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The Raider A M S T o d d R e i c h e r t, P r i n c i p a l T R R e i c h e r t @ a p p o m a t t ox. k 1 2. v a.

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1 The Raider A M S T o d d R e i c h e r t, P r i n c i p a l T R R e i c h e r a p p o m a t t ox. k 1 2. v a. u s D a v i d R e a d, A s s i s t a n t P r i n c i p a l D L R e a a p p o m a t t o x. k1 2. v a. u s C h e r y l S e r v i s, A s s i s t a n t P r i n c i p a l C J S e r v i a p p o m a t t o x. k1 2. v a. u s O c t o b e r Appomattox Middle School 2020 Church St. Appomattox, Va (434) Fax# (434) I n f l u e n z a V a c c i n e W h a t Y o u N e e d t o K n o w Flu vaccine is recommended every year. 1. Why get vaccinated? Influenza ( flu ) is a contagious disease that spreads around the United States every winter, usually between October and May. Flu is caused by the influenza virus, and can be spread by coughing, sneezing, and close contact. Flu vaccine is the best protection we have from flu and its complications. Flu vaccine also helps prevent spreading flu from person to person. 2. Live, attenuated flu vaccine LAIV, Nasal Spray There are two types of influenza vaccine: You are getting a live, attenuated influenza vaccine (called LAIV), which is sprayed into the nose. Atenuated means weakened. A different vaccine, the flu shot, is an inactivated vaccine. It is given by injection with a needle. Flu vaccine is recommended every year. It takes about 2 weeks for protection to develop after the vac- cination, and protection lasts several months to a year. 3. Some people should not get this vaccine: * If you have any severe (lifethreatening ) allergies * If you have ever had Guillain-Barre Syndrome (a severe paralyzing illness, also called GBS) * If you have received any other vaccines in the past 4 weeks. I n s i d e t h i s i s s u e : Influenza Vaccine (Cover Story) The October Middle Years Announcement 2 Guidance News 4 Picture Day is coming! AMS October Calendar Dates Science Scavenger AMS And much more The Flu Mist will be given to all students that return a completed consent form. The Flu Mist will be given on Tuesday, October 8, 1:00 AMS.

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Mailing Address Line 1 Mailing Address Line 2 Agent s Name Credentials Mailing Address Line 3 Mailing Address Line 4 Mailing Address Line 5 We re on the Web!

So, it s a good idea to make it easy to read at a glance. Caption describing picture or graphic. to insert a clip art image or some other graphic.

2 Organization Name Primary Business Address Your Address Line 2 Your Address Line 3 Your Address Line 4 Phone: Mobile: Fax: someone@example.com Your business tag line here. Mailing Address Line 1 Mailing Address Line 2 Agent s Name Credentials Mailing Address Line 3 Mailing Address Line 4 Mailing Address Line 5 We re on the Web! example.microsoft.com Back Page Story Headline This story can fit words. If your newsletter is folded and mailed, this story will appear on the back. So, it s a good idea to make it easy to read at a glance. Caption describing picture or graphic. to insert a clip art image or some other graphic. A question and answer format is a good way to quickly capture the attention of readers. You can either compile questions that you ve received since the last edition of your newsletter, or you can summarize some generic questions that are frequently asked about buying or selling a home. You can also use this space to remind readers to call you when they are thinking about buying or selling a home. If space is available, this is a good place Place text here that describes any company policies or disclaimers. For example: Each office independently owned and operated.

The Counseling Office The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards recognize young volunteers in grades 5-12. Students must complete an application online at http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.

4 The Counseling Office The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards recognize young volunteers in grades Students must complete an application online at or by November 5, The awards range from $ at the state level and $ at the national level. Please see Mrs. Cooter if you have questions. Mrs. Cooter has met with all 6 th, 7 th, and 8th grade students to discuss grade level transition, study skills, the importance of good attendance, high school expectations, and the Appomattox County Schools promotion policy. As a reminder, the policy is on page 11 of the Student Planner and states: "Middle School students are required to pass five (5) subjects, including the four core subject areas (Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies), in order to earn promotion to the next grade. SOL scores are taken into account when analyzing whether a student should be retained." Please review the "Six Steps to Smarter Studying" with your child. It was featured in Kids Health and I hope you will find it beneficial. Additionally, please feel free to contact me should you have questions or concerns. I may be reached at , extension 4209 or at dwcooter@appomattox.k12.va.us. Six Steps to Smarter Studying How did you learn how to ride a bike? Someone probably gave you a few lessons and then you practiced a lot. You can learn how to study in much the same way. No one is born knowing how to study. You need to learn a few study skills and then practice them. Why work on your study skills? It will make it easier for you to learn and do well in class, especially as you move up to middle school and high school. Here are six steps to smarter studying: * Pay attention in class. * Take good notes. * Plan ahead for tests and projects. * Break it down. (If you have a bunch of stuff to learn, break it into smaller chunks.) * Ask for help if you get stuck. * Get a good night's sleep! 1. Pay Attention: Good Studying Starts in Class Here's a riddle for you: Did you know that before you even begin studying, you've already started? Huh? Here's what we mean. When you pay attention in class and take good notes, you are starting the process of learning and studying. Do you have trouble paying attention in class? Are you sitting next to a loud person? Is it hard to see the board? Make sure you're sitting in a good seat that lets you pay attention. Tell your teacher or parents about any problems that are preventing you from paying attention and taking good notes.

