Greetings, AUTUMN RIDGE GATORS! We hope that this letter finds you all enjoying the summer break! On August 9th, approximately one month from today, the doors at Autumn Ridge Middle School will open to welcome students to the 2023-2024 school year!!! We can’t wait to welcome our Gators back and meet our new 6th graders. We have made some interior and exterior upgrades to our campus, and we are excited to share them with you during our Gator Camp in August!
Our staff is looking forward to welcoming you and your child(ren) back to school. Please review the following information and complete all requirements by August 1, 2023, to ensure that we have the smoothest start possible to our new school year. You will find information on Annual Update, dress code, immunization requirements, school supplies, traffic flow, and many other items that will help us have a great start. As always, please reach out to us if you have any questions!
ARMS has a new website! Please check out our website and be on the lookout for updates/details for back-to-school information. Please be patient as we update our pages. More details and information will be added to our new website soon! ARMS WEBSITE
ANNUAL UPDATE opens on July 17, 2023. Please ensure that this is completed by August 1st (prior to Gator Camp)!
A MESSAGE FROM OUR GATOR COUNSELORS:
We hope you all are enjoying your summer vacation and are getting plenty of time to rest, relax, and rejuvenate! As we approach the new school year, we understand that it can feel anxiety-provoking, and overwhelming, and may bring about many challenges. However, your counselors are available to support you through this transition! Here are some helpful tips to begin this school year:
Get plenty of rest
Avoid sodas with caffeine
Talk to a parent or trusted adult
Know your traveling route
Have a buddy
Locate your grade-level counselor's office
The counselors are working to complete class schedules, balancing class sizes, and assigning teacher conference periods as the master schedule is changing daily. At this moment, we do not have information regarding personal schedules, but we kindly ask for your patience as we work to finalize them over the next few weeks! Tentative schedules will be available for students to view at Gator Camp, once all requirements have been completed (Annual Update, immunizations for 7th graders, meal application, etc.).
We can't wait to see you soon!!
As we prepare to welcome students back, we will host Gator Camp to allow students and families to complete the registration/Annual Update process if they did not do so online. Gator Camp will take place on August 1st and 2nd, 2023 at Autumn Ridge Middle School. Please see below for details:
Gator Camp Schedule (all grade levels)
August 1, 2023
A-M from 1 to 4 p.m. and 4:30 to 6 p.m.
August 2, 2023, N-Z from 1 to 4 p.m. and 4:30 to 6 p.m.
*** Remember to complete Annual Update and the Free & Reduced Meal Application prior to your child’s scheduled camp date.
Students new to campus (incoming 6th-grade students and new 7th/8th-grade students) will have an opportunity to participate in a “Gator Walk” on Saturday, August 5th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm to allow students and families to walk the schedule. Students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian in order to walk their schedule. Please pay special attention to emails that are sent from “ARMS Connect” throughout the summer as additional correspondence will be sent as Gator Camp/Gator Walk approaches.
The entire Gator staff looks forward to meeting you in August! If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Bryant at mian.bryant@humbleisd.net or call our campus at (281) 641-8500.
Week 1: What to Expect - Pack Your Patience
Every start to our school year comes with some challenges, so we ask that you work with us and be patient as we welcome our Gators for the first week. Some things you can expect to see and how you can help the process be smoother/faster:
Students will enter the building without parents (To help us get the day started on time, we will ask that parents do not enter the building on the first day with their children. This will be a very busy day and we will need to get our students to their locations quickly so that we can start the school day! The building will be open for tours on Saturday, August 5th from 3 - 5 PM. Families will be invited to walk and tour the school at their leisure.)
Long car rider lines (Pull all the way up to the cones. Please follow the guidance of our car rider staff when dropping off/picking up each day.) When you pull to the front of the building, we ask that your child exit the vehicle quickly. Students should exit as soon as the vehicle stops in front of the awning in front of the school.
Late bus dismissals (or double routes) due to buses running elementary/high school routes before middle school; Some buses may arrive to pick students up after 4:45 p.m. the first week (Be patient with transportation the first week. They will be adjusting routes as needed based on the number of students/routes.)
Coned-off areas in the car rider drop-off/pick-up loop (To help with the flow of traffic, please stay in your vehicles and stay on the car rider path during these times.) Drive slowly and watch for pedestrians crossing.
Every day will get better! (Pack your patience and bring a smile!)
Stay calm! It’s the first day of school!
Expect a long wait! Get excited about a short wait!
Traffic Flow
Please review this GIF for an overview of how traffic will flow during arrival and dismissal. Students will be allowed to enter the building at 7:50 a.m. (Late Arrival Days: 9:30 a.m.). Dismissal will begin at 4:00 p.m. each day. For student drop-offs/pick-ups, please only use the front-car rider loop. Students should not be dropped off in the front parking lot, on the bus ramp, or in the back staff parking lot. When cones are placed for traffic control, we ask that they not be moved or driven through during these times. We appreciate your patience to ensure the safety of all students!
New Bell Schedule
Autumn Ridge Middle School will have a new bell schedule for the 2023-2024 school year. When the bell schedule is finalized, it will be shared via email and will be listed on our campus website.
Dress Code
As you begin to shop for school clothes for your child(ren), please ensure that all clothing adheres to the: Autumn Ridge Middle School Dress Code Policy
The complete Humble ISD Student Dress and Grooming policy can be found in the Parent/Student Handbook. The Principal’s discretion will be used for all dress code violations.
Decisions will be aligned with the Humble ISD Parent/Student Handbook.
School Supplies
School supply packs are not being offered this school year. Your child will be informed of the required school supplies for each of their classes during the first week of school. For the first week of school, we encourage your child to bring general supplies. The following is a list of suggested general supplies that your child can start with. These supplies are not required, but will be helpful to get your child started for school. GENERAL SUPPLIES
Child Nutrition
Please review the following for information about child nutrition. If your child has a food allergy, documentation that has been completed by a doctor/physician must be submitted to the school nurse prior to the first day of school. These forms are found on our district website.
Middle School Lunch Menus (Create a SchoolCafé account or log in)
Free and Reduced Meal Program (All students need to complete this application)
Food Allergies (or Diet Modifications)
If you already have an account, money can be added to your child’s account by visiting School Café.
HEALTH SERVICES
Permission to Administer Medication
PTO - Become A Member & Shop Our Spirit Store
Our PTO is excited to begin another amazing year supporting our campus and we are super excited to work with our parents to create the best environment for our students. Please look for an email coming soon regarding how you can join the PTO, purchase spirit items for your child (Gator spirit shirts, Gator water bottles, etc.), and how PTO partners with our campus! Our PTO rocks - Join the team by becoming a PTO member!
Gators,
Thank you for reviewing our Gator updates and details! Enjoy the rest of your summer break! We hope that this email helps you get a head start on the new school year! More details will be emailed before school starts on August 9th! We can’t wait to welcome you back!