Ms. Molly Nielsen
Dear MS Families,
Happy New Year! I hope you and your family had a wonderful winter break. Your child’s schedule may look a little different this semester with a new elective or two. Middle school students have done a great job adapting and transitioning into new class expectations. To find more information about your child’s individual classes and units please scroll down to the bottom of the WGO to find a unit cover sheet for each course.
Middle School Family Connection Series
Who: Ms. Martinez and Ms. Nielsen will host the series. This is open to all MS parents and caregivers
What: A three-week mini introduction or refresher to Active Parenting
When: February 4, 11, and 18th from 9:15 - 10:15 am
Where: Room 127 & Live streamed
Why: Each year we host our 6-week Active Parenting course to support MS families in building communication and cooperation with their tweens. This year we hosted the course in the fall and our spring parent connection series will be based on three aspects of Active Parenting. 1.) Communication Barriers, 2.) Goals of Tween Behavior, 3.)Structures for Communication and Problem Solving.
How: For these sessions, you will either join in person or online. There is no sign-up required and you can attend any or all of the sessions. We will share a live stream link in the WGO as we get closer to the Feb 4th date.
Report Cards will come out on January 30
Your child's report card will be ready for you to view in Powerschool on January 30. We will share instructions for accessing them closer to the release date.
Trivia Night - Postponed
Trivia night has been postponed and a new date will be announced soon by the HS Compassion Club.
Warmly,
Molly
Welcome back and happy 2025! I look forward to the new semester and connecting with our students and parents again. I’m here if you need anything.
Quick reminders:
Athletics and Activities website- This is our central hub for athletics and activities information. This gives a glance of all the games and practices.
NEW Calendar: https://sites.google.com/acsamman.edu.jo/activities/calendars
AAC Tournaments Jan. 29-Feb1
U14 Girls Basketball Tournament (hosted at ACS)
U14 Boys Basketball Tournament - Will be on the Activities Site next week
Busing
If your HS child receives ACS busing transportation, they are also eligible for the HS Activities late bus which departs @ 4:45 pm. 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.
Upcoming Important Events
Jan 23 - 25 ACS Hosts Compassion Summit
Jan 30 - Feb 1 - U14 AAC Tournament Season 2
Jan 30 - Report Cards Posted in Powerschool
Jan 31 - Feb 2 - MS ISTA Trip
Feb 4 - 18: MS Family Connection Series
Feb 20 - MS Social
New this week: Arabic D, Science 6