Upcoming Events
Today
- Awards Assemblies, Periods 2, 3, 41/30/2012
2/1/2012
District Announcements
Annual Aviator Sports Boosters Pasta Dinner will be held Friday, February 3, 2012 before the Alliance vs Marlington Boys varsity basketball game from 4-7 PM in the AHS cafeteria. Master Chef, ACS Superindent Peter Basil wil be making his famous homemade pasta sauce. Dine-in is all you care to eat pasta. Tickets are $7. Pre-sale tickets available from: all ACS administrators, ACS school board members, head sports coaches, Aviator Sports Booster members, event chairs Buddy & Lori Gasparik, and Aviator Sports Boosters President, Stephanie Unckrich. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. Carry-out is available.
Aviator "gear" will be on sale at the Alliance vs Marlington boys basketball game Friday, Feb 3rd begining at 6PM thru the varsity tip-off in the lobby area outside the gym.
Aviator "gear" will be on sale at the Alliance vs Marlington boys basketball game Friday, Feb 3rd begining at 6PM thru the varsity tip-off in the lobby area outside the gym.
Mark Wood, former lead violinist for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, will be visiting the Alliance City Schools orchestra program on February 8 - 9, 2012. Mr. Wood will conduct workshops with the orchestra students, and his visit will conclude with a rock orchestra concert on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 7:00pm in the Alliance High School Auditorium. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students (general seating) and may be purchased from Crystal Sabik, orchestra director, by calling 330-829-1234 x2265 or via email (sabikcr@alliancecityschools.
OTELA Testing SOON
The 2012 Ohio Tests of English Language Acquisition (OTELA) will be administered to all English Language Learners (ELL) in grades K-12 beginning January 17 through March 9, 2012. The OTELA is the assessment used to annually evaluate the English language proficiency of K-12 students receiving ESL (English as a Second Language) services. The OTELA assesses four language domains: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. The students’ OTELA results will be sent home to parents in May. Please contact us at 330-821-2105 if you have any questions.
Early Dismissal Day ADDED February 24th
ATTENTION ALL PARENTS: One additional Early Dismissal Day has been scheduled for February 24th, 2012. The district is hosting a second multi-school Wrestling Tournament which will bring hundreds of wrestlers and families to Alliance City Schools and the City of Alliance. Students will be dismissed from school two hours earlier than normal on the 24th. All bus transportation will be timed accordingly. All district staff will have inservice.
AMS Announcements
IT'S TAX TIME!!
Have your taxes filed online for FREE!
Thursday, February 23 (3:00-5:00 p.m.)
Some restrictions apply.
Please contact Melissa French @ Alliance MIddle School 330-829-2254
Courtesy of the Ohio Benefit Bank & Trillium Family Solutions
Thursday, February 23 (3:00-5:00 p.m.)
Some restrictions apply.
Please contact Melissa French @ Alliance MIddle School 330-829-2254
Courtesy of the Ohio Benefit Bank & Trillium Family Solutions
Zumba Classes
Navigators: Zumba Class Offered
Class for Families, Friends, and Staff
Thursdays 4:00 – 4:45
Band Room at AMS
Begins February 16th
Classes are FREE!
Join us for some dancing, exercise fun!
Get fit for summer!
Questions – Contact Mrs. Poyser 330-829-1234 Ext. 1850
Geography Bee Winners!
Congratulations to:
Joel Jennings 1st place (8th grade)
Joel Jennings 1st place (8th grade)
Jack Recchiuti 2nd place (6th grade)
Allison Staggers 3rd place (8th grade)
Thirteen students competed in the 2012 bee.Students were eligible to compete based on a pre-test and teacher recommendations. They also had a chance to participate in the Geography Club through Navigators and were able to brush up on geography skills before the bee. The first and second place winners were both presented with $1000 scholarships to be received upon graduation from Alliance High School providing they meet the scholarship criteria. The first place winner was also rewarded with a $100 cash prize while the second place winner received a $50 cash prize. The bee was sponsored by the Alliance YWCA and prizes were provided through an anonymous donor. Congratulations to our participants and winners!