2. Good Notes = Easier Studying Not sure how to take notes? Start by writing down facts that your teacher mentions or writes on the board during class.

Plan Ahead and You'll Be Glad You Did Waiting until Thursday night to study for Friday's test will make for a homework night that's no fun! It also makes it hard to do your best.

5 2. Good Notes = Easier Studying Not sure how to take notes? Start by writing down facts that your teacher mentions or writes on the board during class. Try your best to use good handwriting so you can read your notes later. It's also a good idea to keep your notes, quizzes, and papers organized by subject. 3. Plan Ahead and You'll Be Glad You Did Waiting until Thursday night to study for Friday's test will make for a homework night that's no fun! It also makes it hard to do your best. We're all guilty of putting things off sometimes. One of the best ways to make sure that doesn't happen is to plan ahead. Ask for a cool calendar (something you like and can keep by your desk or study area) and write down your test and assignment due dates. You can then plan how much to do after school each day, and how much time to spend on each topic. Are lessons or extracurricular activities making it hard to find time to study? Ask your mom or dad how to make a schedule of what to do when. 4. Break It Up! When there's a lot to study, it can help to break things into chunks. Let's say you have a test on 20 spelling words. Instead of thinking about all of the words at once, try breaking them down into five-word chunks and working on one or two different chunks each night.

6 The Counseling Office Don't worry if you can't remember something on the first try. That's where practice comes in. The more days you spend reviewing something, the more likely it is to stick in your brain. There are also tricks called mnemonic (say: new-mah-nik) devices that can help you remember stuff. When you're trying to memorize a list of things, make up a phrase that uses the first letter of each. For example, are you trying to learn the eight planets and their order from the sun? Think: My Very Excellent Mother Just Served Us Nachos to remember Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Your teacher can give you ideas, too. Another way to break it up is to study regularly instead of just the night before. You can always review your notes and read over the chapters you're working on. Or, if you're studying math or science, do some practice problems. How much studying should you do each night? Your teacher can help you figure it out. Most brains can only pay attention for about 45 minutes. So if you've been working for a while and find it hard to pay attention, try taking a break for some water or a walk around the house. Just fight the temptation to turn on the TV or stop working! 5. Lose the Confusion Ask for Help You can't study effectively if you don't understand the material. Be sure to ask your teacher for help if you're confused about something. You can check yourself by reading through your notes. Does it all make sense? If not, ask your teacher to go over it with you. If you're at home when the confusion occurs, your mom or dad might be able to help. 6. Sleep Tight! So the test is tomorrow and you've followed your study plan but suddenly you can't remember anything, not even 2+2! Don't panic. Your brain needs time to digest all the information you've given it. Try to get a good night's sleep and you'll be surprised by what comes back to you in the morning. Note: All information on KidsHealth is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor The Nemours Foundation. All rights reserved.

Students: Do you want to earn some extra money or win some cool prizes? Check out the opportunities described below and see Mrs. Cooter if you have questions. Good luck!

