"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically... Intelligence plus Character - that is the goal of true education."

~Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

Picture Day- August 31st

Picture day is Friday, September 3rd!  Information will be sent home in a packet will all students on the first day of school.

Welcome to a New & Exciting School Year!- August 10th  

Dear Students and Parents:

The 2010-11 school year is quickly approaching! I hope everyone enjoyed a safe, healthy and restful summer vacation with family and friends.  I am very excited about the upcoming school year, which promises to be one filled with joy and even more success.  Our mission is to improve each student’s achievement, foster student individual abilities, and become a model middle school. 

This has been a productive summer as the team of faculty and staff plans for the arrival of students on Tuesday, August 31^st.  You will notice many improvements and changes to better serve the students and the community.  One of which is a restructuring of the offices for better communication and efficiency.

Allow me to share with you some important information and dates related to the opening of school

Open House – Monday, August 30 at 7:30pm

Parents are encouraged to attend the Open House and meet their child’s teachers.  Open house will begin promptly at 7:30pm and will end at 8:15pm.  This is a great opportunity to establish lines of communication between yourself and your child’s teachers.  The teachers are eager to share with you some of the exciting things your child will do and learn in their class. 

First Day of School – Tuesday, August 31

The school day for students begins at 7:35 am and dismissal occurs at 2:30 pm.  Please be reminded f you are dropping off your child in the morning please enter and exit through the North Lake St. Entrance.  Enter through the Main St. Entrance and exit through the North Lake St. Entrance for after school pick-up  It is important for students to report to their first period class no later than 7:35 a.m.  Students will receive their schedules during homeroom.

Progress Book – Online access to your child’s grades

Parents are encouraged to frequently monitor their child’s grades and assignments through Progress Book.  This is a great resource that allows you to help your child succeed.  Your child also can access this information through a separate login.  Any questions or problems please call SAMS.

The faculty, staff, and I are looking forward to greeting students on the first day of school and meeting with parents during school events.  I encourage you to contact the South Amherst Middle School staff or administration with any questions you may have during the year.  

Sincerely,

Dave Brand, Principal

Bell Schedule 2010-11- June 2nd

Attached is the Bell Schedule for the 2010-2011 School Year at SAMS.

Serving Students Grades 6-8
 
Principal: Mr. David Brand                                                   Secretaries: Mrs. Janet Allsop & Mrs. Debbie Urbansky
Asst. Principal: Mr. Jim Rader                                              Office Clerk: Mrs. Jennifer Butchko
School Counselor: Mrs. Kristian Novak                                
 
Address:
152 West Main Street, South Amherst, Ohio 44001             Phone: 440-986-7021      Fax: 440-986-7022
Office Hours: 7:00 AM to 3:20 PM                                       School Hours: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM