Alcorn Central Middle School

TUESDAY - Home Football vs Iuka at 6:00 - Student Tickets available for ACMS Students - On sale for $3.00 - PURCHASE DURING SCHOOL ONLY - 7th/8th before school in gym or at break - 5th/6th give money to homeroom teacher DISTANCE LEARNING BENCHMARK TESTING - ELA Tuesday - MATH Wednesday has two parts - SCIENCE Thursday - MAKEUPS Friday - Please arrive by 1:15 to be sure and have time to finish - It is possible to take ELA/Science on Tuesday if it helps cut down on a trip to school WE ARE AC! A GREAT TIME TO BE A GOLDEN BEAR!

FRIDAY! - ELA Benchmark Test! - A fun afternoon reward for an awesome start to this school year! - Snacks will be sold! - A Three Day Weekend Ahead! - Much needed and much deserved! YOU GOT THIS! WE ARE AC!

THURSDAY! - Part Two of Math Benchmark Tests - ELA on Friday and we are done! - You got this! VOLLEYBALL - $3.00 for Student Tickets - On sale in HS Commons Area (gym lobby) before school and at Break - Thanks in advance for supporting our Volleyball Girls vs Kossuth tomorrow!

WEDNESDAY! - Math Benchmark for students at school - Distance Learners will do their Benchmarks next week AFTER LUNCH! - On Wednesday and Friday a bit of School Spirit Building - Kids will go to gyms to see our high school athletes perform - Social Distancing/Masks will be required - It will be a fun time for our kids who have been working very hard these last few weeks - Snacks and Drinks will be available LABOR DAY HOLIDAY - No School Monday, September 7th - Being an old history teacher, here is a little video about Labor Day! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJamea576YY

TUESDAY! - Science Testing for 5th and 8th tomorrow! - No reason to study for this one! - Just try your best and take your time! - The struggle is part of the learning process! - This test will give students and teachers valuable data on how to improve! WE ARE AC!

HEALTH - Thanks for doing what it takes to keep school going! - Don't stop now...Wear those masks, Watch that Distancing and Wash those Hands! SHOULD I SEND MY CHILD TO SCHOOL? - https://bit.ly/31WLEq9 BENCHMARK TESTING - 5th & 8th Science on Tuesday - 5th thru 8th Math on Wednesday & Thursday - 5th thru 8th ELA on Friday - These will be challenging tests! - Please encourage your kiddos to do their best! - The best learning always comes with struggle! LUNCH LINK - PLEASE COMPLETE! - https://bit.ly/3fzTyut - More completed = More Funding for our school! SPORTS UPDATE - Volleyball & Football Tuesday - Volleyball Thursday - Football Bleachers are almost finished and they are awesome! WE ARE AC! LABOR DAY WEEKEND AHEAD!

At this time there are no plans for early release. If anything changes you will be informed immediately. Our school is a safe place to be. We have already had a drill today to ensure we are prepared. The kids were awesome as always! WE ARE AC!

WE ARE AC! - Wear those school colors tomorrow! - And you may want to bring some rain gear! FINISH WELL ON FRIDAY! You got this!

Another great week of school! - Enrollment is up! - School Spirit is high! - Kids are happy and having fun! - Teachers are excited for next week! Stay safe this weekend and do the things that help keep us in school! - Wear Your Mask! - Watch Your Distance! - Wash Hands Often! WE ARE AC!

FRIDAY is SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY! - Wear Your Purple and Gold Loud and Proud! - One School Spirit Day winner chosen from each grade! - Wins a free lunch (from off campus) to be delivered next Friday! TESTING! - Many of our diagnostic tests are behind us and we are busy analyzing the data! - Teachers will be contacting you about results moving forward! - DATA allows our teachers to meet students' needs more effectively! - Good news is our students did well, even after the long "spring break"! HEALTH! - Thanks for the consistent communication! - Keep a check on temperature and other symptoms! - Refer to the Alcorn District Site for factual, updated information! https://www.alcornschools.org/ WE ARE AC!

MONDAY - May want to send an extra bottle of water due to "boil water notice" - We won't let our kiddos go thirsty! I-READY TESTS - Are designed to help us teach more effectively - Will be completed tomorrow we hope - Thanks students and teachers for working hard to get this done well iPADS - 7th/8th assigned - Bring to school charged and ready - We have ordered more chargers for those who may not have one - Keep learning how Canvas works just in case... HEALTH - Thanks parents for communicating with us - Keep 'em home if they have any symptoms - Check temps often especially before sending them to school - Close contact to a confirmed case needs to stay home and contact the school ASD DECISION TREE - Link below can help you make a decision on sending children to school or not https://bit.ly/31WLEq9 WE ARE AC! ANOTHER GREAT WEEK AHEAD!!

We had an amazing week of school and really want it to continue! Our schools are a direct representation of our communities! For schools to stay open & fall athletics to happen, we must practice good hygiene daily...including from 2:00 ‘til dawn and on the weekends. Wear a Mask! Wash Your Hands! Watch Your Distance! WE ARE AC!

