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
AMS families, all transportation changes must be made before 2 pm. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
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.
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.
AMS families, please share this testing information with others.
AMS Behavior Tip of the Week:
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/
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/
AMS families, the 7th-grade and JV football games against Magnolia at Razorback Stadium are still scheduled for tonight. The 7th-grade team will take the field at 5:30 p.m., followed by the JV team at 7:00 p.m.
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.
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.
AMS Canned Food Drive information
AMS Fall Sports: Cheer, Dance, Volleyball, Football, Track
Your team pictures are October 27th.
Your team pictures are October 27th.
AMS Behavior Tip of the Week:
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...
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...
AMS picture day is tomorrow!
AMS Behavior Tip of the Week: Remain Positive
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/
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/
Parents, if you drop your student off after 8am, you must come into the building to sign them in.
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.
AMS September Attendance Newsletter
Here is the link for the yearbook. https://web.treering.com/create-account/1015066988474904?PassCode=1015066988474904
The 7th-grade football game at De Queen and the JV football game at Magnolia, both scheduled for Monday, October 13, have been canceled.
See you on the 16th!
Please consider joining us at Tunnel of Scholars.
AMS Behavior Tip of the Week:
Students will test boundaries. It’s up to you to correct these forays into poor behavior before they become larger issues. If your students learn that you won’t let even the smallest infraction slip by, you will maintain your authority over your class. Just be sure that your correction is proportional to the infraction.
Read this to learn more: https://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/bluestein-rules-boundaries-classroom-behavior-management.shtml
Students will test boundaries. It’s up to you to correct these forays into poor behavior before they become larger issues. If your students learn that you won’t let even the smallest infraction slip by, you will maintain your authority over your class. Just be sure that your correction is proportional to the infraction.
Read this to learn more: https://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/bluestein-rules-boundaries-classroom-behavior-management.shtml