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Albany Middle School

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AMS Weekly Bulletin for May 18 - May 22

Posted Date: 05/15/26 (06:37 PM)



May is Jewish American Heritage Month, and
Asian-American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Good evening AMS Community,

I hope everyone had a great week. This afternoon, we hosted our inaugural car show on the AMS blacktop, and there were some incredible cars on display. Thank you to all of the community members who brought their vehicles and helped make the event a success.


To recap the week, our AMS softball team had an impressive home victory against Korematsu Middle School in the first round of the playoffs, and our track and field team performed exceptionally well at their meet in Piedmont. Way to go, Cobras!


Our AMS Jazz Band performed at Yoshi’s on Monday evening, and our AMS Orchestra performed on Wednesday night at the AHS Little Theater. Our students are truly talented musicians. A special thank you to our music teachers, Mr. Dandelet and Mr. Bryant, we are fortunate to have them guiding and inspiring our students.


We are wrapping up state and local assessments and now have just 14 days of school remaining.
Have a wonderful weekend, and as always…Go Cobras!


Sincerely,

Mr. Mapes

AMS School Calendar for 05/18 – 05/22


Monday, May 18 — School Ends at 3:30 pm
Tuesday, May 19 — School Ends at 3:30 pm
Wednesday, May 20 — School Ends at 2:20 pm
Thursday, May 21 — School Ends at 3:05 pm
Friday, May 22 — School Ends at 2:20 pm



Date(s) 

Events & Happenings

May 16

  • AMS Spring Play in the AMS PAC (7:00 pm)

May 18 

  • AHS Sports Day for 8th Grade Students @ Lunch

  • AMS Choir Variety Show - AHS Little Theater from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

May 19 

  • 5th Grade Visit/Tour - Ocean View Elementary @ 9:50 am

  • Science Olympiad End-of-Year Celebration - Albany Library @ 5:30 pm

May 20 

  • AMS Cobra Bands Concert - AHS Little Theater from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

May 21 

  • Incoming 6th Grade Family Orientation Night in the AMS Gym @ 6:00 pm

May 22 

  • 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony for Familias Latinas de Albany from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at AMS

May 25 

  • Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL


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 AMS students only

  2. 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony - Thursday, June 4th @ 5:00 pm on Cougar Field - each family will receive 5 tickets. To request more tickets for the ceremony, please click on the link

  3. 8th Grade Field Trip to Six Flags - Friday, June 5th - ALL Day - Click on the link below to view the Six Flags Parent Letter 25-26 Field Trip Request


Use of Perfume & Cologne at AMS

The use of perfume and cologne while at school is not permitted at Albany Middle School. Many of our students and staff have asthma or sensitivities to fragrances, and exposure can result in serious health concerns. Any student found using perfume or cologne at school will have the item confiscated. The item will only be returned to a parent or caregiver. 


Selling & Buying of Items by Students

Students are not permitted to sell items to other students or purchase items from other students on campus at any time. This includes, but is not limited to, candy, soda, chips, and any caffeinated products such as energy drinks or caffeine tablets. Monetary transactions between students are not allowed at Albany Middle School.


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.  


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


Math Support - room 102 

All Grades

Homework Support - Room 101

All Grades

PTA CORNER
 

Dear AMS PTA members,


Unfortunately, we did not have enough members present at our scheduled meeting last night to vote on proposals or our new board.


In order to be able to move forward as an organization for next academic year, we need YOU to join us via Zoom for an extraordinary PTA meeting on Tuesday, May 26 from 7:00-7:30 pm.


It's essential for us to get enough members there to vote in our new board and approve our expenses! Otherwise, we won't be able to spend the funds that you have so generously donated to support our school.


Please put it in your calendar, dial in, and bring a friend or relative who is an AMS PTA member.


Thanks,


AMS PTA


Meeting agenda:

AGENDA - PTA ASSOCIATION MTG Tuesday, 5/26/26
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Via Zoom: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/83232969438?pwd=9M2mqFSWlY0lykC8YSZn7WghY7p75E.1

Meeting ID: 832 3296 9438

Passcode: 3EX93Z

 

1. Welcome and Announcements
2. Prior Meeting Minutes Approval
3. Review and approve minutes from March 5, 2025 meeting
4. Financial Updates 
6. Principal’s Updates

6. Review and Vote on Proposed 2026-27 Board Members:
   President: Catherine Cronquist Browning
   Vice President: Shellie Kahane
   Treasurer: Albert Reinhardt

   Financial Secretary: Na Lin

   Secretary: Audrey Sillers

   Membership Chair: Jolanka Fisher

   Parliamentarian: Rhiannon McNeely

   Historian: Rolando Pintro
7. Adjourn


AMS ATHLETICS

 
ALL Spring Sports are finishing or have completed their seasons - Track & Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Wrestling, Softball, Baseball, and Boys Volleyball - We hope everyone had a great experience! - Go Cobras! 

AUSD NEWS

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https://www.ausdk12.org/announcements