The Hawk Connection

Dear AMS Students and families,

As we wrap up this calendar year, I want to take a moment to wish all of you a joyful holiday season and a wonderful start to the new year. This time of year is perfect for reflecting on the accomplishments and growth we’ve seen in our students and looking ahead to the opportunities that await in 2025.

To our students, thank you for your hard work and the energy you bring to our school community every day. To our families, we deeply appreciate your partnership in supporting our students’ success. And to our incredible AMS staff, your dedication and care make our school a truly special place to learn and grow. Together, you all help create the thriving, supportive community we’re so proud to call AMS.

We hope this holiday season brings time to rest, recharge, and make cherished memories with loved ones. We can’t wait to see everyone back in January, ready for another exciting chapter at AMS!

Warmest wishes,

Kia duNann

Principal

If your student is in need of a new PE shirt you are able to order them HERE. Orders will be shipped to AMS weekly and students can pick their shirts up at the front office.

Thank you to all who participated in our AMS Builders Club food drive. We collected 423 total non-perishable food items which were donated to the Anacortes Family Center who help support vulnerable members of our community! We couldn't have done it without you!!!

Molly Robbins:

Students in Art of Living have just completed a unit about foods that are important to them, and are now working on hand sewing. In Garden to Kitchen, Cupcake Wars happened just before Thanksgiving Break, and now students are working in teams to create three-dimensional gingerbread structures!

Volleyball games start in January! Join us for a home game and don't forget to bring cash for the concessions table. Thank you for supporting our Hawks!

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.

The PTSA wishes you and your families a joyous holiday season. We're excited to support our community in 2025!

Thank you to all who volunteered to chaperone at Candy Cane Chaos and to all who donated gift cards for AMS staff.

See our January calendar for upcoming events, including Cookie Fridays January 10th and 31st.

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

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.