AMMS Lion's Roar

Mr. Mathew McNamara, 8th grade Assistant Principal

Mrs. Melanie McCollum, 7th grade Assistant Principal

Mrs. Ashley Perry, 6th grade Assistant Principal

Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part of our country's history.

Duncan Jerrett is thrilled to return to Autrey Mill MS as an Assistant Administrator after previously having served as a Specially Designed Instruction Coach for the past 3 years. Mr. Jerrett has been an educator for over 12 years, and prior to being an instructional coach, he served as a teacher and department chair for Northview High School. Mr. Jerrett received his bachelor’s degree from Stetson University in DeLand, FL and is slated to receive his Master’s of Education this summer from Georgia College & State University. He has been married to his lovely wife, Rachel, for 12 years and has two wonderful children, Emerson (11) and Eisley (9). He is so excited to continue his journey with the Autrey Mill family and is looking forward to serving this special community.

jerrettd@fultonschools.org

February 14th - Kristin McCabe Board Meeting - Chattahoochee HS. 9:30 a.m.

February 14th - Basketball Game AMMS vs Sandy Springs MS - Away - 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. * (adult chaperone required at all games)

February 15th AMMS Basketball Home vs Ridgeview - 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. * (adult chaperone required at all games)

February 19th - President's Day - No School

February 20th - Professional Development Day - Students off

February 22nd - Multicultural Night

February 23rd - Lost and found will be donated *

February 27th - SGC Meeting - Room A130

February 29th - Rising 6th Grade visit - State Bridge Crossing ES

February 29th to March 1st - 8th Grade Savannah Trip

Dear Parents,

It is time for the election of new members to our School Governance Council. The School Governance Council has one parent position open for election starting in July 2024. It is a two-year term.

Our School Governance Council (SGC) plays a critical role in the success of our school. The SGC works with school leadership and the community to help determine the long-term direction of the school, design innovative solutions to increase academic achievement, and serve as school ambassadors to the local community. Specifically, the School Governance Council has the following powers:

• Create, approve, and monitor the implementation of the school strategic plan

• Manage the Request for Flexibility process

• Approve the annual budget recommendations and related allocations

• Participate in the hiring of the principal, in the case of a vacancy

• Provide annual feedback to the Area Superintendent on principal performance.

If you are interested in running for a position on the School Governance Council, please complete and submit a Parent Candidate Form. Forms will be available on Monday, February 5th.

We are very excited about the work of our SGC. We hope that you will consider running for a position! The Candidate Declaration period ends March 29th and voting will take place April 17th to April 24th. In the meantime, if you would like more information about the charter system or SGC elections visit our school’s website or the Charter System (SGC) / Charter System Overview (fultonschools.org).

Use this link to view our current members:

https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/24393

Dear Parents or Guardians,

As we approach Valentine’s Day, it is important to ensure that all homemade candy, desserts, baked goods, or other edible items are not to be sold or distributed during school hours, and that appropriate store-bought items are delivered to the administration. Please know that taking this measure will help us maintain a safe environment for all students with allergies, etc. You can help us protect your student(s) by requesting that they not eat anything given to them by another person, anything that they have not brought from your home or anything not in its original sealed package.

Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping all of our students safe at school!

* All students must be accompanied by an adult at middle school basketball games. The adult must be the person who will drive them home (no drop-offs). This will help with supervision, and it will allow for the on-time closing of school in the evenings. Thank you for your support.

Monday, February 12th: Wear African Colors (Red, Black or Green)

Tuesday, February 13th: African Attire (Dashiki)

Wednesday, February 14th: Historically Black College or University or Sorority/Fraternity Paraphernalia (Staff and Students can also wear any College Shirt/Sweatshirt to commemorate Black History Month)

Thursday, February 15th: Hat Day Cost $ 1.00 (red, black, or green)

Friday, February 16th: Famous Black Entertainer Shirt

Black History Month Sign Up

Please have your student check our lost and found for any item(s) that have been lost. We have a significant number of coats, sweatshirts, water bottles, and lunch boxes. The lost and found is located by the entrance of the cafeteria. All unclaimed items will be donated to charity on Friday, Feb. 23rd.

Link to parent portal with itinerary and payment information: https://aplustours.groupcollect.com/go/autreymill2024

https://www.autreymillpta.org/post/monthly-newsletter

Greetings Autrey Mill Family,

Great news! Autrey Mill will be using the Rank One platform to clear student athletes trying out for extramurals. Please use the following links below to better understand how to upload physical forms, sign off on your student’s electronic forms, and upload images of your medical insurance cards.

Rank One

https://www.rankonesport.com/content/Parent/Parent

Tutorial

https://5starassets.blob.core.windows.net/multi-media/2484213/hub/Parent%20tutorial%20with%20an%20account.pdf

Rank One App
https://www.rankonesport.com/content/Parent/ParentApp

Please feel free to reach out should you have any questions and/or concerns.

