News from AGMS - 2/9/2022

BULLDOG BULLETIN

February 9, 2022

Important Dates

Wednesday, 2/9: Early Release Day, 12:30pm

Friday, 2/11: PTO Executive Board Meeting, 8:45am

Monday, 2/14: SLT Meeting, 4pm

Friday, 2/18: Deadline to Order a 2021-22 Yearbook, LINK

Monday, 2/21: Teacher Workday, No School *Note this Change*

Tuesday, 2/22: 9th Grade MPHS Registration Information Night, 6pm

Thursday, 2/24: General PTO Meeting & Middle School Matters Speaker, 6pm

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Announcements

AGMS WELCOMES PRINCIPAL CONNER

On Monday, February 7th, AGMS staff and families welcomed our new principal, Mr. Conner. Thanks to our partners at Mellow Mushroom - Myers Park for hosting our event!

Principal Conner talking with AGMS students

Principal Conner with his wife, Taylor, who was named West Charlotte High School Teacher of the Year for 2020-21

Principal Conner with members of the AGMS staff

THE AG FUND NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT

Although we are $26,870 short of our AG Fund goal, we are confident that we will reach our target of $85,000, and hope to have 50% of our families participate. So far we have raised $58,130 and have a participation rate of 10%. You and your student will receive more information on how to participate in next week’s homeroom competition to help us reach our goals!

All money raised goes to fund essential aspects of AG that are NOT paid for by CMS. Examples of how your dollars are used include educational programs like IXL, and technology enhancements such as 3D printers and smartboards. The PTO is able to support our staff with professional development opportunities and monthly appreciation events. Dollars raised through the AG Fund also benefit our students through honor roll recognition, grade level events, and maintenance of outdoor common "FIT” space. This year the PTO sponsored our Bulldog Bonanza Homecoming event, while continuing to maintain monthly campus beautification projects.

Thank you to those families who have donated to the AG Fund. Your dollars make a difference, and no donation is too small! If you have not donated, you can make a tax deductible donation online HERE, or by mailing a check made out to AG PTO (include AG Fund in the memo line) to Kimberly Lineberger, PO Box 11777 Charlotte, NC 28220.

Thank you so much for supporting the students and staff of AGMS! GO BULLDOGS!!!

ROAD CLOSURE AT ROCKBROOK DRIVE

On Monday, February 14, Char-Meck Storm Water Services will begin construction on a water project that will impact traffic patterns around AGMS, Selwyn Elementary and MPHS. Rockbrook Drive will be closed for two to three weeks during completion of the project. Please plan ahead to allow time for an alternative route.

CMS CALENDAR CHANGES ANNOUNCED

CMS announced calendar changes on Monday, 2/7. Monday, 2/21 will now be a teacher workday as it was originally scheduled. Students will not report to school on Monday, 2/21. In addition, the previously scheduled early release day of Wednesday, May 4th will now be a full instructional day.

This calendar update allows the district to have flexibility should more severe weather occur before the end of the school year.

MESSAGE FROM

DR. FURR

AG Families,

Thursday, February 3rd was my last day on campus and Friday, February 4th was my last day as interim principal at AG Middle School. I appreciate the warm welcome and support, and hope that I have been successful in helping to continue the important work here to prepare students well for their future. Mr. Conner eagerly assumed his new role as principal on Monday, February 7th. I know you will welcome and support him in his transition. I am confident he will add great value to the school and the students through his work. Again, thank you!

Dr. Maureen Furr

GENERAL PTO MEETING & MIDDLE SCHOOL MATTERS SPEAKER

Our mid-year PTO general board meeting will be on Thursday, February 24th from 6-7pm in the multi purpose room. We will give a brief mid-year report and hear from Mr. Conner (6-6:30pm) followed by Middle School Matters guest speaker, Meghan Yoho (6:30-7pm).

Ms. Yoho is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with Southeast Psych. Her presentation will focus on the teenage brain, with an emphasis on mental health. A big thanks to our Middle School Matters PTO chairs, Ashley Hall and Lisa Wilson, for organizing this presentation.

DEADLINE TO ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK

The deadline to place an order and guarantee your child receives a 2021-22 yearbook is Friday, February 18th. While you may still order a yearbook online after this date, your order will not be guaranteed. To order a yearbook for your child, use this LINK. Please contact Sherese Smith (sherese@smith-nc.com) or Martha Kinney (marthakinney@gmail.com) with any questions.

2022-23

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.

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

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

AG BUDDIES

If you are an eighth grader that plans to attend Myers Park High School in the fall, consider joining AG Buddies. Participate in fun after school activities with students from MPHS that will prepare you for your transition to high school.

Join our Remind group for further information: @agbud

SAVE THE DATE

Save the date for our rising 9th grade MPHS registration information parent night on Tuesday, February 22nd at 6:00pm.

Spring Sports Tryouts

SPRING SPORTS TRYOUTS BEGIN 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.

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.