Herbert A.

Ammons Middle School IB MYP

JANUARY
2024
SU MON TUE WED THU FRI SA
31 1 Winter Recess 2 Winter Recess 3 Winter Recess 4 Winter Recess 5 Winter Recess 6
7 8 Odd 9 Even 10 Odd 11 Even 12 Odd 13
-FEAA Club R 1226, 8:30 AM SAC PROJECT HELP/PORTFOLIO CLINIC Walkathon Band Sale
Welcome Back! R 1215, 8:35am - 9:00am
Spirit Day
-Drama Reh @ Cafe 4-6 PM starts today!
-IB Ambassador Mtg. 9:15 AM @ Cafe -Curriculum Council
-Monday Tutoring PTSA Double POP
8:35-8:55 AM Drama Show Parent Mtg 6-7 PM -First Priority Club Cafe, 4-5 PM
6th Grade EOY FT Friday
-Drama Reh @ Cafe 4-6 PM -Drama Reh @ Cafe 4-6 PM -NJHS Rm 1219, 4-5 PM
OSP Open for Payment -Robotics Rm 1143, 4-5 PM
-Math Hawks Rm 1222, 4-5 PM -Book Club Rm 1215, 4-5PM
1/8 to 1/15 -AMEGA Club Rm 1135, 4-5 PM
-Stressopedia Rm 1118, 4-5 PM
(Selected Students) -Chess Club Rm 1110, 4-5 PM Collection of Zoo Miami FT Forms 12/11 & 12/12
-Triple A Club Rm 1119, 4-5 PM
Drama Snack Sale 6th grade Rm 1202, 7th grade Rm 1104, 8th grade Rm 5002
-YANA Club MC, 4-5 PM
-Faculty Mtg. (You must turn in a new form to attend the trip.)
PTSA Snack Sale
-EESAC -IB Wed
-School -On-campus tours
Last Day!
Form 2424,
Important!
Form 2424, School Events Resource Form 2424, School Events School Resource Officer & School Events
Collection- Period 1 Collection- Period 1
Distribution- Period 1 Officer Day School Security Day
14 15 16 Even 17 Odd 18 Odd 19 20
Dr. Martin Luther King, 9thReh
-Drama - @ Cafe 4-6 PM Last Day for Walkathon Sale! End of 1st semester and 2nd Teacher Planning Day
-FEAA Club R 1226, 4-5 PM
Jr.’s Birthday & Security
-Science Club R 1219, 4-5 PM
grading period No students in school
No School SAC PROJECT HELP/PORTFOLIO CLINIC
-Yearbook Club R 1208, 4-5 PM
R 1215, 8:35am - 9:00am -Book Club Rm 1215, 4-5PM
-Drama Reh @ Cafe 4-6 PM
Walk-a-thon Collection -Drama Reh @ Cafe 4-6 PM
-Robotics Rm 1143, 4-5 PM
AM @ CAFE / Lunch Waves @ Front of Office CS: Walk-a-thon
-Art Club Rm 1118, 4-5 PM
1/11 – 1/17 -French Club Rm 1232, 4-5 PM (Students that did not turn
-Scribble Club Rm 1117, 4-5 PM in Form 2424 cannot
-UTD Mtg participate in Walkathon)
Magnet Application Deadline PTSA Snack Sale
21 22 Even 23 Even 24 Odd 25 Even 26 Odd 27
SAC PROJECT HELP/PORTFOLIO CLINIC -First Priority Club Cafe, 4-5 PM
Begin 3rd grading period; -Drama Reh @ Cafe 4-6 PM
R 1215, 8:35am - 9:00am
Spirit Day
-FEAA Club Rm 1226, 4-5 PM -Exhaling Eagles Rm 1104, 4-PM
second semester -Team Mtg.
-Science Club Rm 1219, 4-5 PM -Bike Club Rm 1210, 4-5 PM
Design & Physical Education -Drama Reh @ Cafe 4-6 PM
-Yearbook Club R 1208, 4-5 PM
Semester Change -Robotics Rm 1143, 4-5 PM
-Spanish Club R 1202, 4-5 PM
-AMEGA Club Rm 1135, 4-5 PM
Design Fee Collection Week Birthday Balloons
-Chess Club Rm 1110, 4-5 PM
Zoo Miami FT $2.50 Distribution of Forms
-Triple A Club Rm 1119, 4-5 PM
(Rescheduled Honor Roll FT/ 8th Grade EOY FT, Period 1
Literacy Week -YANA Club MC, 4-5 PM Sold: Mon-Wed 8:30-9am
(Selected Students)
Selected Students) -CP Planning Sponsored by:
-Monday Tutoring -Reading Dpt. Mtg. Spanish Club
Girls Softball Tournament Ms. Peña, Rm 1202
8:35-8:55 AM Boys Softball Tournament
-Drama Reh @ Cafe 4-6 PM @Tamiami Park
@Tamiami Park
-Math Hawks Rm 1222, 4-5 PM

