Aubrey Middle School

Just a friendly reminder that this week is National School Breakfast week! Encourage your children to join in by enjoying breakfast at school. Also, check out the picture of the MES cafeteria staff this morning.

Congratulations to the first graduating class of the Aubrey ISD Aspiring Leader Academy!

Steve Smetana, a dedicated substitute teacher at Fuller Elementary School, achieved a major milestone this week by conquering the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa. Carrying the Chaparral flag with him, he proudly declared, "Inspire, Nurture and Empower," echoing the Aubrey Independent School District's mission statement. Currently in Tanzania, Mr. Smetana shared that he selected the Chaparral flag as a symbol of his love for his Fuller family and everything Aubrey ISD represents. Without a doubt, Mr. Smetana embodies the spirit of an #InspiringChap.

National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) highlights the significance of a healthy school breakfast in supporting students' success. This annual event, occurring during the first week of March, honors the national School Breakfast Program and its role in providing children with a strong foundation each day. Mark your calendars for #NSBW24 happening from March 4-8, 2024.

Christy Looper from Aubrey Middle School and Haydeni Ballestero from Fuller Elementary School were acknowledged as the Feb. Child Nutrition Employees of the Month for their dedication to the nutritional well-being of Aubrey ISD students.

National School Breakfast Week (#NSBW24) is happening from March 4-8, 2024, with the theme "Surf’s Up with School Breakfast." Organized by the Texas Department of Agriculture and school nutrition teams, this celebration highlights delicious breakfast meals, promotes healthy lifestyles, and connects students to Texas agriculture. Students who qualify for reduced-price meals will receive breakfast at no cost during the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years. Encouraging your child to participate in the school breakfast program can help them start the day with the nutrients and energy they need for academic success. For more information visit>> www.SquareMeals.org. Aubrey ISD students participating in the breakfast program have the chance to win prizes in a raffle at the end of the week! #surfsupwithschoolbreakfast #TXSBW

The AMS UIL competitors excelled on Friday evening, competing against 9 schools and numerous participants. Across 13 events at all grade levels, whether as a team or individual, they placed in 10 events. Let's congratulate these exceptional students on their accomplishments. Individual Placements: * 1st Place - Eli Corneh - Social Studies - Reid Smith - Oral Reading  - Isabella Strickland - Dictionary  * 2nd Place - Ethan Johnson - Social Studies - Hannah Houghtaling - Dictionary - Mikaylin McGlothin - Science - Matthew Wheeler - Number Sense * 3rd Place - Isabella Strickland - Spelling - Jose Alagh - Spelling * 4th Place - Julia Allen - Music Memory - Jason Stanley - Number Sense - America Vargas - Dictionary * 5th Place - Julia Allen - Science - Sofia Alvarenga - Music Memory - Gannon Hoke - Dictionary - Chidimma Okafor - Music Memory - Khloe Saavedra - Art - Willow Dorsey - Modern Oratory * 6th Place - Alex Causseaux - Calculator - Rudy Gillum - Oral Reading - Crew Peterson - Social Studies - Harrison Wheeler - Number Sense -  Hannah Houghtaling - Spelling - Mason Stoy - Social Studies - Raylin Meeks - Science - Reid Smith - Impromptu - Anika Fong - Modern Oratory - Kennedy DeLeon - Listening Team Placements: * 1st Place - 6th Grade Social Studies - Ethan Johnson, Crew Peterson and Eli Corneh - 7th Grade Spelling - Hannah Houghtaling, Jose Alagh and Dalayna Shipp - 7th Grade Science - Daniel Konou, Mikaylin McGlothin and Makayla King - 8th Grade Dictionary - Isabella Strickland, Amaris Rodriguez and America Vargas - 8th Grade Music Memory - Chidimma Okafor, Robyn James, Harley Nightingale, Axel Leyva and Lukas Marquis * 2nd Place - 6th Grade Music Memory - Jade Price, Tye Crawford, Julia Allen and Sofia Alvarenga - 7th Grade Dictionary - Hannah Houghtaling, Makayla King and Emily Paul - 8th Grade Spelling - Isabella Strickland, Amaris Rodriguez and America Vargas * 3rd Place - 6th Grade Dictionary - Max Strickland, Gannon Hoke, Bailey Goudarzi - 6th Grade Calculator - Alex Causseaux, Jade Price and Shan Jagadish - 6th Grade Spelling - Gannon Hoke, Max Strickland and Bailey Goudarzi - 7th Grade Number Sense - Matthew Wheeler, Daniel Konou and Khadijah Adigun - 7th Grade Social Studies - Mason Stoy - 8th Grade Calculator - Reid Smith, Maggie Daniel and Jack Duncan - 8th Grade Listening - Annie Brand, Brooke Covington and Kennedy DeLeon

Our schools and offices will be closed for Spring Break March 11-15. Staff and students will return to class on March 18. View the full calendar here >> https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3556/AISD/3431369/Printable_2023-24_Calendar.pdf

If you waited until Sunday night to start your homework and are now struggling, remember that Varsity Tutors for Schools provides 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring to ALL Aubrey ISD students. You can access expert tutors at any time by logging into Clever, locating the Varsity Tutors Icon, and clicking on the 24/7 On-Demand Tutoring option to ask for help.

