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I know this has been
a very sad few days for all of us. I
also know we have that instinct to want to help. Once we know more about funeral arrangements
and ways that people can help the family financially, I will pass that on. When a student chooses to end his life that
way, there is a very delicate line between offering support and glorifying the
choice he made. So while the students
may try to express their grief through things like “wear orange day,” we as
teachers should refrain from promoting or encouraging those events. If this does not make sense to you, please
come talk to me about it. Thanks
If you did not get a
chance to see the play this past weekend, you missed a great performance. The way these students were able to memorize
these difficult lines was amazing.
Congratulations are in order for Con
Brio ('with great energy')! This 25-member choir consists of 7th and 8th grade
girls who have met one morning per week to rehearse and prepare music since the
end of January. Con Brio participated in the Southern Star Music Festival on
May 9th in Atlanta, performing for three well-respected judges/experts in the
'choral world'. I attended the Awards Ceremony at Six Flags on May 10th and am
pleased to announce that all three judges gave the choir a Gold Rating
(highest) and awarded them a Gold Standard trophy! In addition, out of all 15
choirs in the competition (both middle school and high school level), Con Brio
scored the most number of points, securing the title of Southern Star
Music Festival Choral Sweepstakes Winner (and a 2nd trophy!).
Dr. Avossa is
visiting several schools during the last two weeks of school and may be here
tomorrow. I know he will want to walk
around and see the great learning that is still taking place at AMMS. It was truly amazing all the great stuff that
was happening last week including frog dissections, roller coaster
demonstrations, multi-disciplinary units, and eggs dropping from the upper atrium!
Food Drive: Please talk up the food drive. This is a critical time for North Fulton
Community Charities as students who are used to getting free and reduced lunch
will not get that chance during the summer.
Let’s really have a great turn out for those less fortunate.
Supplies for Next
Year: If you would like to shop for
next year’s classroom supplies, the Office Max catalogs are in Beth’s
office. The suggested limited again next year will be $100.00
PRIDE – This Friday, May 16th PRIDE will
not meet due to May Madness.
Noteworthy News:
This week is spring concert week for the music department. We
have lot of great music and many opportunities to hear our amazing
musicians. We hope you can join us!
Monday, May 12, 2014 – Orchestra Spring Concert @ 7PM in the Gym
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 – Band Spring Concert @ 7PM in the Gym
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 – Chorus Spring Concert @ 7PM in the Gym
In addition to our evening concerts, we will be presenting our annual
“Pops” Concert during connections time on Wednesday, May 14th in the
Gym.
Concerts will begin at:
9:15 AM (7th Grade Connections)
12:35 PM (8th Grade Connections)
2:30 (6th Grade Connections)
We are looking forward to sharing our music with you!
Musically yours,
Wendy, Tim, and Jason
Where is Livingston?
Danielle Sherfey says,
“This week I am passing Livingston on to a fellow 6th grade
teacher. This teacher is always willing to lend a hand whenever it is needed on
the 6th grade hall. His effort and creativity has led to some
amazing lessons; some in which I was lucky enough to be a part of. His
leadership and care for students is evident every day in class. Not only is he
wonderful to work with, but he is someone that you can count on to bring ideas
to the table and get the job done. I am so excited to pass Livingston on to my
neighbor teacher and friend, Joe Wilson!”
Happy Birthday
Chuck Mertes May 15
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