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January Newsletter

Annapolis Middle School 1399 Forest Drive Annapolis, MD 21403

410-267-8658

Principal: Sean McElhaney, smcelhaney@aacps.org

Assistant Principals: Karla Steinbach, 8th grade, ksteinbach@aacps.org

Jason Campion, 7th grade, jcampion@aacps.org

Hanne Denney, 6th grade, hdenney@aacps.org

Administration Updates We are excited to welcome Mr. McElhaney back! Mr.

McElhaney is returning January 2nd! (please see the attached

letter from Mrs. Davis, our Regional Assistant Superintendent)

As we ring in the new year, we are focusing on “New Year,

New Start.” Our administrative staff, leadership team, and

teachers are focusing on reinforcing positive behaviors.

Please review the following expectations with your student(s):

Uniform Policy Do’s and Don’ts (policy is attached)

Hallway Transitions: All students should walk on the

right side of the hallway for every transition.

Cafeteria Behaviors: All students should be seated

while eating and behavior in a respectful manner at

all times.

Dragon Hour: Any students that stay after school for

Dragon Hour must be supervised with a teacher.

Students must sign up in advance and report directly

to that teacher.

January Dates

1 All Schools and Central

Offices Closed

4 PTSA Meeting

15 Martin Luther King Jr.

Birthday Commemoration; All

Schools and Central Offices

Closed

16, 17, 18 School Counseling

Lessons: “soft skills” needed to

be a successful math student

16 Geography Bee

29 & 30 End of 2nd Marking

Period, Two-hour early dismissal

for all students

31 School Closed for Students

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January PBIS “Seated and Started” Campaign

In January, we will focus on student transitions with a “Seated and

Started” Campaign! Please talk about the campaign with your

student(s), reviewing the expectations and incentives.

Seated and Started Campaign

Students will receive a Dragon Dollar for being in their seat

when the bell rings (all periods).

Students will receive a second Dragon Dollar if they have

started the warm up within 30 seconds of the bell ringing.

Students will be able to use Dragon Dollars for weekly

raffles at their lunch for snacks/treats/or other rewards.

The January Grade Level Incentives will take place on Friday,

February 2nd.

We will dismiss at the normal time but modify our class

schedule on February 2nd to allow time for the incentive

activities.

Grade level teams will determine what their incentive will

look like during the last two hours and advertise it in their

classes throughout the month of January.

Students will need to be referral free between Jan. 2nd and

Jan. 30th and pay 20 Dragon Dollars to attend their grade

level incentive.

Students will pay for their grade level incentive at lunch

and sign up by Jan. 29th.

Encourage your Student to

Stay for Support Tuesday or

Thursday for Dragon Hour

3:15-4:15!

Tuesday Teachers

Ms. Banks, Ms. Boston, Ms. Brennan,

Ms. Crowhurst, Ms. Deafenbaugh,

Mr. Demers, Mr. Fontanez, Ms.

Francis, Mr. Freedenburg, Ms.

Garman, Ms. Guarniere, Ms. Harris,

Ms. Heravi, Ms. Kuethe, Ms. Lord, Mr.

Ludlam, Mr. Malloy, Mr. Mancinelli,

Ms. Marhamati, Ms. Martino, Ms.

McDermott, Ms. McDonald, Ms.

McHarg, Ms. McMahon, Ms. Milburn,

Mr. D. Moore, Mr. Morris, Ms. Norris,

Mr. Opperhauser, Mr. Painter, Mr.

Personale, Ms. Philbeck, Ms. Ruff, Ms.

Schmidt, Ms. Sellman, Ms. Shannon,

Ms. Sweeney, Ms. Veith, Mr. VonSas,

Ms. Wayment, Ms. Zotti

Thursday Teachers

Ms. Bone, Ms. Carpenter, Mr.

Casolo, Ms. Cooper, Ms. Cote, Ms.

Farrelly, Ms. Fournier, Ms.

Frankenfield, Ms. Frazier, Ms. Hall, Ms.

Henry, Ms. Kellner, Ms. Lee, Ms.

Michalski, Mr. B. Moore, Ms.

