MYP Learner Profile Trait of the Month: Principled.
Congratulations to 6th grader, Noah Beaty,
winner of the comic strip contest! He was the winner of a $25.00 gift card.
Clubs & Organizations
FCA: Fellowship of Christian Athletes is open to all students. We meet on Tuesdays at 7:15 in the auditorium. Games, donuts, and fellowship! All are welcome, come check
BUILDER’S CLUB: The Builders Club will meet the Thursday we get back from break. Come and bring a friend! It will be from right after school until 4pm in Mrs. Thorne’s Room (219.)
ATMS Raider Band The 5th and 6th grade had a wonderful fall concert this
past Thursday! Have a wonderful fall break!!! We have started our Annual Fruit Fundraiser! This is our biggest fundraiser and everyone looks forward to it. The fruit is great quality and DELICIOUS! Please see a band student to place an order! If you would like to be on the email list, just let me know (max.amoss@pcsstn.com) I would be more than happy to add you to the band email list! Don’t forget to check out the band website for updates and forms handed out during class (under teacher links on the ATMS school website).
ATMS Raider Strings The 5th grade had a wonderful fall concert this past Thursday! Have a wonderful fall break!!! We have started our Annual Fruit Fundraiser! This is our biggest fundraiser and everyone looks forward to it. The fruit is great quality and DELICIOUS! Please see a band student to place an order!
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Chorus: All 7-8th grade Honors Chorus members must rehearse their music over Fall Break to be ready for our Oct. 22 concert! All ATMS 7-8 Chorus will take the stage that night just before the Honors Choir. All Chorus performs at 6:00 PMat Prescott South MS. Meet Mrs. Macke at Prescott at 5:30 PM for warmups! Mrs. Macke needs two PARENT VOLUNTEERS to check out uniforms onMonday, Oct. 19 at 11:00 and 2:00! Thank you, parents!
All Wizard of Oz cast is reminded to MEMORIZE lines! We are OFF BOOK byNov. 7!!! Cast members must also be finding or making their COSTUMES! Costumes are due the last week of October for our “Oz Style Show” day! Lastly, Oz cast members, please make a list of any PROPS that you use during the show and begin locating or making these! Parents, thank you for giving your child and me all your help during this show! BREAK A LEG, best “Wizard of Oz” cast EVER!!! Signed, Your very proud director!
Team News
Washington, DC Trip for 8th Graders: There is still room on
the bus!! We will leave the evening of May 31, 2016 for DC and
quad occupancy, and adult cost is $679, double occupancy. It
is a great trip and everything is included in the cost except for
lunches and spending money! Trip ID # is 116237,
website www.worldstridesdiscovernow.org, phone number 1-
800-468-5899.
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ATMS SPORTS: Go Raiders!
ATMS Football: Great Season this year. We ended the year off with a 4-5 record. The coaching staff is very proud of all the players and look forward to seeing the 8th graders move on to the high school and make an impact at the next level. We are excited for the 7th grade group coming up. Good luck to all athletes who are in Basketball and wrestling. Go Raiders!
SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS: Check out www.uppercumberlandreporter.com for sports highlights and photos.
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Parent Resources
SCHOOL WEBSITE: Check out our website: www.averytraceraiders.com. It includes valuable resources for parents including:
-Powerschool link (where parents can check student grades)
-Teacher WebPages (where parents can see daily homework assignments)
-Student Handbook
TN STATE STANDARDS: http://tn.gov/education/standards/index.shtml
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Parents, Stepparents, Grandparents, and Guardians…You’re invited!!!
WHAT: P.E.P. TALKS: Parents Encouraging Parents Workshops This series will deal with the challenges of setting healthy boundaries. We’ll be tackling REAL issues with REAL families about things like money, curfews & parties, argumentativeness & moodiness, alcohol & drugs, academics, time management and chores.
WHEN: Tuesdays from 12:00-1:00
Series 1: August 18th- September 22nd
WHERE: NEW LOCATION!!!!! Putnam County Board of Education
1400 E. Spring Street
(Parking in the grass next to the road is permissible if needed) Can’t get away for lunch? Plans are underway to video the sessions and post them on YouTube under PEP Talks Putnam. You can watch at YOUR convenience!!!
Questions?? Contact Paula King at kingp3@pcsstn.com
October 20 & 27 – $Teaching Your Child How to Win with Money$ November 3 & 10 – R.E.S.P.E.C.T. & How to have it in your F.A.M.I.L.Y.
November 17 – How to Be a Low Drama Mama (and Papa) –Keep calm and bring in the humor. There’s a REAL need for humor in the parenting process!
November 24 – NO MEETING due to the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday
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atmspto@yahoo.com
ATMS PTO News
President – Leta Watson Secretary – Kerri Apple
Vice President – Susan Johnson Treasurer – LeAnn Delk
5th Grade: Linda Welch, Rosie Faulhaber, Holly Wilmoth
6th Grade: Jill Delk, Beth Lyell, Resa Roberts
7th Grade: Lori Sims, Shannon Moore, Bridget Horner
8th Grade: Tammy Wilson, Gina Key, Stephanie Nolan
If you previously registered your Kroger card it has to be renewed every year. Please log back into your account and choose Avery Trace Middle School.