7 Students: Do you want to earn some extra money or win some cool prizes? Check out the opportunities described below and see Mrs. Cooter if you have questions. Good luck!! Theme: The Bill of Rights and Me Americanism Essay Contest For Grades 7-12 The essay contest's grand national prize is $5, with additional prizes of $2, for first place, $1, for second place, and $1, for third place in grades seven through twelve. All winners will receive an attractive plaque citing their achievement. Every entrant judged at the national level receives a "Certificate of Recognition." Additional prizes may be awarded to students winning at local branch and regional levels of competition. FRA's Essay Contest is open to all students grades 7 through 12. The essay deadline is December 1, Please visit for more information. Check out the contests below on the website redribbon.org. AMS Students believe: "A Healthy Me is Drug Free" ENTER THE 2014 RED RIBBON THEME CONTEST TODAY Send us your ideas for the 2014 Red Ribbon Theme Contest today for a chance to win $ in Red Ribbon Theme Merchandise in Entries must be received by December 2, 2013 at 11:59pm (EST), via to redribbon@nfp.org or via mail to National Family Partnership, 2490 Coral Way, Miami, FL Please include your name, school, telephone number and address. Winners will be announced on or before February 17, All entries become property of the National Family Partnership. Note: NFP reserves the right to select the theme or design from one submission and match it with another submitted theme or design. In that case, there will be two contest winners. Entries should include a Red Ribbon in the design. The actual ribbon should be a double looped ribbon or bow, as opposed to a single loop. (please refer to Red Ribbon logo on You may also enter the 2013 Red Ribbon Photo Contest Starting October 1st. You can win an ipad for your family and $ for your school!

Picture Day Picture Day is Monday, November 4th.

com for clothing suggestions, online payment details, and more. Afterschool with Mrs.

During this time, students will review science concepts through interactive websites, games, videos, and "quizzes".

Interested students can ask Mrs. Daily for a letter with an attached permission form.

school. Please pick up students in the front (teacher) parking lot by 4:15 p.m.

They typically have a thick, orange or yellow shell, creased from the stem to the bottom, containing seeds and pulp.

8 Picture Day Picture Day is Monday, November 4th. More information will be on your child s order form (flyer) which will be sent home near the end of October. Visit Lifetouch.com for clothing suggestions, online payment details, and more. Afterschool with Mrs. Daily: Life Science students are invited to stay afterschool on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays (3:30 to 4:15 p.m.). During this time, students will review science concepts through interactive websites, games, videos, and "quizzes". This practice can be helpful to students who earnestly interact and endeavor to master science concepts. Interested students can ask Mrs. Daily for a letter with an attached permission form. Students who stay after school must have a permission note from a guardian and will watch for the guardian s vehicle from inside the school. Please pick up students in the front (teacher) parking lot by 4:15 p.m. Pumpkins Pumpkins, like other squash, are native to North America. They typically have a thick, orange or yellow shell, creased from the stem to the bottom, containing seeds and pulp. Pumpkins are widely grown for commercial use, and are used both in food and recreation. Pumpkin pie, for instance, is a traditional part of Thanksgiving means in the United States. Pumpkins are frequently carved for decorations around Halloween in the form of a jack o lantern. Pumpkins are one of the most popular crops in the United States. 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins are produced each year. The top pumpkin-producing states include Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and California. (Information provided by wikipedia.com)

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 AES Picture Day Access Pilot Team

Mtg. - 5:00 APS Fall Pictures 11 12 13 14 15 16 3:00 Special

of 1st 9 weeks Homecoming 19 20 21 Teacher Workday Day (School

9 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 AES Picture Day Access Pilot Team Mtg. 3:30 - SBO 3 Gifted Education Advisory Comm. 3:30 - SBO AES PTO Exec. Board - 6:00 AES PTO Open House - 7: Interim School Board Mtg. - 5:00 APS Fall Pictures :00 Special Ed/Title 1 Advisory Committee Parent Advisory 4:00 -SBO End of 1st 9 weeks Homecoming Teacher Workday Day (School closed for Students) School Board Mtg. - 5: Report cards go home/achs Make-up Picture Day

8 th Grade Raider Plus students recently went on a scavenger

The QR codes gave the students the locations of metric questions.

10 8 th Grade Raider Plus students recently went on a scavenger hunt around the school. Students used Ipads to scan QR codes. The QR codes gave the students the locations of metric questions. Once the questions were answered students scanned the next QR code to move ahead. Have your child explain the metric ladder below and then try the problems together. When you are done use the QR code to check your answers. Science Scavenger Hunt mg = g 2. 5 L = ml cm = mm km = m g = kg m = km

11 What is Sudoku? Sudoku is a logic-based, combinational number-placement puzzle. The objective is to fill a 9x9 grid with digits so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3x3 grids that compose the grid (also called boxes, regions, or sub-squares ) contains all the digits from 1 to 9. For example, the same single integer may not appear twice in the same 9x9 playing board or column or in any of the nin 3x3 subregions of the 9x9 playing board Information provided by wikipedia.com

Unit Lesson Plan: Native Americans 4th grade (SS and ELA)

Unit Lesson Plan: Native Americans 4th grade (SS and ELA) Angie- comments in red Emily's comments in purple Sue's in orange Kasi Frenton-Comments in green-kas_122@hotmail.com 10/6/09 9:03 PM Unit Lesson