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“Recognize the Roar”
The Lion’s Roar
Autrey Mill Middle School April 8, 2019
April 9th, 10th, 11th, 15th 6th Grade Jun-ior Achievement Field Trip
April 15th 8th Grade Milestones Begin
April 21st Easter
April 26th & 27th 7:00 p.m. Spring Mu-sical, Singin’ in the Rain
April 29th 4:15 p.m. Jr. Beta Induction Meeting
Mr. Trey Martin Principal
Ms. Anita Erickson 8th Grade Asst. Principal
Dr. Mimi Gamel 7th Grade Asst. Principal
Ms. Laurie Chans 6th Grade Asst. Principal
Georgia Milestones Information
Parents and Guardians, In April, eighth grade students in Fulton County Schools will participate in the Georgia Milestones Assessments - the comprehensive assessment program for grades three through high school. Sixth and seventh grade students will take these assessments from May 6th-10th in the morning. The assessments cov-er English language arts/literacy and mathematics in grades three through eight. Science and social studies assessments will only be given in grades five and eight. These exams are part of Georgia’s Milestones Assessment System, designed to provide information about how well students are mastering the state-adopted con-tent standards. The tests include a wide variety of questions such as multiple choice and con-structed responses that require students to explain how they solve problems, think critically, and write analytically. These skills take time and effort to master, but our students will need them to succeed in the future. In Fulton County Schools, we see these tests as an academic checkup. Like class assignments and report cards, they are one gauge of student progress – one way to provide you and your child’s teachers with information about your child’s work toward the high goals we have set for our students. 8
th grade testing will be completed on the student’s iPad between April 15-25
as follows: Monday, April 15 – ELA, section 1 Writing Tuesday, April 16 – ELA, section 2 Wednesday, April 17 – ELA, section 3 Thursday, April 18 – Math, section 1 Friday, April 19 – Math, section 2 Monday, April 22 – Science, sections 1 & 2 Tuesday, April 23, Social Studies, section 1 & 2 Wednesday and Thursday, April 24-25 – Make-ups
It is important that students charge their iPads every night. Testing will begin promptly at 8:55 a.m. and conclude around 10:30 a.m. on April 15th-19th. Testing will end around noon on April 22nd-23rd, and there will be an adjusted schedule on testing days. If you have any questions regarding these assessments, please contact Anita Erickson at [email protected].
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Congratulations AMMS Music Department!
March is MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS month!!!!
Congratulations to the AMMS Music Department and students on several incredible recognitions recently and throughout the year!
Georgia Music Educator’s Association District V Large Group Performance
Evaluation
All Band, Chorus, and Orchestra ensembles (7 ensembles total) that participated in the GMEA Large Group Performance Evaluation event received Superior ratings for their stage performances. Students prepared a performance which was rated on the state music standards and then critique by a panel of adjudicators.
Orlando Fest Festival and Competition AMMS Music Ensembles Sweep the Entire Competition!
Eighth grade students enrolled in Band, Chorus, and Orchestra (200+ students) traveled to Orlando, FL March 21-24, 2019 to perform and compete. After the per-formance they were provided with a clinic and feedback from one of the evaluators. Each ensemble received Superior ratings on their performances, 1
st place for their
respective divisions, and each took home the trophy as Grand Champion for their respective divisions. Grand Champion is awarded to the highest scoring ensemble in each area regard-less of class division or age group. AMMS ensembles outscored several high schools also competing. The Mayor for Johns Creek will be visiting our students to congratulate our students on their efforts.
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Music Department continued…...
2019 Georgia All State: Band: Erin L. Irene T. Lauren C. Chorus: Grace C. Alisha T. Vyjayanthi B. Karen G. Orchestra: Katie C. Isabela C. Annie H. Charles K. Isabella L. Amy M. Jennifer P. Jason S. Chloe S. Jeffrey X. Youyou Z. District 5 Honor Band: Paris S. Benjamin L. Benjamin M. L. Lauren C. Jonas S. Irene T. Alex H. Erin L. Daniel C. Matthew K. Shinhai C. District 5 Honor Orchestra: Andrew H. William C. Ellen K. Amber L. Abhay S. Anna Y.
In addition to these recent performances and achievements, students have participated in many ensembles, auditions, and district or
statewide events since school started. We are so very proud of them!
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District 5 Honor Chorus: Yiwen Z. Charline A. Karen G. Alisha T. Vyjayanthi B. Jillian K. Ky S. Brady S. Alex L. Liza M. Anne V. Allie P. Lydia J. Sara W. Michelle L. Katie S. Adelaide M. Summer C. Anneliese K. 6th Grade Statewide Honor Chorus: Elsa K. Anneliese K. Liza M. Lydia J. Solo & Ensemble Performance Evaluation: (Superior & Excellent Ratings) Band: Benjamin L. Michael C. Rajeev I. Susanna C. Yash D. Jia S. Erin L. Daylia L. Isabel C. Emmy L. Garrett Z. Ethan P. Matthew K. Austin S. Jace R.
Congratulations to ALL of our Amazing AMMS Musicians!!!!
