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February 7, 2024

Important Dates

Thursday, 2/8: Deadline to Purchase an 8th Grade Yearbook Ad

Tuesday, 2/13: Winter Athletes Sports Awards Night, 5pm, AGMS Gymnasium

Tuesday, 2/13: Prospective Parents meeting, 6:30pm, AGMS Multi-purpose Room

Tuesday, 2/13 and Thursday, 2/15: Tryouts for Girls Lacrosse, 4-6pm

Wednesday, 2/14: Early Release Day

Monday, 2/19: No School, Presidents' Day Holiday

Tuesday, 2/20 - Thursday, 2/22: DATE CHANGE! Tryouts for Girls Soccer and Baseball, 4-6pm

Tuesday, 2/20 - Wednesday, 2/21: DATE CHANGE! Tryouts for Boys Soccer, 4-6pm

Monday, 2/26 - Wednesday, 2/28: DATE CHANGE! Tryouts for Girls & Boys Track, 4-6pm

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Announcements

BRAVO TO OUR ORCHESTRA TEACHER AND STUDENTS

We would like to congratulate Ms. Sarah Lancaster and our students who participated this weekend in the CMS All County Orchestra Clinic.


A big shout out to our very own orchestra teacher who had the honor and privilege of conducting the Middle School Orchestra this year as the CMS Orchestra Teacher of the Year! Congratulations Mrs. Lancaster and our Orchestra Students. 


KUDOS TO OUR BETA CLUB

Kudos to our AGMS Beta Club in their recognition at the State Conference last week where AG was identified as a State Convention School and School of Merit.

WINTER ATHLETES SPORTS AWARD NIGHT

Please join us on Tuesday (2/13) at 5pm in the gymnasium for our Sports Award Night for our Winter Athletes. We look forward to celebrating our teams. Goooooo Bulldogs!



PROSPECTIVE PARENTS NIGHT

AGMS is holding an information night for prospective AGMS parents.


When: Tuesday, 2/13, 6:30pm

Where: AGMS Multi-purpose Room


Please note: This is for parents and guardians only.


Spanish translation provided.


Please scan QR code below to RSVP.


If you have questions or want more information about AGMS, please email: agmsprospectiveparents@gmail.com.


AGMS GIRLS LACROSSE TRYOUTS

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The AGMS Girls Lacrosse team will be hosting tryouts at The Pit (where the lacrosse goals are) on Tuesday, 2/13 and Thursday, 2/15.


Our season runs from February through mid-April with practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school.


We welcome all 6th-8th graders and are happy to field any/all questions. Email us at aglblax@gmail.com.


We are a parent-run and supported organization on our 19th year representing AGMS! Registration is in upper right on our website.

SPRING SPORTS TRYOUTS

Attention Bulldog athletes -


The dates have changed for Spring Sports tryouts!!


Signups are in the cafeteria every morning between 8-8:30am. Mr. Kokot will be there to answer questions. You also can use the QR code below to sign up for a Spring sport.


Tryout dates are:


  • Girls Soccer: Tuesday, 2/20 - Thursday, 2/22
  • Boys Soccer: Tuesday, 2/20 - Wednesday, 2/21
  • Baseball: Tuesday, 2/20 - Thursday, 2/22
  • Girls Track: Monday, 2/26 - Wednesday, 2/28
  • Boys Track: Monday, 2/26 - Wednesday, 2/28


All tryouts take place at AGMS from 4-6pm.


Also, please note the Boys Soccer tryouts are only for two days.


Forms must be completed at https://www.dragonflymax.com/


If you already have signed up via Dragonfly, be sure to go in and make sure you select the Spring sport you are interested in.

REGISTER FOR BOYS LACROSSE

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Registration is now open for AG Boys Lacrosse!


The team is open to ALL 6th, 7th & 8th grade boys. We are looking for great athletes to join the team and we welcome experienced players and lacrosse newcomers!



The Registration form is HERE. View THIS document for more detail about the program.


Please note: AG Boys Lacrosse is a club that operates independently of the school. There are no cuts, and you do not complete the district "Dragonfly" forms.


EMAIL questions to Wade Knutson.

$25 SPORTS PHYSICALS AVAILABLE

American Family Care Urgent Care is offering students at Alexander Graham Middle School the opportunity to receive a sports physical at a cost of $25.


You can go HERE to register.

STOCK THE COFFEE BAR

Help support our amazing teachers and staff by restocking their coffee and tea bar. An Amazon wishlist for needed items can be found HERE.


Feel free to include a note with the purchase, and the staff will display it in the staff lounge.


Thank you! The staff and teachers appreciate your generosity.




8th Grade News

SAY CONGRATS WITH A YEARBOOK AD

Attention 8th grade parents: The deadline is approaching to purchase an 8th grade student yearbook ad to celebrate your student.


