Important Dates:
September 2- Labor Day School is Closed
September 3-6- I-Ready Diagnostics
September 3- 6th Gr BTSN 6pm
September 4- 7th & 8th Gr BTSN 6pm
Attendance Form
Powerschool has changed the attendance form to full day absences only! Please do NOT submit the form for any late arrivals or early dismissals. Please call the office with any questions or concerns.
Honors Chorus Update
Singing and celebrating great choral music by sharing it with our community. REHEARSALS: Alternating Monday mornings 8-9 a.m. And Thursdays after school 4-5 p.m. (Detailed schedule available from Mrs. Burkhart). AUDITIONS on Thursdsay, Sept. 19 from 4-5 p.m. OPEN TO ALL ARUNDEL students who like to sing in a more challenging vocal ensemble. See Mrs. Burkhart to sign up, get a permission slip to stay after and be picked up on 9/19 and to get a copy of the audition song. (Can also be emailed to student/family) nburkhart@aacps.org
2024-2025 Yearbooks
2024-2025 Arundel Middle School yearbooks are on sale now at jostens.com for $40. Order yours before September 20th to get the lowest price of the year.
Arundel Middle School Families,
Please join us for Back to School Night on Tuesday, September 3rd for 6th graders and Wednesday, September 4 for our 7th and 8th grades.
We will have Spanish support to help fill out the following forms:
Free and Reduced Meal Applications
Emergency Card Verifications
If you have any questions, please contact your Bilingual Facilitator Griselda Baquedano at 443-758-7144.
We look forward to seeing you!
I-Ready Diagnostics
Our students will be taking the IReady diagnostic in Language Arts and Math classes this week. Students will take Language arts on the 3rd and 4th of September. Math will occur on the 5th and 6th of September.
Familias de Arundel Middle School,
Acompáñenos para nuestra Noche de Regreso a la Escuela el martes 3 de septiembre para estudiantes de 6º grado y el miércoles 4 de septiembre para nuestros grados 7º y 8º.
Tendremos apoyo en español para ayudar a llenar los siguientes formularios:
Solicitudes de comidas gratuitas y reducidas
Verificaciones de tarjetas de emergencia
Si tiene alguna pregunta, póngase en contacto con su Facilitadora Bilingüe Griselda Baquedano, 443-758-7144.
¡Esperamos verlos!
PE/Health Class Updates
The PE/Health teachers will offer a Human Sexuality preview session before back-to-school night. During this session the teachers will review the lessons and resources that are included in the AACPS Health curriculum during this unit. The 6th grade preview session will begin at 5:30pm on September 3rd in the gym. The 7th and 8th grade preview session will begin at 5:30pm on September 4th in the gym. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Burkhardt at rjburkhardt@aacps.org.
PE uniforms will continue to be on sale to purchase. The cost is $20 for the full uniform or $10 per piece. Students can bring in cash or check (made out to Arundel Middle School). You can also purchase online by going to the school website and click on 'Online School Payments', select Arundel Middle, then select the uniform to purchase. As a reminder, once you are satisfied with your size, please make sure you have your first AND last name written on your shirt and shorts and to bring a lock for the locker room. The first day of dressing for ALL PE/Dance classes will be Thursday, September 5th!
We’d like to invite you to participate in our Back-to-School PBIS fundraiser!
Please stop by the PBIS table during Back-to-School Night to fill out a note of encouragement with candy to be delivered to your student during their Advisory class on 9/9/24.
If you are unable to make it to Back-to-School Night and you would like to purchase a Proud Candy Gram, you can send the information below in a sealed envelope labeled with "Michelle Soumah's Mailbox.” Ask your student to drop it off at the Main Office no later than 9/5/24.
Please include the following:
Name of student
Grade
Advisory Teacher
What you want written on the note
How you want it signed
Thank you for supporting our PBIS fundraiser!
The PTA is looking for volunteers interested in:
- Sunshine Cart (a bi-monthly teacher appreciation event)
- Hospitality (planning for staff appreciation events)
- Fundraising (helping organize fundraisers to benefit the school community)
If you’re looking to get involved in the areas above or in any other way, contact PTA President Stephanie Mutchler at four2many@hotmail.com and PTA Vice President Alex Snyder at Alexandra.r.snyder@gmail.com for more info!
It's time to show your school spirit, Arundel! Our Back-To-School Spirit Wear Sale is here with 30% off the entire site. This is the final week so check out these fresh new designs today! https://1stplace.sale/43461.
There are so many reasons to join the AMS PTA! In the back-to-school rush, don’t forget to get your 2024-2025 PTA membership at https://fspta-00026778.givebacks.com/store/items/1060639!
The PTA will be raffling a gift card to a PTA member with a student in each grade (if you have multiple kids, your name will be entered for each level), with the winner announced Oct. 1! Donate any additional amount at the link above before 9/30 and get 5 additional raffle entries!
The first PTA meeting of the year will be held Sept. 24 in the AMS Cafeteria at 6:30 p.m.
While you’re at it, parents and caregivers can join the AMS PTA Facebook page to connect with other families, get information about school and PTA activities and more!
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/CUFp9bdbjA3tGZDn/?mibextid=K35XfP
For our Spanish speaking families: the Arundel Middle School PTA has a Facebook group just for you! Same content, same community, your language. Join now: facebook.com/groups/amsptaespanol
Para nuestras familias de habla hispana: ¡La PTA de Arundel Middle School ha lanzado un grupo de Facebook solo para ustedes! Mismo contenido, misma comunidad, en tu idioma. Únete ahora: facebook.com/groups/amsptaespanol