The Gator Gazette

Upcoming Events and Reminders:

• July 17: Annual Update 2023-2024 Begins- CLICK HERE to start the process

• July 31: ARMS Physical Education Meeting(all grade levels) & 6th Grade Pre-Athletic Parent Meeting @5:00-6:30 pm @ Competition Gym
• August 1: Athletic Parent Meeting for 7th & 8th Girls & Boys @5:30 pm in ARMS Competition
• August 1: Gator Camp (Last Names A-M) From 1:00 pm-4:00 pm and 4:30 to 6:00 pm @ARMS
• August 2: Gator Camp (Last Names N-Z) From 1:00 pm-4:00 pm and 4:30 to 6:00 pm @ARMS
• August 2-3: Football Equipment Pick UP @4:00pm-7:00 pm in Gym
• August 5: Gator Walk @3:00 pm-5:00 pm
• August 9: First Day of School
• August 23: Fall Open House 6th-Grade From 6:00-800 pm @Autumn Ridge Middle School
• August 24: Fall Open House 7th & 8th Grade From 5:30-7:30 pm @ Autumn Ridge Middle School
• September 9: Labor Day Holiday!

Late Arrival Days: August 17, August 24, August 31

Welcome back to school, GATORS! We're thrilled to see our scholars return, ready to embark on another year of learning and growth. Together, we'll create a nurturing environment that encourages inquiry, fosters creativity, and embraces diversity. Let's make this academic year memorable and full of achievements. Our doors are always open to support and guide you throughout this journey. Let's go GATORS!!!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Sweat

Hello 7th graders and families! I am thrilled to be joining you this year at ARMS and am eager to watch your growth over the school year. Before joining the ARMS Team, I served as a counselor at a small Charter School in Cambridge, MA, and previously taught 6th grade ELA in the Boston Public Schools District in Boston, MA where I was born and raised. I received my Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2015, a Master’s in Education from the Sposato Graduate School of Education in 2017, and a Master’s of Education in School Counseling in 2020. As your counselor this year, I am excited to cultivate your love of learning as a student and individual. As 7th graders, you are in a position to set a positive example for the younger students in our community, and I can’t wait to see what you accomplish in this unique opportunity! I am committed to supporting your needs and helping you reach your goals!

As you begin to shop for school clothes for your child(ren), please ensure that all clothing adheres to the: Autumn Ridge Middle School - Dress Code Policy. The complete Humble ISD Student Dress and Grooming policy can be found in the Parent/Student Handbook on page 65. The Principal’s discretion will be used for all dress code violations. Decisions will be aligned with the Humble ISD Parent/Student Handbook. You may click the link below to visit our webpage on the dress code policy.

New Student Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open for all grades! A student is NEW to Humble ISD if:

● a student has never attended a school in Humble ISD; or

● a student had previously attended a school in Humble ISD but withdrew before the school year ended and needs to re-enroll.

Address Affidavits and a new process is required. Contact our registrar, Ms. Mithchell as soon as possible! Your child will not be able to attend ARMS if this process is not completed.

Returning Students: Annual Update begins on JULY 17, 2023 - ALL DOCUMENTS WILL NEED TO BE UPLOADED ELECTRONICALLY DURING ANNUAL UPDATE!

Registrar: Veronica Mitchell

Contact: 281-641-8519

Fax: 281-641-8517

Contact: Nurse Mallory Hollingsworth

Email Mallory Hollingsworth, BSN, RN

Clinic Phone: 281-641-8505
Office Fax: 281-641-8617

HEALTH SERVICES

CLICK HERE: Permission to Administer Medication

Please review the following for information about child nutrition. If your child has a food allergy, documentation that has been completed by a doctor/physician must be submitted to the school nurse prior to the first day of school. These forms are found on our district website. Middle School Lunch Menus (Create a SchoolCafé account or log in)

• Free and Reduced Meal Program (All students need to complete this application)

• Food Allergies (or Diet Modifications)

• School Cafe

If you already have an account, money can be added to your child’s account by visiting School Café.

