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Bell schedule

today's Schedule: sunday, September 6 (day 1)

GEneral Announcements

Get ready to show off your skills! The PTG annual Spooktacular event is coming up on Friday, October 9th, and we want YOU to take the stage.

Whether you sing, dance, play an instrument, do magic, or have a unique trick up your sleeve, this is your chance to shine.

Click the Talent Sign-Up Form Link to claim your spot.

Don't just watch the fun this year—be the reason everyone's cheering. Sign up today and show our amazing community what you've got!

🔊 AEP oPPORTUNItY 🤼

The ACS Wrestling Team is heading to Cairo, Egypt, to compete on December 3rd–4th! Practices run on Mondays and Wednesdays starting September 14th, and sign-ups are officially open under AEPs.

If you have any questions or want more details, reach out to Mr. Houghton or Mr. Cool, and secure your spot on the team today!

Sign-ups for AEP (Afterschool Explore Program) close on SUNDAY, SEPT 6.

To help you plan, below is the sports practice calendar

If you lose your ACS ID card, please do the following:

First: Inform your parents to freeze the account through the ACS app.
Second: If you do not find your card within 48 hours, your parents can apply for a replacement card through the ACS app. Please note that there is a 5 JD replacement fee.

PS: Badges found on campus will go directlty to the MS Office.

Attention all Middle School musicians! 🎤🎸🎺🥁🎹🎻🎷

If you play an instrument, the AEP Band wants you! Come show off your skills, play with passion, and perform with pride.

Key Details:

Sign-Ups: This Sunday, Aug 30
Auditions: September 15th in Ms. Caroline's room
Requirement: Be prepared to play a solo that is at least one minute long

Don't miss out on your chance to join the AEP Band!

For safety reasons, all students should leave campus at 3pm.

Exemptions:

You are at a supervised afterschool activity
Your parent/guardian is with you and is supervising you

You can not "hang out" or wait for friends on campus - please organize an alternative plan off campus so you do not get into trouble.

If you have questions or need help with your afterschool plan - connect with Ms. Mac

Why are middle schoolers not allowed to order coffee (or decaf) drinks?

Your brain is currently going through a massive system upgrade, and coffee acts like glitchy software.

Regular Coffee (Caffeine)

Steals Your Brainpower: Your brain does its heaviest learning, growing, and memory-saving while you sleep. Caffeine blocks deep sleep (even when drunk during the day), meaning you miss out on essential brain growth.
Triggers Fake Stress: Caffeine tricks your body into thinking you are in a high-stress situation. This leads to sudden jitters, anxiety, and unpredictable mood crashes in class.
Creates a Bad Loop: The more caffeine you drink, the less natural energy your brain produces. Eventually, you feel exhausted without it (can lead to addiction).

Decaf Coffee

It Still Has Caffeine: Decaf isn't 100% caffeine-free. It still contains small amounts that can affect a growing system.
The Sugar Trap: Decaf drinks are often loaded with sugary syrups and whipped cream. High sugar causes a quick spike in energy, followed by a huge crash that leaves you with severe "brain fog."
Tricks Your Habits: Drinking decaf gets your brain used to relying on a drink for energy, instead of real power boosters like water, solid meals, and good sleep.

The field is a shared space for all of ACS.

For the next several weeks ES will be using the field for their PE classes - this means some days we will only have 1/2 the field for play.

Please remember

The ES classes get priority - please stay away from their side of the field
They are learning so please try to minimize distracting the children
We will need to be flexible in sharing the space we have so that everyone can participate.

Field Times! Created to ensure everyone can enjoy the space.

Field can also be used for games other than football.

Field Football: You Slide, You Leave

We love seeing students on the football field, but safety must always come first. To keep the game fun and safe for everyone, we want to remind everyone: You slide, you leave.

