AMS South Mountain Newsletter

Newsletter | October 2023

AMS South Mountain

Mission Statement

Through a well-rounded education, we transform today's scholars into tomorrow's global visionaries.

A Message from Principal Hewson

It's hard to believe that we already wrapped up Quarter 1! The past eight weeks of school have been incredible. Our annual Scholastic Book Fair was a hit!! We sold over 1000 books to our scholars! We can't thank our parents and loved ones enough for visiting and shopping at the book fair. Parent Teacher Conferences were a success. We appreciate everyone you was able to attend the event. We also hope that you were able to gain valuable information on your scholar's learning and progress for the first quarter. As always, thank you for your continued support for your child's education! If you have any specific questions, please get in touch with your child's classroom teacher.

Attendance is the first step to success!

Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school and themselves. Even as kids grow older and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students access learning opportunities and understand why attendance is so important for success in school. Check out the 9 tips below.

9 Tips to Build A Habit of Good Attendance

Arrival and Dismissal

Please ensure that you are following arrival and dismissal procedures of using the colored lanes and crosswalks. You may only park in handicap parking if you have a visible tag. Please do not park in a parking space and allow your scholars to run across the lanes. Families may park their cars in the parking spaces in the front of the school and walk their scholars to the gate or the front office.

School Year Info and Documents

Uniform Dress Code Policy

School Hours:

Before Care: 6:30am -7:30am

Office Staff: 7:30am - 5:00pm

K-4 Students: 7:55am - 3:00pm

5th - 8th Students: 7:55am - 3:30pm

Clubs/Tutoring: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Extended After Care: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Every Wednesday is Early Release:

Kinder - Grade 4: 1:00pm

5th - 8th Grade: 1:30pm

Communication Flow Chart

We are pleased to share our campus communication flow chart between our school and families. This tool will help ensure smooth and effective communication.

Communication Flow Chart

October Lunch

October Lunch Menu

Extended Care Policy

Extended Care

FY 23-24 School Calendar

Upcoming Important Dates

October Events:

Spooky Movie Night October 11 5:30pm-8:00pm

Trunk or Treat October 18 5:30pm-7:00pm

Fall Picture Day October 27

Coffee with Principal Hewson October 27 8:30am-9:30am

November Events:

Turkey Trot November 3 8:30am-9:30am

Week of November 13th Canned Food Drive

PAC Meeting November 7 6:00pm-7:00pm

Family Financial Literacy Night November 8 5:00pm-7:30pm

Turkey Trot November 10 8:30am-9:30am

Connect with the AMS South Mountain Office Team

602-675-9696