Please review this GIF for an overview of how traffic will flow during arrival and dismissal. Students will be allowed to enter the building at 7:50 a.m. (Late Arrival Days: 9:30 a.m.). Dismissal will begin at 4:00 p.m. each day.

For the safety of our students, please do not move our parking cones in any area that is placed to direct traffic. Our traffic signage is expected to be completed soon. Just a few reminders for safety…

1 - The front car rider loop is a “ONE WAY” at all times. Please do not exit the front parking lot, turning right. It is a “left turn” only to follow the car rider loop. Our car rider loop is a double-stacking lane in one direction at all times. “ONE WAY” signs will be posted soon!

2 - The stop sign in the curve of the car rider line was placed there on accident. You may disregard this sign and continue to proceed around the car rider loop to help continue to flow of drop-offs/pick-ups. Please be patient and kind as you merge into one lane in the car rider loop.

3 - Do not drive through cones in the parking lot. We have had to replace several cones that have been destroyed by cars running over them.

4 - In the car rider loop, please encourage your child to be ready to “unload” as soon as your car stops in front of the school (Under the awning area). This helps us move the line faster, get you through the car rider loops faster, and get kids in the building on time. We appreciate you for always “pulling all the way down” before you stop! The thumbs up, smiles, and waves are all in appreciation!!!

If your child is a walker, remind them to proceed home as soon as they are dismissed. We have too many students that are hanging out in front of the school/on campus that should be leaving the campus when they are dismissed. Students found not leaving the campus immediately will receive consequences.

Please ensure to check HAC to review your child’s grades and any missing assignments. Set alerts in HAC to help you monitor when the grade falls below your expectations. Encourage your child to attend tutorials. Each 9 weeks grade is used to calculate promotion to the next grade or retention (the requirement for summer school).

We understand that not everyone has time to be a volunteer at our campus. However, you can make a huge difference by paying the membership fee of $10.00. The membership fee will celebrate the amazing teachers and staff at Autumn Ridge Middle School. Furthermore, it will help coordinate events for our students. CLICK HERE TO JOIN!

• President- Leslie Walle
• Vice President- Tina Smith
• Secretary- JaNise Qualls
• Treasure- Latreece Singleton
• Grade Level Representative- Fynithia Bazron
• Grade Level Representative- Shantay Lee
• Grade Level Representative-***Open***

If you are interested in becoming a GRADE LEVEL REPRESENTATIVE, please contact Leslie Walle, ARMS PTO President (armsptopresident@gmail.com).

**You don't have to be a PTO Officer to volunteer at our campus. Volunteering at schools allows you to contribute to the community and make a positive impact on students' lives. If you are interested in being a volunteer, you must be approved by Humble ISD. Please follow the easy steps to become a campus volunteer.

The first step is completing a short online volunteer application. As a part of this process, a background check is completed and within 72 hours, you will receive an email notification regarding the status of your application. Next, contact Tameka Haggerty, ARMS Campus Secretary (281-641-8501). Email: thagger@humbleisd.net

She will add your name to our volunteer list, once you've been approved.

Click Here: Start your application today!
Click Here: Presione aquí para comenzar su aplicación!

The Spirit Shop is NOW OPEN!!! It will close on August 2, 2023. So GATORS, let's get our SWAG on!!! CLICK HERE: Spirit Shop

For only $20, you can send a special “Happy Birthday” message to your child. The birthday message will run from Monday through Sunday of the week of your child’s birthday. Marquee messages can be purchased on our PTO website each month and will be due 1 week prior to the upcoming month. CLICK HERE, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEND A BIRTHDAY MESSAGE.

Our yearbook store will be open on www.jostens.com beginning August 1! This will be the cheapest price for the yearbook all year. You also have the ability to purchase an ad, which is first come first serve. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Cox at Stephanie.cox@humbleisd.net.

Contact Information

Kimberly Armstrong

Phone Number: 281-641-8609

Email: Kimberly.Armstrong@humbleisd.net

Contact Information

Kevin Jack

Phone Number: 281-641-8609

Email: Kevin.Jack@humbleisd.net

• 7th & 8th Grade Girls and Boys Athletic Parent Meeting: July 31 @5:00-6:30 pm
• All incoming 7th & 8th-grade students enrolling in Athletics &/or planning on playing sports need to attend our upcoming parent/athlete meeting. We will address important information for this school year and have a Q&A forum.
  
