AMS Weekly Update

Happy Friday, AMS! Thank you for another great week! Good luck to our One Act Play Cast and Crew as they compete this weekend. We wish you a happy Spring Break and will you on Tuesday, March 18!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. Remember to be the difference and have a great Bearcat Day!

mmusselwhite@aledoisd.org

MONDAY - MARCH 17

• Student Holiday
• AMS Cheer Tryout Clinic
• 2:00 - 4:00
• Aledo ISD Board Meeting

TUESDAY - MARCH 18

• NJHS Meeting
• 6th Period (Library)
• AMS Cheer Tryout Clinic
• 4:30 - 6:00
• AHS Bearcat Dance Team Tryout Clinic (8th Graders)
• AMS vs. MMS Tennis (@ AHS)

WEDNESDAY - MARCH 19

• AMS Track @ Duncanville
• AMS Cheer Tryout Clinic
• 4:30 - 6:00
• AHS Bearcat Dance Team Tryout Clinic (8th Graders)

THURSDAY - MARCH 20

• AMS Cheer Tryouts

FRIDAY - MARCH 21

• Spring Pictures
• AHS Bearcat Dance Team Tryouts (8th Graders)
• Report Cards in Parent Portal

As a reminder, we have streamlined absence reporting for all of our campuses for this school year. It is very important that we have documented reasons for absences so that we can ensure your student is given an excused absence when needed.

Each week we compete as grade levels for the highest weekly attendance rate! We also set goals to be better each year. Here are weekly totals and our Cycle 3 Goal!

Weekly Challenge

6th Grade - 96.24% - WEEKLY WINNER

7th Grade - 93.63%

8th Grade - 95.32%

AMS - 95.08%

Cycle 3 Total

6th Grade - 94.61%

7th Grade - 95.08% Increase from last year!

8th Grade - 94.53%

AMS - 94.74% SO CLOSE

GOAL - 95+%

Cycle 3 2023-2024

6th Grade - 95.27%

7th Grade - 94.22%

8th Grade - 96.31%

AMS - 94.85%

GOAL - 95+%

Catie demonstrates prudence by consistently thinking before acting and carefully considering the consequences of their decisions. She makes thoughtful choices in both academic and personal situations, showing a high level of responsibility and maturity. Recognizing her for prudence highlights her ability to make wise, well-considered decisions that contribute to her success and the well-being of those around her.

Congratulations to Carolee Griffith, AMS sixth grade social studies teacher, who was this year's Aledo ISD winner for the Jack Harvey Academy of Exemplary Teachers Award presented each year by the Education Department at Weatherford College!

We are grateful to WC for honoring extraordinary teachers in this way each year, and we know that Ms. Griffith is the best of the BEST!

"Carolee Griffith is an exceptional educator who has a remarkable ability to connect with her students, creating an inclusive environment where every child feels confident and valued," AMS Principal Dr. Mandy Musselwhite said. "Carolee goes above and beyond in fostering strong relationships with parents, maintaining proactive communication while offering positive feedback and encouragement to support students through challenges. Beyond her work in the classroom, she is a dedicated mentor to new staff, sharing her expertise and enthusiasm to uplift those around her. Her unwavering positivity and commitment to excellence make her an

invaluable asset to the AMS community."

Please help us congratulate Ms. Griffith for this award!

AMS Girls Choir received UIL Sweepstakes this week! We are very proud of them!

Come support out Bearcat artists on March 25 & 26 at the Aledo ISD K-12 District Art Show! Bearcats of all ages will be showing off their creations at the Aledo Learning Center. The art show is from 5-7 PM on both days. Please bring art supplies and gently used crafting materials for the art supplies drive benefiting the Wellman Project!

