Texarkana Community Back to School Bash
One Community. One Day. Endless Possibilities.
The Texarkana Community Back to School Bash is returning on Saturday, July 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Razorback Stadium, located at 1920 E. 18th Street in Texarkana, Arkansas.
This exciting community event is free and open to the public and is designed to help students and families prepare for a successful school year. Families can enjoy a morning filled with school supplies and backpack giveaways, food vendors, music, entertainment, fun activities, and valuable community resources.
The Texarkana Community Back to School Bash brings together local businesses, organizations, schools, and community partners who are committed to supporting students and strengthening families throughout our region.
AMS families,
Here are the January mental health calendars. The events are virtual, interactive, and designed to help caregivers support their children with various topics. Attendance is anonymous, but you must register to attend.
January Calendar- English
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bSqlNHvaL9DGBROzmLxqimGgj1mIsgtm/view
January Calendar- Spanish
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SgCVItDQyjkgo0q4GJRp1nXyaX-bGULW/view
Newsletter
English
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IrgmOS8klz8U10l6542i0Nt-rpi56lso/view
Spanish
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CVJBlaECimxxPqUUAVjBgNC93JASSEWY/view
This afternoon, the Arkansas Middle School was placed on a brief precautionary perimeter lock down due to a police pursuit of a suspect in the area. All staff and students are safe and the perimeter lockdown has been lifted.
We are pleased to inform you that all systems are now clear, and normal activities have resumed.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
It’s a boost to be praised for something you do well and your students are not different. How you do it, however, will have a bearing on how your students receive such praise. Research suggests that over-the-top praise in front of the class serves little purpose for motivating students. However, delivering praise subtly and quietly-even something as simple as a pat on the back- makes it personal and effective. Build positive relationships with your students and they will want to learn with you.
Find more information here:
https://www.understood.org/en/articles/effective-praise-guide-for-teachers
https://strobeleducation.com/blog/the-power-of-effective-praise-a-guide-for-teachers/
https://www.pbisrewards.com/blog/building-relationships-with-students-8-ways-connect/
https://www.pbisrewards.com/blog/building-positive-teacher-student-relationships/
Friday night's varsity football game against Hope will be the only other home Athletics event this week. This event will also feature Senior Night and Pink Out Night. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
Your team pictures are October 27th.
No teacher walks into the classroom unprepared. You know what your students need to learn, and you prepare the path for them to develop that knowledge. On the days when the planned lesson goes off the rails, having a backup plan (or three) will come in handy. Consider the overall personality of your class and develop a contingency plan that will help get your students back on track.
Find more information here:
https://www.edutopia.org/classroom-student-participation...
https://www.edutopia.org/.../strategies-increasing.../
https://www.edutopia.org/project-learning-teaching...
There will be days that challenge you and your students, no matter what. No one is immune to feeling defeated from time to time, and that feeling can spread if you allow it. As difficult as it might seem to remain positive in the face of challenges, you owe it to yourself and your class to turn negative feelings around. Take a deep breath and summon your powers of positivity.
AMS teachers, use these links to read more about positivity in the classroom.
https://teachtrainlove.com/teaching-is-tough-stay-positive/
https://teachtrainlove.com/the-heart-of-positive-discipline/
AMS families, here are a few links to support your positive parenting journey.
https://www.gottman.com/blog/do-you-see-your-child-in-a-positive-perspective/
https://positiveexperience.org/blog/why-pces-are-important-for-all-children-and-families/
https://wapave.org/support-a-childs-resilience-by-pointing-to-the-positive/
Please use this link for tickets. https://forms.gle/AwnLgUnxwFXg59T76
This event is open to mothers and mother figures of AMS students. If you have questions please contact Coach Venture Watson.
