School-Wide+Announcements+2017+-+2018

=Welcome to Armstrong's School-Wide Announcements for Students, Parents and Guardians!=

= = =Listed below are Armstrong's School-Wide Announcements with the most current appearing first. Be sure and look for any attached document(s) within each announcement.= = = =Please let me know if you have any questions by contacting me at 267-499-2274 or karla.jones@bristoltwpsd.org.= = = =Thanks very much,= = = =Karla Davis Jones= =School Counselor= =Eighth Grade and Sixth Grade (Black Team)=

Friday, May 11, 2018
Check out the schedule for the Kids on Campus at the Bucks County Community College!



**Please check out the Summer Exploratory Program at the Bucks County Technical High School.**






Friday, February 9, 2018

 * __Attention Eighth Grade Parents and Guardians __**. Please check the **//Parent Portal/iCampus//** for your child's grades from the Second Marking Period. Today, you child received a copy of the Second Marking Period newsletter entitled //Guidance New That You Can Use//. Please click on this link to read this newsletter.


 * __Attention Sixth Grade Parents and Guardians __**. Today I met with Mrs. Acker's classes to present **Rules of the Road – Grade 6**. Please click this link [] to the lesson plan. Also, please check the Parent Portal/iCampus for your child's grades from the Second Marking Period. Today, you child received a copy of the Second Marking Period newsletter entitled //Guidance New That You Can Use//. Please click on this link to read this newsletter. [[file:GNTUCU Second Marking Period Newsletter 6th Grade 2018 262018.docx]]

Attention Pretzel Lovers: Pretzels will be for sale at dismissal time. The cost is 2 for $1. Get your pretzel on your way out the door __each__ and __every__ Friday.

Monday, January 22, 2018
==Listed below is the schedule for Armstrong's Sixth Annual College and Career Day on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Please check out what college or university will be presenting in your Social Studies class. Miss Jones will then present a follow up lesson in your Science class.==

==On Wednesday, January 24, 2018, Armstrong will host its //Sixth Annual College and Career Day!// During your Social Studies class, you will listen to a college or university admission representative talk with you about the admissions process to college. Miss Jones will then follow up with a presentation in your Science class. ==

Wednesday, January 17, 2018
==Attention Armstrong Ladies: Armstrong will be hosting a "Mother-Daughter Self Defense Night" on Wednesday, January 31st. This FREE event will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. here at the school. Registration forms will be handed out in the phys-ed from Mrs. Whiteley. Forms can be returned to your homeroom teacher or to Mr. Hayden.==

Tuesday, January 16, 2018
==Attention Armstrong Ladies: Armstrong will be hosting a "Mother-Daughter Self Defense Night" on Wednesday, January 31st. This FREE event will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. here at the school. Registration forms will be handed out in the phys-ed from Mrs. Whiteley. Forms can be returned to your homeroom teacher or to Mr. Hayden.==

==Attention Armstrong Ladies: Armstrong will be hosting a "Mother-Daughter Self Defense Night" on Wednesday, January 31. This FREE event will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. here at the school. Registration forms will be handed out in Physical Education from Mrs. Whiteley. Form can be returned to your homeroom teacher or to Mr. Hayden.==

Happy Holidays!!! School starts again on Tuesday, Janaury 2, 2018. See you then!!
==Review your child’s report card by clicking on this link []  for iCampus/Parent Portal login instructions for you and your child. I f you need your //iCampus// Access Code or help getting logged in, please contact Mrs. Paula Page, Guidance Secretary, at 267-599-2265. ==
 * ==Second Interim Progress Report available on iCampus == || ==Friday, December 15, 2017 == ||
 * ==Second Marking Period Ends == || ==Thursday, January 25, 2018 == ||
 * ==Report Card Available on iCampus == || ==<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Wednesday, February 7, 2018 == ||

Listed below are the //Grading Procedures// for Armstrong Middle School. Please see your child's school counselor with any questions.


==Listed below are the winter newsletters, //Guidance News That You Can Use//, for the Students, Parents, and Guardians of Grade 8 and Grade 6 (Black Team). The students received them earlier this week in their eighth period class. To read current and previous emails, please click on this link:==

Wednesday, December 20, 2017
==<span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Review your child’s report card by clicking on this link <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">[] <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> for iCampus/Parent Portal login instructions for you and your child. I <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">f you need your //iCampus// Access Code or help getting logged in, please contact Mrs. Paula Page, Guidance Secretary, at 267-599-2265. ==
 * ==<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Second Interim Progress Report available on iCampus == || ==<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Friday, December 15, 2017 == ||
 * ==<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Second Marking Period Ends == || ==<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Thursday, January 25, 2018 == ||
 * ==<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Report Card Available on iCampus == || ==<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Wednesday, February 7, 2018 == ||

Listed below are the //Grading Procedures// for Armstrong Middle School. Please see your child's school counselor with any questions.


