Allen Park Middle School

Panther Newsletter - March 5, 2023

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Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences - March 8

Spring Conferences 2023

March 8: 4-8pm: In-Person with the teacher

REGISTRATION SYSTEM OPENS TO PARENTS:

Feb 20, 2022 at 6:00 AM

SYSTEM CLOSES TO PARENTS:

March 7, 2022 at 3:00 PM

The Allen Park Public Schools Conference Manager is being used to schedule the upcoming parent-teacher conferences. You have the option of scheduling an In-person conference for Wednesday, March 8th.

The Conference Manager can be accessed by parents at the following URL: https://apps.schoolsoft.com Although the site is relatively intuitive to use, we've attached instructions to this email on how to make an account.

After making an account, when you book your conference, you will select the date, March 8th and teacher(s) you wish to meet with and then choose from the time slots available. You will receive a confirmation email when your booking is complete, please read it carefully.

Helpful Video:

https://www.schoolsoft.com/virtual-conferences-parent-resource-page/

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Athletics

SPRING TRYOUTS COMING UP!

Track - NO CUT - Practices begin March 20, 2:45-4:30

Baseball: March 20, 22, 24 7th grade 2:45-4:15 and 8th grade 4:15-5:30

Softball: March 21, 23 7th grade 2:45-4:15 and 8th grade 4:15-5:30

Baseball and Softball will tryout in the gym

NOTE: Due to ongoing construction at the MS, no spring sports will take place AT the MS. Locations and busing arrangements TBA.

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APMS Athletics

ALL STUDENT ATHLETES AND A PARENT MUST HAVE A FREE PLANET HS ACCOUNT. This is where all paperwork is completed, emergency forms are signed and your student's MHSAA physical is uploaded. Please visit the following link: www.planeths.com If you created an account last year, you need to log in to update emergency information, re-sign forms and upload a new physical. Please see directions in the files below.

MHSAA Physicals must be dated April 15, 2022 or later to be valid for the 2022-23 school year. The form can be found on the APMS website.

Participation Fees are not being assessed for this school year.

NOTE: Any student wanting to attend any indoor athletic events, must be accompanied throughout the entire event by their own parent or guardian.

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Upcoming Important Dates

**March 7 - PTSA Meeting 3pm @ APMS Media Center**

March 7 - 8th Grade Dance Planning Meeting 6:30 Cafeteria - PARENTS ONLY

March 8 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8pm

March 13 - School Board Meeting 7pm - APHS LGI Room

March 17 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development

March 23 - School Wide Dance 2:40-4pm Cafeteria

March 27-31 - SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL

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Fall 2023 8th Grade Washington DC Trip

If your student is on the trip or on the waistlist, please visit this link to join the Facebook group in order to stay up to date with the most recent trip announcements.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/515723830694356/

Remember, students can view the trip roster at any time in the cafeteria. It is updated as necessary with students/parent chaperones on the trip, as well as on the waitlists.

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WEB Leader and 6th Graders Upcoming Activity

The Web Leaders will be taking the 6th graders to see Puss in Boots on Thursday, March 23rd. We have 140 spots available. The cost is $22 per student. The cost includes their ticket, transportation, popcorn, pop and fruit chews. You can sign the permission slip and make payment your www.mypaymentsplus.com account. Sign up ends when all spots are taken or March 22.

Students will need to pack a brown bag lunch to be eaten before the movie.

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Depart APMS 10:00 a.m.

Arrive at Cinemark Theater 10:30 a.m. Movie Start 11:00 a.m.

Depart Cinemark Theater 1:05 p.m.

Arrive APMS 1:30 p.m. Students will go to 6th hour

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22-23 Yearbooks are for sale!

Online orders are being taken now! The cost is $35. You can order at Walsworth Yearbook at any time.

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Homework Station Rooms - 3rd Quarter UPDATED!

Homework station is only for students who are quietly working on homework and need assistance with work.

Students must report to Homework Station no later than 2:45 or they will not be admitted.

Monday - Kinsey - room 104

Tuesday - Rose - room 112

Wednesday - Kinsey - room 104

Thursday - Zenn - room 223

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Facebook Friends!

Be sure to "like" the APMS Facebook Page! We share lots of content there that will make you smile! APMS Facebook Page

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Is your student going to be absent?

If your student will not be at school for illness, appointment, or other reason, you must call or email the attendance office to report their absence.

313-827-2250 or msattendance@appublicschools.com

During their absence, students should be checking Google Classroom for absent work.

Unexcused attendance calls go out 2 times a day: 11am and 3pm as a reminder if you forgot to notify the office.

Counseling Office News

We are experiencing an increase in people needing mental health assistance in our country. Help is available no matter what you are going through, and we want to help you find a reason to keep living. By calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) you'll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7.

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Morning Drop-Off

Follow these rules for a safe and smooth drop off:

* Do not pull into the loop unless your student is ready to exit the vehicle

* Parents should never exit their car when they are in the loop

* Only stop in the right lane to let your child exit on the sidewalk side of the car.

* The left lane is for driving only, never stop in this lane to have a child exit the car

* Pull ahead as far as you can before you dropping off, to allow a continuous traffic flow

* Students can only cross the loop AT A CROSSWALK

* Watch for students riding bikes

We encourage parents to drop off students on Vine or one of the cross streets to avoid the large back up in the circle drive. Parents may not enter or drop off students in Bus Loop on the north end of the school. Signs are posted.

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APMS PTSA - JOIN TODAY!

Join the PTSA today!

https://apmsptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/15456

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Get your Panther Gear Today!

Be sure to check out our online Spirit Wear Shop! This store sells many more items than we could ever sell in house! Pick from dozens of designs and hundreds of clothing and accessory items! They are shipped directly to you!

Click on the button to the right to order!