The Squawk!
Apopka Memorial Middle School Community Brief
Monday, May 22, 2023
AMMS Community Member,

This is the final edition of The Squawk for this academic year. It has been my extreme pleasure to acknowledge our outstanding students, faculty, staff, parents, and partners in education all along. Since arriving as your principal last summer, I cannot be prouder of all that we have accomplished this year. 

Featured in this issue, a big congratulations to our awesome chorus students on a splendid year-end performance this past week. All of your efforts and rehearsals really shined through and every student, along with their families, should be most proud. You did a marvelous job!
Please remember that during the second half of this week backpacks or other bags will not be permitted on campus other than a small clutch, crossbody or belt bag for essentials (think 4”x6”).

Please stop by our website and social media platforms for other news over the summer. (If you, or if you know of someone who might like to regularly receive The Squawk in the future, please send us their email address.)

Finally, we are looking forward to our 8th Grade Clap Out on Thursday afternoon! This is a special recognition for all of our high school bound Seahawks next August. They have done the work and their teachers certainly have them prepared, so they are ready for what I know will be a successful freshman year!

Have a wonderful week!

Mrs. Lisa James
Principal
Apopka Memorial Middle School
Week at a Glance:
May 15: Superintendent's weekly Monday message (Monday's with Maria):
Superintendent Vazquez talks with the President and CEO of Junior Achievement about the opportunities that can come from the JA program in our schools.
May 22: Laptop collection - 8th grade
May 23: Laptop collection - 7th grade
May 24: Laptop collection - 6th grade
May 25: 8th Grade Clap Out, 3:00pm
May 25: FFA Banquet, 6:30pm
May 26: Last Day of School
May 29: Memorial Day
OCPS 2023-204 Calendar:
Useful Links

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Device collection begins this Monday.
OCPS Parent Tech Tip: 
Understanding Student Device and Accessory Incident Fees -
Top 5 Parent Questions

Want to check your student's FAST scores?
1. Use a computer to visit the OCPS Parent Portal at https://parents.classlink.com/ocps

2. Click on the Skyward Family Access app

3. Click District Links found at the top right-hand corner of the screen

4. Click State Assessment Scores to view a student’s scale score, achievement level, and bar graph indicating the student’s scale score and where it falls in the achievement level
Community Support at Teacher Appreciation Week
When you can, please support these fine organizations that stepped up to recognize our dedicated Apopka teachers. Thank you!
Chorus Concert Highlights
Tuesday, May 16th- Bravo to Mr. Ross and our talented Seahawks!!
Staff vs. 8th Graders Annual Basketball Game
Students gave faculty a run for their money this year, but the teachers pulled off a win! Great job, teachers! 🏅 
The final scoreboard from a pretty high scoring game had the teachers winning by six points.
8th Grade Dance Highlights
Summer Reading!
Student Health and Safety
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Be sure to check-in on yourself and those around you. 
Summer Opportunity with Apopka HS Basketball Camp
Have a wonderful summer break!
Mrs. James, Principal
Apopka Memorial Middle School
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Apopka Memorial Middle Leadership Team
Ms. Lisa James – Principal - lisa.james@ocps.net
Ms. Theresa Hearn – Assistant Principal of Instruction – theresa.hearn@ocps.net
Mr. Justin Yount – Assistant Principal – justin.yount@ocps.net
Ms. Daphne Lewis – Dean 6th Grade – daphne.lewis@ocps.net
Dr. Adrienne Sears – Dean 7th Grade - adrienne.coleman-sears@ocps.net
Mr. Carl Kolling – Dean 8th Grade – carl.kolling@ocps.net
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