Thank you,

Chelsey Lloyd, Ed.D.

Autrey Mill Middle School

Extramural Director
Physical Education/Health
FCS Vanguard Member

lloydch@fultonschools.org

Attention Future PCI Tigers! The Promise Career Institute Exposition is coming to Roswell!

• Check your student's admission status.

• Complete and submit enrollment documents.

• Meet The Promise Career Institute Administration Team

• Learn more about and get hands on experiences with the Programs of Study offered at The Promise Career Institute

• The first 25 students to check-in at the enrollment table will win a special prize.

This will all be held on Thursday, February 22 at 5 PM at Roswell High School. For more information, please see the attached flyer and one pager. Also, please feel free to email ThePromise@fultonschools.org or visit www.fultonschools.org/PCI

IMPORTANT! Calling all amateur photographers! We need your photos of the following for this year’s yearbook:

-Pets (our recently added fan-favorite page!)

-Extracurricular sports

-Family trips

Submit your photos HERE (if it asks for a password, you need to clear your device’s cookies!)

We have sold more than 70% of our yearbooks! Purchase now to secure your student’s copy: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01083345

Please click the link below for more information regarding student hardships and open enrollment.

Operational Planning / Hardship Transfers (fultonschools.org)

"Attention Lions! Multicultural Night is coming up on February 22nd! If you or your family are interested in representing your country or culture at a table that night, please have an adult fill out the following form or contact Mr. McElroy for more information! Can't wait to celebrate with you!"

https://forms.office.com/r/W5b83LTNQS

Webb Bridge Middle School and Autrey Mill are joining forces for ‘Walk for Water,’ a big fundraising event on Sunday, March 3rd, at Webb Bridge Middle School, from 2:00 -5:00 p.m. PM. It is a service-learning project in which both schools participate- this is our first year participating and the third year WBMS has held the event.

Our 7th grade students read A Long Walk to Water in social studies and learn about how many African people, mostly women and girls, are forced to walk daily to find water for their family’s survival. This event will raise money to build a well in Sudan and provide water access for thousands, allowing kids to go to school, changing the lives of thousands of people for generations!!

This event will include a fundraising walk where students can register a team to walk together to raise money. We will have jerry cans for participants to carry as they walk to help students connect and empathize with people who must walk for water daily. In addition, there will be a marketplace where school clubs and local businesses will sell goods and run fun activities. Please bring cash to spend at the market on food, raffles, crafts, and other activities. Please click this link if you would like to register a team/ PLC / family/ group of cool people by Feb 27 to walk in the event. It is $10 to register as an individual and $30 to register a team of 4. We will walk, rain or shine 😊 Walk to Water 5k Registration (osmsinc.com)

Please click this link Walk to Water 5K T-Shirt. (osmsinc.com) if you would like to buy an event T shirt. Last day to order is Feb 17th.

Water Is Basic - Autrey Mill Middle School's fundraiser (networkforgood.com) please donate here; my amazing 7th grade PLC is donating $20 apiece to kick start the efforts.

Please sign up to treat the teachers this spring. Planning great lessons, making copies, grading tests, and organizing innovative activities - it's all hard work, so please drop off snacks and treats our teachers can grab when they need a pick-me-up during the day! Anything that is packaged in individual serving sizes is appreciated.

Drinks in individual cans or bottles are appreciated. Donations can be left in the front office at any time.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084EA4A628A0FE3-45214377-stock

Click here to sign up

My Payments Plus

You must create an account.

There are two categories that parents can deposit their students' lunch money:

General and Meal.

If deposited in a student's Meal account, the student can only purchase whole breakfast and/or whole lunch meals (not sides or extras).

General account is for meals, snacks, and extras.

Note:

You may also send cash with your student that can be given directly to cashier in the lunchroom.

If you pay by check, please make sure the check is made out to "Autrey Mill Middle School" and in the notes/Memo section, please put students name and student ID number. This can be handed directly to cashier in the lunchroom.

It is that time of year when students start applying for private school for the next school year. Please review the AMMS procedure for these and other information requests.

Requests for Student-Related Paperwork and Information

Student Recommendations and Evaluations

To better assist in the completion and return of student recommendations and evaluations, please use the following procedure when asking teachers or staff members to complete paperwork related to private schools and medical evaluations, etc. Please bring paperwork to the Counseling Office. Include student name, grade level, and a list of people to provide information.

1. The counseling office will distribute/collect the paperwork to/from the appropriate teachers. We will also provide any additional information that may be requested, i.e., test scores, transcripts, discipline records, etc.

2. Paperwork will be sent directly to the person, group, or school for whom the information is requested. It will not be returned to the student/parent/guardian.

3. Please allow at least five business days for all student recommendations and evaluations to be completed.

4. There is a $5.00 per school fee for private school applications.

The AMMS Counseling Department requests a minimum of one business day to handle requests for the following:

· Official transcripts

· Copies of report cards

· Certificates of attendance

· Copies of student records

· Work permits.

