WGO - MS Archive: Sep 3

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Issue #4: September 3, 2025

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From the Principal

Mr. Billy Thomas

Dear Parents,

It was wonderful to see so many of you at our annual Back to School Night last week. Your presence and engagement are invaluable, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to meet our teachers and learn more about the exciting year ahead. Your partnership is so important to our school community, and we look forward to working together to ensure every student has a successful and enriching experience. We hope you had a restful and enjoyable three-day weekend.

This week, our school is buzzing with energy as activities and athletics are in full swing. From sports practices to club meetings, there are so many opportunities for students to explore their interests, learn new skills, and connect with their peers. Please encourage your child to get involved, as participation in these activities plays a vital role in their overall growth and development.

We are excited to offer an active parenting class on September 9th at 5:30 PM. This class is designed to provide you with practical strategies and tools to help you navigate the unique challenges of raising a middle schooler. It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with other parents and gain insights that can strengthen your relationship with your child. We encourage you to sign up HERE to reserve your spot. We look forward to seeing you there!

MS Celebrations

It was wonderful to meet many of our MS Families on Monday evening at the Middle School Back To School Night (BTSN). The evening was an opportunity to hear from the MS Leadership team and meet our awesome teachers.

We appreciate that some families were not able to attend and so we invite you to use the links below to understand what was covered.

Please know you are always welcome to connect with their child’s teachers if you have any questions or concerns.

MS Updates

MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTIVE PARENTING WORKSHOP

Join us starting September 9th at 5:30 PM for a 6 week parenting class. Learn and practice parenting skills relevant to raising tweens/teens like building cooperation, problem support, and when to use different types of consequences.

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.

MAP TESTING

Middle School students have one final MAP test this upcoming week.

There is very little students can do to prepare for these tests other than:

Be well rested (MS children require 8-10 hours per night)
Have a good healthy breakfast
Have their laptop fully charged
Be willing to try their best

For more about the MAP assessment, click on NWEA MAP Family Toolkit.

YEARBOOK PHOTOS

Yearbook photos will be taken between September 14-19.

Your child will be informed when their Advisory will have their photos taken.

Make up photos will be taken in second semester.

For your enjoyment - Mr. Thomas' & Ms. Mac's Middle School photos.

From the Athletics Office

Final Tryouts & Upcoming Practices

Sept 7–13:

Tuesday, Sept 9: Boys Volleyball tryouts – Tennis Courts or Upstairs Gym
Wed, Sept 10 & Thur, Sept 11: Football tryouts – Field
Saturday, Sept 13: Girls Volleyball practice at 1:30 PM
Saturday, Sept 13: Boys Soccer practice at 9AM

We can’t wait to see our Scorpions bring the heat and represent ACS with pride!

Activities & Athletics Website - your one stop shop for all things ASA's!

From the Tech Office

MS Articles of the month: - Family Tech Planners

Use these tech planners to help your kids think through important questions around tech use: What will I do? How much time will I spend? Am I making thoughtful choices?