Amberly Family Update 12/15/23 

Amberly Families,

Good evening and we hope this message finds you doing well.  The final week of 2023 in school is upon us and it has been an exciting year to date.   The many school and PTA events have allowed for students, staff, and families to connect as an Amberly community.  The effort put in by all to organize these experiences is appreciated.  From field trips to after school events, there have been fun ways for students to create long lasting memories. Below are details on upcoming events that are offered in December and January.  As we approach the holiday break, we want to extend heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for your support and partnership throughout the past months. Your engagement, collaboration, and commitment to your child's education have made a positive impact on our school community. Whether through volunteering, attending events, or providing a nurturing home environment for learning, your dedication is the foundation of our success. Thank you for being an essential part of the Amberly Elementary School family.

This will be the final Family Update for 2023.  We look forward to sharing what is happening at Amberly in January 2024.  Have a great weekend! 

Staff Favorite Things Surveys

• For families wondering about what staff members favorite things are here's a spot that includes this information.

• Link: Click

Volunteer Opportunity 

• Volunteers are being sought to help in the cafeteria for kindergarten and first grade lunch as well. Click on this link to sign up: click.

Open Positions @ Amberly

• Current unfilled roles include: Lunch & Recess supervisor, & Resource Room Paraprofessional 

• Applitrack Link: Click

• Cafeteria Volunteer Link: Click

PTA Opportunity for After School Enrichment

• Do YOU have a special talent or hobby that you would like to share with our students? We are planning for After School Enrichment (ASE) and we would LOVE to have your expertise in teaching a class! 

Basic Info:

* ASE will run for 4 WEDNESDAYS 3:45-5:00pm at Amberly - Jan 31, Feb 7, 14 & 21

* ASE will meet at Amberly Elementary

* All adults MUST complete the necessary background check for Portage Schools

* Instructors of the courses must remain until all students are picked up (If picked up late more than once, students are dropped from the class)

* Instructors determine the age and number of participants

Please complete the form if you are interested in teaching a class (scrapbooking, board game club, math games, crafts, forensics, cooking, LEGO club, foreign language, dance, etc)

If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Clary at: sazclary@gmail.com or (907)250-5690

ASE interest sign up here: click

Nuts and Bolts from Mrs. French

• Winter is Here! We are still looking for additional gently used snow pants, snow coats, hats and gloves for students to use at recess or who have misplaced items throughout the year. If you have any of these items, please deliver them to the front office at your convenience starting next week through the month of November. Thank you in advance!

• This month we will be having our annual Holiday Drive Through in the bus parking lot on Wednesday, December 20, 5-6pm. We hope you all can make it!

Looking Ahead...

• Wednesday, December 20 - Holiday Drive Thru, 5-6pm @ Amberly Bus Loop

• Winter Break: December 23 - January 7