· 📅 March 25 & 26

o March 25: Aledo High School, Daniel Ninth Grade, McAnally Middle School, Coder Elementary School, McCall Elementary School, McKinney Elementary School and Walsh Elementary School

o March 26: Aledo High School, Daniel Ninth Grade, Aledo Middle School, Annetta Elementary School, Stuard Elementary School and Vandagriff Elementary School

· ⌚ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

📍 Aledo Learning Center

Are you looking for a way to support our schools and make a positive impact on students' lives? We invite you to join our team as a substitute! We need substitutes who are sub teachers, front-office staff, nurses, aides and more!

As a substitute, you’ll have the flexibility to work around your schedule, connect with our students and play a vital role in our district.

Benefits of Becoming a Substitute:

• Flexible Hours: Choose days that work for you!

• Rewarding Experience: Support students and help shape their future.

• Community Involvement: Be a part of our schools’ success.

Interested? Learn more about how to apply by visiting our website at Aledo ISD Guest Teacher Application or contacting us at staylor@aledoisd.org.

AdvoCats is donating $1,000 to the campus with the most attendees!

SAVE THE DATE!

🌟 Get ready to GLOW! 🌟 Join us for the Aledo AdvoCats Glow Run - a night full of fun, fitness, and flashing lights! ✨ Choose the 1K, 5K, or both, and race under the stars at Buchanan Stadium. 💡🎽 Glow gear, food, entertainment, and all the fun included! Best part? It all benefits Aledo ISD students. 💛 Let's light up the night! 🏃‍♀️⚡️

· 📅 March 29, 2025

· ⌚ 6:30PM Gates Open

· 📍 Buchanan Stadium

🏁 Register here!

Aledo ISD Community: You may have seen that other local school districts are having job fairs to try to fill special education teacher aide vacancies. In Aledo, we are also actively recruiting special education teacher aides to become a part of our Bearcat Staff!

Benefits to being a teacher aide in Aledo ISD include:

· Teacher aides are eligible to transfer their own children into Aledo ISD to attend our schools, even if they don’t live in the Aledo ISD boundaries.

· Teacher aides are eligible to send their babies and young children to the Aledo ISD Child Development Center employee daycare.

· Teacher aides follow the same school calendar as their kids/students in Aledo ISD.

· Teacher aides who are hired to work in a special education centralized program will receive a $600 sign-on bonus [when hired between September 20, 2024, and March 7, 2025, after completing 45 days of employment and maintaining an attendance rate of 90%].

· No experience required - we will train you!

· Want to become a certified teacher? We will work with you on your path to teacher certification.

You can learn more about our special education centralized programs positions on our continuum of services page, and see the positions accepting applications now on our website. Please click the button below or visit our website to apply today!

The Aledo Spring Fling: Craft Fair and Market Expo is coming to Aledo High School on March 29, 2025. It will take place in the high school cafeteria and gyms from 10am to 4pm that Saturday. There will be a variety of food trucks out front in addition to over 100 craft and market vendors. Everything from woodworking, ceramics, and quilting to home décor, personal health and wellness will be displayed. You can even see children’s and women’s Boutique clothing vendors in addition to an array of hand-crafted jewelry and personalized heat press t-shirts and Trucker hats! Admittance is $5 for adults. Children under 12 are free and Aledo ISD employees are free with their staff ID. Please help us raise money for each Junior class to go towards their senior year prom!

In the event that you need to deliver lunch to your student, please follow the steps below:

1. Please remember that you may only provide lunch for your student. No group lunches (pizzas, party packs, etc.) allowed!
2. Please be sure that the lunch is clearly labeled with your student's first and last name.
3. Upon entering AMS, please place your student's lunch in the bin assigned to your student's grade level lunch.
4. The bins will be delivered at the start of each lunch period. Students will be responsible for getting their lunches from the bin.

Again, we request that you limit lunch deliveries when possible. Also, in order to limit distractions, we will not call students out of class to receive lunches.

Thank you for your help with this!

Email: mmusselwhite@aledoisd.org
Website: https://www.aledoisd.org/AMS
Location: 416 FM 1187, Aledo, TX, USA
Phone: (817)441-5198
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AledoMSBearcats
Twitter: @aledo_ms