordinator

(360) 503-1221

csheridan@asd103.org

Written Complaints

2200 M Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221

The Anacortes School District provides interpretation and translation services upon request as needed. Please contact the Student Support Services Department for more information: (360) 503-1216.