FRIDAY! - School Spirit Day at ACMS - Show your school pride on Fridays - Wear the Purple and Gold LOUDLY and PROUDLY! ACMS FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2DPukeI - Like and Share! ASD COVID UPDATE LINK! - https://bit.ly/2PNHDPh Thanks to all for keeping our students and yourselves as safe as possible so we can keep kids at school! STAY AT HOME SYMPTOMS! - Loss of taste or smell - Cough - Fever or chills - Headache - Fatigue - Nausea or vomiting - Diarrhea - Sore throat - Congestion or runny nose - Muscle or body aches - Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing LUNCH FORM LINK! - https://bit.ly/3fzTyut

MONDAY UPDATES and TWEAKS DROP OFF! - Teachers are not in the building until 7:20 - Do not drop off too early PICK UP! - 5th/6th with Elementary siblings will go to Elementary - 5th/6th without Elementary siblings at Auditorium Steps like we have been doing - 7th/8th go to the Bear in front of High School Gym A big shout out to Officer Bullard and the teachers who are keeping us safe! IPADS! - Having to make a few adjustments for 7th grade - Please be patient as we work out the "bugs" HEALTHY HABITS! - Keep on keepin' on so we can stay in school! - Keep them home if they are sick or running a fever! - Keep us updated as to your student's health, status, etc. when they are out! - Update those contact numbers and emails often! DISTANCE LEARNERS - We are off to a slow start but we will have things up and running soon - On Site Assessment Times - Attendance is not an issue at the moment - Devices and understanding the process is priority ONE! - No one is behind! DISTANCE LEARNERS TIMES TO BE ON CAMPUS - 6th Tuesday; 7th Wednesday; 8th Thursday & Makeup Friday! - Attend 8:15-11:15 OR 1:15-3:30 each day, not both! - Come to main office and we will safely get you where you need to go! WE ARE AC!

A GREAT START! - Thank you students, staff and parents for an amazing start! - Stay safe and practice healthy habits so we can continue being at school together! DISTANCE LEARNERS! Assessment Days/Times Next Week to be on Campus - 5th Monday - 6th Tuesday - 7th Wednesday - 8th Thursday - Attend 8:15-11:15 OR 1:15-3:30 each day, not both! - Plan to be at ACMS on time & to stay the entire time - Come to main office and we will safely get you where you need to go! - MASK UP! ACMS GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS! - 7th Grade... Monday, August 10th - 8th Grade... Tuesday, August 11th - 3:30 until 5:30 - Must have an updated physical to participate - Questions: mstewart@alcornschools.org. - Held in High School gym WE ARE AC! WE ARE PROUD TO BE BACK!!

Day Two was a Huge Success and we can't wait to have everyone with us Friday! MASK UP ACMS! Distance Learners - If you missed the meeting tonight, you may pick up iPads at school on Friday iPads for Others - 7th/8th will be given out Monday at school! - 8th GRADE $20 per semester fee or $40 total to Coach Matthews - 7th GRADE $20 per semester or $40 total to Ms. Woodruff - Parent Agreement Online Form: https://bit.ly/2DtmPcQ LUNCH FORMS need to be completed please! https://bit.ly/3fzTyut WE ARE AC!

Thanks to our amazing students and awesome staff DAY ONE was a Success and DAY TWO will be even better! Distance Learner Students - iPad Distribution Thursday in Cafeteria - 5th/6th @3:30 - 7th/8th @4:30 - Enter at Main Office - Temp. Checks & Masks Required - $20 Technology Fee per Semester - Parent Agreement can be completed in advance and found on ACMS web page https://bit.ly/2DtmPcQ iPad Distribution Monday at School - 7th/8th Students during the school day - Fees can be paid in advance beginning Friday - Parent Agreement on ACMS web page https://bit.ly/2DtmPcQ ONLINE FREE/REDUCED LUNCH FORM - Please complete! https://www.myschoolapps.com/ WE ARE AC! Together we got this!!

TOMORROW - Bells will be ringing...buses will be rolling and we can’t wait to get those students (A-L) on campus - Please send small bills for snacks - Sleep well and be safe on the way to school - 2:00 dismissal through September - Great times ahead at ACMS! WE ARE AC!

DISTANCE LEARNERS! - This Thursday we will be distributing iPads and discussing Distance Learning details in the ACMS cafeteria - One parent ONLY please with Guidelines in place - 5th and 6th grades 3:30-4:30 - 7th and 8th grades 4:30-5:30 - An iPad Technology Agreement can be completed online in advance of the meeting: https://bit.ly/2DtmPcQ - A $20 Technology Fee per semester will be collected at the meeting - More details will be made available at the meeting concerning requirements, school work, attendance, etc. WE ARE AC! WE GOT THIS!!

ACMS Basketball/Baseball Tryouts! - Jr.High Boys Basketball Tryouts - August 10th and 11th from 2-4. - Must have Updated Physical and New Signed Covid Waiver Jr.High Baseball Tryouts - August 13th and 14th from 2-4 - Must have Updated Physical and New Signed Covid Waiver Sports tryouts are definitely a sign that we are getting closer to getting back to normal! WE ARE AC!