We are thrilled to share that we are partnering with Varsity Tutors for Schools to offer 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring to ALL Aubrey ISD students. This service enables students to access expert tutors round the clock, ensuring flexibility in learning like never before. How to access: 1. Login to Clever. 2. Look for the Varsity Tutors Icon. 3. Click the 24/7 On-Demand Tutoring and ask for help!

OPERATIONS STAFF SPOTLIGHT Shining a light on the staff from Aubrey Independent School District’s third-party providers, Efficient Facilities International (EFI) and Durham School Services. EFI provides AISD custodial services, while Durham is the district’s transportation provider. Tonight, we recognize Dexsi Diaz, Lead Custodian at Brockett Elementary School. Diaz has been serving Aubrey ISD since 2023 and enjoys working at BES, interacting with students and staff. Originally from Venezuela, in her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and cooking. We also acknowledge Sindy Mendez, a school bus driver who has been serving Aubrey ISD since 2020. Mendez enjoys being around the kids and her coworkers. Mrs. Mendez loves to spend time with her family, dancing, and reading.

TONIGHT! Aubrey ISD is proud to host Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas for Internet Safety for Parents. This training provides parents and community members with tools for speaking with children about potential dangers of social media and how to stay safe online. Topics include social media apps, online grooming, online resources for parents, etc. Join us in the Aubrey High School Auditorium on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. The address is 510 Spring Hill Rd, Aubrey, TX 76227. Due to the nature of this topic, children will not be allowed to attend the meeting. Please RSVP using the link or QR code: https://tinyurl.com/c8h3nbm92

Sonia Alejos and Debra Owens were acknowledged as the January Child Nutrition Employees of the Month for their dedication to the nutritional well-being of Aubrey ISD students.

In honor of Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week, let's have some FFA fun by sharing your "blue jacket" photos in the comments below. Be sure to include the date you wore it. Kicking things off is Aubrey High School (AHS) Vocational Agricultural Teacher Mrs. Gilbreath from the year 2000-01. #FFAweek

Friday, Feb. 16 and Monday, Feb. 19 are student holidays. Students return back to school on Tuesday, Feb. 20. View the full calendar >> https://bit.ly/3uLWJZO

The NBC 5 Carter in the Classroom segment featuring Mr. Jim Siano will air TODAY during the 4 p.m. hour!

We continue to celebrate Black History Month, by recognizing the remarkable achievements and contributions of African Americans. Today, we shine a spotlight on the incredible legacy of Dr. Charles Richard Drew, widely regarded as the father of the blood bank. Dr. Drew was not only a brilliant surgeon and pioneer, but also an exceptional educator. While his invention of the blood bank brought him great recognition, he considered his role as a teacher to be his "greatest and most lasting contribution to medicine." Through his mentorship, he fostered a tradition of excellence, training and inspiring a new generation of African American surgeons who met his exacting standards. Photo Credit: Science History Institute

Career Technical Education (CTE) equips learners with practical skills for the real world, offering them opportunities to explore diverse careers and pursue paths aligned with their passions. February is dedicated to honoring the achievements of our CTE program and its students.

Tryouts for cheerleading at Aubrey Middle School and Aubrey High School for the 2024-25 year are quickly approaching! Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of an award winning cheerleading program. Aubrey High School Tryout Information: MANDATORY MEETING Feb. 21 6:30 p.m. (AHS cafeteria) MANDATORY CLINIC March 4 from 5-7 p.m. (AHS Main Gym) OPEN GYM MARCH 5&6 FROM 5-7 p.m. (AHS MAIN GYM) CHEER TRYOUTS March 8 8:00 a.m. (AHS Main Gym) Learn more about AHS tryouts>>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J8vjqrZPA-KGadndmFgUljWUu7OIN92m/view?usp=drivesdk Aubrey Middle School Tryout Information: MANDATORY MEETING Feb. 21 @ AMS Cafeteria, 5 p.m. MANDATORY CHEER CLINIC March 4 @ AHS, 5-7:30 p.m. Open Gym March 5 & 6 @ AHS 5-6:30 p.m. (optional) CHEER TRYOUTS March 8 @ AHS, 8 a.m. Learn more about AMS tryouts>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RjyVapB3rzOZ3sYYZdUejdhg-hUs12hG/view?usp=drivesdk

Jr. Beta had an outstanding performance at the State meet, winning numerous awards and bringing home a significant amount of hardware. As a result, several students have now qualified for Nationals, which is scheduled to take place in June in Savannah, Georgia.