AMS Newsletter

Parents,

I am going to answer some questions I’ve received about dismissal. If you did not see the original messages I sent I’ve included that in its entirety at the end of this message. These parking lot designations are specifically for our dismissal time from 3:45-4:15.

Red Lots:

• Yes you can still pick your child up in either red lot by using the car line.

• This is our preferred way for you to pick your child up.

• These 2 lots are for curbside pick up for your students. They can wait on the sidewalk and enter your car directly from the curb.

• The only thing changing for the red lots is you cannot park and your child walk into that lot to your car.

• If your child needs to put items in your trunk you may want to consider a blue lot since that slows the carline down for others.

Blue Lots:

• These are the lots you can park and your student can walk to your parked car.

• You do not need to leave your car - your student can come to you.

• We will expect your student to stay on the sidewalk paths and cross at the designated locations.

• The crossing spots are not manned and your student will need to cross when clear.

I hope these points help. We will be strictly enforcing these procedures starting Monday 10/7. The original message with the graphic is below.

Dear Parents,

We are implementing some important changes to improve the safety and efficiency of our student pickup process, particularly during our busy window from 3:45 to 4:15 PM. Your cooperation is essential to ensure our students can get to their cars safely.

New Guidelines:

These designated areas allow students to travel on sidewalks and use the safest crossing spots. Spots are on a first come, first serve basis, and if there are events, there may not be availability. Our preferred and safest pickup for your students is curbside pick up and we encourage all of you to participate in that.

We will educate the students on the designated paths and crossing locations. These crossing locations will not be manned.

Below you will find our parking lot designations and our unchanged traffic pattern graphic.

Important Date: We will start enforcing these changes on Monday, October 7th, but we encourage you to begin using them immediately to ensure everyone’s safety.

Thank you for your understanding and support in keeping our students safe.

Best regards,

Mrs. Lumsden

Thursday, 10/3

Choir Fall Concert, Argyle HS Auditorium, 7 pm

Volleyball: 7th @ Home, 8th Away @ Hillwood MS, 5-8 pm

Monday, 10/7

Wear Orange for Bullying Prevention Awareness Day

Band Fall Concert, 6:30 pm, AMS Auditorium

Tuesday, 10/8

Football: 7th @ Home, 8th Away @ Hillwood, 5-8 pm

Wednesday, 10/9

Tennis Match vs. Tidwell @ Home, 4:30 pm

Cross Country Zone Qualifying Meet @ TWU, 5 pm

Thursday, 10/10

Volleyball: 7th Away @ Vista Ridge MS, 8th @ Home, 5-8 pm

Friday 10/11, Monday 10/14 - Wednesday 10/16

Student Holidays - No School!

Thursday, 10/17

2nd Quarter Grading Period Begins

Friday, 10/18

Picture Retakes

Argyle ISD invites community members to a series of informative presentations led by Superintendent Dr. Courtney Carpenter and CFO Liz Stewart. These sessions will focus on the upcoming November 5, 2024 School Funding Referendum (VATRE), which addresses crucial issues like growing class sizes, teacher and staff pay raises, and the overall impact on the district’s future. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, share thoughts, and gain a clearer understanding of how the referendum could help retain $2.5 million for budget priorities.

We encourage all community members to attend a presentation to stay informed and involved in the future of Argyle ISD.

CLICK HERE for the complete list of community presentations.

Please see the attached letters from Nurse King regarding spinal screenings for 8th grade boys and 7th grade girls.

The NJHS Application window is open.

7th graders can find the application in the 7th Grade Google Classroom. 8th graders, new to AMS this year, have the application sent to their school email.

Applications are due no later than Thursday, October 10th at 4:00pm. No late applications will be accepted.

If you have any questions, please contact Julie Eason at julie.eason@argyleisd.com or Cathy Baker at cathleen.baker@argyleisd.com

Picture retakes will be on Friday, October 18. New students who haven't had their picture taken yet, and students who wish to have a new photo will be photographed. Go to mylifetouch.com and use the code EVTHDJBH, or you can use the QR code.

Join Us in Celebrating our Argyle ISD Cultures: Participate in the 2024 Argyle ISD Multicultural Festival!

We’re excited to host our annual Multicultural Festival, celebrating the rich traditions, food, music, and stories of the cultures within our Argyle ISD community. To make this event truly special, we need your help!

Ways you can participate:

• Host a country/cultural table
• Perform during the Festival (less than 5 minutes)

If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out the Volunteer Form.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Location: Argyle High School Cafeteria
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

For any questions or further details, please reach out to our AMS campus representative, Andie Gale, andrea.gale@argyleisd.com.

We look forward to your participation in making this festival a vibrant and memorable celebration of our community’s amazing cultures!

Students can now pick up a complimentary ticket to the State Fair of Texas (Sept. 27 - Oct. 20).

• Available in the front office.
• Good for one day of admission, Monday-Friday.
• One per student, first come first served!

Principal - Dona Lumsden - dona.lumsden@argyleisd.com

Assistant Principal (8th Grade) - Coby Pelt - coby.pelt@argyleisd.com

Assistant Principal (7th Grade) - Heather Van Noy - heather.vannoy@argyleisd.com

Counselor (8th Grade) - Jessica Wade - jessica.wade@argyleisd.com

Counselor (7th Grade) - Tara Furr - tara.furr@argyleisd.com

Nurse - Denise King - denise.king@argyleisd.com

Administrative Assistant - Christy King - christy.king@argyleisd.com

Registrar - June Splain - june.splain@argyleisd.com

Attendance - M'Lissa Kiser - m'lissa.kiser@argyleisd.com

Receptionist - Mary Kay Dagg - marykay.dagg@argyleisd.com