==Listed below are the winter newsletters, //Guidance News That You Can Use//, for the Students, Parents, and Guardians of Grade 8 and Grade 6 (Black Team). The students received them earlier this week in their eighth period class. To read current and previous emails, please click on this link:==

Next Friday, December 22, 2017, is wear your ugly sweater to school.
==Any student who is interested in purchasing a yearbook for the school year is reminded that the cost is $20.00 up until Friday, December 22, 2017. The cost increases to $25.00 following the holiday break. Your parents can purchase online or may send in cash or a check. Order forms are available in Room K5 (Mrs. Schultz) or Room D2 (Mrs. McHugh) so don't delay if you want one in June. Take advantage now. In addition, we are having a cover contest again this year. The theme is Tigers so your yearbook cover should reflect that in some way. Any student may enter the winning cover earns a gift card. Submissions are due following holiday break, by Friday, January 5,2018.==

Attention All Honor Society Members: Please check your Google Classroom for important information.
==Candycane grams will be sold during lunch periods from Monday, December 18 through Thursday, December 21. For $1.00, buy a candy cane for a friend and it will be delivered to his/her homeroom on Friday, December 22. "Wish someone a happy holiday - send a candycane gram today!"==

Friday, December 15, 2017
==Listed below are the winter newsletters, //Guidance News That You Can Use//, for the Students, Parents, and Guardians of Grade 8 and Grade 6 (Black Team). The students received them earlier this week in their eighth period class. To read current and previous emails, please click on this link:==

Next Friday, December 22, 2017, is wear your ugly sweater to school.
==Any student who is interested in purchasing a yearbook for the school year is reminded that the cost is $20.00 up until Friday, December 22, 2017. The cost increases to $25.00 following the holiday break. Your parents can purchase online or may send in cash or a check. Order forms are available in Room K5 (Mrs. Schultz) or Room D2 (Mrs. McHugh) so don't delay if you want one in June. Take advantage now. In addition, we are having a cover contest again this year. The theme is Tigers so your yearbook cover should reflect that in some way. Any student may enter the winning cover earns a gift card. Submissions are due following holiday break, by Friday, January 5,2018.==

==Candycane grams will be sold during lunch periods from Monday, December 18 through Thursday, December 21. For $1.00, buy a candy cane for a friend and it will be delivered to his/her homeroom on Friday, December 22. "Wish someone a happy holiday - send a candycane gram today!"==

Thursday, December 14, 2017
==Listed below are the winter newsletters, //Guidance News That You Can Use//, for the Students, Parents, and Guardians of Grade 8 and Grade 6 (Black Team). To read current and previous emails, please click on this link:==

Any student who is interested in purchasing a yearbook for the school year is reminded that the cost is $20.00 up until Friday, December 22, 2017.
==The cost increases to $25.00 following the holiday break. Your parents can purchase online or may send in cash or a check. Order forms are available in Room K5 (Mrs. Schultz) or Room D2 (Mrs. McHugh) so don't delay if you want one in June. Take advantage now. In addition, we are having a cover contest again this year. The theme is Tigers so your yearbook cover should reflect that in some way. Any student may enter the winning cover earns a gift card. Submissions are due following holiday break, by Friday, January 5,2018.==

Any student who is interested in purchasing a yearbook for the school year is reminded that the cost is $20.00 up until Friday, December 22, 2017.
==The cost increases to $25.00 following the holiday break. Your parents can purchase online or may send in cash or a check. Order forms are available in Room K5 (Mrs. Schultz) or Room D2 (Mrs. McHugh) so don't delay if you want one in June. Take advantage now. In addition, we are having a cover contest again this year. The theme is Tigers so your yearbook cover should reflect that in some way. Any student may enter the winning cover earns a gift card. Submissions are due following holiday break, by Friday, January 5,2018.==

Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) presentations this week:
=<span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Grade 6: Tuesday, December 5, 2017 Cyberbullying Prevention = =<span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Grade 7: Thursday, December 7, 2017 Sexual Harassment = =<span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Grade 8: Friday, December 8, 2017 Healthy Relationships =

== The kick-off to our Annual Student Council Holiday Food Drive will be December 4th. Each homeroom will be getting a box to collect non-perishable food items. Any homeroom that didn’t receive a wrapped box, will be getting one by the end of the day. The homeroom that collects the most food items will win a homeroom doughnut party. ==

== We will also be doing a holiday door decorating contest. It will be a teacher door this year so it is not limited to just homeroom and 1st period. The theme this year is just a holiday door. Use your imagination. The winning teacher door will win the popcorn machine for the day. ==

Just a reminder, the ROCKS Store is open each Wednesday. Please remember to bring your ROCKS passes to lunch. Students cannot go back to their lockers during lunches.
**<span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.66px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Armstrong Middle School Choir - 2017 Winter Parent Letter **


 * <span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">__Concert Dress Rehearsal (7th and 8th Grade only):__ <span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Monday, December 4th 6:00-8:00PM (8:30PM for after school chorus members) <span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> @ Truman HS **


 * <span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">*Students do not need to wear their concert attire for this rehearsal **


