AOT Middle School Newsletter
March 17th, 2024
Hopefully you and your family had a great break!
Spring is in the air and it is a great time to make some memories!
Welcome to Quarter 4 – yes 2.5 more months to go.
Let’s get going!
Academics
Final grades are available via the Infinite Campus parent portal! Student grades in core subject areas are available as well as electives that are labeled as pass/fail are also available on Infinite Campus. Please share that information with your child(ren) and feel free to reach out to the teacher(s) as necessary for more information.
If you saw growth in your child’s grade(s) – then it is definitely time to celebrate good news! If you did not see the growth that you and your child wanted – then let's create a plan for success in quarter 4.
Mr. Henry will be reaching out to parents individually regarding academically struggling students.
Reclaim THE – A
It is that time of the year again! It's state testing time!! Time to REPRESENT!
The team and I have been working on this process throughout the academic year! March is the month to further assert our readiness! Teachers have created challenging lesson plans aligned to the state standards, written and oral presentations, and test taking material.
We need your help in making sure we Reclaim THE – A! Please make sure that your child arrives on time each day for school and completes all assignments. It’s crunch time and time away from school is time away from learning.
Please no early dismissals during testing time. Your child’s premiere is around the corner!
March Madness
It’s March madness at AOTMS!
Basketball is well underway! Coach Hissick and Coach Walker have sent out emails to the teams about the practice location and times for the boys’ and girls’ teams. The next game is set for Wednesday, March 20th @ Pusch Ridge. The girls play @ 4p and the boys play @ 5p!
Come by and enjoy the game!
Go Team!
Things that make you go hmmmm!
Where are the honor roll students in Q3 going for lunch?
What will the students who show 7% or higher of growth in ELA and/or Math on state testing receive?
If you do not know your current score– you are free to ask or look at your scores you received last year. This incentive also extends to 8th grade students!
Which 1st period class will have perfect attendance during the week of 3-18?
Special Alert
There is an opportunity for our students who have a specific interest in music to receive instruction once a week from a musically trained teacher within the Academy of Tucson District. This is a great opportunity for 12 students on a first come first serve basis to receive instruction that will enhance a skill set that they already have or are interested in pursuing.
Again this will be offered during the day once a week but is on a first come first serve basis.
Please email me – Mr. Henry directly @ [email protected].
Monday, March 18th
National Supreme Sacrifice Day
Best Regards,
W. Henry, M.Ed. – Principal of The Academy of Tucson Middle School