AMS Camelback Newsletter

Weekly Message | September 11, 2022

Principal Message

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

Welcome to September! It's hard to believe we've already been in school for six weeks, but here we are, getting ready to put the finishing touches on the first quarter of the school year. We have so many great things going on every day it's hard to keep them all organized. Our undefeated soccer team continues to roll, as pictured above! Our teachers are getting going with their clubs and activities for after-school, we welcomed way more families then we ever predicted onto campus on Friday afternoon to celebrate Grandparents Day! There are so many ways to get involved on campus, no matter the age or grade. If you haven't already had the opportunity to get logged into the Parent Portal app, please do so, this is a great tool available to families for instant communication on your child's grades and academic progress. This week our teachers will be having Kid Chats with all of our students so they know their data, they own their data, and they're setup to track their data. We're really focusing on setting goals and achieving them. This year is a marathon not a sprint and we have to work together to get to the finish line together.

We want to continue to remind families during Morning Drop-off, please do not drop your children before 7:30am, there is no supervision and our gates do not open until 7:30am. Also, please do not cross Camelback Avenue in the middle of the road, we met with the Phoenix Police Department about this as they're concerned about everyone's safety. At dismissal, if you are using the Driveline, we will be entering our last set of numbers at 3:45pm, if you arrive after 3:45pm, you'll need to go around and pick your child up from Extended Care and you will be charged the daily rate of $15. Please make the necessary arrangements to pick up your children prior to 3:45pm or sign them up for Extended Care in the front office.

If you're not already connected with your child's teacher(s) please reach out and get connected with Class Dojo or email. 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

IMPORTANT CHANGES

Breakfast & Lunch

WE ARE SO CLOSE!

This is mostly for our new families, but as a reminder, Breakfast and Lunch are no longer free for all K-12 students in the state of Arizona. The federal funding to support with COVID relief has ended going into this school year. Academy of Math and Science Camelback is offering healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.70; lunch costs $3.33. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced-price meals. Reduced-price is $0.30 for breakfast and $0.40 for lunch. Breakfasts are available in the cafeteria from 7:30am - 8:00am. If your student is participating in after-school activities, snacks are provided at no cost.

Learn More about Breakfast & Lunch and Apply Online

Week of September 11th Calendar of Events

Monday

Ballet Club @ 3:15pm
Cheerleading Tryouts @ 4pm - Gym
See Coach Baldwin for more information

Tuesday

Hip Hop Club @ 3:15pm

Wednesday

Early Release Dismissal @ 1:15pm
Ballet Club @ 1pm
Girls A Team Volleyball Game vs. Camelback Academy @ 4:30pm – Home Game

Thursday

Hip Hop Club @ 3:15pm
Girls B Team Volleyball Game vs. Paradise Honors Middle School @ 5:30pm – Home Game

Friday

Weekly Firebird Code Draw @ 8:30am

Friendly Reminders & Updates

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.

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.

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

COMING SOON - SPIRIT SHIRT SALES

More information to come soon, look for a flyer to come home with how to purchase online!

AMS Camelback - Morning Announcements

More and more students are joining Mr. St.Germain every day, check out this week's special GUEST CELEBRITIES! The above linked video welcomed Cairo to the announcements page! 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:

SEPTEMBER

Week of 9/19 - PBIS Spirit Week

Monday 9/19 - Be Respectful - Wear Yellow
Tuesday 9/20 - Be Responsible - Wear Green
Wednesday 9/21 - Be Safe - Wear Red
Thursday 9/22 - Be a Learner - Wear Tye Dye
Friday 9/23 - School Spirit Day - Wear Maroon & Gold

9/20 - Co-ed Soccer Game vs. Eagle College Prep - South Mountain @ 4:30pm - 5701 W. McDowell Rd. Phoenix

9/20 - Girls B Team Volleyball Game vs. The Odyssey Institute @ 6:15pm – 1495 S. Verrado Way, Buckeye

9/22 - Co-ed Soccer Game vs. Imagine at Camelback @ 4:30pm - 3201 W. Missouri, Phoenix

9/22 - Girls A Team Volleyball Game vs. Pioneer Technology & Arts @ 4:30pm – 1903 E. Roeser Rd, Phoenix

9/26 - Girls A Team Volleyball Game vs. AMS Avondale @ 4:30pm – Home Game

9/26 - Girls B Team Volleyball Game vs. Heritage Elementary @ 5:30pm – Home Game

9/28 - Kona Ice Sales @ 12:30pm - Front of School

9/28 - 1st Quarter Ends

9/28 - Girls A Team Volleyball Game vs. Victory Collegiate Academy @ 4:30pm – 3535 N. 63^rd Ave, Phoenix

OCTOBER

Week of 10/3 - Parent-Teacher Conferences

10/4 - Early Release Dismissal @ 1:15pm

10/5 - Early Release Dismissal @ 1:15pm

10/6 - Early Release Dismissal @ 1:15pm

10/7 - Early Release Dismissal @ 1:15pm

10/11 - Monthly Firebird Guardian Parent Meeting @ 6pm - Gym

10/12 - Kona Ice Sales @ 12:30pm - Front of School

Week of 10/17 - No School - Fall Break

10/28 - Monster Mash(K-8 Family Dance & Costume Contest) @ 5:30 - 7:30pm - Gym

11/23 - Kona Ice Sales @ 12:30pm - Front of School

12/14 - Kona Ice Sales @ 12:30pm - Front of School

1/18 - Kona Ice Sales @ 12:30pm - Front of School

2/15 - Kona Ice Sales @ 12:30pm - Front of School

3/15 - Kona Ice Sales @ 12:30pm - Front of School

4/26 - Kona Ice Sales @ 12:30pm - Front of School

5/24 - Kona Ice Sales @ 12:30pm - Front of School

6/6 - Kona Ice Sales @ 12:30pm - Front of School

Connect with the AMS Camelback Office Team

623-547-5587

Connect with Principal St.Germain