The AMS Parent Advisory Group would like to thank all the staff, parents and students who made AMS IDOL another huge success! There are a few particular people who deserve special recognition for making this night possible: Kate Bernardoni for her initial planning and recruiting of judges & acts prior to the start of her maternity leave; Mr. Fijalkowski for taking over the recruiting of acts, while also designing the program and providing the karaoke services for the evening; Mr. Curry, Mrs. Randall & Mrs. Martignetti; our hard working custodians, Mike & Kevin; our fabulous full-time secretarial staff, Michelle Dolan & Lisa Rochon; the emcee, Mr. Smith; the judges, Superintendent Jared Fulgoni, Carol Bartlett & Mayor Kassandra Gove; the SRO, Ron Guilmette; the night’s volunteers: Maddy Creps, Lara Heline, Michelle Parsons, Michelle Sanchez, Maureen Hagan, Justine Hutchinson, Tracey Paulino, Melanie Ayotte, Paula Wilson, Anne Guertin, Dena Talbot & Dee Cote, who continues to support PAG even while both of her boys are now past high school; and the brave staff members who put it all out there on the stage… without them, this night simply would not be possible!!
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The AMS Parent Advisory Group would like to thank all the staff, parents
and students who made
AMS IDOL another huge
success! There are a few particular people who deserve special recognition for making this night possible: Kate Bernardoni for her initial planning and recruiting of judges & acts prior to
the start of her maternity leave; Mr. Fijalkowski for taking over the recruiting of acts, while also designing the program and providing the karaoke services for the evening; Mr. Curry, Mrs. Randall & Mrs. Martignetti; our hard working custodians, Mike & Kevin; our fabulous full-time secretarial staff, Michelle Dolan & Lisa Rochon; the emcee, Mr. Smith; the judges, Superintendent Jared Fulgoni, Carol Bartlett & Mayor Kassandra Gove; the
SRO, Ron Guilmette; the night’s volunteers: Maddy Creps, Lara Heline, Michelle Parsons, Michelle Sanchez, Maureen Hagan, Justine Hutchinson, Tracey Paulino, Melanie Ayotte,
Paula Wilson, Anne Guertin, Dena Talbot & Dee Cote, who continues to support PAG even while both of her boys are now past high school; and the brave staff members who put it
all out there on the stage… without them, this night simply would not be possible!!
March 5, 2020
Dear Parents and/or Guardians,
This upcoming April and May, all students in grades 5 through 8 will be taking their MCAS Assessments. Throughout the school year, teachers and students have been covering material that students need to know and be able to do to in order to meet the standards. We would like to share the schedule with you in order to work together to ensure our students have the most optimal testing experience.
2020 MCAS Testing Dates Grade and Subject Session 1 and Date Session 2 and Date 5 English/Language Arts 1: Wednesday, April 15 2: Thursday, April 16 5 Mathematics 1: Monday, May 11 2: Tuesday, May 12 5 Science 1: Monday, May 18 2: Tuesday, May 19 6 English/Language Arts 1: Tuesday, April 28 2: Wednesday, April 29 6 Mathematics 1: Thursday, May 14 2: Friday, May 15 7 English/Language Arts 1: Wednesday, April 15 2: Thursday, April 16 7 Mathematics 1: Monday, May 18 2: Tuesday, May 19 8 English/Language Arts 1: Tuesday, April 28 2: Wednesday, April 29 8 Mathematics 1: Monday, May 11 2: Tuesday, May 12 8 Science 1: Thursday, May 14 2: Friday, May 15
Parents/Guardians can help support your child/children feel confident and ready by doing the following:
Before the MCAS Access the student practice sites for the TestNav 8 student testing platform and practice tests for the three subject areas being tested (see above). Students are encouraged to practice and navigate these sites to become familiar with test design and available tools on the MCAS Assessment. http://mcas.pearsonsupport.com/student/ http://mcas.pearsonsupport.com/student/practice-tests-ela/ http://mcas.pearsonsupport.com/student/practice-tests-math/ http://mcas.pearsonsupport.com/student/practice-tests-science/
Ensure students are in school over the next three months and not absent on the days scheduled for testing.
Day of the MCAS Ensure student(s) get the recommended 8 hours of sleep the night before, arrive to school on time, stay hydrated and eat a nutritious breakfast. The better students feel mentally and physically on the day of testing the better chance they have of performing well.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support of your child’s education.