Wendy Wilson, Band Director Vanessa Edwards, Chorus Director Tim Anderson, Orchestra Director
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Attendance Notes
It is the responsibility of the student and/or parent/guardian to present a satisfactory written excuse to the principal or designee (s) within five (5) days of returning to school from an absence in order for the absence (s) to be recorded as excused. The excuse must state the reason for the absence and be signed by the student’s parent or guardian. Students who have missed ten (10) days of school or more in a school year will be required to provide additional written verification such as doctors’ statements. All notes should have the students first and last name and the grade level to accu-rately update the attendance.
Media Center Volunteers Needed!
Spring right in to the Media Center & Volunteer!
Click on the link or image below to see the Sign-Up Genius schedule for April & May! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090d4ea5a72fa64-20191 We are so grateful for your interest in sharing your time and helping out in the Me-dia Center! Please contact Maria Vaughan, AMMS PTA Media Center Volunteer Coordinator, with any questions.
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Save The Date For May Madness
This year's May Madness will be held on Thursday, May 16th. This is a fun day for the students. Entertainment will include games, obstacle course, concessions, and the ever popular dunk tank!! We will be looking for parent volunteers in the coming weeks. Look for a Sign-Up Genius in coming edition of the Lion's Roar.
Media Festival Winners
AMMS is excited to announce that the students who earned superior ratings for their Georgia Student Media Festival Projects at both the local and county levels and will move on to the state level competition on May 3
rd in Macon, Georgia.
Christian L., Maxwell W., & Jacob S. Live Action Joanne D. Animation Jason S. & Brandon R. Sequential Stills Dana B. Sequential Stills Michelle H. & Priyanka K. Website Design Tanishka T., Pritika M., & Kiruthiga K. Website Design Brady S., Richard P., & Bryson C. Animation Omar J. Live Action Omar J., Jason S., and Brandon R. achieved a rare perfect score: Omar for his live action film titled “Final Exams”, and Jason and Brandon for their sequential stills titled “Fulton County: Economic Development.” This was an amazing achievement! I would also like to send a special thank you to Mr. Everett and Ms. McGee for assisting our students with the festival projects. We appreciate your dedication to helping our students explore new avenues for showcasing their strengths through technology.
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Last Chance—Yearbook Ordering!
LAST CHANCE to pre-order your student’s yearbook for 2018-2019! Online sales will end in May so don’t miss your chance…90% of our allot-ment has already been sold! Follow this link to order now: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1435805/Autrey-Mill-Middle-School/2019-Yearbook/2018061504173925782/CATALOG_SHOP/
Community News
Parent University
Johns Creek High School Auditorium Lobby 4/10/19 11:35am-12:25pm
Q&A with Lisa Van Der Merwe, LCSW, PC Lvcounseling.com
You Asked For It and We Listened!
Join us for a Live Q&A Session with Lisa Van De Merwe, LCSW, PC at JCHS!
JCHS hosted Parent University, “Nurturing Your Teen’s Emotional Wellness” with Lisa Van Der Merwe, LCSW, PC back in August. We had an amazing turnout with parents asking lots of questions! This time, she will be back dedicating the entire hour answering questions you have about your children! Please submit your questions and/or RSVP Here or email Maiko Noiri-Schoen [email protected]. We’ll also take questions during the live event, but submitting them in advance will help Lisa plan better and give you a better chance of getting your questions an-swered. She can’t promise to answer every question, but all questions are welcome and encouraged. Please send questions that are less specific to your child but may be helpful to other parents as well. We would like this session to be interactive and helpful for a variety of parenting challenges. Examples would be, "How do I han-dle my teens technology usage?" "What are warning signs of depression?" *Please note that this presentation provides general information only, and should not be misconstrued as counseling advice specific to any particular individual or situation.
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JCHS Cross Country Team Meeting
Attention Rising 9th
Graders JCHS Cross Country Team Meeting
The Johns Creek High School Cross Country Team is having its 2019 Information Meeting in the JCHS cafeteria on Thursday, May 2nd at 6:30 p.m. If you plan on joining the team when the season starts in August, you need to be at this meeting with a parent. Meet the coaches, learn about the Cross-Country Program, Sum-mer Running Program, order your uniform and much more!!! If you register for the Summer Running Program that evening and pay the $100.00 Summer Running fee you will receive a team T-shirt for FREE! Immediately following the Information Meeting will be the Summer Running regis-tration, spirit wear sale and an ice cream social with the cross-country team. To learn more and fill out the required forms for Summer Running please go to: https://johnscreekathletics.org/tea ms/2250165/coed/cross-country/varsity. If you have any questions, please contact: Danny Brock, Head Coach [email protected] Beth Mooney, President [email protected]
Patty Buchanan, Co-VP Operations [email protected]
Diane Kolosna, Co-VP Operations [email protected]
JCHS Wrestling Team Parent Meeting
The Johns Creek High School Wrestling Team is having its 2019 Parent Infor-mation Meeting on Thursday, April 11
th at JCHS in room 152. Head Wrestling
Coach, Ken Richau, will share the summer and fall season schedules. He will also discuss fundraising for the upcoming year and the needs of the program. The wrestling team is open to athletes with prior wrestling experience and new-comers. If your athlete is interested in joining the wrestling team, please plan on attending this important pre-season meeting. If you have questions or need more information about the JCHS Wresting pro-gram, please email Coach Richau at [email protected].