Ardis Ann Middle School

Yearbook... Purchase by September 30th to get 10% off. That's TOMORROW! However, good new is, you can still purchase a yearbook beyond tomorrow. TreeRing is such a GREAT choice. You can customize 2 pages for FREE. It's such a great way to add pictures of personal events that have happened throughout the school year. To purchase go to www.treering.com/validate and enter your school's passcode: 1016013033844989

We could use a few more AAMS Gives Back volunteers!

Ardis Ann Middle School and Elm Tree Elementary will host a Fall Book Fair the week of Oct 3rd-Oct 7th. We will have a late night on Tuesday, Oct 4th. The link below provides more information with regards to dates and eWallet. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/elmtreeelementaryschool We also need more volunteers for this event. Please click on the Sign up Genius link below to help fill in where needed so we can make this the best book fair ever! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b094aaca628a4f85-fall

Congrats to this week's and last week's Shining STAR winners! These students rose to the challenge of modeling the STAR Qualities for others to see and take notice. Way to go, Blazers. Continue to SHINE BRIGHT!

Christmas assistance will be provided to ALL qualifying families who complete the application process. Please go to www.sharingandcaringkids.com to complete an application. If you have any questions, please contact Sharing and Caring. Bentonville deadlines are October 5th-6th, and 10th.

Join us at Trash Creamery next Wednesday, Sept 28th! A friendly competition between Old High Middle School and Ardis Ann Middle School to see who can raise the most money for their school. 3pm-9pm We hope to see you there!

During October, Boo! your friends and support AAMS!

Fall Picture day! You must order before picture day to ensure picture delivery. Every child will have their picture taken for the yearbook even if you do not purchase a package online. Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Our students have been eagerly getting ready to celebrate International Dot Day! They have been 'making their mark' and we know they will go far. Please encourage your Blazer to wear dots tomorrow, Sept. 15th, for our first Spirit Day of the 2022-2023 school year. #itsalwaysagreatdaytobeablazer

Tired of always coming up with what is for dinner? Enjoy more family conversation time and less prepping time while supporting the Ardis Ann PTO. Spirit Night at Slim Chickens this Thursday, Sept. 15th from 4pm-9pm. Make sure you let them know that you are there for AAMS!

From Bentonville Schools: Join us for our up coming lunch and learn opportunities. These sessions are invaluable to parents. Grab your favorite sandwich and we'll see you there!

Observed annually on September 15th since 2009, International Dot Day is a holiday in which people of all ages are encouraged to harness their own creativity and embrace their own confidence as they make their mark on the world. Our students will first listen to the book entitled "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds in their art classes next week. "The Dot" is a book about a teacher who encourages a doubting student to trust in her own talents and to be brave enough to make her mark on the world. The students will then continue celebrating International Dot Day throughout the week, mainly in their art classes, while they uncover the hidden power of their own creativity. We all have a creative spark that we can ignite with just a little bit of bravery and encouragement. On Thursday, September 15, 2022 will also celebrate with a Spirit Day and wear polka dots. Such is the widespread influence of "The Dot" that it is currently celebrated in 192 countries by more than 19 million people.

Capture your memories in this year's Ardis Ann Middle School Yearbook! Purchase by September 30th to get 10% off. Go to www.treering.com/validate enter the school's passcode: 1016013033844989 If you have any questions, contact Cassie Holder at cholder@bentonvillek12.org

The Ardis Ann Student Council members are a group of dynamic, enthusiatic and leadership focused students. Student Councils can serve as a voice for an entire student body and actively work with teachers and advisors to promote a better learning environment: kindness and community. There are four separate steps to the application process alone. These steps can be found in the Counselor Google Classroom Stream under 'Student Council Application' and on the 'Parent Acknowlegment of Responsibilites' page that the applicant must have the parent sign in order to complete the application process. There are several deadlines for the different parts of the application process, and no late applications will be accepted. If you have any questions, after reading the Parent Acknowledgment of Responsibilities page, please contact Amy Rengers, counselor and student council coordinator, at arengers@bentonvillek12.org.

The monthly Ardis Ann Counselor Connection Newsletter will be attached to your child's team Newsletter at the beginning of each month. You can also locate the newsletter on facebook or if you would it emailed to you directly, please reach out to Amy Rengers, AAMS Counselor, at arengers@bentonvillek12.org. She will be more than happy to email it to you each month. For this month, the link is provided here. https://www.smore.com/14cvp

Congratulations to the first Shining STAR winners of the 2022-23 school year! These students were caught throughout the week displaying our STAR Qualities (Safe, Tenacious, Accountable and Respectful). Every student here at AAMS has a chance to earn a written Shining STAR from a staff member for displaying the four qualities. The Shining STARS are then placed in a weekly drawing to earn a $5 Sonic gift card an AAMS Logo Sticker. Congrats to our 5th grade and 6th grade Shining STARS of the week!

Free and Reduced Meals Application The USDA will no longer provide free/reduced meals to all students for the 2022-2023 school year. However, you may still qualify according to guidelines set out. To apply online for free or reduced priced meals at the Family Portal. Select "Guest" to complete the online application. If you wish to complete the paper application, you may download the English Application or the Spanish Application. You may also request a printed copy from your school's office. Here is the website: https://bentonville.familyportal.cloud/ You can pay your lunch bill and put money into your child's account and also fill out the free/reduced paperwork to see if your child qualifies for the program. There are other benefits to participating in the free and reduced lunch program. Check Balance & Online Payment: We have a new portal to check balances and make online payments. To check balance or make payment, select "Register" the first time you visit the portal. Enter the email address you used last year, and the system will automatically populate your account with your information. Access portal here: https://bentonville.familyportal.cloud/ We are here to help! If you need assistance completing your application, contact Mary Denny at (479) 254-5045.

Wow! It’s THAT morning...the morning we get to greet the smiles and calm the fears. It’s the morning we get to pour love and kindness into each and every student. It’s the morning we have all been waiting for….Day 1 of the 2022-23 school year! 💜 #ItsAlwaysAGreatDayToBeABlazer

Wow! It's almost time!! The AAMS Welcome Back to School letter has been sent out and we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the 2022-23 Blazer students and families! Please join us next Tuesday, August 9th, anytime from 4pm-6pm for Open House. Come meet your child's teacher, tour the building, meet with members of PTO and just feel the excitement that the First Day of School brings about for our AAMS School Staff. Principal McAuliffe will have introductory remarks in the Cafe' at both 4:00pm and 5:00pm. We are extremely excited and we hope to see you there. #ItsAlwaysAGreatDayToBeABlazer