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Student HighlightsPrimary Prep ClassroomsPrimary prep had a wonderful visit from Josh the Otter, a fun and educational program that teaches children about water safety. This was a great reminder for AMC students about how to stay safe around water while having fun. We encourage all families to continue the conversation about water safety. Ask your child what they learned from Josh, and together review the following three key rules they learned: Never go near water without an adult, first learn to float and/or swim before going into water, and always swim with a buddy.
mRS. VOIGT'S cLASSroomOctober is wrapping up with unbelievable speed! Mrs. Voigt's class has been learning SOOOO many things this month! We celebrated our friend's book report projects and discovered that only 3% of Earth's water is fresh: with only 1% of that being thawed and accessible!
MR. Johnson's classroomIn Mr. Johnson’s language arts classes, students recently worked with a partner to write original short stories, practicing narrative structure and creative expression. After completing their drafts, they turned their stories into illustrated comics that highlighted the key events and characters. To finish the project, students read their stories aloud to the class giving them valuable practice in public speaking while sharing their creativity with peers.
Made for the stage
Alaska Native Heritage Center field tripStudents from the Mulit-Age classrooms learned about Alaska Native historical homes, dances, and sports in a fantastic field trip to the Alaskan Native Heritage Center.
American charter foundation Update A HUGE Thank you, AMC Families for volunteering for the Fun Fall Fling, donating baked goods for the bake sale, and volunteering to work at the bake sale table. The total profit of the bake sale was $964.50 which will go toward moving expenses for AMC's Big Move next summer!
Quest clubs Session 2 runs from Nov. 3rd- Dec. 12th The following clubs are starting this session. Mondays:
Tuesdays:
on going clubs The following clubs are on going. Mondays: Battle of the Books - 3rd-6th Grade - Mrs. McElvain/Mrs. Kerkove (sign-ups closed) Made for the Stage - 2nd/3rd Grade - Mrs. Ostendorf (this runs until 3:00 pm) - open to new sign ups Wednesdays: Christmas Choir - Every other Wednesday until 3:30 pm (Nov. 12th, Nov. 26th, Dec. 10th). We are accepting new students including kindergarten (limit 4 kindergarteners). Fridays: Made for the Stage - 4th-6th Grade - Mrs. Ostendorf (this runs until 3:30 pm) - open to new sign ups *Made for the Stage: The spring production will be A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare. Attendance and timeliness The numbers are in!! There has been more improvement. Last month the absenteeism rate was 5.35% and this month the absenteeism rate is 4.6%; that is a substantial improvement. Way to go AMC Families. Tardies in October held steady at 127, so let's keep working on timeliness and attendance. Remember, when a student misses 2 days of school per month, they miss 20 days of school per year, and research shows when a student misses 17 days of school or more, they have lower reading proficiency by 3rd grade, lower middle school achievement, and decreased rates of high school graduation? When a student is absent 10% or more, they are considered chronically absent and are at risk of falling behind. AMC student of the month
Principal's Corner Hello AMC Families,
Thank you, families and teachers for making Parent/Teacher Conferences last week a success! Everyone has been working hard since August as we ‘Stay True to AMC’s Mission & Plan for the Future.’ One of the results of everyone's efforts is how many students earned First Quarter Honor Roll: 59% of AMC’s 4th – 8th grade students earned a 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) or above, and 8, AMC students had a 4.0 GPA earning the Principal's Honor Roll of Excellence! Wow, what wonderful accomplishments and cause to celebrate! Last week, all AMC 2nd – 8th grade students were acknowledged for their academic dedication and hard work by receiving a classroom treat and honor roll recipients were awarded certificates. Additionally, thirty-three AMC students received perfect attendance certificates at AMC’s First Quarter Assembly, which means, thirty-three AMC students were at school everyday and had zero tardies. I am continually grateful and amazed by the positive support American Charter receives. Thank you for choosing to be a community member of the ~Best Little School House in Alaska! Sincerely, Ms. Farren Comments are closed.
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