The deadline to purchase a yearbook ad is Thursday, 2/8.


AGMS online yearbook sales will close in March.


Please click HERE for more information and pricing.


Questions can be EMAILED to Danielle Cook.

INTEREST MEETING FOR MPHS FIELD HOCKEY

ATTENTION rising 9th graders: The Myers Park High School Field Hockey club is holding an interest meeting to discuss fall 2024 field hockey.


WHAT: MPHS Field Hockey interest meeting for upcoming fall 2024 season

WHEN: Thursday, 2/29 at 6 pm

WHERE: MPHS Large Cafeteria


Follow the club on Instagram @MPHSFIELDHOCKEY

Community News

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

SPARC is offering the following virtual trainings during the month of February. They are open to any school-aged youth in Mecklenburg County.


Registration is required, and registration links are included below.

If you have questions, you can send an EMAIL to sparcreferrals@thesparcnetwork.net.


TENNIS LESSONS AVAILABLE

Try Tennis is offering a six-hour instructional program for beginners or those who have not played in years. Available for players ages 5 through adult. See flyer below for more information.

Winter Sports

CONGRATS AG BOYS BASKETBALL!

The AG Boys Basketball Team won the 2nd Annual Muggsy Bogues Middle School basketball tournament on February 3. Congratulations Bulldogs!! 

SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULES

Come out and support our AGMS sports teams! Home games are in red. Please note that schedules are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, you can check the CMS ATHLETIC ZONE page for fall sports.


All baseball games and track meets start at 5pm. For soccer, the first game starts at 5pm, and the second game will start immediately following.

Baseball

Monday, 3/11 - AGMS @ South Charlotte

Thursday, 3/14 - Southwest @ AGMS

Monday, 3/18 - Community House @ AGMS

Wednesday, 3/20 - AGMS @ JM Robinson

Monday, 3/25 - Quail Hollow @ AGMS

Wednesday, 3/27 - Carmel @ AGMS

Monday, 4/8 - AGMS @ Crestdale

Wednesday, 4/10 - South Charlotte @ AGMS

Monday, 4/15 - AGMS @ Southwest

Wednesday, 4/17 - AGMS @ Community House

Monday, 4/22 - JM Robinson @ AGMS

Wednesday, 4/24 - AGMS @ Quail Hollow

Monday, 4/29 - AGMS @ Carmel

Wednesday, 5/10 - Crestdale @ AGMS

Inclement Weather Date: Monday, May 6

Girls and Boys Soccer

Monday, 3/11 - AGMS @ South Charlotte (Girls first)

Thursday, 3/14 - Southwest @ AGMS (Boys first)

Monday, 3/18 - Community House @ AGMS (Girls first)

Wednesday, 3/20 - AGMS @ JM Robinson (Boys first)

Monday, 3/25 - Quail Hollow @ AGMS (Girls first)

Wednesday, 3/27 - Carmel @ AGMS (Boys first)

Monday, 4/8 - AGMS @ Crestdale (Girls first)

Wednesday, 4/10 - South Charlotte @ AGMS (Boys first)

Monday, 4/15 - AGMS @ Southwest (Girls first)

Wednesday, 4/17 - AGMS @ Community House (Boys first)

Monday, 4/22 - JM Robinson @ AGMS (Girls first)

Wednesday, 4/24 - AGMS @ Quail Hollow (Boys first)

Monday, 4/29 - AGMS @ Carmel (Girls first)

Wednesday, 5/10 - Crestdale @ AGMS (Boys first)

Inclement Weather Date: Monday, May 6

Girls and Boys Track

Thursday, 3/21 - AGMS @ Southwest

Thursday, 3/28 - K-8 Cardinals @ AGMS

Thursday, 4/11 - AGMS and Carmel @ JM Robinson

Thursday, 4/18 - AGMS and Crestdale @ Community House

Thursday, 4/25 - AGMS and Quail Hollow @ South Charlotte

Thursday, 5/2 - South Charlotte @ AGMS

Inclement Weather Date: Tuesday, May 7

AG Fund Sponsors

The PTO AG Fund - Donate today, it’s the Bulldog Way!

Thank you to our 2023 corporate sponsors for their contribution to the AG Fund. If you are interested in seeing your logo here, EMAIL us at: agmscorporatesponsorship@gmail.com. 

Helpful Links


2023-24 CMS Academic Calendar

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Student Health Forms & Documents

Learn about HERO Points

Last Minute Transportation Change Form


2023-24 A/B Day Calendar

Apply for Free or Reduced Lunch

Report an Absence

Community Partners

AGMS Athletics Website

AG PTO Website

AG Middle School Website (updated 10/5)

AG Middle School Athletics Website (updated 10/5)



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