Alcorn Central Middle School

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!

WOW! We had a great day back at school with our staff and are ONE DAY CLOSER to having our students back where they belong! A FEW REMINDERS - Lunch Application link...We need 100% completion! https://www.myschoolapps.com/ - Money can be deposited in child's lunch account by sending it in an envelope and giving it to the first period teacher. - All snacks at break and such will be $1.00 until further notice. Please send exact change with your student as needed. - Distance Learners! We will send all information out on Monday as to processes, device pickup plan, etc. - Teachers are working hard to insure we have the best plan possible for Distance and School Learning! - Check out the ACMS STUFF link for some valuable info! https://bit.ly/2P3u25U - iPad Agreement can be completed digitally from the ACMS STUFF link! Be sure and read it thoroughly! WE ARE AC!

Teachers are back on campus and we are excited for your kids to return. We will be meeting this morning so please hold calls until after 9:00. 7th-8th schedules can be viewed on Active Parent or picked up at Orientation! WE ARE AC!!

ORIENTATIONS at ACMS - We will follow guidelines... wearing masks, social distancing and temperature checks. Monday, August 3rd - 6th Grade @4:00 - 5th Grade @5:15 Tuesday, August 4th - 7th Grade @1:00 - 8th Grade @2:15 - One parent only please - Meet in gym to begin - Brief overview and meet with teachers in gym - We will then dismiss giving you time to walk through school - Need to be off campus 15 minutes before the next session begins ONE DAY CLOSER! WE ARE AC!

Please make your way to the ACMS web page and check out the ACMS STUFF link! https://bit.ly/2P3u25U ...And be sure to complete the Online Lunch Form!

Much Appreciated and Much Needed!

"SCHOOL STUFF" Distance Learning Folks- we are in the process of contacting each family with further information as to the process. We hope to get to everyone by early next week. 5th / 6th Grade Students and Parents will be able to meet their teachers and check out their new rooms, tour the school, etc. on August 3rd. - Times will be announced early next week. Still working out logistics for 7th / 8th orientation. - 7th / 8th can pick up schedules tomorrow and Friday 8:00-11:00 In case you missed it, students will be dismissed daily at 2:00 to start the school year. ONE DAY CLOSER! WE ARE AC!

STUDENT SCHEDULES for 7th and 8th graders are available online AND for Walk Up-Pick Up Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings 8:00-11:00. Ms. Eaton will be stationed outside the main office and we will be available to answer questions about schedules and registration! Drive through, walk up, pick up, ask questions as needed and don't forget to wear your mask! We ask that you please do not call the office concerning schedule changes. We need to work these out in person if possible. A time will be made available soon for ALL students to locate their rooms, tour the school, etc. WE ARE AC! ONE DAY CLOSER!

Distance Learning! Today is the last day to sign up! You can sign up by clicking on: https://www.pdffiller.com/en/link_to_fill/486527684.htm Information pertaining to Distance Learning can be found on the form. A time to discuss the process, distribute devices, train and answer questions will also be a part of the Distance Learning Process. A time will be set and shared for ACMS students and parents before school starts on August 5th. WE ARE AC PROUD!

Congrats to these young ladies! WE ARE AC PROUD! ACMS Volleyball - 2020 Roster 7th Grade Peydon Blackburn Miranda Burcham Lacy Cartee Kennedy Hardin Ella Kemp Ella Lacy Ava Maricle Kinsley Moore Branna Quinn Emily Sowell Addyson Winchell Haley Willis 8th Grade Carlie Barnes Lilli Burcham Elle Clayton Julia Davis Autumn Johnston Glorianna Johnson Gracie Rhodes Gracey Viola Lindsey Stevens COVID-19 restrictions have required us to limit roster size for players dressing out for games. If your name is not on the list you may continue practicing with your group when school begins. The roster IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS - Posted on the ACMS website. - Click MENU and then click on the DOCUMENTS icon. Contact the school if we can assist in any way. We are here to serve! One day closer! WE ARE AC!

BREAKFAST and LUNCH! I still remember many of the ladies that fed me at Glen and ACHS when I was a student! The names and faces have changed but the love these folks have for our students has not! There will be some adjustments and changes of course, but we have a plan that allows our cafeteria folks to continue making those memories and building those relationships with our kiddos! WE ARE AC!

MASKS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL! Having your child wear a mask for a short time each day NOW will make it more comfortable for them when school begins. There will be times when masks are "encouraged" and times when masks are "required" during the school day. ORIENTATION for 5th and 6th students and parents will be finalized soon with details coming next week! Hang in there just a bit longer because we are one day closer! WE ARE AC!

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS will be made available later this week. Teachers are doing their best to limit needed supplies. A BACKPACK/SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY is this SATURDAY 10:00am - 12:00pm at Living Free Ministries (behind Magnolia Funeral Home). Upon arrival, please remain in your car until directions on how to proceed are provided. Thanks to Back to School Blessings for providing for our kiddos! One day closer! WE ARE AC!

We are excitedly preparing for the students to be back in those seats! 1. Thursday/Friday (16th & 17th) 9:00-12:00. - Parents who want to meet Face-to-Face and get more info on Online Registration processes or anything else can drop by the school office and we can help. **MSDH and CDC Guidelines will be followed. 2. Distance Learning Only...Deadline is this Friday (17th) and the form is on our website. 3. Work continues as we freshen up and realign our buildings and classrooms! Thank you teachers and all who have been involved! 4. More information concerning opportunities to meet teachers, see schedules and visit classrooms will be announced as we finalize plans and move closer to that first day back!

Calling all 7th/8th Grade Girls' (and Parents) interested in playing basketball! We will meet in the High School Gym tomorrow (Wednesday) at 5:30 to discuss practice plans and requirements for the month of July. No need to bring practice gear tomorrow... WE ARE AC!

Be safe and enjoy your final holiday before we "GET" to go back to school on August 5th!