Peterson, Ms. Pinzonserpa, Mr.

Randes, Ms. Reppert, Ms. Robinson,

Ms. Saunders, Ms. Scott, Ms. Sowinski,

Ms. Swepston, Ms. Weber

6th grade students in the Kindness

Club handed out treats and

handmade cards to our bus drivers on

December 19th!

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Uniform DO’s The items described below are

IN COMPLIANCE with the required school uniform policy. This policy

is for the boys and girls of Annapolis Middle School.

Tops—Tops must have collars with buttons (3 or less), and be

polo style, in these four colors: white, navy blue, “Ravens” dark

purple, or gray. T-shirts (with short or long sleeves) may be worn

as a layer under shirts but they must be plain and one of the four

specified colors.

Sweaters/Sweatshirts—Other tops may include plain/solid

sweaters or sweatshirts, or an AMS sweatshirt or fleece. Tops

must be white, navy blue, “Ravens” dark purple, black, or gray

and must be worn over a school appropriate polo.

Shoes—Shoes must have enclosed toes and heels, and must be

safe. Athletic shoes and boots are permitted.

Pants/Shorts—Khaki standard pants, Capri pants and shorts

must be worn properly and securely around the waist. Bottoms

must be khaki tan or navy blue, not denim. Shorts must not be

any shorter than 3 inches above the knee.

Skirts/Skorts/Jumpers— All must be khaki tan or navy blue,

not denim, worn properly and securely around the waist, and may

not be any shorter than 3 inches above the knee.

Jewelry and Accessories—Necklaces, bracelets, rings and

earrings are permitted as accessories. Headwear may only be

worn for health, safety, or religious reasons. Stockings, tights,

or leggings may be worn UNDER skirts or jumpers, but must be

plain (with no designs) and be one of the four designated colors.

Handbags must be no larger than an 8.5” x 11” piece of paper.

Backpacks may be used to and from school only, not in the

building.

On two-hour early dismissal days, students may wear an AMS T-

shirt with uniform bottoms.

Uniform DON’Ts The items described below are

VIOLATIONS of the required school uniform policy. This policy is

for the boys and girls of Annapolis Middle School.

Tops—Tops may not have any designs, logos, characters, names

or numbers of any size (with the exception of the AMS logo).

Sleeveless/tank tops, crop tops, V-necks, halters, undershirts, and

T-shirts are not allowed.

Sweaters/Sweatshirts—Other tops may not have a hood,

designs, logos, characters, names or numbers of any size (with

the exception being the AMS sweatshirt or fleece). “Hoodies” are

not permitted. Outside coats may not be worn in class and

must be kept in your locker.

Belts—If worn, belts may not have anything dangling from them

or cause a distraction to the school environment.

Shoes—Shoes may not expose students to safety hazards nor

should they impede a student from moving quickly during an

evacuation of the building. Flip-flops or open-toe/open-back

sandals/shoes may not be worn to school.

Pants/Shorts—Pants and shorts must not feature large designer

insignia, characters, names or numbers. Cargo pants, denim,

sweat/athletic pants or shorts, corduroy, & leggings are not

permitted in school.

Jewelry and Accessories—Jewelry should not pose a safety

hazard or be a distraction. Charms may not be replicas of weapons or

other contraband items. Headwear that may create a disruption to

the education process may not be worn. This includes, but is not

limited to, hats, bandanas, handkerchiefs, scarves, decorative

headbands, or other articles of personal appearance. Backpacks cannot

be carried during the day.

Only AMS T-shirts (IB, Team, Club/Activity shirt) or uniform

shirts can be worn on two-hour early dismissal days, with a

uniform bottom.

Wear the AMS Uniform

with Pride

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SE PUEDE

Los artículos que se indican a continuación

CUMPLEN con la política del uniforme obligatorio. La política

es para los niños y niñas de la Escuela Intermedia

Annapolis

Camisas/Blusas -Las camisas/blusas deben tener un cuello con

botones (3 o menos) y ser tipo polo, en estos cuatro colores:

blanco, azul marino, “Ravens” morado oscuro, o gris. Camisetas

(con mangas cortas o largas) se pueden usar debajo de las camisas

pero deben ser simples y en uno de los cuatro colores

especificados.