• Parents whose students are enrolling in PE or 6th-grade PRE-Athletics, please join us for an informational meeting to address Physical Education and Pre-Athletic expectations for the school year.
  

The Autumn Ridge Cheerleading & Mascot Program recently attended cheer camp and it was nothing but a success! Our girls represented Gator Nation with determination, spirit, and enthusiasm throughout their days of camp. We came home with the following awards: Best Tumblers- Lai'Lah P. & Tanaya W. Best Squad Leaders- E'Laiah P. & Brooke P. Best Dance- Jayla P. & Elysse L. Best 7th Stunt Group: Ga'Nyla C., Ja'Niya T., Brooklyn C., & E'Laiah P. Best 8th Stunt Group: Kennedi P., Brooke P., Amaya M., & Chloe W. All-American Cheerleader: E'Laiah P. & Elysee L. Superior, and a Team Slide Routine Trophy.

Congratulations to all of our girls and we can't wait to see you showing your Gator spirit with us at upcoming games! Follow us on our Instagram & Twitter @armsgatorcheer.

In middle school science, we will have the opportunity to introduce our scholars to an array of captivating topics and concepts. Through engaging experiments, hands-on activities, and interactive discussions, we will enable them to explore the wonders of the natural world. Let us approach this year with enthusiasm and a commitment to making middle school science an engaging and transformative experience for our students. By inspiring them to explore the world through a scientific lens, we will empower them to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and lifelong learners.

Here's to a wonderful year full of discovery and scientific exploration!

We are delighted to introduce the exceptional members of our Math Department who will be guiding and nurturing your children's mathematical growth throughout the year. Please click on the video below.

The ARMS AVID Program is back and better than ever! AVID, or Advancement via Individual Determination, empowers students to take control of their educational destiny, closes the opportunity gap, and gives a personal system of support to staff and students. Our ARMS Site Coordinator/Teacher Coach Haley, AVID/RELA Teacher Coach Ward, and AVID Site Team are all ready to guide and support you all in your future endeavors here at Gator Nation and beyond! 2023-2024 AVID Students, please go to this link to review more about your AVID experience along with your supply list for this class: https://sites.google.com/humbleisd.net/arms-avid-bootcamp/home?authuser=2 Follow ARMS AVID on Twitter @arms_avid for updates and tips!

The Autumn Ridge Rosebuds organization is returning for its second year and we are coming back with an even stronger sisterly bond! The mission of Rosebuds is to promote academic success, cultural awareness, social awareness, and tolerance among our ARMS Gator ladies. Our Lead Coordinator Ms. Mims and Step Team Coordinator Coach Haley cannot wait to see what this school year has in store! If you are interested in joining the 2023-2024 Autumn Ridge Rosebuds use this link to fill out your application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgsj5mFIrvghqfASuzrkQtesfShQYE6_N-7qi4g9Khh0ZgoQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Applications close on August 18th at 11:59 pm! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @arms_rosebuds to learn more about our executive board and for future updates!

Autumn Ridge Fine Arts provide students an opportunity to operate within a safe environment to develop musical, artistic, dance, and technical skills through large and small group instruction. Students have the opportunity to develop leadership skills as well as the traits necessary to build a better future for themselves. The Autumn Ridge Fine Arts programs are a home away from home and students are encouraged to explore their artistic talents to the fullest.

All students are welcome and encouraged to join a fine arts class! We offer art, band, choir, dance, orchestra, and theater classes. Your student will learn everything necessary in class and does not need any prerequisite information to join.

Please check out the Fine Arts page on the ARMS website for more information!

Feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have! I am looking forward to working with you for the success of our Gators! And for the latest news, visit our website and follow us on Twitter.

Email: rosalyn.sweat@humbleisd.net
Website: humbleisd.net/arms
Location: 15337 Woodland Hills Drive, Humble, TX, USA
Phone: 281-641-8500
Facebook: facebook.com/arms
Twitter: @HumbleISD_ARMS