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AMS Weekly Bulletin for March 23 - 27

Posted Date: 03/20/26 (06:42 PM)
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March is Women's History Month  
"I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept." — Angela Davis
"You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try." — Mindy Kaling

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Good evening,

Today is the first day of Spring. I hope you all stayed cool during this week with our recording breaking hot weather. With hotter temperatures, please remind your student that it is important to dress appropriately for a school setting. Please encourage your child to also bring a water bottle each day to stay hydrated. 

This week we visited all three of the elementary schools and met our incoming 6th grade students. They were able to receive an overview of Albany Middle School and ask questions. We can't wait for them to join us next school year! 

Please note that Mr. Frishman is out of the office due to a medical procedure and associated recovery time. He should return after Spring Break. I will be assuming Mr. Frishman's duties and responsibilities in his absence. I can be reached at emapes@ausdk12.org or at 510-558-3612.

The third quarter ends this coming Friday, and we have a dance for students to celebrate all of their hard work. Students can buy dance tickets at lunch this coming week and they must turn in the Code of Conduct Permission Slip when they pay for their ticket. The dance is from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the AMS Gym. 

It's important to remember that we are on an early release schedule all week. Students will attend all of their classes daily and school will end at 2:20 pm each day. There is a survey we are asking all parents/caregivers to take called The California Schools Parent Survey. The link is below. Please take a few minutes to give us your feedback.

Have a nice weekend, and Go Cobras!

Mr. Mapes



AMS School Calendar for 03/23 – 03/27

Release Times this Week
IMPORTANT: WE ARE ON AN EARLY RELEASE SCHEDULE ALL WEEK
Monday, March 23 — School Ends at 2:20 pm
Tuesday, March 24 — School Ends at 2:20 pm
Wednesday, March 25 — School Ends at 2:20 pm
Thursday, March 26 — School Ends at 2:20 pm
Friday, March 27 — School Ends at 2:20 pm


Date(s) 

Events & Happenings

March 23 - 27

  • Early Release Schedule ALL Week - Parent/Caregiver Communication Week & End of Quarter Grading 

March 26 

  • 8th Grade Exploratorium Field Trip

March 27 

  • End of 3 Quarter

March 27 

  • AMS School Dance - ALL grades - AMS Gym - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

March 31 

  • AMS Choirs Spring Concert at 7pm AHS Little Theater

April 6 - 10

  • Spring Break

Help us to improve by taking the California Schools Parent Survey

This confidential parent/guardian survey gathers your feedback on our school’s climate, learning environment, and student supports. Your input helps us measure progress and plan future improvements for student academic success and overall well-being. 

If you have already completed the survey, thank you! If not, please click the link below to begin. You can select your preferred language from the pull-down menu on the Welcome screen. This survey is specific to Albany Middle School . If you have children at other Albany Unified schools, you will receive separate links for those sites. Please click on the link below:

Albany Middle School

Attention 8th Grade Families 

In case you missed Incoming 9th Grade Math Night or Incoming 9th Grade Parent Night last week, here are the presentations and slide decks. 


Incoming 9th Grade Math Night 

Video Presentation and here is the Slide Deck


Incoming 9th Grade Parent Night

Here is the link to the video, and here are the slides

NO Energy Drinks at AMS

Students are bringing Energy Drinks like Red Bull, Monster, Rockstar, and Celsius to school. They are not allowed at Albany Middle School and will be confiscated.  

8th Grade Updates - End of Year Activities

  1. 8th Grade Promotion Dance - Friday, May 29th from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the AMS Gym - Free Event for 8th grade students only

  2. 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony - Thursday, June 4th @ 5:00 pm on Cougar Field - each family will receive 4 tickets and will be able to request more tickets in mid-May

  3. 8th Grade Field Trip to Six Flags - Friday, June 5th - ALL Day 

AMS After School Homework & Math Support Program - ALL Students are Welcome to Attend! Students can come with friends, snacks are provided, and students do not have to stay for the full hour. We highly recommend this opportunity for our students! 

  

Mondays: 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm


Math Support - room 102 

All Grades

Homework Support - Annex Computer Lab 

All Grades

Tuesdays: 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm


Homework Support - Annex Computer Lab & Room 101

All Grades 

Thursdays: 3:05 pm to 4:05 pm


Homework Support - room 216  6th grade only


Math Support - room 217  

6th grade only


Math Support - room 102 


Homework Support - Room 101

PTA CORNER


Volunteer at the AMS Dance on Friday, March 27. We're coming up on the end of the third quarter, and you know what that means -- it's time for an AMS Dance! The dance is on Friday, March 27 from 7-9 pm in the AMS Gym. For this dance, all AMS students, including 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, are welcome. The theme is "Over the Rainbow." We need your help to provide chaperones and snacks. Please sign up here to volunteer!

 
Volunteer for the Spring Soiree on April 16, 3-6 pm, at AMS!The Spring Soiree is just 6 weeks away, happening on Thursday, April 16th, from 3-6pm! This is a very exciting afterschool carnival event that the PTA organizes exclusively for students, but we need many parent volunteers to make it happen! Can you get involved? We have over 100 volunteer slots to fill for the day of the event, as well as some leaders to help oversee the event. It's a really fun event to be a part of, and by volunteering, you have a front row seat to observe your AMS student and their friends, enjoying all the games, food and fun activities! Please consider signing up for a timeslot or two here!  No time to volunteer in person? We need food and drink donations for the Cobra Cafe. Sign up here! We also need volunteers to help with the planning process. Can you help? If so, please contact Eliza Welch Sears at elizawelchsears@gmail.com or (415) 497-1852.

Join Next Year's PTA Board! Want to support AMS and help organize the PTA? Some of our current board members are finishing their terms and moving on to high school. We're looking for a Vice President, a Secretary, and a Parliamentarian to start next fall. Reach out to Catherine at president@ams-pta.org if interested!


AMS ATHLETICS

 
AMS Track & Field - Tryouts for T&F starts Monday March 23rd, 15 minutes after school ends

Information for Track & Field Student-Athletes and Families on 2026 Season 

Ultimate Frisbee Update Coming Soon

AMS Girls & Boys Wrestling Registration is OPEN!

AUSD NEWS

Check out our new Announcements Page on the website! This page will allow you quick access to all announcements, without extending the length of school newsletters or risking not seeing some announcements when the email is clipped. 





Eid and Holi Celebration

Join the Celebration of Eid and Holi on Sunday, March 29, 1:00pm-4:30pm at Ocean View Elementary School.  This event is hosted by SWANA, the Southwest Asian and North African Parent Engagement Group. All are welcome to attend! Scan the QR code above to RSVP and sign up for the Potluck.


Early Bird Registration Now Open – Teen Choreography Workshop (10% Off!)

Luna Dance & Creativity invites middle and high school students to its Teen Choreography Workshop (Ages 12–17), July 27–31, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. This week-long program is designed for both new and experienced dancers to explore choreography, build creative expression, and collaborate with peers in a supportive environment.  For more info, visit lunadancecreativity.org or call 510-883-1118.



The Climate Future Film Festival

Ten films in two hours touch on the myriad responses to an existential crisis during the Climate Future Film Festival on Sunday, March 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm.  Hosted by the Albany Public Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Albany. These films are suitable for adults and teens.