Suéter/Sudadera - La otra ropa superior puede incluir suéteres o

sudaderas simples/ de un solo color o las sudaderas de AMS.

Deben ser en color blanco, azul marino, “Ravens” morado oscuro,

negro o gris y deben ser usados encima de la camisa polo

apropiada.

Zapatos—Los zapatos deben ser con los dedos y los talones

encerrados y deben ser seguros. Zapatos atléticos y botas son

permitidos.

Pantalones/Pantalones Cortos—Pantalones caqui, estilo

estándar, pantalones estilo “capri” y pantalones cortos deben ser

usados apropiadamente y asegurados alrededor de la cintura.

Todos deben ser de color caqui o azul marino, no de tela de jean.

Los pantalones cortos no deben ser más corto de 3 pulgadas sobre

la rodilla.

Faldas/Falda Pantalón/Vestido Tipo Uniforme- Todos deben

ser caqui o azul marino, no de tela de jean, usados

apropiadamente y asegurados en la cintura y no deben ser más

corto que 3 pulgadas sobre la rodilla.

Joyas y Accesorios—Se permite collares, pulseras, anillos y

aretes como accesorios. Sombreros/Pañuelos sólo pueden ser

usados para razones de salud, seguridad o motivos religiosos. Medias largas, leotardos o leggings pueden ser usados debajo de

las faldas o los vestidos, pero deben ser sin diseño y ser uno de los

cuatro colores designados. Carteras no pueden ser más grande

que un pedazo de papel 8.5 "x 11". Las mochilas solo se pueden

usar para llegar e irse de la escuela, no adentro del edificio.

Los días que salen dos horas más temprano, los estudiantes

pueden usar las camisetas de AMS con su uniforme regular.

NO SE PUEDE Los artículos que se indican a continuación son

INFRACCIONES de la política del uniforme obligatorio. La política es para

niños y niñas de la Escuela Intermedia Annapolis.

Camisas/Blusas—Las camisas/blusas no pueden tener diseños,

logotipos, caracteres, nombres o números de cualquier tamaño

(con la excepción del logotipo de AMS). No se permiten camisas

sin mangas, camisas cortas, con escote en V, blusas sin espalda,

camisetas y playeras.

Suéter/Sudadera —La otra ropa superior no pueden tener

gorro, diseños, logotipos, caracteres, nombres o números de cualquier

tamaño (con la excepción del logotipo de AMS). No se permiten

sudaderas con “Gorros.” No se pueden usar chaquetas ni abrigos en

clase y se deben guardar en su armario.

Correas/Cinchos— si usan los cinchos no pueden tener nada

que le cuelgue o que cause una distracción al ambiente escolar.

Zapatos—Los zapatos no pueden poner en peligro a los

estudiantes ni deberán impedir que un estudiante se mueva

rápidamente durante una evacuación del edificio. No se pueden usar

chancletas o sandalias que no encierran los dedos en la escuela.

Pantalones/Pantalones Cortos—Los pantalones o pantalones

cortos no pueden tener insignias grandes de diseñadores, caracteres,

nombres o números. No se permiten los pantalones estilo “cargo,”

pana, jeans, pantalón de sudadera ni jeggings (pantalones de

lycra) en la escuela.

Joyas y Accesorios—Las joyas no deberán ser peligrosa o ser

una distracción. Los dijes no pueden ser réplicas de armas o

contrabando. No se pueden usar sombreros/pañuelos que pueden

causar una interrupción en el proceso educativo. Esto incluye, pero

no se limita a, sombreros, bandanas, pañuelos, bufandas, cintas

decorativas u otros artículos de apariencia personal. No pueden cargar

mochilas durante el día.

Solamente las camisetas de AMS (camisetas de IB, Equipo,

Club/Actividad) o camiseta del uniforme pueden ser usadas los

días que salen dos horas más temprano con su uniforme regular.

Usen el Uniforme de AMS

con Orgullo