Annapolis Middle

Dragon Digest

November 12, 2024

This Just In!

Events in our Community THIS WEEK!

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Join the AMS PTSA!

Are you a parent or supporting adult who is interested in getting involved with the Annapolis Middle School Parent/Teacher/ Student Association (AMS PTSA)? Whether you'd just like to receive notifications about upcoming events, or you'd also like to participate as a volunteer, or you'd like to be on a committee or the board, we would love to have you join the PTSA!

The Annapolis Middle School PTSA is the link between families, supporting adults, teachers, students, the community and the school. As our kids enter and go through middle school it is especially important that we can connect and all be a part of the Annapolis Middle School Community. Please fill out this form and share it with your Dragon friends and make sure they do as well. Please fill it out even if you have previously provided your contact information. We want to make sure we have the correct current information for everyone. The AMS PTSA does not require paid membership to receive information or participate in PTSA events. We want to create a community of everyone connected with the school, to support our students and teachers to have their best experience!

https://forms.gle/RW38eXt4GL4N9LSa9

Congratulations!

winners of scary story contest

60 students submitted their spine-chilling tales, making the competition fierce. A special shout-out to the students whose stories were voted the best—your creativity and storytelling skills gave us all goosebumps! Great job, everyone!

1st place- Soren

2nd place-Eleanor

3rd place- Noah

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Parent Teacher Conferences

Fall conferences will be taking place on November 25th and 26th. School will be closed for students on those days.

Grade level teams have started sending invitations to selected families. Please confirm your availability as soon as possible.

Join Us for Our Next Dragon Night!

AMS is excited to host DRAGON NIGHT on November 15th from 6 to 8 pm. Students have an opportunity to hang out with each other -- play games, listen to music and socialize. We also have fun and informative activities for parents. This month parents are invited to GAME NIGHT and Becomming a Math Superstar! All attendees will take home a fun math game to play with your family! This event is FREE! There are a limited number of student tickets available. Students must be in school for a full-day on Friday(11/15/24) in order to attend. Permission Slips/Tickets will be distributed during advisory on 11/15/24. Register your student for a FREE ticket here. (Parent/Guardians are invited to attend workshops even if students are not in attendance.) REGISTER HERE.

Mobile Food Pantry will be in the parking lot too! Dragon Night attendance is not a requirement for Mobile Pantry.

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Volunteer at AMS!

We are always looking for volunteers at Annapolis Middle! Would you like to get involved? Fill out THIS FORM or email abeller@aacps.org!

Young Authors' Contest 2025

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Please encourage your student to participate in the young authors' contest!

  • To participate, students pick up a cover sheet from your L&L teacher and have their parent/guardian sign it.

  • Write an original short story or poem and share it with their teacher (neatly handwritten or typed!) by December 11.

  • One short story and one poem from each grade (6 students total) will be our winners and move on to the county contest!

Please direct any questions to your L&L teacher and/or Mr. Tougas. Good luck!

AACPS offers Homework Help

AACPS offers free online tutoring for middle and high school students. Click Here for more information.

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Clubs at AMS

Clubs are being offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school and on Wednesdays and Fridays during Advisory. Please CLICK HERE for slides describing club options. Students can take the Activity Bus home on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students do not need to pre-register for clubs. If you would like to volunteer to help out with a club, please reach out to Ms. Beller at abeller@aacps.org.

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Did you Know?

Annapolis Middle School morning announcement slides can be found on our school website? CLICK HERE to check it out!

Chromebook Loaner Program

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AACPS Student Device Loaner Program

AACPS will continue to provide student devices for use as an instructional tool throughout the school day. The AACPS Student Device Loaner Program provides a device to students that need a device to support learning at home. If approved for participation in the program, students will be assigned a Chromebook. The Chromebook needs to be transported back and forth between home and school as it will be used by the student throughout the school day

CLICK HERE for more information.

In the Community

Take a hike day

National Take a Hike Day
Sunday, November 17

Special hikes are planned all over the county. Find out more and register at bit.ly/aacotakeahikeday

Anne Arundel County Department of Health

Dental Clinic Services

Anne Arundel County Department of Health provides preventative and comprehensive services for patients under the age of 21, including exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and more.

Apply for the Anne Arundel County Dental Access Program to receive services.

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Free GED and Learning Class

Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Anne Arundel County Maryland is an adult education and job readiness service. They offer free classes in GED Preparation, Introduction to Computer, Microsoft Office Essentials, and English as a Second Language. CLICK HERE for more information.

Annapolis On-Demand Transit

The Orange and Purple fixed routes have transitioned to an on-demand model to provide better service and transportation convenience to riders. The new service is known as "Go Time!" on-demand transit.

To access the Go Time! service, customers can download the free Transigo app (Apple or Google Play) or via phone call to Transportation Dispatch: 410 263-7964

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