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ALBANY MIDDLE SCHOOL IS FALLING FOR LITERACY! LITERACY NIGHT 2024 11/13/2024 @ 5:30 PM

Thank you so much for your generous candy donations for our students yesterday. Your kindness and support truly mean a lot to us at AMS. 11/01/2024

Greetings AMS Parents and Stakeholders: The Title 1 Meeting at Albany Middle School is an important event that focuses on the educational strategies and partnerships between the school, families, and the community to enhance student learning. During the annual meeting, which took place on October 24, 2024, presentations were made regarding the Compact/Plan for both the school and the district. These documents outline the commitments and responsibilities of teachers, parents, and students in supporting academic achievement. The goal of the Title 1 program is to ensure that all students have access to high-quality education, with an emphasis on improving educational outcomes for those who may be at risk of falling behind. By working together, Albany Middle School aims to create a supportive environment that fosters student success and encourages active participation from everyone involved. Please click the links below to view the documents. English Version: https://tinyurl.com/hbj37jja Spanish Version: https://tinyurl.com/rnrst2xx Thank you, Ms. Lou Hardy, Parent Facilitator lou.hardy@docoschools.org 229-431-3325

Reminder: Trunk-or-Treat Candy Donations Needed! 🎃🍬 AMS Families, We need your help to make our Trunk-or-Treat a sweet success! We kindly ask you to donate one bag of wrapped candy. Please send your donations to school by October 31st. Thank you for your support, Principal Simmons

AMS Picture Day is tomorrow (10/25)! Lifetouch School Photography, known for capturing school pictures from K-12 nationwide, will take our school photos this year. For more information about Picture Day, check out the flyer provided or visit: https://schools.lifetouch.com/for-your-families/ Picture Day ID: EVTKRDRDS

Greetings Albany Middle Family! This is a reminder of our AMS Annual Title I Meeting on Thursday, October 24th, at 5:30 p.m. We encourage all families to attend and participate in this important event. After the meeting, our talented students will perform fun and entertainment, and exciting door prizes will be up for grabs! For more information please feel free to contact me. We look forward to seeing you there! Ms. Lou Hardy, Parent Facilitator lou.hardy@docoschools.org 229-431-3325

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips_Friendship Friday Foster Friendships: Encourage students to build strong, healthy friendships that support and uplift one another. Creating opportunities for students to collaborate on projects or participate in team activities can help them connect with new peers and foster a stronger sense of community. Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – Technology Thursday Teach Digital Citizenship: As technology plays a larger role in students' lives, it’s essential to teach responsible digital citizenship. Lessons on privacy, respect in online communications, and the dangers of cyberbullying help students navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – We Are United Wednesday It’s Unity Day! Take the pledge at pacer.org/bullying/pledge. Encourage Inclusion: Create an environment where everyone feels welcome. Whether at recess, in the classroom, or during group activities, ensure no one is left out. Inclusion starts with making the effort to invite others into conversations and activities. Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – Teachable Tuesday Teach Conflict Resolution Skills: Help students develop the tools to manage conflicts constructively. Teach them to use calm words, active listening, and problem-solving techniques to resolve disagreements instead of resorting to bullying. For more resources, contact your child’s school. Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – Magnificent Monday Promote Kindness: Small acts of kindness, like offering a smile or a compliment, can have a magnificent impact. Encourage students to look out for one another and treat everyone with kindness, embracing differences. Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

AMS Students & Parents, Picture Day is coming on Friday, October 25! You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTKRDRDS. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping! Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day.

AMS is excited to host a 'Trunk-or-Treats' event on campus for a fun and safe Halloween! We're asking for donations of wrapped bags of candy to make this event special. Your contribution will help create a festive, secure space for students to enjoy Halloween. Thank you for your support! 10/03/2024

AMS Students & Parents, Please review the AMS - Monthly Calendar - October 2024. It lists all of our school activities taking place in October. Thanks, Principal Simmons 10/02/2024

Albany Middle School will host an interest meeting for 2024-2025 AMS DIVAS on October 10th. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Stakeholders, If your child is interested in playing basketball at Albany Middle School (AMS), please see the attached information regarding tryouts for both boys and girls teams. A physical is required and we encourage all interested students to participate in the tryouts.

Attention!!! Dear AMS Families, We are excited to celebrate our amazing grandparents at our Grandparents Celebration this Thursday, October 3rd at 5:30 PM in the AMS Cafeteria! The theme of this year’s celebration is "You Raised Me Up," and we have some special poems and readings prepared by our students to honor and appreciate the vital role grandparents play in our lives. We look forward to seeing you all there for an evening of joy and gratitude. Don't forget to bring your wonderful grandparents and join us for this heartfelt event! For more information, feel free to contact me at 229-431-3325 or via email at lou.hardy@docoschools.org. Thank you, Lou Hardy, Parent Facilitator

ALBANY MIDDLE SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED ON SEPTEMBER 26 & 27 DUE TO HURRICANE HELENE.

The Dougherty County School System is excited to participate in National Bullying Prevention Month this October with the theme "United Against Bullying: One Community, One Voice." We’re hosting a variety of activities to raise awareness and promote a safe, bully-free environment for all students. Mark your calendars for Unity Day on Thursday, October 10th! The entire district will be wearing orange to show support for bullying prevention and solidarity. We encourage everyone to join us in this powerful statement. More to come!!!

IMPORTANT: Dougherty County Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday in anticipation of severe weather associated with Hurricane Helene. We anticipate normal school operations will resume on Monday. Should plans change, we will send out notifications through the district app, text and email. We are now in a Hurricane Warning and a flood watch. Hurricane force winds are projected overnight Thursday, into Friday morning. The system is expected to be precipitated by excessive rain on Thursday. This is a dangerous weather system. We encourage everyone to heed the guidance of emergency management officials and take all necessary precautions to ensure your safety and the safety of your family.