Weekly Message | June 5, 2023

Principal Message

What a great week it’s been to be a Firebird here at Camelback!

And here we are, at the end of the journey that has been the 2022-2023 school year. I want to start with a big THANK YOU to all the members of our school community who have contributed so much to making this a truely extraordinary school year. We went into this school year focusing on providing opporutnities for our students in the areas of the Three A's; and boy, did they take advantage. We saw a lot of great work this year and we can't wait to get our assessment data back and start the celebrations! We've just begun the work and it will continue this summer as we start to prepare for the changes coming next school year. This is the final week of the school year and it's going to be a busy one with both our Kindergarten and 8th grade promotion ceremonies. We will celebrate all of our scholars with daily PBIS draws and we can't wait to say goodbye to our 8th graders and see what they'll do next. Please continue to be an active member of the school community and we wish everyone a wonderful and safe summer break!

We're on the path to an "A" rating and it's going to take all of us doing our part each and every day. Together, we can achieve so much!

If you're not already connected with your child's teacher(s) please reach out and get connected with Class Dojo or email and please be sure we have the most up-to-date phone number as well. We need to be working together and the best way to do so is to be connected.

We have so many great things happening every day here at Camelback, the most current information is always on our website, Facebook, Instagram, Class Dojo or in these autodialer messages. #WeAreCamelback

FOR MORE INFO

Week of June 5th Calendar of Events

Monday

Early Release Dismissal @ 1:15pm
Aftercare - Open until 6:00pm

Tuesday

Kindergarten Promotion Ceremonies
McAuley/Popour @ 8:30am
Alvarez/Dillon @ 9:15am
Gartland/Sherrill @ 10am
8th Grade Luncheon @ 11 - 1:15pm - Gym
8th Grade Parents - If you have not been able to sign up to donate please be sure to visit: 8th Grade Luncheon Parent Signup
Early Release Dismissal @ 1:15pm
Aftercare - Open until 5:00pm
8^th Grade Promotion Ceremony @ 6pm – Gym

Wednesday

Last Day of School Year
Early Release Dismissal @ 1:15pm
No Aftercare Available

Thursday

No School - Please note; the Front Office will open at 8:30am so our team can celebrate together as a full staff at 8:00am

Friday

No School - Regular Office Hours

JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER!

Friendly Reminders & Updates

Cell Phones

Scholars are NOT to have their cell phones while at school. Students may bring them to school, but they must be put away in their backpacks during the school day. The school is not held accountable for lost or damaged proptery. Please see the Parent/Scholar Handbook should you have concerns about this policy.

Lost & Found

Throughout the school year the Lost & Found can be found in front of our B Building during the week. Please take a minute or two to check it out and see if you find anything that might belong to your child. Please put your child’s name on their items if you’re afraid they might lose it.

Face Coverings & Social Distancing

As a reminder, all face masks are optional at this time for all scholars, staff and visitors while on campus. If the AMS Network makes any changes in our practice and/or expectations we will be sure to communicate it out to families as soon as possible.

Emergency Reminder

Safety continues to be a top priority for our school and the Academy of Mathematics & Science Network. We practice emergency responses throughout the year which include lockdown, evacuation, and shelter in place. With the new school year upon us, this may be an opportunity to have a conversation with your child about these types of drills and how you respond, as well as the parent reunification process in the event of an emergency. Camelback will be practicing many of our drills and will continue to do so throughout the school year. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher or the front office.

Front Office Reminders

We are asking that no students are signed out of school after 2:30pm. This will assist with end of day procedures and allow for our pick-up procedures in the parking lots to run smoothly and keep everyone safe.
Our front office is a walk-in office. We appreciate your respecting the privacy of others who are coming in to do business by limiting your time in that area, and keeping your phones and other electronic devices on vibrate.

Camelback Visitors

When coming onto our campus, please always enter through the main doors in the front of the school and sign in at the desk. Please refrain from entering through any other doors or gates or any other areas that may be open at the beginning or end of the school day.

AMS Camelback Dress Code

Every day at Camelback is a Dress Code day; unless otherwise noted for a spirit day or special event. Please continue to work with your child to ensure they are meeting the expectations of the dress code.

Here is a link to the AMS Dress Code. Please contact the front office or your child's teacher if you have any questions.

Donations Needed for the Health Office

Our Health Office is in need of donations, we are specifically looking for new or gently used uniform clothes for students for all kinds of reasons. Specifically, we’re in need of new underwear and socks and new or gently used bottoms for students in grades PreK through 3rd grade. Accidents happen all the time and we want to be sure we’re prepared to get students changed and ready to return to class to be learners.

Camelback SWAG Sales

Have you ordered your SWAG yet? Our pre-orders are being filled this week and if you didn't order, you can stop into the school and place your order! Our Front Office staff can assist you with getting your order placed and filled quickly!

Club and Sports Updates

Be sure to check back for the updated information coming soon, but be sure to check out some of the information about the following clubs and teams in our Back to School Welcome Packet!

Competitive Cheer
Flag Football - Grades 6-8
Volleyball - Grades 6-8
Competitive Robotics
Art Club
Broadcasting Club
Cheerleading Club
Choir

Creative Writers Club
Foreign Language Club - Spanish
Gardening Club
Homework/Tutoring Club
National Junior Honors Society
Student Council
Yearbook - Grades 6-8
SOAR Squad - Grades 6-8

AMS Camelback - Morning Announcements

More and more students are joining Mr. St.Germain every day, check out this week's special GUEST CELEBRITIES! All the kiddos are so excited to join Mr. St.Germain on the Morning Announcements!

Did you know we show a digital version of the Morning Announcements every day at Camelback? Right now, Mr. St.Germain is the one recording and sharing the morning announcements, but we'll be getting our Broadcasting Club up and running soon! If your child is looking to join the club be on the lookout for information coming soon!

Follow Mr.St.Germain's YouTube Channel is the meantime to stay up-to-date with what's being shared directly with our scholars every day!

School Calendar Save the Dates

2022-23 Calendar:

JUNE

6/24 - Summer Community Art Project @ 7 - 11am - Main Courtyard

JULY

7/1 - Pastry & Packet Pick-up for 2023-2024 School Year @ 8 - 12pm
7/4 – School Closed – 4^th of July Holiday
7/14 - Family Summer Dance @ 5:30 - 7:30pm

Phoenix Rising & AMS Partnership

You'll be hearing more and more in the coming weeks about our partnership with the Phoenix Rising soccer team! Look for ways to win free tickets by participating in our upcoming events!

Connect with the AMS Camelback Office Team

623-547-5587

Connect with Principal St.Germain