Issue #10: October 16, 2025
Issue #10: October 16, 2025
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From the Principal
From the Principal
Mr. Billy Thomas
What a fast, productive, and successful start to the school year we've had in the Middle School! As we close out the first quarter, I want to recognize the incredible efforts and resilience of our students. They’ve enthusiastically tackled new subjects, adapted quickly to routines, and shown great growth in their collaboration skills both in and out of the classroom. The hallways have been energized by their curiosity, and the commitment of our teachers and staff to fostering a supportive learning environment has truly been outstanding. We have so much to celebrate in terms of academic progress and community spirit.
Now, as the weather begins to change, it's time for a necessary pause and recharge. We sincerely wish every one of our students, families, and staff a happy, safe, and truly restful October holiday break. Please take this time to disconnect from screens, spend quality time together, and simply enjoy the change of pace. We look forward to returning refreshed and ready to build on this wonderful momentum as we dive into the second quarter. Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and dedication to our middle school community.
MS Celebrations
MS Celebrations
Adventure Jordan 2025 has officially come to an end, and what an incredible week it was! We hope your home has been filled with stories of the places your children explored, the challenges they embraced, and the memories they made with their classmates.
A huge thank-you goes out to our Trip Leaders Luke Spencer (Grade 6), Molly VanCleave (Grade 7), and Dylan Gilbert (Grade 8) for the care, energy, and organization they put into creating such meaningful experiences for both students and staff.
Families can click the links below to see photos from their child’s trip. As always, we ask that these photos remain within our school community to help us respect the privacy of all families.
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A big congratulations to our Middle School parents who completed the six-week Parenting Workshop this week!
It was wonderful to see parents learning, sharing, and supporting one another.
A special shout-out to Ms. Martinez, our Middle School Counselor, for facilitating the workshops.
MS Updates
MS Updates
SPIRIT WEEK
The Middle School Student Council has organized our first Spirit Week, which will take place October 26–30, right after Fall Break.
Spirit Week is a fun way to build community and spread joy throughout Middle School, and we encourage everyone to join in the excitement!
The daily themes are:
Sunday: Pajama Day
Monday: Fictional Character Day
Tuesday: Crazy Day
Wednesday: Teacher/Student Swap Day
Thursday: ACS Spirit Day
From the Athletics Office
From the Athletics Office
SEASON II: TIME TO GEAR UP!
Power School Sign-ups are Open
Season II is almost here, and it’s time for our Scorpions to get ready for Basketball, Tennis and Track & Field. These sports are a big part of the ACS experience, and we want to make sure every student-athlete is prepared to step onto the court or track with confidence.
Sign-ups are live on Power School - Schedule is Available on the Activities Website.
Details below:
Basketball, Tennis, Swimming & Track & Field
Basketball, Tennis, Swimming & Track & Field
Tryouts:
U14, U16, U18 Boys & Girls → Week of November 16
Tournaments:
AAC U14: January 22-24, 2026
SAISA Tennis: January 22-24
SAISA Track & Field: February 5–7
How Parents Can Support
How Parents Can Support
Double-check that your child has the right shoes and ACS gear ready.
Encourage balanced routines with good sleep, hydration, and nutrition.
Mark your calendars for tournament weeks and travel dates.
Look out for follow-up emails with detailed packing lists and parent meeting dates.
We can’t wait to see our Scorpions compete and grow this season—thank you for helping them gear up for success!
Go Scorpions!
SAISA @ ACS
SAISA Girls Volleyball is Coming to ACS!
We are proud to announce that ACS Amman will host the SAISA Girls Volleyball Tournament from October 30 – November 1, 2025. This is a very special moment for our school community as we welcome student-athletes and coaches from across the SAISA region right here on our campus.
Why This Matters
Why This Matters
Hosting SAISA gives our girls’ team the home-court advantage and the chance to play in front of their friends, family, and teachers.
It’s also an opportunity for our entire community to show what Scorpion Pride is all about—hospitality, spirit, and sportsmanship.
How You Can Be Involved
How You Can Be Involved
Come Cheer: Pack the stands, wear your ACS gear, and bring the energy to every game.
Volunteer: Opportunities are available to help and support visiting teams - click here to access the volunteer opportunities.
Spread the Word: Encourage family and friends to attend and make it a weekend of celebration.
Tournament schedule is here.
Look out for updates on how you can help us create a warm and spirited ACS welcome for all visiting teams.
Let’s fill the gym with energy and make this a weekend to remember.
Go Scorpions!
From the Tech Office
From the Tech Office
Learning In Middle School
Learning In Middle School
Recently Updated - 7 Math, Arabic A, Arabic B, Arabic C, Arabic D
Adults Learning Together
Adults Learning Together
Throughout the year we will share some resources / quick reads that we believe would be of interest to our MS Families
Important Dates & Quick Links
Important Dates & Quick Links
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