Drama Snack Sale PTSA Snack Sale Spanish Club Bake Sale Athletics Pop Sale
28 29 Even 30 Odd 31 Even IB Learner Profile:
-Monday Tutoring -Drama Reh @ Cafe 4-6 PM SAC PROJECT HELP/PORTFOLIO CLINIC
8:35-8:55 AM -Faculty Mtg. R 1215, 8:35am - 9:00am Inquirers & Knowledgeable
-Drama Reh @ Cafe 4-6 PM Values Matters:
-Math Hawks Rm 1222, 4-5 PM -Drama Reh @ Cafe 4-6 PM
-Stressopedia Rm 1118, 4-5 PM Collection of forms -Robotics Rm 1143, 4-5 PM Pursuit of Excellence
-Art Club Rm 1118, 4-5 PM
8th Grade EOY FT -Scribble Club Rm 1117, 4-5 PM Community Service:
1/29-1/31 Rm 5002
Walk-a-thon
8:30 – 8:55 AM -CP Planning nd
Class Collection Design Fees - 2 Semester
1/22-1/29
Drama Snack Sale Drama Snack Sale
 Flight of the Eagle
January 2024 Maria Costa, Principal

The VALUES MATTER Characteristic for the month is:

Pursuit of Excellence

New Classes Begin

As you know, all students take semester length classes in Physical Education and Design. When the new semester begins on
January 22nd , students will be switching classes to their new semester course. Those students who were enrolled in Design will now
have a semester course in Physical Education, and those enrolled in Physical Education will now have a semester of Design.
Remember that both courses require fees. Physical Education requires a P.E. uniform that includes shorts- $12.00 and shirts
$12.00, cash with PE teacher or you can buy them at the PTSA store online. It is strongly recommended that the
Physical Education students purchase 2 uniforms ($24.00). PE uniforms can be purchased by students directly from the PE
teachers. Design requires a $4 fee. Fees will be collected Jan 22nd to Jan 29th through OSP.

FEE COLLECTION WEEK -Steps to follow through OSP

1. Click on MDCPS Parent Portal 4. Click on your child’s school level
2. Click on Apps/Services/Sites 5. Click on the name of your child’s school.
3. Click on OSP parent Link (This will display the activities available to purchase)

Immunization and Registration Issues

All sixth graders need to start their 7 grade immunization process now. Avoid problems with registration, subject selection, and
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exclusion from school. Take care of required immunizations as soon as possible. All future seventh graders need their TDAP Booster so
please bring in your immunization Form 680 as soon as possible. Do not wait until the end of the school year.

Magnet Program Academic Reminder

As a reminder, students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in all classes and in conduct to remain in good standing at Ammons. Any student who
earns one or more “D” or “F” during any 9-week period, in any course, will be placed on academic probation. Failure to meet the
probationary requirements outlined in the probation document places the student in danger of being exited from the Magnet program at
Ammons and returned to his/her home school for the coming school year. Please review your child’s performance by checking the
portal. Grade level counselors meet with students to discuss strategies and to provide support on a regular basis.

End of the Year Fieldtrip Requirements

Students MUST have no lower than a C2B in all classes to remain eligible for all end of year trips. Grades will be checked for the 1 st
and 2nd 9 weeks before students pay; however, if students’ grades drop below the required minimum for the 3 rd 9-weeks he or she will
be removed and NO REFUNDS will be available. In addition, any student receiving an administrative referral, administrative
detention, or suspension will not be permitted to participate in the activity – and will forfeit any money paid for the activity and/or
field trip.

Articulation/Subject Selection
In February, we will be starting subject selection for next school year. Current 6 and 7 graders will be selecting courses for next year
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and current 8 graders will choose their Senior High courses, so get ready. More information will be forthcoming .
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