Annapolis Middle School PTSA

2018 marks the “Year of Frederick Douglass” in Maryland, and what better way to celebrate his life than through student voices and creative expression! Anne Arundel County students, grades 4 through 12, are invited to participate in the “Frederick Douglass 200 Creative Arts

Students should submit a creative items that describes how you envision following in his footsteps.
* Create Artwork – Drawing, painting or photography
* Create a Video – Animation, spoken word, or rap, in 3-5 minutes
* Create a Storybook – Written composition with illustrations,
* Create a Textile Object – Such as a quilt or garment

High school, middle school and 4th and 5th grade students (as of September 2018) in all Anne Arundel County Schools are eligible to apply. All creative art competition entries must include a signed Parental Consent Form (see below) and be submitted to art teachers or sent to NACPS, Box 44, Hanover, MD 21076 by September 12, 2018.

For contest details, application, and helpful resources, CLICK HERE!

Mathnasium Summer Session runs June 1 – August 31
Let Mathnasium transform your child through a balance of learning and fun!
Summer Memberships Include:

Customized Power Math Programs
We’ll help you choose the Summer Power Math Program that’s right for your child: fractions, multiplication, problem solving, algebra readiness, geometry readiness, and more.

S.T.E.M. Stations
We have new and exciting activities coming this summer! Starting the week of June 18th, each Mathnasium visit will include fun, hands-on STEM activities for students. These activities will occur during the students’ regular instructional sessions during the last 15-20 minutes of each visit.

For more information, visit www.mathnasium.com/annapolis

The Dragon Times is a monthly newsletter distributed by the AMS Main Office. The most recent issue is now on the AMS website.
This issue includes a welcome greeting from AMS Principal Sean McElhaney and a wealth of information to help you stay organized and navigate the school year, including the staff list, drop-off procedures, attendance polices, school lunch information, visitation procedures, health room information and more.
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Stay Up-to-Date on Your Student’s Progress
ParentCONNECTxp (PCxp) is an easy-to-use tool for tracking student progress that will allow you to take an even more active role in your child’s education. Parents and guardians of grades 1-12 students can log onto the secure ParentCONNECTxp website to access their child’s grades and attendance.  Click here to access the ParentCONNECTxp homepage and set up your account.