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

August 7th - First Day of School

August 8th - Extended Homeroom Schedule

August 16th and 17th - iReady Diagnostics (First Period)

August 29th - 6th Grade Curriculum Night - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

August 30th - 7th Grade Curriculum Night - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

August 31st - 8th Grade Curriculum Night - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Thank you to everyone who attended Sneak Preview last Thursday, and welcome back for another great school year!

Thank you to our wonderful PTA for all their help and support in getting the school year started. I hope you all have joined.

Our school day begins at 8:55 a.m. and students should be in their classrooms by 8:50 a.m. The earliest time that we have supervision in place for students is 7:50 a.m. Please do not drop off your student prior to that time.

• Students may use bookbags to carry items to and from school.
• At school, bookbags are stored in lockers. Here is the link to purchase lockers- Autrey Mill OSP Payment Link
• Students may bring a small sleeve for their laptop if desired.
• Students may carry a small purse or handbag for personal items if needed.

During your student's Social Studies Class:

8th Grade will receive their devices on Wednesday, August 9th.

7th Grade will receive their devices on Thursday, August 10th.

6th Grade will receive their devices on Friday, August 11th.

Q. What is the procedure for picking my student up early?

A. If a student needs to be picked up early, a note should be sent with the student to the front office in the morning, stating the time the parent would like him/her at the front office. The student will get it stamped by the office and this is the pass to come up front to be checked out. We do this so as not to interrupt the class and instructional time. Please do not call the front office requesting your child be sent to the front office. Once you are in the building, we call them up.

Q. What if my student forgets something and I need to bring it to school?

A. While we hope that students come prepared each day, we have 3 light blue carts in front of the front office windows labeled by grade level. We have a table next to the carts stocked with tape, markers and paper for labeling items dropped off. Place the item on the cart of your students’ grade level. Unfortunately, we do not call students for forgotten items. The student may pick up items between classes or at lunch time from the cart.

Q. What if my student forgets his/her device?

A. Parents can drop the device at the front desk where we keep them until the student comes to get them. It is the students' responsibility to pick them up between classes or at lunch time. Unfortunately, we are unable to call into classrooms for forgotten items.

Q. What if my child gets sick at school?

A. If your student feels sick during the school day, he/she should always go to the clinic. The clinic needs to keep a record of students who are ill. Students SHOULD NOT call or text on their cell phones or smart watches for parents to pick them up.

Q. Is my child allowed to use their cell phone to call home?

A. Cell phones are not allowed to be used during school time. There is a phone in the front office if the student needs to call home. We encourage students to come prepared to school each day, thus the phone is for emergencies only.

Q. Where do I turn in student attendance notes?

A. If your student is out of school, there needs to be a parent or doctors note sent into the front office within 5 days of being absent.

You may email Jackie Dejo at Dejo@fultonschools.org.

Attendance Policy/Attendance Matters Attendance Policy / Attendance Matters (fultonschools.org)

Q. Do I need my ID when checking out my student?

A. Please be prepared to show your ID when checking out your student. This is for the safety of our students, faculty and staff.

Q. What if my student needs medication at school?

A. Students are not allowed to carry medications with them at school unless they have a permission form (SHS-2) signed and on file in the clinic. This includes prescription and over the counter medications of any kind.

Questions, please contact our Clinic Assistant Stephanie Sorina SorinaS@fultonschools.org

Q. What time is the school store open?

A. The school store is open from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Q. What time are students allowed into the school in the morning?

A. The school opens at 7:50 a.m.

Q. Do I need to call the front office if my student is sick for the day?

A. You DO NOT need to call the front office if a student is out sick. Upon returning to school. send a note to the front office and the attendance will be adjusted.

Q. What if my child comes to school late?

A. Parents DO NOT need to bring children in if they are late. Students DO have to report to the office to get a pass to their classroom.

Q. Are students allowed to leave the building without checking out?

A. A parent MUST always come to the front office to check students out of school. This is for the safety of the student.

Note:

1. If someone else is checking your student out they must be on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal Contact list and have their ID.

2. You may also send a note in with your student with the first and last name of the person picking your child up.

Remember to always send a note with your student to the front desk the morning of the check-out. Please be prepared to show your ID.

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

Soccer Coach Shelnutt (shelnuttt@fultonschools.org)

Info Meeting: August 15th

Paperwork due: August 21st roster due

Tryouts: September 21st – 23rd (all days)

Practices: M/W/F until games

Games: Wednesdays and Fridays starting September 13th - October 13th

Tennis Coach Larson (larsonj@fultonschools.org)

Paperwork due: August 31st

Tryouts: September 2nd and 9th (TBA: rain make-ups weekdays 7:30 am 11th-15th and 23rd)

