BULLDOG BULLETIN
February 2, 2022
Important Dates
Friday, 2/4: Deadline for Yearbook Recognition Ads
Wednesday, 2/9: Early Release Day, 12:30pm
Friday, 2/11: PTO Executive Board Meeting, 8:45am
Monday, 2/14: SLT Meeting, 4pm
Monday, 2/21: Inclement Weather Make-up Day
Tuesday, 2/22: 9th Grade MPHS Registration Information Night, 6pm


Announcements
WELCOME, MR. CONNER

On Monday, February 7th, we welcome Mr. Darryl Conner as our new principal. Please take the opportunity to greet him when you see him in the halls and show him our Bulldog hospitality!

Welcome, Mr. Conner!
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PTO BOARD AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
The PTO Nominating Committee is currently filling board positions and Committee Chairs for the 2022-23 school year. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Brooke Koppang (bwkoppang@gmail.com) or Claire Marston (claire.a.marston@gmail.com) to learn more about available positions. You can find a list of current Executive Board positions HERE and Committee Chair positions HERE.  

If you're not interested in a leadership role, but would like to volunteer to serve on a committee, we would love to hear from you. Let us know what interests you, and we will help you find a place to serve. 
AG FUND AT 57% OF GOAL
There is still time to donate to this year's AG Fund. We have raised $48,235 and need to raise $85,000 to meet the needs of our students and staff. The AG Fund is our PTO's only fundraiser. Your donations help fund Homecoming events, staff appreciation, student recognition, professional development, software programs, and more.

Tax deductible donations can be made online HERE or by mailing a check made out to AG PTO (memo line: AG Fund) to Kimberly Lineberger, PO Box 11777 Charlotte, NC 29220.
HELP STOCK THE COUNSELOR CLOSET
The AGMS counselors are in need of a few items to stock their supply closet. If you able, please send in the following to the front office.
  • Gently used sweatpants or joggers (sized to fit middle school students)
  • pencils
  • spiral notebooks
SAY SOMETHING TRAINING BEGINS THIS WEEK
Everyone deserves to feel safe and supported while they are on our campuses every day. The safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority -- and requires a proactive approach to violence prevention.

That is why we are happy to introduce the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System to our district. On February 1st, AGMS students will receive training on how to report or submit a tip by mobile app, phone, or online. The student training and system launch will continue through February 4th. 

Click this LINK for more details.
SCHOOL TOURS
AGMS offers monthly school tours for prospective parents and students. Tours are led by parent volunteers and provide information to help you determine if AGMS is a good fit for your family. If you are interested in signing up for a scheduled tour, please use this LINK. Please note, masks are required while on the AGMS campus.
Eighth Grade News
SAVE THE DATE
Save the date for our rising 9th grade MPHS registration information parent night on Tuesday, February 22nd at 6:00pm.
DEADLINE FOR RECOGNITION ADS IS THIS WEEK
The deadline to create a recognition ad is Friday, February 4th. The Yearbook staff is hard at work producing a wonderful keepsake book and pages are being reserved in the back of the book for recognition ads. Ads are available in multiple sizes and price points to accommodate your needs. The ads are full color (no black and white available), and you have multiple layouts to choose from.

All ads are managed through Jostens so please DO NOT contact or send any materials to school. Click HERE for the direct link for 8th grade parents to purchase and create their ad, or visit Jostens.com.

Questions? Martha Kinney at marthakinney@gmail.com OR Sherese Smith at sherese@smith-nc.com.
Spring Sports Tryouts
SPRING SPORTS TRYOUTS START FEBRUARY 14TH
Spring sports tryouts begin February 14th. Spring sports include baseball, boys/girls soccer and boys/girls track. All paperwork must be complete and submitted prior to tryouts.
  • Parents must complete a "Ticket to Play" online. Access the CMS Ticket to Play HERE.
  • If you have already completed a Ticket to Play for a fall or winter 2021 sport, you do not need to complete another ticket.
  • The deadline to turn in paperwork for baseball and soccer is February 14th at 10am. The deadline to turn in paperwork for track and field is February 22nd by 10am.
  • Sports physicals and any additional paperwork must be turned in to Ms. Lunsford or the front office.
  • Students must have a 2.0 GPA to be eligible to play.

Tryout schedule:
  • Baseball: February 14th through 16th, 4-5:45pm
  • Soccer (girls and boys): February 14th through 16th, 4-6pm
  • Track (girls and boys): February 22nd through 24th, 4-6pm

To verify your child's paperwork prior to tryouts, email Ms. Lunsford at danieller.lunsford@cms.k12.nc.us. If you need assistance with Ticket to Play or have any other questions, contact Ms. Lunsford or speak to her in person.
Winter Sports News
HOME BASKETBALL GAME PROCEDURES

In response to Covid, the middle school principals in our division have decided to limit attendance to home basketball games to students with a responsible adult. Students must leave campus at dismissal and return for the game with a parent or adult who will stay and supervise the student. All attendees are expected to wear a mask for the duration of the game. 

En respuesta a Covid, los directores de escuelas intermedias de nuestra división han decidido limitar la asistencia a los juegos de baloncesto en casa a los estudiantes con un adulto responsable. Los estudiantes deben salir del campus a la hora de la salida y regresar para el juego con un padre o un adulto que se quedará y supervisará al estudiante. Se espera que todos los asistentes usen una máscara durante la duración del juego.
GIRLS & BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
Our last basketball games of the season are this week. Girls play at 5pm and boys play at 6pm.

Thursday, 2/3: Crestdale @ AG (HOME)
AG Club News
AG GIRLS LACROSSE
AG Girls Lacrosse will take place from mid-February to late April. Practices will be at The Pit off of Runnymeade between Selwyn Elementary and AGMS at 5pm. We will have two 'tryout' sessions to determine which team girls will play on. Both beginners and more experienced players are welcome, as we typically field two teams. There will be no "cuts" and all skill levels are welcome. Please visit the website HERE for registration or email aglblax@gmail.com. We look forward to welcoming some new faces to the Lady Bulldogs this season!
2021-22 AG Fund Sponsors
Thank you to our corporate sponsors for their contribution to the AG Fund. If you would like to see your logo here, contact aginvestinexcellence@gmail.com.
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Helpful Links
  • Report your Student's Absence - STUDENT ABSENT FORM or call 980-343-5810
  • 2021-22 Academic Calendar - LINK
  • 2021-22 A/B Day Calendar - LINK
  • AG Bulldog Winter Sports - LINK
  • Powerschool - POWERSCHOOL
  • Canvas Parent Observer - CANVAS
  • Form for Medication at School - FORM
  • Support us by shopping with our community partners - LINK

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