Sincerely,
Michael Curry Michael Curry Amesbury Middle School Principal
Amesbury Middle School 220 Main Street ∙ Amesbury, MA 01913 ∙ 978-388-0515 ∙ Fax: 978-388-1626
Amesbury Middle School 220 Main Street Amesbury, MA 01913-3614
Amesbury High School 5 Highland Street Amesbury, MA 01913-2215
All students who complete 8th grade at Amesbury Middle School are expected to attend Amesbury High School in the fall.
If a student will NOT be attending Amesbury High School for 9th grade, written confirmation from a parent is required.
Please complete this form and return to Lisa Rochon, Guidance Secretary, or Elizabeth Martignetti, Assistant Principal, at Amesbury Middle School prior to the end of the 8th grade school year, if possible.
If the decision to enroll is finalized after the school year has ended, please return this completed form to Gwen Foley, Guidance Secretary at Amesbury High School as soon as possible to ensure that your child’s records are forwarded appropriately.
STUDENT’S NAME _______________________________________________________________
NEW SCHOOL ___________________________________________________________________
SCHOOL ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________
I give Amesbury Public Schools permission to send school records and health records to the new school at the above address.
___________________________________________________ _______________ PARENT SIGNATURE DATE
For Office Use Only
o Academic Records Sent Date ___________
o Health Records Sent Date ___________
8th GRADE STUDENT FAMILIES
Please join us for an informational meeting about Amesbury Innovation High School.
WHEN: MARCH 11, 2020 WHERE: AMS LIBRARY
TIME: 6:30PM
Does your student benefit from: ●Smaller class sizes ● Individualized & small group instruction ●Social & emotional support ●Differentiated instruction
Amesbury Innovation High School may be the school for your student. Come and learn about our program!
Applications will be available at the meeting & can be found on our website https://schools.amesburyma.gov
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Sponsored by the AHS Math Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta
8th Grade Disney Trip Spring Plant Fundraiser
To help defer some of the cost of the Disney trip, students have another opportunity to take $4.50 - $5.50 off of their individual Disney trip cost with each plant sold.
ORDERS DUE Wednesday, March 25th
Customer Price: $12 with all plants foiled at no charge
PLANT CHOICES:
Easter Lily 3-4 buds
Tulips 6.5” Pot Colors: Yellow, Pink, Purple and Red
Hyacinth 6.5” Pot Colors: White, Pink, Blue & Purple
Daffodils 6.5” Pot
• You are responsible to have your customer pay you directly as we request complete payment to be just cash and/or ONE check written to “AMS PAG”.
• Please place order form with complete payment in sealed envelope with student name/homeroom labeled spring plant drive in the office no later than Wednesday, March 25th.
• You are responsible for picking up your plants on Tuesday, April 7th in the AMS Performance Center 3PM-7PM and delivering plants to customers by Easter.
AMS - 8th GRADE DISNEY TRIP SPRING PLANT FUNDRAISER Cash or Check written to PARENT Tulips: yellow, pink, purple or red Hyacinth: white, pink, blue or purple
Student Name: Please check box if 10% profit goes to scholarship fund [ ]Orders Due March 25th Parent/Guardian Name AND Email:__________________
Easter Lily Tulips 6.5 Pot Hyacinth 6.5 Pot Daffodil Total # Cost per PaidCustomer Name Address 3-4 Buds Color/Quantity Color/Quantity 6.5 Pot Plants Plant Total Due Cash or Check Delivered
AMS - 8th GRADE DISNEY TRIP SPRING PLANT FUNDRAISER Cash or Check written to PARENT Tulips: yellow, pink, purple or red Hyacinth: white, pink, blue or purple
Student Name: Please check box if 10% profit goes to scholarship fund [ ]Orders Due March 25th Parent/Guardian Name AND Email:__________________
Easter Lily Tulips 6.5 Pot Hyacinth 6.5 Pot Daffodil Total # Cost per PaidCustomer Name Address 3-4 Buds Color/Quantity Color/Quantity 6.5 Pot Plants Plant Total Due Cash or Check Delivered
DROP-OFF for 5th & 6th grade movie night is at the front lobby entrance near the main office. Doors
open promptly at 4:15 p.m. and the movie will start promptly at 4:30 p.m.