 * <span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">__Winter Choir Concert (7th and 8th Grade only):__ <span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Tuesday, December 5th 7:00PM <span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> (6:00PM Call time for after school chorus, 6:30PM Call time for all other members) @ Truman HS **


 * <span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Dear Parents/Guardians, **


 * <span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Armstrong MS Winter Choir Concert will be held on Tuesday, December 5th at 7:00PM in the auditorium at TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL for <span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">__seventh and eighth grade students only__ <span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">. The arrival/performance times are listed above. **


 * <span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">All students who are participating in the concert will receive white Armstrong Music Polos during the week of 11/13-17 to borrow. They will likely retain them for the Spring Concert as well and bring them back by the end of that week. Further instructions on when these shirts will be returned will be determined after the Winter Break. Students are responsible for their shirt. Any students that do not return a shirt or damages it will be charged an $8 replacement fee. Students should wear black pants/dress and dress shoes with their Armstrong Music Polo. <span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">__No jeans, no sneakers.__ **


 * <span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The dress rehearsal is mandatory for any seventh and eighth grade student who wishes to perform in the Winter Concert. All seventh and eighth grade students who do not attend BOTH the dress rehearsal AND concert (for any reason) will be required to complete the [|__alternative writing assignment__] <span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> and by Wednesday, December 13th 2:45PM. The concert or [|__alternative writing assignment__] <span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> is worth 25% of the student’s final second and fourth marking period grades. **


 * <span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We are providing nearly a month notice so parents have time to mark their calendars and make arrangements for their child to participate in the concert. We currently have 487 students between the two of us. Please keep this in mind when calling the school and leaving messages, especially during the week leading up to the concert. We do our best to always communicate with the students and parents well in advance so there is adequate time to prepare. Please take a few minutes to ensure you and your child on are on the same page regarding the Winter Concert. **


 * <span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via email: **


 * <span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Mrs. Winebrenner: __kristen.winebrenner@bristoltwpsd.org__ <span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Mr. Marlow: __joe.marlow@bristoltwpsd.org__ **


 * <span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Thank you! **


 * <span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Mrs. Winebrenner/Mr. Marlow **

Tuesday, November 28, 2017
==Attention Armstrong Community: Please remember to support our annual "Toys for Tots" drive by bringing in a NEW, UNWRAPPED toy, and help make a child-in-needs Christmas a little brighter! So, when you're out shopping this weekend, remember Toys for Tot! Thank you!==

=Wednesday, November 22, 2017=

==Attention Armstrong Community: Please remember to support our annual "Toys for Tots" drive by bringing in a NEW, UNWRAPPED toy, and help make a child-in-needs Christmas a little brighter! So, when you're out shopping this weekend, remember Toys for Tot! Thank you!==

Thursday, November 16, 2017
==Attention 8th grade students applying to the Bucks County Technical High School. Friday, November 17, 2017, is the last day to turn in the Counselor Forms 1 and 2, and Principal Form to the Guidance Office. It is also the last day to give the Teacher Recommendation form to an Armstrong Teacher, grade 6, 7, or 8, of your choice.==

Wednesday, November 15, 2017
==Attention 8th grade students applying to the Bucks County Technical High School. Friday, November 17, 2017, is the last day to turn in the Counselor Forms 1 and 2, and Principal Form to the Guidance Office. It is also the last day to give the Teacher Recommendation form to an Armstrong Teacher, grade 6, 7, or 8, of your choice.==

Tuesday, November 14, 2017
==Attention 8th grade students applying to the Bucks County Technical High School. Friday, November 17, 2017, is the last day to turn in the Counselor Forms 1 and 2, and Principal Form to the Guidance Office. It is also the last day to give the Teacher Recommendation form to an Armstrong Teacher, grade 6, 7, or 8, of your choice.==

// Application Process //
==**// Applications for the 2018-2019 school year will be available at our annual "Open House for Prospective Students and their Parents" on November 9th. Applications will be available on-line November 10th. //**==

Thursday, November 9, 2017
==Today is Bristol Township School Districts' Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. We will be serving a traditional meal and all the trimmings. The Salad Bar will also be open today. Happy Thanksgiving to all. The Cafeteria.==

==Wrestling practice will begin on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. No experience is required. Make sure you have a physical on file and bring a change of clothes to practice in. If you have any questions, please talk to Mr. Pierce.==

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Monday, October 23, 2017

Students In Concert members are reminded to be at FDR tonight at 6 p.m.

Halloween Dance tickets are being sold during lunches until Wednesday, October 25, 2017. They are $5.00. The dance will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

We're doing it again!!! Domino's Pizza Day! Friday, October 27, 2017! Same as before. $2.00 for a second slice!



Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Jut a reminder the ROCKS Store is open today (Wednesday). Please remember to bring your ROCKS passes to lunch. Student cannot go back to their lockers during lunch.

We're doing it again!!! Domino's Pizza Day! Friday, October 27, 2017! Same as before. $2.00 for a second slice!

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