AMS Athletics updates
Want to see how your favorite sport is doing here at AMS??
Click on this link and you will see all sports listed.
Find your favorite and read the latest news about your team!
https://sites.google.com/a/alliancecityschools.org/amsathletics/
Click on this link and you will see all sports listed.
Find your favorite and read the latest news about your team!
https://sites.google.com/a/alliancecityschools.org/amsathletics/
Mac:Tech Tip of the Week!
Built-in screenshot-capture functionality gives Mac OS X users one more reason to smile. No special software to buy, nothing to install. [Note: If you’re scratching your head wondering, “What’s a screenshot?”, here’s the quick definition: a picture of whatever is on your screen.]
To take a screenshot of your entire screen, just hold down Command + Shift + 3. If you have sound turned on, you’ll hear a click that sounds like a camera shutter.
Now have a look at your desktop; your screenshot will be sitting there, patiently waiting for you.
If you’d like to take a screenshot of a specific area of your screen, use Command + Shift + 4. As soon as you hold those keys down, your cursor transforms into a crosshair. Position this crosshair at the upper left hand corner of the area where you want to take your screenshot, then left-click your mouse and (while still holding your mouse button down) draaaaaaaag that cursor to the bottom right-hand corner of the area you want to capture. Release your mouse button.
Just like before, go have a look at your desktop and you’ll find your new partial-screen screenshot will be patiently waiting for you.
5th to 6th Grade Monthly Activities
We are excited to announce our monthly activities that will make Moving On Up to the 6th Grade a positive experience. The dates are listed below.
Jan 23rd- 5th graders will have an opportunity to talk with 6th graders and administration through video chat.
January 24th- AMS will host a parent/student Open House. Principals and staff will welcome and review policies. Informational booths will be set up regarding extra curricular activites, band, choir, SFA, Sports, Navigators, etc.
January 30th- Basketball Game 5th graders attend for free. Girls Basketball vs Carrolton 5 P.M.
February 1- Basketball Game 5th Graders attend for free. Boys vs Marlington 5 P.M.
March 23rd- Academic All-Stars Activity and Dance. 5th grade students with a 3.24 grade average or higher will be invited to attend Academic Success Night.
April 16th &17th- Lunch with the Principals. 5th grade students will have linch with Mr. Gasparik and Mr. Dobran in their home building
May 22nd- Shadow Day 5th Grade students will be transported to AMS after SFA to shadow a designated 6th grade student for the rest of the school day.
Jan 23rd- 5th graders will have an opportunity to talk with 6th graders and administration through video chat.
January 24th- AMS will host a parent/student Open House. Principals and staff will welcome and review policies. Informational booths will be set up regarding extra curricular activites, band, choir, SFA, Sports, Navigators, etc.
January 30th- Basketball Game 5th graders attend for free. Girls Basketball vs Carrolton 5 P.M.
February 1- Basketball Game 5th Graders attend for free. Boys vs Marlington 5 P.M.
March 23rd- Academic All-Stars Activity and Dance. 5th grade students with a 3.24 grade average or higher will be invited to attend Academic Success Night.
April 16th &17th- Lunch with the Principals. 5th grade students will have linch with Mr. Gasparik and Mr. Dobran in their home building
May 22nd- Shadow Day 5th Grade students will be transported to AMS after SFA to shadow a designated 6th grade student for the rest of the school day.
Navigators Study Table
Navigators is offering a new class! If you need extra help in math,
join our Mount Union math tutors for Math Study Table on Mondays and
Wednesdays from 2:30 - 3:15. Contact Mrs. Poyser for more
information. poyserju@alliancecityschools.org
join our Mount Union math tutors for Math Study Table on Mondays and
Wednesdays from 2:30 - 3:15. Contact Mrs. Poyser for more
information. poyserju@alliancecityschools.org
Grade Level Spelling Bee Jan. 25th
Grade level spelling bees to determine who will represent Alliance Middle School in the City Spelling Bee will be held Wednesday, January 25. 6th and 7th grade students who wish to participate should sign up outside their guidance counselor’s office this week. 8th grade teachers will hold class spelling bees to determine participants in the grade level bee.