PICK-UP between 6:30 – 6:45 p.m. in the CHILDs AVENUE – Horseshoe parking lot behind the school.
Vote for one movie at the door. The most popular movie will be shown.
Admission is $7.00 and includes a water. Peanut free Snacks will be available for $1.00 each.
Please bring a canned or boxed food item (no glass please) to donate to Our Neighbor’s Table.
WE NEED PARENT VOLUNTEERS TO HELP RUN MOVIE NIGHT FOR THE 5th/6th GRADERS! Please
contact Christina Le if you are available or if you have any questions: [email protected]
7th & 8th Grade Movie Night
FRIDAY, March 20th @ 7:00 p.m.
DROP-OFF for 7th & 8th grade movie night is at the front lobby entrance near the main office. Doors
open promptly at 6:45 p.m. and the movie will start promptly at 7:00 p.m.
PICK-UP between 9:00 – 9:15 p.m. in the CHILDs AVENUE – Horseshoe parking lot behind the school.
Vote for one movie at the door. The most popular movie will be shown.
Admission is $7.00 and includes a water. Peanut free snacks will be for $1.00 each.
Please bring a canned or boxed food item (no glass please) to donate to Our Neighbor’s Table.
Attention Parents these are PG-13 Movies
WE NEED PARENT VOLUNTEERS TO HELP RUN MOVIE NIGHT FOR THE 7th/8th GRADERS! Please
contact Christina Le if you are available or if you have any questions: [email protected]
Stop Germs! Wash Your Hands.
• After using the bathroom
• Before, during, and after preparing food
• Before eating food
• Before and after caring for someone at home who is sick with vomiting or diarrhea
• After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet
• After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
• After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste
• After handling pet food or pet treats
• After touching garbage
Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.
Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.
Rinse hands well under clean, running water.
Dry hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
Keeping hands clean is one of the most
important things we can do to stop the spread of germs and stay healthy.
www.cdc.gov/handwashingThis material was developed by CDC. The Life is Better with Clean Hands Campaign is made possible by a partnership between the CDC Foundation, GOJO, and Staples. HHS/CDC does not endorse commercial products, services, or companies. CS310027-A
What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
What is coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)? Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.
Can people in the U.S. get COVID-19? COVID-19 is spreading from person to person in China, and limited spread among close contacts has been detected in some countries outside China, including the United States. At this time, however, this virus is NOT currently spreading in communities in the United States. Right now, the greatest risk of infection is for people in China or people who have traveled to China. Risk of infection is dependent on exposure. Close contacts of people who are infected are at greater risk of exposure, for example health care workers and close contacts of people who are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. CDC continues to closely monitor the situation.
Have there been cases of COVID-19 in the U.S.? Yes. The first case of COVID-19 in the United States was reported on January 21, 2020. The current count of cases of COVID-19 in the United States is available on CDC’s webpage at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html.
How does COVID-19 spread? The virus that causes COVID-19 probably emerged from an animal source, but now it seems to be spreading from person to person. It’s important to note that person-to-person spread can happen on a continuum. Some diseases are highly contagious (like measles), while other diseases are less so. At this time, it’s unclear how easily or sustainably the virus that causes COVID-19 is spreading between people. Learn what is known about the spread of newly emerged coronaviruses at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission.html.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?Patients with COVID-19 have had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of• fever• cough• shortness of breath
What are severe complications from this virus? Many patients have pneumonia in both lungs.
How can I help protect myself? The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19.
There are simple everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses. These include• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with
unwashed hands. • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20
seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
If you are sick, to keep from spreading respiratory illness to others, you should• Stay home when you are sick. • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the
tissue in the trash. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects
and surfaces.
What should I do if I recently traveled to China and got sick? If you were in China within the past 14 days and feel sick with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, you should seek medical care. Call the office of your health care provider before you go, and tell them about your travel and your symptoms. They will give you instructions on how to get care without exposing other people to your illness. While sick, avoid contact with people, don’t go out and delay any travel to reduce the possibility of spreading illness to others.
Is there a vaccine? There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19.
Is there a treatment? There is no specific antiviral treatment for COVID-19. People with COVID-19 can seek medical care to help relieve symptoms.
