Principal's Coffee Agenda - September 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012 at 1:47PM Our first Principal’s Coffee of the year!
Welcome Back! On behalf of the Middle School I would like to extend a special welcome to our new parents. Parents of students in the sixth grade, allow me to thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education during their most challenging years of emotional development.
Our year is off to a great start and we are excited about the learning opportunities that will be presented to your children. Our first day assembly went smoothly and our new students were greeted by their buddies for the day. When engaging in conversations with the students they report happy and challenged. What more can we ask for? When I asked a child on their first day of school how their day went , their response was AWSOME!
- Current Class Numbers:
6th Grade = 47
7th Grade = 62
8th Grade = 57
Total= 166 and still registering students!!!
2011-2012 Total= 171
2010-2011 Total= 192
2009-2010 Total= 185
2008-2009 Total= 177
2007-2008 Total= 158
2006-2007 Total= 156
Changes
New Faculty & Staff: Ms. Sandravelis Chrisi our new discipline and attendance coordinator, Ms. Maria Lambrinou (returned from maternity leave) will be teaching full time mathematics in the Middle School this year (6th and 7th grade Mathematics ) Ms. Rontogiannis (will be full time in the Middle School and also teach LA8 ESL), Ms Maria Petroutsa will be teaching Drama, Ms. Sophia Soseilos will be joining us in the Middle School teaching Art. Mr. Akrivos is joining us as our Middle School counselor. Keren O’Connor will be teaching English this year in the Middle School replacing Ms. Weimholt.
Curriculum focus- Teaching all students for understanding and designing relevant and specific assessment to that end.
Reminders:
- Course Syllabi (Course descriptions/ Course Outlines)
- Parent Student Handbooks
- Student Council Elections- On Friday September 28!
- Bonding Day- Adventure Park, Friday September 28!
- Back to School night- September 27 4:00-6:30
- Activity Kick off Day-
- Announcements-
- Student Absence- Please make sure to call in the morning if your child is absent
- Dress Code-
- Courses not offered-
- Author’s Visit-
- Foreign Language- Support offered after school to classes that this year needed to be merged
- Mathematics-
- All Middle School students have a hybrid course!!!- Through their technology class
- Skyward –
- Communication- Please make sure to follow the proper channels of communications when a problem arises
Dates to Remember
September
September 13 – Cross Country Try Outs (All Levels)
September 14 – Welcome Back BBQ
September 20 – Activities Kick Off Day
September 24 – 28 Election Week
September 27 – Back to School Night
September 28- Bonding Day
October
October 5 – Back to School Dance
October 9 – PTO General Meeting
October 15- Progress Reports
October 24 – UN Day
October 24 - MS/HS Staff Development Half Day
October 24- ES Parent Teacher Conferences – 13:00 – 15:30
October 25- ES Parent Teacher Conferences – 16:00 – 18:30
October 26 – Halloween Carnival
October 29 – School Photos Week
October 25-31 – Spirit Week
November
November 2 – MS/HS 1st Quarter
November 6 – PTO General Meeting
November 13 – AMC 8
November 14- Staff Development – Half Day
November 14- Bowls
November 20- MS Student Assembly
November 20- MS/HS Parent- Teacher Student Conferences) 16:00- 18:30
November 21- MS/HS Parent- Teacher Student Conferences) 09:30- 12:00
November 21- ES Students – Half Day: Dismissal at 12:00 Noon
November 22, 23 – Thanksgiving Holiday – No School
November 29- ES End of 1st Trimester
December
December 5 – Festive Music Concert Rehearsal
December 6 – Festive Music Concert (16:15 – 17:15)
December 11 – PTO General Meeting
December 24- Winter Break Starts
December 10- Progress Reports
December 14- Snow Ball Dance
January
January 4 – Winter Break Ends
January 8 – PTO General Meeting
Jan 17 – 31 – Middle School Exams
Jan 24- Feb 8 – Map Testing
February
February 12 – PTO General Meeting
February 12 – MS Student Assembly
February 13- Staff Development – Half Day
February 15 – Valentine’s Dance
February 25- Progress Reports
March
March 8 – ES End of 2nd Trimester
March 11 – Middle School Try Outs – Spring Sports
March 12 - PTO General Meeting
March 14-15 – Pi Day
March 18 – Clean Monday – No School
March 18 – Teachers Appreciation Week
March 22 – MS/HS- 3rd Quarter Ends
March 25 – Greek Independence Day - No School
March 26 – 5th Grade Parent Orientation
March 29 – Western Good Friday – No School
Science Fair
April
April 9 – MS Student Assembly
April 16 – ES Parent/Teacher Conferences (16:00 – 18:30)
April 16 – PTO General Meeting
April 17 – Staff Development Half Day
Aril 17- Field Day
April 24- Progress Reports
April 25 -MS/HS Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences (16:00 – 18:30)
April 26 - MS/HS Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences (09:30 – 12:00)
April 26 – Spring Break Begins
May
May 1 -7- Spring Break Continues
May 8 – Classes Resume
May 11 – SCIS MS Track and Field Meet
May 14 – PTO General Meeting
May 15 – Spring Concert Rehearsal
May 16 – Spring Concert (16:15 – 17:15)
May 22 – Walk of Athens
May 23 – ES Student Led Conferences (9:00 – 15:30) No Classes
May 24 - ES Student Led Conferences (9:00 – 15:30) No Classes
May 24- 8th Grade Prom – Conference Center
May 24 – June 7 – Middle School Exams
May 30th Step Up Day
June
June 7 – Graduation Rehearsal
June 11 – Awards Assembly
June 10-13 Map Testing
June 14 – Graduation- Last Day of School for Student
June 17, 18, 19 - Staff Development Days
June 24 – Whit Monday- No School
Our Mission Statement
ACS Athens is a student-centered international school, embracing American educational philosophy, principles and values. Through excellence in teaching and diverse educational experiences, ACS Athens challenges all students to realize their unique potential: academically, intellectually, socially and ethically -- to thrive as responsible global citizens.
HAVE A GREAT YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!
MaryAnn Augoustatos, Middle School Principal