If you have questions, please contact Barbara Pieper in AMMS Counseling Office, pieperb@fultonschools.org or 470-254-8244.

Fulton County Public Schools is now offering a secure website to facilitate student records requests and transcripts.

All requests for student records/information will be submitted and paid for (if applicable) online. Phone and fax requests will no longer be accepted.

Fulton County Schools Transcripts and Records Requests (scriborder.com)

STUDENT ILLNESS / INJURY We will continue to take extra precautions to keep students and staff safe. We will maintain clinic guidelines and protocols to manage the care of students who present with flu-like illnesses and COVID-19 symptoms (which are similar). Students who have these symptoms, who are ill, have a fever of 100.4°F or greater, have chronic diarrhea or vomiting, and/or may have a contagious illness (potential or actual) MUST NOT be sent to school and will not be permitted to remain in school. To return to school, a student should be well (have improved symptoms) and they must be free of fever for more than 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin), diarrhea and vomiting. In some cases (i.e., contagious illnesses, respiratory illnesses, chronic diarrhea, or recurrent fever), students may be asked to obtain clearance from a healthcare provider before returning to school and a note must be provided. When a student becomes ill at school, has a fever, or a potentially contagious/communicable illness the parent/legal guardian will be notified to pick up their child immediately. The parent/legal guardian MUST ARRANGE for the student to be taken home. Again, a note from a healthcare provider may be requested by the school before your child can return to school. We are also implementing the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in our clinics for students who exhibit symptoms of COVID-19. In case of a serious accident, illness, or emergency at school, your child will be transported by ambulance to an emergency medical facility if deemed necessary by EMS. The parent/legal guardian is responsible for all expenses regarding such transportation.

How to Protect Yourself and Others | CDC

The school store is still selling these wonderful computer bags. The price of the bag is $20.00 (cash or check).

You may also purchase a computer bag from a vendor of your choice. The bag should be comparable to the description below. Any laptop bag used by students should be clearly labeled with the student’s first and last name along with grade level.

Description: Gray Lenovo laptop bag is lightweight and measures 12.21” x 2.17” x 16.15”

23 - 24 Full Code of Conduct Final.pdf (fultonschools.org)

Parent's Responsibility When a Child is Absent

• Parents should notify the school before or after the absence(s)
• Notes should be directed to attendance owner at the school
• Handwritten note or email
• Notification from parents should happen no later than 5 days after absence

Middle School

• Middle School messages begin going out around 4:30 p.m. on the day of the absence.
• If your student is absent or misses one or more periods of the school day, they will be marked with an "A" (for absent) in our attendance system, and you will receive an automated phone call and email message to the designated contact info you provided in Infinite Campus. This includes excused absences that are approved in advance.
• Errors can occur and if you feel you received a phone call by mistake, contact your school front office to verify that your student’s attendance record is accurate.
• If your student's absence was unexpected, please remember to contact your child's school by sending in a note or email so the absence can be marked "excused" in the system.

FCS COVID 19 Reporting

Due to the ever-changing nature of this pandemic, the district will continue to monitor COVID data and recommendations, consult with public health officials, and make additional adjustments as necessary. If your child is sick, please keep them home. Families are still required to report a confirmed positive case of COVID-19, a pending COVID-19 test result (regardless of the reason for testing), and a direct contact with a person who is COVID-19 positive. FCS student/parents must use the Parent Reporting Portal to make the COVID-19 report.

After reporting a positive COVID case through the parent portal, please email Matt McNamara at mcnamaram@fultonschools.org

Date: Wednesday, February 21st

15% of all proceeds (dine in and take out orders) after 4 p.m. will go to Autrey Mill Middle School, just mention "Autrey Mill."

JOHNS CREEK

3719 Old Alabama Road Johns Creek, GA 30022

AMMS parents, consider registering your child for Public Speaking & Debate this Spring! Continue your child's progress from last semester or start fresh!

Some of the benefits of IBA Public Speaking & Debate Sessions include:

• Competitive Debate Experience
• Logic and Critical Thinking
• Persuasive Speaking & Oration
• Ethics and Leadership
• Interview Skills
• Reading and Writing
• Research and Information Processing
• Personal Accomplishment
• Convenient Location & Time

https://ivydebate.com/academic-camps/school-debate-program-autrey-mill-middle-school/

Attention Current 6th Grade Moms and Daughters:

National Charity League’s Roswell-Alpharetta Chapter is looking for new members! NCL’s mission is to foster mother-daughter relationships in a philanthropic organization committed to community service, leadership development, and cultural experiences. If you are interested in more information and potentially joining our chapter, please go to: https://www.nationalcharityleague.org/chapter/roswellalpharetta/. You may also contact our VP of Membership at bluemaryak@gmail.com to find out more about our upcoming membership drive.

2750 Old Alabama Road, Suite 200, Johns Creek, GA 30022

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