Announcements

Juniors and Seniors: Reserve a spot in AMSA’s NEW SAT Prep Course today! The course begins Wednesday, October 11 and runs through November 30th, just in time for the official December 2nd SAT test. Only students who have successfully passed Pre-calculus will be eligible.  more details

Themes for Fall 2023 Spirit Week! Monday 10/16 - Beach Day. Tuesday 10/17 – Barbie World. Wednesday 10/18 - Decades Day. Thursday 10/19 - Dress Like a Teacher. Friday 10/20 - Color Wars. Please follow guidelines for Dress Down Day.  flyer

The Fiber Arts Club will hold its first meeting on Thursday, Oct. 5, 3:00-4:00 p.m. in room 502. In this club students learn the art of needle felting in 2D, 3D and some basic sewing skills. Each month will cover a new subject theme and students will be able to take their work home after completing each project. Any questions, please contact Ms. Makynen at amakynen@amsacs.org.
 

AMSA’s Annual Trunk or Treat will be held October 20th from 5:00 to 6:30pm. It is open to all young members of the community from any town. We need AMSA’s help with candy donations (box in the upper school office), volunteering during the event, and running trunks for kids to visit! Please share the attached poster with your community to inform them about this event, and use this google form to sign up to help volunteer!  flyer

High schoolers! Join us for our Homecoming Dance! “Roll the dice” and join our casino theme night at the Maynard Elks (34 Powder Mill Rd, Maynard) on Saturday October 21st from 7-10pm. Snacks and pizza will be served. Tickets are $20 each on MySchoolBucks! Tickets will not be sold at the door so please be sure to order online! Deadline to purchase tickets is October 18. Dress attire is semi formal. Outside guests will only be permitted if there's space available, which will be determined as we approach the event. If allowed, outside guests will need paper permission slips signed and turned into Ms. Sepe at least the day before the dance - otherwise they will be turned away.

AMSA is offering a tour of Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School on Thursday, Oct. 26 for 8th graders who live in Berlin, Hudson, Marlborough, Maynard, Northborough, Southborough, or Westborough. Assabet offers different programming and a technical high school experience. Your families have received info about registration. more details

Students in Grades 6, 7 & 8 ... Marlborough/Hudson Youth Lacrosse registration is now available at myhl.org. Free Lax & Learn clinics upcoming on 10/21 and 11/4. See flyer for details. 

AMSA's Peer Academic Coaching Center (PACC) is looking for tutors! This is a great opportunity to earn volunteer hours and help other students succeed. Please fill out this interest form or stop by Ms. O'Leary's and Ms. Ehnstrom's table at US lunch on Thursday 9/28!

The 8th Grade Field Trip will be heading to Boundless Adventures in Berlin, MA, on Wednesday, October 25th! Participants will be given the opportunity to traverse different ropes courses of varying difficulty with their classmates. During this time, they will work together to overcome challenges, inspire each other and leave with a better understanding of themselves and their peers.  details