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AMS Weekly Bulletin for March 30 - April 3

Posted Date: 03/27/26 (06:06 PM)
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March is Women's History Month  
April is Arab American History Month

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Good evening,

I hope this bulletin finds everyone safe and well. We had a good week. The students worked hard on finishing off the third quarter, 150 student-athletes went to Track & Field tryouts, our baseball, softball, and boys volleyball teams competed in a number of games, and tonight is our third school dance of the year from 7 pm to 9 pm in the AMS Gym, and our 8th grade students went on their annual Exploratorium field trip on Thursday. 

It's hard to believe that we have ten weeks of school remaining for the 2025-26 school year! Please remember that we are on Spring Break from April 6-10, and school will resume on Monday, April 13. The last day of school is on Friday, June 5th. We have lots to do and many upcoming events, so please take a look at the calendar below. 

Go Cobras! Mr. Mapes



AMS School Calendar for 03/30 – 04/03

Release Times this Week
Monday, March 30 — School Ends at 3:30 pm
Tuesday, March 31 — School Ends at 3:30 pm
Wednesday, April 1 — School Ends at 2:20 pm
Thursday, April 2 — School Ends at 3:05 pm
Friday, April 3 — School Ends at 2:20 pm


 

Date(s) 

Events & Happenings

March 31 

  • AMS Choirs Spring Concert at 7pm AHS Little Theater

April 6 - 10

  • Spring Break

April 20 

  • SBAC State Testing Window Opens

April 16 

  • AMS Spring Soiree on the AMS Blacktop from 3:05 pm to 6:05 pm

April 22 

  • AMS Open House (6:30 pm to 7:30 pm)

April 30 

  • Doughnuts & Popcorn w/ the  Principal ( 8:30 am & 6:00 pm)

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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:

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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 that contain high levels of caffeine. 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 for the Spring Soiree on April 16, 3-6 pm, at AMS! The Spring Soiree is just 3weeks away, happening on Thursday, April 16th, from 3:05 pm to 6:00 pm! 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 - 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.