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Transportation Update from the District MSBSD Families, We are glad to share that the bus strike has been resolved, pending a ratification vote by the Teamsters tomorrow. We recognize how challenging this has been for many of our families and appreciate the effort it has taken to manage transportation and daily routines. If ratified, Durham School Services will conduct driver in-service on Friday and Monday for training and route dry runs, with bus service expected to resume as early as Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Durham is currently assessing driver availability and retention as part of the restart. If there are any impacts to specific routes when transportation resumes, families will receive direct communication with updates. We will continue to share information as it becomes available and keep families informed as service is restored. Yearbooks: Yearbooks have been delivered and will be sent home the week of May 11th. Lost & Found: Your items miss you! Please check the lost and found rack at the top of the stairs, outside the front office for any lost items. There are many coats, shoes, gloves, and water bottles on the rack. Any unclaimed items after May 27th will be donated to local charities. student highlightsmrs. maynard's classroom"Kindergarten and first grade students in Mrs. Maynard's class are enjoying a few brain breaks during their April testing weeks. They are decorating the courtyard with chalk, enjoying sunny days at the playground, and creating some special projects for the upcoming art show. They are also working on a few top-secret Mother's Day crafts. They are working hard and playing hard!" 
mrs. brady's classroomSecond graders quickly learn the art of blind typing, which enables them to compose their thoughts without looking at the keys! It’s a good day in the typing world!  mrs. kerkove's classroom Mrs. Kerkove’s classroom has been full of excitement as the students have been observing the fascinating life cycle of caterpillars up close, and the students are loving every moment of it! Each day, we check in on our tiny visitors, noticing how they grow and change. From tiny caterpillars to their transformation into chrysalises, the students are learning patience and curiosity as they watch this incredible process unfold. This hands-on experience has been such a meaningful way to learn about nature, growth, and change. We can’t wait to see what happens next as our caterpillars continue their amazing journey!
mrs. worley's classroomDuring our middle school PE softball unit, batting practice is all about getting comfortable with the basics and having some fun while improving. We go over things like how to hold the bat, where to stand, and how to swing before anyone starts hitting. Safety is our number one focus—only one person is up to bat at a time, everyone else stays back behind the safety lines, and we only use equipment when the teacher says it’s okay. As long as everyone pays attention and follows the rules, it’s a great way to build skills and enjoy the game together.
amc clubs and sportsmade for the stage performance amc kidwind advances to world competitionCongratulations to seventh-grade students Justice Lite and Olivia Rudder, Team Breszie Besties, who were selected to attend the World Clean Energy Olympics in Madison, Wisconsin, May 17-20. KIDWIND is an AMC Quest club coached by Carol, Dan Drake, and Shana Blankenship, and managed by team manager Leigha Bird. 30 students were involved in the club for over six months in preparation for the competition. This year’s Alaska competition was challenging, with 82 teams competing statewide for just five invitations to the World event in May. Congratulations to all AMC teams that competed!
Best wishes to all participants! Mrs. Blankenship, Mrs. Drake, Mr. Drake, and Leigha Bird Breezie Besties are seeking sponsorships from local businesses: To make this trip to Wisconsin a reality, we are seeking financial support to cover travel, accommodations, and participation expenses. We would be deeply grateful for any donation your business can contribute to help us send our talented team to Madison. Your generosity will help provide our students with an invaluable opportunity to present their work, gain hands-on experience, and connect with like-minded innovators from around the world. Click here to donate. We are excited about the opportunity for our students to make a real impact, and your support would mean the world to us. 
chess clubThe AMC Chess Club had 16 members who competed in both the elementary and middle school Matanuska Borough School District tournaments. The students fought hard and showed strong sportsmanship throughout the competition. Zion Johnson earned 5th place in the middle school tournament, a strong finish for AMC. Great job for all who participated. 
garden clubAMC students enjoying getting their hands dirty while they learn to garden.
may kidwind fundraiser AMC Kidwind's monthly fundraiser at Raising Caines will be on Monday the 18th of this month. Please come out and support our students. Your order at Caines will only count toward our fundraiser if you mention the word "fundraiser." amc's new school updateAmerican Charter families were able to visit the new school site for a guided tour. The move in date is scheduled for November 10th, 2026. The school year 2027 calendar includes days off in November for the move. Photos taken 04.21.26 
attendance and timeliness data April- 188 Tardies, 6.49% absenteeism (No buses) March- 111 Tardies (Spring Break), 9.17% absenteeism (No buses) February- 164 Tardies, 6.45% absenteeism January- 166 Tardies, 6.68% absenteeism December- 107 Tardies, 4.69% absenteeism November- 144 Tardies, 5.31% absenteeism October- 144 Tardies, 5.59% absenteeism September- 135 Tardies, 5.35% absenteeism Can AMC get fewer than 100 tardies in a month? Can AMC keep the absenteeism rate under 5%? principal's corner Hello AMC Families,
The Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) test scores are in, and AMC families met the challenge, and AMC staff knocked it out of the park. Thank you to AMC's testing coordinators Mrs. McElvain and Mrs. Skiff for making the testing schedule, having everything ready, trouble shooting problems, and completing all the necessary paperwork, and thank you families for preparing students and supporting their learning. As a school, proficiency rates increased or remained steady from Spring 2025 rates. Schoolwide Data Reading Increased- 5% to 72% proficient or above Language Increased- 1% to 72% proficient or above Math Stayed the Same- at 78% proficient or above Some Grade Levels had Substantially Increased Proficiency Rates from Spring 2025 rates. Grade Level Data Reading: K Increased- to 69% proficient or above 1st Increased- to 70% proficient or above 4th Increased- to 94% proficient or above 7th Increased- to 86% proficient or above 8th Increased- to 88% proficient or above Math: 1st Increased- to 83% proficient or above 4th Increased- to 91% proficient or above 7th Increased- to 90% proficient or above 8th Increased- to 94% proficient or above ~Achieving Academic Excellence... the American Way! This data represents the effort and time AMC staff, students, and families demonstrated on a daily basis throughout SY 26, and I am so proud, thankful, and amazed with the positive results! Wow, way to go AMC!!! Can you imagine how those proficiency rates would increase with improved attendance!?! "Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still." — Chinese Proverb Thank you for partnering with AMC as we..."Stay True to Our Mission and Plan for Our Future." Sincerely, Ms. Farren Comments are closed.
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