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My Challenge to You My Challenge to You

It is hard to believe... but the end of the Fall Semester is here. Where did it go?


As you prepare for your time away I want to encourage you to reflect upon the fall semester. What went well for you? What did not go so well?


Now think about this: Why did either of those occur? What did your plan look like? Did you have a plan? Or was it an unrealized good idea?


Think about this. "A goal without a plan is just a wish." -- I don't know who said it, but that person is correct. Things don't just happen. Even "luck" is the collision of preparation and hard work. You have to plan for success. You may not always achieve success, but one thing is for certain... if you do not have a plan to achieve your goals, you will be unsuccessful.


During the break, think about what you want to achieve this spring. Then, develop that plan to achieve your success. If I can help you in any way, let me know.


Have a wonderful holiday break. Enjoy your time with your family and friends.


Think. Achieve. Succeed.

Jeff

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AMCMS SPED Tip of the Week

This last week of the semester is a good time to clean out and organize your sped paperwork!


For students that are no longer in your class, please shred any paperwork that you have printed and delete any IEP files you may have saved to your computer. If you do not have a shredder, feel free to send your paperwork to room 112 or 227.


For semester classes, your cloud files for Fall Semester Students will be deleted and replaced with your Spring Semester Students’ IEPs over the break, and you will receive new VOMs, which you will need to sign and return as soon as possible. Please shred all IEPs for Fall students (or send to 112 or 227 for shredding).


Note: The paperwork in the cloud will self-destruct at the end of the school year. (How convenient!)

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Technology Tip of the Week

Have you heard about Breakout EDU?


Check out the video below to see Breakout EDU in action.

Walker students play the Breakout EDU learning game

Breakout EDU is a team building game that can be adapted to a variety of content areas and is lots of fun.


Breakout EDU brings the 4 C's alive! All Breakout EDU games require critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and communication.


Ms. Westley wrote a grant to get the supplies for our campus and they are available in our library for checkout. She is also planning a tutorial to show how these kits are used, but she wants to know what day is best for you. If you would like to learn more please fill out the form below so she can have the tutorial on the day that the most people can attend.

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Check out some of the great things going on at #AMCMS this past week! Check out some of the great things going on at #AMCMS this past week!

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Here are some articles and blogs that I read this past week from Twitter. Here are some articles and blogs that I read this past week from Twitter.

Is DISD a better school district than Highland Park?

Is DISD a better school district than Highland Park?

First, I want to define what a ‘school’ is. It’s the teachers, the principal, the curriculum, the building. Most people see a good ‘school’ as a school with a bunch of high achieving kids. But this…

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4 Characteristics Of Learning Leaders | Teach Thought

4 Characteristics Of Learning Leaders | Teach Thought

4 Characteristics Of Learning Leaders - Writing forces greater clarity. In addition, the tranquility of the unique Australian bush setting in which..

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Encouraging a Sense of Gratitude in Students

Encouraging a Sense of Gratitude in Students

Activities that foster gratefulness have benefits for students beyond enhancing their social and emotional skills.

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Giving Students’ Empathy Muscles a Workout

Giving Students’ Empathy Muscles a Workout

A new platform helps teachers in different countries connect their classrooms and encourage an appreciation for different perspectives.

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Why Talking About the Brain Can Empower Learners

Why Talking About the Brain Can Empower Learners

Understanding what struggle can do for the brain can help learners, explains Stanford professor Carol Dweck.

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Helping Struggling Students Build a Growth Mindset

Helping Struggling Students Build a Growth Mindset

Veteran researchers present five strategies—like maintaining success files and allowing choice—to help struggling students develop a positive attitude needed for success.

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Nominate your fellow faculty and staff members to be recognized for the strengths they posses and utilize at AMCMS! Nominate your fellow faculty and staff members to be recognized for the strengths they posses and utilize at AMCMS!

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Week at a Glance Week at a Glance

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Monday December 18
  • Morning Tutorials 7:50-8:20
  • Be at your duty station-- 7:50
  • Be at your duty station-- 3:50
  • Afternoon Tutorials 3:55 - 4:30
  • Basketball Games


Tuesday December 19

  • Morning Tutorials 7:50-8:20
  • Be at your duty station-- 7:50
  • Finals -- 2nd, 4th, 5th periods
  • Be at your duty station-- 3:50
  • Afternoon Tutorials 3:55 - 4:30
  • School Board Workshop and Meeting -- 5pm & 7pm


Wednesday December 20

  • Morning Tutorials 7:50-8:20
  • Be at your duty station-- 7:50
  • Finals -- 1st, 4th, 6th periods
  • Be at your duty station-- 3:50
  • Afternoon Tutorials 3:55 - 4:30
  • Faculty Meeting 4:30-5:30 -- Lecture Hall


Thursday December 21

  • Morning Tutorials 7:50-8:20
  • Be at your duty station-- 7:50
  • Finals -- 3rd, 4th, 7th periods
  • Be at your duty station-- 3:50
  • No Afternoon Tutorials


Friday December 22

  • Be at your duty station-- 7:50
  • Assembly Schedule
  • Early Release Schedule
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A&M Consolidated Middle School

AMCMS is a 7th & 8th grade campus in College Station ISD, College Station, TX, USA

Email: jmann@csisd.org
Website: http://amcms.csisd.org/
Location: 105 Holik Street, College Station, TX, United States
Phone: 979-764-5575
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMCMS.Home.of.the.Cats
Twitter: @AMCMSCatPRIDE

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