Issue #1: August 15, 2024
Issue #1: August 15, 2024
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From the Principal
From the Principal
Ms. Molly Nielsen
Dear Middle School Families,
Welcome to the 24-25 school year! It was lovely to connect and meet our new students and families at Orientation this week. New families here are the New Family Slides should you like to reference them again. We look forward to getting to know you all throughout the year.
The first few days of school went really well and students are starting to get the hang of their schedules. Advisors will continue to spend mornings supporting kids as we get the school year up and running.
Additionally, we do expect the first weeks to be an extra warm week so please make sure your child has a water bottle, sunscreen, and possibly a hat for those first few days of lunch recess.
Back to school reminders for each day:
Charged computer
Water bottle
Packed snack
Packed lunch or zain cash ready to go for school lunch
Go to your advisory classroom first thing Tuesday morning
Daily Scorpion - MS Student Bulletin
Every day your MS child will receive an email called The Daily Scorpion. This is a student-facing bulletin with announcements. Be sure to encourage your child to open this up and take a look for all upcoming MS student information.
Save The Date - PTG Back To School Picnic
Friday, August 23rd
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Save The Date - Middle Back to School Night
Please join us on campus on Wednesday, August 28th at 5:00 pm for Middle Back to School Night. This evening is designed to meet your child’s teachers and take a deeper look into the middle school curriculum and program offered at ACS.
Read on for important information regarding the MS Active Parenting Course Sign Up, ASA Information, and more!
Warmly,
Molly
Counseling Corner - Ms. Martinez!
Counseling Corner - Ms. Martinez!
We are so happy to be back on campus and without fail, the middle school energy is second to none. Feel free to reach out anytime. I’m happy to be a thought partner on all things tweens and look forward to working with you this year.
If you’re looking for an opportunity for yourself then I would encourage you to consider signing up for our MS parenting class. Read below for more information and to sign up.
Middle School Parenting Class Offering!
Join us starting September 3rd at 5:30 PM for a 6 week parenting class. Learn and practice parenting skills relevant to raising tweens/teens like how to build cooperation, support your child in solving their problems, and different types of consequences and how/when to use them.
Additionally, this is a great chance to build some connections with other middle school parents and grow together.
Click here for all the information and to sign up. Space is limited.
From the Learning Commons - Ms. Spilles!
From the Learning Commons - Ms. Spilles!
Scorpion Council - By Ms. Aseel & Ms. Sisco
Scorpion Council - By Ms. Aseel & Ms. Sisco
MS Students
Interested in Scorpion Council?
Fill out the Application form (in the Daily Scorpion or at the QR Code below)
Submit it before 3:00 p.m. on August 25th, 2024.
Create a short (1 - 1 ½ minute) speech and present it to Mrs. VanCleave and other Scorpion Council members on August 26th, in Room 416**.
In your speech, please answer these three questions:Who are you? (Name and grade, at least)
Why do you want to be on Scorpion Council this year?
What can you bring to Scorpion Council (what ideas or strengths do you have)?
**If you would prefer to record your speech instead of presenting it live, contact Mrs. VanCleave (Room 416 or azawaneh@acsamman.edu.jo & ssisco@acsamman.edu.jo )
Questions? Ask Ms. Aseel (MS Office), Ms. Sisco (MS/HS LC), or a Scorpion Council member.
Athletics & Activities by Mr. Jacob (Chip) Nielsen
Athletics & Activities by Mr. Jacob (Chip) Nielsen
Athletics and Activities website- This is our central hub for athletics and activities information
Tryouts start next week for: MS SAISA Swimming. PowerSchool registration is open NOW and will close August 18 @ 9am
Week of September 1st: Tryouts for MS Cross Country, U14 Girls Football/Soccer, U14 Boys Football/Soccer. PowerSchool registration is open NOW and will close August 27th @ 1pm.
September 2-4th: Auditions for the Play Production, Matilda. PowerSchool registration is open NOW and will close August 27th @ 1pm
Starting September 16th- Session 1 of our ASAs (After School Activities) will begin. Registration on PowerSchool will open on August 20th and close August 27th.
Busing
If your HS child receives ACS busing transportation, they are also eligible for the HS Activities late bus which departs @ 4:45pm. Please see the Athletics and Activities page for more information.
Medical
Be sure to update your child’s medical information with the Health Office (Nurse Hiyam) and in PowerSchool.
Important Dates & Quick Links
Important Dates & Quick Links
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