AMS PTSA Happenings Nov. 2 2 hour early dismissal Nov. 5 Beginning of second mar ing period Nov.

6 No school, election day Nov. 13 PTSA Meeting in the Media Center at 6:30pm. Date change due to Than sgiving Brea .

Nov. 16 Report card distribution Nov. 19-20 Schools closed for students. Parent/Teacher conferences for elementary and middl e schools. Professional Development/Wor day for high school Nov. 21-23 Than sgiving Holiday - All Schools and Central Offices Closed O'Callaghan Hotel Holiday Card Contest This year, the Annapolis area IB Schools have partnered with the O Callaghan Hotel, which is located in downtown Annapolis. The O Callaghan has sponsored the Annapolis MS Art Club in the Hatching the Arts Project. In a few months, a tall chic en statue decorated by AMS students will be installed in front of the hotel. Stay tuned f or more details. In addition, the O Callaghan is sponsoring a Holiday Card contest with a CASH PRIZE ! The deadline for submission is next Tuesday, November 6. Mrs. Miller, MYP Ar t Teacher, is available to help students with their designs during homeroom next wee and after school on Thursday, November 1. If your student is artistically inclined and would li e to participate in the competition, please see the attac hed contest rules. Feel free to contact Ms. Lane, IB Coordinator, lslane@aacps. org, with any questions. The Bus is Bac ! Volunteers greatly appreciated for the return of our award-winning STUFF THE BUS food drive promotion! Food donations will be collected in Caring Communities and then put on the bus during Advisory period on Monday,October 22, October 29 and November 5. Please contact Ms. Keough for more information. LKEOUGH@aacps.org or 410.267.8 658 Ta e Charge of Education at Target Another simple way to help your school! Sign up for Ta e Charge of Education and designate AMS to donate 1% of your REDcard purchases at Target. It is that easy !

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https://www-secure.target.com/redcard/tcoe/school-details?schoolId=57329&enroll= yes At this time it seems we only have a few people signed up! Spread the word and h elp AMS now!

AMS needs Sweaters and Sweatshirts! Donate new or gently used school sweaters and sweatshirts. Drop your donation o ff in the main office at Annapolis Middle School. Please label your bag with "S weater Drive".

* All sizes are welcome. * Crew nec s, V-nec s, and cardigans * Must be school uniform colors: navy blue, gray, white or dar purple. * Solid colors only

K and B True Value Hardware Store on Forest Drive is once again generously including AMS in its fall school giving program. From September 1-Oct. 31, 10 percent of sales made by AMS supporters will be donated to the school. No coupon is necessary - just tell the cashier that you wish your purchase to support our school. Ma e sure to remind friends and family about this great program as well!

Did you now that there are 11 International Baccalaureate Schools in AACPS now? There are three high, three middle, and five elementary schools offering IB pr ograms to our students. Keep up with the latest AACPS IB news through our AACPS IB Community Faceboo page. Clic the lin below and "Li e" the page to follow the news and happenings around the county. https://www.faceboo .com/pages/AACPS-IB-Community/128273747189720

AACPS IB Community on Faceboo