The City Spelling Bee will be held Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria of Alliance Middle School.
The City Spelling Bee will be held Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria of Alliance Middle School.
December Students of the Month
Congratulations to the following students who have been chosen as Student of the Month for their classrooms for the month of December:
Thomas Wade, Braijon Clayton, Kylee Young, Skylar Hill, Howard Frazier, Shane Bonnette, Kris Richmond, Anthony Steed, Andrew Claxton, Victor Barnes, Christina Oldaker, Chris Steed, Dasha Hawkins, Brianna Bryant, Hanna Shakhtra, Nautica Longaberger, Nancy Hancox, Brianna Smith, Kacey Rowe, Guiliana Santis, Brittani Lalli ,Keith Smith, Ande Green, Chris Claxton, Jacob Vanderkar ,Ryan Boyd.
Thomas Wade, Braijon Clayton, Kylee Young, Skylar Hill, Howard Frazier, Shane Bonnette, Kris Richmond, Anthony Steed, Andrew Claxton, Victor Barnes, Christina Oldaker, Chris Steed, Dasha Hawkins, Brianna Bryant, Hanna Shakhtra, Nautica Longaberger, Nancy Hancox, Brianna Smith, Kacey Rowe, Guiliana Santis, Brittani Lalli ,Keith Smith, Ande Green, Chris Claxton, Jacob Vanderkar ,Ryan Boyd.
Kyle's Kitchen with Mrs. Bowen's Class
Room #609 went to AHS to be special guests of Kyle Schwarz on Kyle's Kitchen: Tailgate Edition on Wednesday, December 7th. The class helped prepare Mr. Pugh's Ultimate Queso Dip. Each student had an ingredient, with its Spanish translation, to add in preparing the dip. They made 2 crocks, one was enjoyed that day and the second served at the AMS Staff tailgate style Christmas party on the following day. While at the High School Mrs. Bowen and a few students visited the Wall of Fame and got the chance to see pictures of relatives who were inducted. Marcus Watson's father was a standout in Track & Field, while DaShawn Barnes's uncle was inducted for his Wrestling abilities. The children toured The Broadcast Arts room after filming the show. Mrs. Bowen's class would like to thank Kyle and her class for being such great hosts & answering all of their questions about the school & show.
Click here for the slideshow of our day!
Click here for the slideshow of our day!
Care Team Sponsors Spa Day
The AMS Care Team provided a Spa Day to the staff of Alliance Middle School on Friday, December 16th. During planning periods, staff members were invited to come take part in a hand massage, nail painting or even a hair cut from the AHS cosmetology students. Thank you so much Care Team and the AHS Cosmetology Students!
Report Cards
The 2nd 9 weeks report cards will be sent home on Friday, January 20th, 2012.
Pinnacle - Parent Internet Viewer
As many of you know, you are able to keep track of your child's grades, by using their special login in the Parent Internet Viewer. We have been getting many calls about Pinnacle- PIV (parent internet viewer) not working. The problem we are seeing, is that parents are going to the website they had from last year or clicking on an old bookmark. There is a new website this year. You can reach it by clicking on the link below or by going to Parent Information Section on the AMS website and then clicking on Parent Internet Viewer. We hope this helps clear up confusion about how to view your child's grades. All PIV letters were mailed out to your homes and should be received. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Sampson at sampsonmi@alliancecityschools.org
Link to Pinnacle PIV : http://pinnaclesuite.sparcc.org/Pinnacle/Gradebook/
Link to Pinnacle PIV : http://pinnaclesuite.sparcc.org/Pinnacle/Gradebook/
New Booster Club Officers
AMS has new Booster Club Officers. They are:
Lori Brown- President
Veronica Palmer- Vice President
Sandi Sierravalle- Secretary
Lori House- Treasurer
Booster Club meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month, in the AMS conference room at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
Lori Brown- President
Veronica Palmer- Vice President
Sandi Sierravalle- Secretary
Lori House- Treasurer
Booster Club meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month, in the AMS conference room at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
