Weekly Message | November 20, 2022

Principal Message

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


To all of our families, we appreciate your trust you have in us that you have selected our school among all for enrolling your child for an extraordinary education. We extend our thankful wishes to you and promise that we will continue to work harder for a better development of your child. As we all continue to strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. With the Thanksgiving holiday this week; we want to take a moment to say thank you for so many things.

  • Thank you to our families for all of your ongoing and continued support this school year! Have you seen our front office with all the collected canned goods? The competition is definitely on and Ms. Martinez's class is in the lead!
  • Thank you to our teachers and staff for all they do every day to provide a safe and orderly learning environment for our scholars.
  • Thank you to our scholars who come to school ready to learn and excited to be at school each and every day.


We've been working on a few specific behaviors and safety reminders and we continue to need your assistance families. At AMS Camelback we're focused on the Firebird Code which clearly defines our school-wide expectations as Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe and Be a Learner. We want everyone practicing these all of the time. In order to continue to focus on learning; we're reminding all families to tell your child to keep their cell phones put away. We will provide all of the digital tools they will need during the day, they don't need their phones out and they should be left at home or stored in the backpacks. Please remember; no 3rd - 8th graders will be dismissed until 3:15pm, please do not come early and line up for them, we will not be dismissing them early.  


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

Are you ready for some football?


Check out these 1st graders who took a time out from their game during recess this week to pose for a photo! With the Big Game coming in February, it's never too early to start getting ready!

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 November 20th Calendar of Events

Monday

  • Last Day for Canned Food Drive
  • Ballet Club @ 4:00pm - See Ms. Gaston for more details.
  • Anime Club @ 4:00pm - See Coach Brown for more details.
  • Coed Flag Football vs. Summit School of Ahwatukee @ 4:15pm - Thunderbird Paseo Park

Tuesday

  • Thanksgiving Lunch Special Schedule
  • 4th & 5th Grades @ 10 - 10:30am
  • 3rd & 6th Grades @ 10:35 - 11:05am
  • 2nd & 7th Grades @ 11:10 - 11:40am
  • 8th Grade @ 11:45 - 12:15pm
  • Kinder @ 12:20 - 12:50pm
  • 1st Grade @ 12:55 - 1:25pm
  • Hip Hop Club @ 4:00pm

Wednesday

  • Weekly Firebird Code Draw @ 8:30am
  • Kona Ice Day
  • Early Release Dismissal @ 1:15pm
  • No Aftercare Available

Thursday

  • No School - Thanksgiving Holiday

Friday

  • No School - Thanksgiving Holiday

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. 
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:

NOVEMBER

  • 11/28 - Coed Flag Football vs. AMS Peoria @ 4:15pm - AMS Glendale Field

DECEMBER

  • 12/1 - Coed Flag Football vs. Dream City Christian School @ 4:15pm - AMS Glendale Field
  • Week of 12/5 – Winter Spirit Week
  • Monday 12/5 – Warm & Cozy Day – Wear your favorite hats, mittens & warm socks!
  • Tuesday 12/6 – Grinch Day – Wear green or crazy Whoville hair day!
  • Wednesday 12/7 – Magic of the Season Day – Bring the magic with Harry Potter, Marvel or Disney!
  • Thursday 12/8 – Polar Express PJ Day – Wear your favorite pajamas to school and get ready to board the Polar Express TONIGHT @ 5:30pm!
  • Friday 12/9 – Silly Sweater Day – Wear your tackiest sweater or shirt!
  • 12/5 - Coed Flag Football vs. Desert Heights Preparatory Academy @ 4:15pm - Desert Heights Preparatory Academy Field
  • 12/6 - Coed Flag Football vs. Arizona Charter Academy @ 4:30pm - AMS Glendale Field
  • 12/6 – Firebird Guardian Parent Meeting @ 6pm - Gym
  • 12/7 - Coed Flag Football vs. Heritage Elementary @ 4:15pm - Heritage Elementary Field
  • 12/8 - Polar Express Night @ 5:30pm
  • 12/14 - Kona Ice Sales
  • 12/14 - Early Release Dismissal @ 1:15pm
  • 12/15 - Early Release Dismissal @ 1:15pm
  • 12/16 - Early Release Dismissal @ 1:15pm
  • Week of 12/18 - 1/2 - No School - Winter Recess

JANUARY

  • 1/3 - School Resumes for 3rd Quarter
  • 1/10 – Firebird Guardian Parent Meeting @ 6pm - Gym
  • 1/16 – No School – MLK Jr. Day
  • 1/18 - Kona Ice Sales
  • 1/18 - Kindergarten Enrollment Night for 2023-2024 School Year @ 5:30 - 7:30pm

FEBRUARY

  • 2/4 - First Annual Car/Vendor Fair @ 10am - 2pm - AMS Parking Lot & Gym
  • If you're interested in being a vendor or participating in the Car Show, please contact the office!
  • Week of 2/6 - Parent Teacher Conferences
  • Week of 2/6 - Spring Book Fair
  • 2/7 – Firebird Guardian Parent Meeting @ 6pm - Gym
  • 2/15 - Kona Ice Sales
  • 2/20 – No School – President’s Day
  • 2/28 - Family #PBIS(BINGO) Game Night @ 5:30 - 7:30pm - Gym

MARCH

  • 3/4 – AMS Job Fair Extravaganza @ 10 – 2pm – Desert Sky Campus
  • 3/7 – Firebird Guardian Parent Meeting @ 6pm - Gym
  • 3/15 - Kona Ice Sales
  • 3/17 - Spring Fling Middle School Dance @ 5:30 - 7:30pm – Gym
  • Week of 3/20 – No School – Spring Break

APRIL

  • 4/4 – Firebird Guardian Parent Meeting @ 6pm – Gym
  • 4/17 – Tax Day
  • 4/21 - Kindness ROCKS! Family Paint Night @ 5:30 - 7:30pm - Gym
  • 4/21 - Pizza w/ the Principal @ 6 - 7pm - Intervention Room
  • This is a new student orientation event!
  • 4/22 - Donuts w/ the Principal @ 9am - Gym
  • This is a new student orientation event!
  • 4/26 - Kona Ice Sales

MAY

  • 5/2 – Firebird Guardian Parent Meeting @ 6pm - Gym
  • 5/24 - Kona Ice Sales
  • 5/29 – No School – Memorial Day

JUNE

  • 6/2 - 8th Grade End of Year Dinner & Dance @ 5:30 - 7:30pm - Gym
  • 6/5 – Early Release Dismissal @ 1:15pm
  • 6/6 – Early Release Dismissal @ 1:15pm
  • 6/6 - Kona Ice Sales
  • 6/6 – 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony @ 6pm – Gym
  • 6/6 – TENTATIVE: Firebird Guardian Parent Meeting @ 6pm – Gym
  • 6/7 – Last Day of School Year
  • 6/7 – Early Release Dismissal @ 1:15pm
  • 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 – 4th of July Holiday
  • 7/14 - Family Summer Dance @ 5:30 - 7:30pm
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