How it works:

The Action: If a teacher or supervisor sees what they believe is a slide tackle, your play is over for the day and you can't play the next day either.
The Exit: Recess Red Card! No arguments and no discussion. If you are asked to leave, you must step off the field immediately (arguing could make the consequence bigger).

This isn't about getting you in trouble; it's about keeping the game moving and everyone safe (We take care of eachother).

We have a new food service provider - welcome Food Lab!

Things for MS to remember in the cafe:

The cafe is ONLY AVAILABLE DURING LUNCH (not breaks)
This is a quiet area (people 5 meters away should NOT understand your conversation) - this space is very open and noise travels to the Library side which can interrupt learning.

8th graders who are planning to try out for the MONTANA MUN trip to Switzerland, make sure to register for tryouts on PowerSchool ASAP. Remember that this trip is only open to 8th and 9th graders. Try out dates changed to Sep 9th and Sep 16th. You must attend both dates.

Message from Ms. MAC

When we make everyone feel welcome, our school becomes a kinder and more supportive place.

Feeling like you belong helps you feel more confident, ready to learn, and excited to be at school. One of the best ways to build that sense of belonging is by making friends in different groups. Each new friend can introduce you to new ideas, games, and experiences, which makes school more fun and interesting.

By reaching out and expanding your circle of friends, you not only help others feel included, but you also grow yourself by discovering new friendships and perspectives.

Announcements from the activities office

AEP Registration (Fall 2026)

The Exploration Program (formerly ASA) runs 8 weekly sessions of about an hour each — a low-commitment way to try something new. No extra practices or final event.

Key dates

Registration: Aug 30 (3PM) – Sept 6 (4PM)
Placements shared: Sept 9
Program runs: week of Sept 13 – Nov 12

Placement: Pick three choices. ES students get up to two activities; MS/HS get at least one. Want just one? List it three times. The platform only shows your grade level — MS/HS, check your existing schedule for conflicts.

Buses: ES depart 4:15 PM, MS/HS 4:45 PM (sharp). Students won't be on their regular bus; AEP assignments change daily.

Changes: lock after Sept 6 — email us after that and we'll accommodate if space allows. Spots are limited, so register early.

Middle School Registration Now Open on PowerSchool

Log on to PowerSchool to register for the Activities on offer below. On PowerSchool - Go to Student Profile → Student Form, and you will find the form under General Forms.

The links below lead you to all details needed about the activity :

Cross Country (MS & HS) - starts Monday, August 31
SAISA Swim Team (MS & HS) - starts Sunday, August 16
Montana MUN & MUNoM Grades 8 to 12 - starts Wednesday, August 26
U14 Boys Volleyball Grades 6-8 - starts Wednesday, September 2
U14 Girls Volleyball Grades 6-8 - starts Tuesday, September 1
U14 Boys Soccer Grades 6-8 - starts Monday, August 31
U14 Girls Soccer Grades 6-8 - starts Wednesday, September 2

Learning commons

Announcement From the LC - Ms. Black

I hope everyone has settled in and gotten back into the swing of things. This is a quick reminder to return any books you borrowed over the summer. If you haven't returned them yet, they are now officially overdue.

Stop by the LC to see Ms. Kelli and me! We would love to help you find a new book, and you can share a summer takeaway or a new school year goal on our display board.

Be sure to check out our LC Resources page! It includes research tools, study tips, and our library catalog so you can browse our collection anytime.

Ms. Black

lblack@acsamman.edu.jo

Ms. Harris

kharris@acsamman.edu.jo

Quick Reminder: We just wanted to remind everyone that you are welcome to stop in and check out books during lunch, during breaks, and after school. We are always happy to give you suggestions or help you find a book. We can’t wait to see you!

Ms. Lori & Ms. Kelli

Teacher shout out corner

Shout-out to Ms. Sally 😎

" Ms. Sally always finds a way to make advisory fun no matter the new rules or restrictions. She is always so happy and cheerful. I couldn’t be happier to have her in advisory this year."