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September 2016
Uniform, Uniforms, Uniforms
Please remember that all lightweight jackets must
be plain without any manufacturer's logos, brand
names, pictures, or insignias visible on the clothing. The only acceptable uniform jacket colors are
solid tan, navy blue, white, or black. Shirts musts
be tucked in at all times and sagging is prohibited.
Keepin’ Up With Those Books
Parents, please remind your child
of his/her responsibility to prevent
damage to his/her textbooks.
student attendance !!!
Textbooks should be properly
Each year the Tennessee State Department of Education categorizes
secured in lockers and should
schools. One of the criteria that determines a school’s classification is
never be left in the halls, outside, or in a teacher’s
attendance. Therefore, it is critical that all students come to school
classroom. Students should never give anyone
each and every day. Please send your children to
school each day on time. When a student is absent,
their locker combinations and should make sure
he/she misses valuable instructional time with the
their lockers are locked after each visit. Following
teacher. This class time is very difficult to make up.
these simple steps will help to minimize lost
Please ensure your child goes to bed early, and gets up
textbook fines and report card holds at the end of
in enough time to get to school on time. The staff at
the academic school year. Thank you in advance
A. Maceo Walker Middle School looks forward to seeing SHINING
STARS each school day. Congrats !!! A. Maceo for decreasing absenfor your help.
teeism by 2% for the 2015-2016 school year !!! Check us out celebrating with the Memphis Grizzlies below!
Students and Parents, please assist the A. Maceo Walker faculty and staff in ensuring your
child is safe in his/her travels to and from
school. This can be done by cautioning them
to cross at the appropriate and designated
places. The bridge located on the west side of
the school is NOT a clear and safe zone for
crossing, as a child was injured by a car while
crossing there during the early morning hours.
Please join us and continue to remind our
students that we want them to practice
“SAFETY FIRST” at all times! Also, encourage
your child to stay away from social media and
check your child’s backpack each day.
Homework… What’s The Point?
Homework is an effective tool when used as a form of practice
designed for application of knowledge. Homework for young children is assigned for the purpose of developing study habits and
also for the purpose of involving parents. For both elementary and
secondary students, practice helps answer the question, "How will
this knowledge be applied?" Without practice, little long-term
learning occurs. Please make sure that your child completes his/
her homework each night. Teachers at A. Maceo Walker Middle
School are assigning homework each day.
September 15, 2016
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Parent Tips for a Successful
School Year (Part 2)
Parents, there are a few simple steps you can do to help
your child keep all the pieces together for a successful
school year.
Communicate – Frequent short talks have more of an impact than infrequent long talks. Provide opportunities for your child to discuss the challenges they face as they develop their own identity and make their own
choices.
Say Thank You - Teachers strive to inspire students to be lifelong learners. They often make the work they do look effortless, but it requires a
lot of work and countless hours of planning to do what they do.
Let them know you appreciate them.
Dates to Remember
Sept. 1
LABOR DAY
Sept. 5
MAPS TESTING
FOOTBALL VS CHICKASAW @ CHICKASAW 5:30 P.M.
Sept. 6-13
Sept. 7
GIRLS SOCCER
Sept. 8
MASE @ AMW 5:00 P.M.
As announced daily during the morning
and afternoon announcements: If you miss
the bus after school, please report to the
main office and call your parent(s) to pick
you up.
You are not to walk home!
Remain in the main office until your
ride has arrived to transport you.
Again, you are not permitted to
walk home if you miss the bus.
Dr. Brittenum, Principal
REPRESENT EVERDAY GRIZZLIES’ CELEBRATION
VS
Attention Bus Riders
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL VS RIVERVIEW @ RIVERVIEW @ 5:00 P.M.
GIRLS SOCCER VS RISE ACADEMEY@ CRUMP STADIUM @ 3:40 P.M.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL VS LOWRANCE @ AMW @ 5:00 P.M.
Sept. 8
Sept. 10
Sept. 12
MUFFINS FOR MOM
Sept. 13
PROGRESS REPORTS
Sept. 14
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL VS STEAM @ AMW @ 5:00 P.M.
Sept. 14
FOOTBALL VS J.P. FREEMAN @ AMW @ 5:30 P.M.
Sept. 14
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERNECES
Sept. 15
DLD (NO SCHOOL)
Sept. 16
GILRS VOLLEYBALL VS SOULSVILLE @ SOULSVILLE @ 5:30 P.M.
Sept. 19
GIRLS SOCCER VS BELLEVUE @ CRUMP @ 5:00 P.M.
Sept. 20
FOOTBALL VS BARRETS CHAPEL @ AMW @ 5:30 P.M.
Sept. 21
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL VS MAHS @ MAHS @ 5:00 P.M.
Sept. 22
GIRLS SOCCER VS SHERWOOD @ AMW @ 5:00 P.M.
Sept. 22
Girls Volleyball vs MBA @ MBA @ 5:00 p.m.
Sept. 26
FOOTBALL HOMECOMING VS DEXTER
Sept .27
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL VS GEETER @ AMW @ 5:00 P.M.
Sept. 28
GIRLS SOCCER VS STEM @ AMW @ 5:00 P.M.
Sept. 29
Football Homecoming 2015!!!
9/23 Jersey and Hat Day
9/26 Tacky Day
9/27 Blue and Gold Day
9/27 Homecoming Pictures
9/27 Pep Rally
9/27 AMW vs Dexter
Go Mighty Jaguars……...