Tennis Exhibition: October 21st

Tryouts are tentatively set for Saturday, September 2nd and 9th on the Autrey Mill tennis courts. Boys tryouts will be held from 8 am - ~12 pm and girls from 1pm- ~3pm. Students are expected to be there at the beginning of tryouts. Tryouts consist of “mini matches”. Students will play as many “mini matches” as possible. A “mini match” is 3 games — no deuce, first to game point. While the “matches” are being played, the students up next will warm up and the others will be set up around the courts being tennis ball retrievers. Students will need to bring water, snacks, tennis racket, and a can of unopened balls. No bathrooms will be available – please be available for your student. If a student is trying out for tennis, please have them join the AMMS Tennis Microsoft Team by using the code: kcp4zik. Students should check this for tryout information and practices if they make the team. You must be available to play in the county tennis tournament October 21st. Each school can enter 2 singles and 2 doubles teams for boys and 2 singles and 2 doubles teams for girls. Matches will follow the 6-game pro set format until the semi-finals, where an 8-game pro set will be played and the finals will play a 10-game pro set. Scoring will be no add, using 15, 30, 40 and game. At 40-all (deuce) the receiver gets to choose the side to receive serve. The team will be based solely on student performance during tryouts.

Volleyball Coach Larson (larsonj@fultonschools.org)

Paperwork due: September 22nd

Tryouts: September 26th - 29th (all days) after school until 5:05 pm

Games: Wednesdays and Fridays starting October 18th - November 15th

Practices: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays with some exceptions

Tumbling Coach Larson (larsonj@fultonschools.org)

Paperwork due: October 27th

Practices: mornings determined by team

Tumbling Exhibition: December 1st

Dear Parents,

To help us with a smooth arrival and dismissal, please review the attached documents. More important tips are below.

• The bus is the most efficient transportation for most families as our parking lot is very small for our school size. (Please be patient especially during the first two weeks of school.)

• If your student will be a bus rider, please start using the bus in the AM on the 1st day of school. This helps students and bus drivers with afternoon bus stops since both will be familiar with correct stops. Most concerns happen when students don’t ride the bus to school the first day but decide to ride home on the bus.

• For safety reasons, students must be escorted by parents if they are using the red crosswalks on the attached documents. Students may use the yellow crosswalks without parents. However, remind students to look both ways when crossing any street.

• The earliest drop off time is 7:50AM when doors open. All early birds wait in the cafeteria until 8AM. At 8AM, 6th and 7th graders move to the gym. 8th graders remain in the cafeteria. Students are released to go to homeroom/lockers at approximately 8:35AM. Homeroom begins at 8:55AM.

• If you would like to avoid traffic in the afternoons, arrive at 4:20PM for carpool.

• Please continue to pull all the way forward in the carpool line during morning and afternoon drop-off. Other cars are behind you, and extra steps are healthy for us.

• Please follow the directions of the AMMS staff during arrival and dismissal. (Please let me know if you would like to serve as a volunteer during arrival or dismissal.)

• Expect delays during the first two weeks of school. Buses complete an elementary school run and then a high school run before arriving at middle school. Elementary schools are very cautious to make sure that students get home the correct way. This takes extra time while routines are being established. Thank you in advance for your patience.

• Please always respect AMMS staff and bus drivers. There are nationwide shortages. Thank you for helping us keep the Best and Brightest!
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Reminder- Please make sure your students know their bus number prior to Monday. You may use this link if needed. Bus Information Link

Sincerely,

Mr. Martin

J.E. Trey Martin

Principal | Autrey Mill Middle School | Fulton County Schools

4110 Old Alabama Road | Johns Creek, GA 30022

470-254-7622 phone | 470-254-7630 fax

martinje@fultonschools.org | www.fultonschools.org

• Private body parts must be covered.

• Undergarments must be covered.

• No bare midriffs

• Hoods must stay off head.

• No hats (exception for Hijab)

• No sunglasses

• Costumes are not permitted, unless specified by the school.

• Onesies and silk pajamas are not permitted.

• Messages, graphics, and pictures of/or promoting drugs/alcohol, violence, weapons, sexual content, hate, or anything that administration deems inappropriate are not permitted.

• Shoes should be safe and appropriate for school.

*Note: all language and graphics on clothing and personal items should be inclusive and kind.

Students and parents are expected to honor the dress code so that valuable school time is not spent examining student attire to determine appropriateness. If a student is determined to be violating the dress code, they will be given a PE uniform to wear for the rest of the day and possible disciplinary action for repeated dress code violations.

PTA links

1. To join the PTA https://autreymillmspta.membershiptoolkit.com/home
   
2. To send in goodies for the teacher's lounge https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084EA4A628A0FE3-stock
   
3. To help in the school store https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44A8AA22A5FECF8-school
   
4. To sign up for a PTA position, please email autreymillpta@gmail.com
   

All students in grades 6th, 7th and 8th at Autrey Mill have the opportunity to participate in the Lions Stage Players' Fall Musical, Matilda, Jr.!

We are holding an optional audition workshop after school on Thursday, August 10th followed by a mandatory parent/guardian meeting at 6pm.

Official auditions are on Saturday, August 19th. For more information on auditions, rehearsals, and performances, please visit our Lion Stage Players Website linked here or email Mrs. Kate Arthur at arthurk@fultonschools.org.

Important Links from Counseling

https://ammslionsschoolcounseling.weebly.com/

https://ammslionsschoolcounseling.weebly.com/new-student-resources.html

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)

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 and High School

• Middle/High 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