STARTING TODAY: We are enabling a new function of our Thrillshare mass communication system that can automatically translate communications into a parent/guardian's preferred language. Any changes to your language preference for school communications can be made by calling the main office of your student's school.
AMS Dance Team:
If you love to dance and perform, this is the club for you! The AMS Dance Team is a chance for students in Grades 6 through 8 to get moving, have fun, and meet new people. No prior dance experience is necessary. Each week, we will work on a routine that will be performed for the school. If you are interested, complete the Dance Team Interest Form. 20 students will be randomly selected. You will receive an invite for the Google Classroom after names are selected. AMS Dance Team will be held on Wednesdays from November through February.
AMS Dance Team Interest Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduDMkrAHZoGQxggPfYa-Jh0JSKQ59WxJqDTgs9QreYiPccVA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Attention AMS Musicians: Jazz Band Auditions will take place next week, Monday through Thursday (10/23-10/26). Please stop by room M2 to sign up for an audition time. Any questions, please see Mr. Wetherill.
ALL AMS STUDENTS:
M4 invites all AMS students to attend the Philadelphia Flyers game on Tuesday, November 28 at the Wells Fargo Center against the Carolina Hurricanes. We are also inviting students to attend the Philadelphia 76ers game on January 22 against the San Antonio Spurs. The cost is $50 for one game and $90 for both. There will be M4 bands playing on the Wells Fargo Center Concourse. Come to M5 and get a form from Mr. Aguilar if you are interested. Sales for the Flyers will close November 20, and for the Sixers will be January 12.
STUDENT COUNCIL:
Student Council is sponsoring the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. We are collecting canned and boxed goods to benefit families in our Abington community as the holiday season approaches. Collection locations are Ms. Cantwell's room (157), Mr. Mingacci's room (325), and the cart in the front lobby. The collection will run from October 18th (10/18) through November 10th (11/10). We thank you in advance for your support!
ALL AMS STUDENTS:
IDs - Students should wear their IDs at all times in the building. they should also be available to bus drivers and sub bus drivers if you take the bus. This is a safety item for our school and we need everyone's help. Remember, it is cool to wear your ID!
Attention Builder's Club: Our first meeting will be this Thursday, October 12 after school in Commons B. We are excited to start doing service with you.
6th Grade Activity Night will take place this Friday, October 13th from 6:30 to 8pm. Students must present their student ID to participate.
TADA:
Attention 8th Grade TADA Members!!! Signups will start today for our field trip to the Valley of Fear on Friday, October 27th. Please see our post in the TADA Google Classroom for the permission form that you need to get filled out and signed by a parent or guardian. If you need a printed copy of the permission form you can get one from the bulletin board outside the TADA Office in Room 363A, Ms. O'Connor, or Mr. Durand.
Please return the completed permission form and the $40 for the trip in a sealed envelope with your first and last name written on it.
You can sign-up in the following locations:
Ms. O'Connor will be in Commons B on Tuesday morning (October 10th) from 7:30 AM -8:00 AM to take sign-ups.
Room 363A - the TADA office door has a locked drop box in the door that you can put your envelope in at ANY TIME OF DAY.
Again, this trip is only for TADA members in 8th grade.
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GSA:
Are you still interested in being involved in the GSA? See Ms. McGuffin in room 334 or Ms. Benner in room 220 to receive more information, including our Google Classroom code. Our first meeting is this Wednesday, October 11th, from 3:00-4:00 in Commons A, so sign up now.
AMS STUDENTS:
Do you have a passion for improving your community?
Do you want something helpful to do with a friend over the weekend?
You can earn an award for engaging in and documenting 15-100 hours of community service this year.
There is an upcoming opportunity to volunteer at the RACE TO REIMAGINE to raise money for Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center on October 15th.
See the flyers outside of Commons A, Guidance and C57 for info.
School Beautification Club:
Are you creative? Do you have ideas on how to beautify the school? If so, please consider joining the School Beautification Club.
If you are interested, please join the Google Classroom code vslyfwt
ATTENTION AMS STUDENTS:
If you are interested in joining VIBE or IMAGINE this year, please join the Google Classroom using code rbuxo6r. Once you are in the Google Classroom, complete the Google Form to formally sign up. The Google Form closes on Friday 10/13/2023 @ 11:55 PM and we are not accepting late members. If you have any questions, email Dr. Pierce, or stop by her office in ground floor guidance during 2nd period.
6th Grade Activity Night will take place on Friday, October 13th from 6:30 to 8pm. Students must present their student ID to participate.
Happy World Teachers' Day! Proud to have some of the best here in ASD! #ASDProud #OneASD
2023 Youth Basketball Clinic
BUILDER'S CLUB:
If you are interested in serving your community, making friends and getting service hours, join The Builder’s Club! Builder’s Club will meet the second Thursday of each month from 3:15-4:00. Our first meeting will be held October 12 after school. Join the Google Classroom using the code dobx2bg for more information
M4 MEETING: The first M4 meeting of the year will be Thursday October 5 in the Little Theater. M4 is a program for students who want to make modern music. We will be learning guitar, keyboard, drums, and songwriting/composing. Over time you will work with your classmates to form musical groups, and there will be a few performance opportunities throughout the year. M4 is led by Mr. Aguilar and Mr. Longwill.
Attention All AMS Musicians: If you are interested in trying out for The A-Town Jazz Band, audition music is now available on our Google Classroom. The Jazz Band Class Code is: 4r4gu3m. Auditions will take place from October 23rd-26th. Any questions, please see Mr. Wetherill in Room M2.