Albright Middle School

AMS BUS #2 is Running about 10 mins late, I am so sorry for the delay!!

Attention all AMS students and parents: Please bring in $7 for new PE uniforms. We will be handing out shirts today and tomorrow and AMS students will start changing next week. We will not be using shorts this year.

Welcome back Albright Vikings! We are thrilled to meet so many new faces and our hallways have missed you!

We're excited to announce the return of Albright Athletics this fall! Girls Volleyball tryout dates: Tuesday, 8/31 and Wednesday, 9/1. Co-Ed soccer tryout dates: Wednesday, 9/1 and Thursday, 9/2. Permission slips will be made available to students on the first day of school!

Dear Vikings, AMS schedules are posted in Skyward for viewing and here is our welcome letter: https://5il.co/x8m2 Your bus routes and times will be mailed home with these docs. Please have students bring their schedules with them on 8/25. See you soon!

5th Grade Invitation to Meet the Teachers! See attached https://5il.co/x63i

Albright is optimistically planning our sports and clubs for the fall term. We are hoping to provide as much as we can. Please do not forget to get your child's annual sports physical if they may consider trying out for any team.

Want to start back to school shopping?? Here is the 5th-8th grade lists for Albright! You can also find them on our website along with grades Pre-K through 8th grade. https://5il.co/vq3a

Don't forget Registration for the 21/22 School Year!! If you have already completed everything, please disregard. Proof of RESIDENCY can be emailed or dropped off (in blue dropbox) to AMS anytime. SKYWARD needs to be complete and a PAYMENT can be made online at Saltcreek48.org. If you have any questions please call the office or email. (630)270-6160 or kbeckwith@saltcreek48.org Registration needs to be complete by Aug.13 in order for your child to start school on time. Thank you!

Getting ready for Back to School shopping?? Here is the supply list from Pre-K to 8th grade. https://www.saltcreek48.org/page/supplylist It is always posted on our school website, under the More/ Parents and Community tab.

Albright Middle School is excited to announce an additional opportunity for student participation this summer! AMS will host two clinics from Monday, July 19 through Thursday, August 5 (no program on Fridays) from 12:00-1:30. This program aligns with SummerU, District 48's summer School program. Students do not have to be registered for SummerU to attend a clinic (EarthSavers or Drama/Improv). Please use this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/L9YwuS8BLzbE5eXLA Best, Mrs. Angie Ross

EPI School Supply Kit Sale FTC has partnered with EPI for a custom school supply kit sale! All sales are online only, and ordering is good through June 27. Tax will be added at checkout. There are a few items that may not be included in the kit. A list is below. To order, please follow the steps below. 1. Visit https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/ and use school code SAL149. 2. Add the kit(s) to your cart. Please check if you need any additional items such as ear buds/headphones, calculators for 7th & 8th graders, etc. Those are sold as separate items since it is such a personal preference for the students, and many families may have the calculators from older children. 3. Check out! All kits will be available for pick up on Wednesday, August 11 from 4-6 pm at Stella May Swartz. Please mark your calendars now! Questions? Contact Jennifer Liotta at jliotta@saltcreek48.org. Thank you for your support!!

Happy Summer D48 Families! Check out the following flyers for helpful information on the Child Tax Credit, a Federal Internet Discount Program, and Villa Park's Summer Reading Program.

FTC has partnered with EPI for a custom school supply kit sale! All sales are online only, and ordering is good through June 27. Tax will be added at checkout. There are a few items that may not be included in the kit. A list is attached. To order, please follow the steps below. 1. Visit https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/ and use school code SAL149. 2. Add the kit(s) to your cart. Please check if you need any additional items such as ear buds/headphones, calculators for 7th & 8th graders, etc. Those are sold as separate items since it is such a personal preference for the students, and many families may have teh calculators from older children. 3. Check out! All kits will be available for pick up on Wednesday, August 10 from 4-6 pm at Stella May Swartz. Please mark your calendars now! Questions? Contact Jennifer Liotta at jliotta@saltcreek48.org. Thank you for your support!!

Dear Viking Families, Skyward will be down until Monday, June 21st, so please do not try to register your child for school until then. Thank you!

Have a fun and safe summer break! Enjoy the last Viking View of the year! https://www.smore.com/aswd8

Check out the last Viking Update for the 2020-2021 school year! AVTV Crew worded hard to produce our longest episode yet! Have a great summer! https://youtu.be/a7cJmc8iHZE

Congrats to the Class of 2021!

Please join us in watching John E. Albright's live 8th Grade Graduation at 6:30pm tonight here: https://youtu.be/NKWTj3xpW_o

AMS eLearners will keep their Chromebooks until Friday, June 4th. Please see the return schedule from 12:00 to 2:00 pm below: 8th Grade: 12:00-12:30 pm 7th Grade: 12:30-1:00 pm 6th Grade: 1:00-1:30 pm 5th Grade: 1:30-2:00 pm If you are unable to return the Chromebook devices during the assigned times, please contact the office to set up a time before Friday. Thank you, Angie Ross