Mrs. Wisely

Phone: 9257797400 ext. 33098

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Degrees and Certifications:

Alumni of Saint Mary's College BA in Physical Education with an teaching emphasis MA in Kinesiology Teaching Credentials in Physical Education and Health Clear Administrative Service Credential

Mrs. Wisely

Principal at AMS since 2016

Antioch Sports Legends Hall of Fame 2018

ACSA Secondary Principal of the Year 2020

Lead Principal for the AUSD middle school athletics program.

 

16 year career in AUSD and Antioch native. Prior teacher at Deer Valley and Antioch High School. Vice Principal at AHS 2013-2016 (secondary vice principal of the year in 2015).

 

  • Dear AMS Families,

     

    Distance Learning officially starts Tuesday April 7th. Your teacher has posted assignments on their AMS Website: https://www.antiochschools.net/site/Default.aspx?PageType=1&SiteID=22&ChannelID=197&DirectoryType=6

     

    If you do not have a computer device please pick one up on Wednesday April 8th at the AMS cafeteria- drive up and go. Our 8th graders should come between 9am-noon and our 6/7th grades should come 1pm-5pm. Please have your students ID number ready. It can be found on your students report card or AERIES portal. Low cost internet can be found at the following link: https://www.internetessentials.com/

     

    Starting tomorrow April 7th and going forward every Tuesday and Thursday 12-1pm the AMS office will be available for drop off and pick up of hard copy assignments. Though it is our goal to get all students online learning we will work with students and parents until that is accomplished. There will be a drop box by the main window for completed work. This work will be scanned to your teacher. Please make sure your childs name is clearly printed first and last on the cover.

     

    If you need to pick up assignments there will be a table with pre printed work sorted by teacher. Please stand behind the cones and space yourselves to observe proper social distancing. A staffer will be available at the window between 12pm-1pm.

     

    I know many families want to obtain personal items from lockers. Unfortunately our campus is closed to the public. As soon as it is safe to do so we will publicize a time to retrieve those items. Please note that spring portraits will be mailed home. In addition, our administrative team is working to plan a way to celebrate our 8th graders. We will let you know the details soon.

     

    We want to support students and families through this difficult time. Our school has a virtual wellness room to promote positive mental health it can be reached at this link: https://www.amswellnessroom.org/

     

    Our counselor Ms. C can be contacted by phone or text at 916-888-9706. In addition, our bilingual and instructional aides will be reaching out to support our ELD and special education students. Our teachers will be posting a daily office hour for students who would like additional help with assignments. Please refer to the teacher’s website. Some of our teachers are hosting these meetings on WebEx video conferencing. Please remind your student to follow all school rules when on Web calls to include following the school dress code and using school appropriate language.

     

    Our teachers have worked hard to plan engaging distance learning lessons for our students. Should you have questions or concerns please do not hesitate to email me lindsaywisely@antiochschools.net

     

    In Partnership,

    Mrs. Lopez-Wisely

    Principal, Antioch Middle School

     

     

     

     
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Mrs. Lopez-Wisely

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Mrs. Lopez-Wisely

Dear Eagles,

            Welcome back to school! My name is Mrs. Lopez-Wisely and I am returning in my fourth year as the school’s Principal. Our school has so much to celebrate. Last year we raised our test scores, improved our chronic absenteeism, and received numerous grants to support our amazing programs. We were able to secure new pianos, materials for ballet folklorico, full funding for 10 athletic teams, and grant money for our onsite fitness room. Not to mention AMS teacher Ms. Marshall is the AUSD teacher of the year and in the running for Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year. We are so proud!

We have so many exciting programs and classes this school year. We are offering an exploratory wheel of electives to our 6th graders, so they can begin to investigate the high school career pathway options that our district offers. We also have a comprehensive music program, STEM (science engineering, and math), and an array of leadership classes for students. In addition, we have a long list of extracurricular activities to include athletics, art, and creative writing. Additionally, we host a variety of family and community activities such as movie nights, dances, a harvest festival and multiple multicultural events.

            As a school we are dedicated to supporting all students in and out of the classroom. This year we will continue with our iReady online instruction tool for students to receive additional support in math and ELA. Last year students showed outstanding growth on the state exam and many students were able to demonstrate near or on grade level proficiency. With the purchase of new computers, our school is close to reaching its goal of having computers in all classrooms on campus. We are also the only middle school with a 6-8th grade AVID/college prep program.

We are also focused on social emotional supports that help students manage stress, anger, and/or anxiety in a healthy way. Community building circles are a regular part of the classroom experience. Students will also have the ability to utilize our peer conflict mediation and our onsite wellness room. We regularly teach and implement the 12 toolbox tools which encourage healthy ways to manage stress (breathing, quiet/safe place, listening, empathy, personal space, using our words, garbage can, taking time, please/thank you, apology/forgiveness, patience, and courage).

            Strong core academics are essential.  We are encouraging a school wide reading culture and have collaborated with the public library; all AMS students can use their school ID to access books at the library, which is located right around the corner on 18th street. Many teachers plan to conduct walking field trips to the library to explore all of the resources that are available to our students. Our own library has been purchasing new and highly engaging books for students. Our library conducts several reading contests with exciting rewards for students. Furthermore, our library hosts many book fairs where students are able to purchase books that interest them. Please encourage your child to read daily.

            Fostering a nurturing environment that is safe, supportive, and inclusive is central to my leadership. I am looking forward to working with all families. We encourage parent involvement and hope that all parents can join our Eagle Parent group or our ELAC (English Language Advisory Committee). These groups meet monthly and help promote a positive school culture through many of their volunteer activities and help guide school budget and program decision-making.

            The school website www.antiochschools.net/antiochmiddle is an important communication tool. The website houses teacher web pages, the school calendar, important news, and contact information. Students and parents can view grades and attendance through the Aeries portal. Login and passwords for these websites will be distributed at registration. I also hope everyone has a chance to follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMSeagles. We post pictures and announcements on this page.

            I am looking forward to a successful school year. It is my goal to maintain an open door policy. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or simply stop by to say hello, lindsaywisely@antiochschools.net or 925-779-7400 ext. 33098. I am looking forward to our partnership. Go Eagles!

Sincerely,

Lindsay Lopez-Wisely

Principal, Antioch Middle School

Estimada Queridas águilas,

¡Bienvenido de nuevo a la escuela! Mi nombre es Mrs. Lopez-Wisely y regreso en mi cuarto año como Directora de la escuela. Nuestra escuela tiene mucho que celebrar. El año pasado elevamos los resultados de nuestros exámenes, mejoramos nuestro ausentismo crónico y recibimos numerosas becas para apoyar nuestros increíbles programas. Pudimos conseguir nuevos pianos, materiales para ballet folklórico, fondos completos para 10 equipos atléticos y dinero para nuestra sala de ejercicios. Sin mencionar a la maestra de AMS, la Sra. Marshall es la maestra del año de AUSD y en la carrera para la Maestra del año del Condado de Contra Costa. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos!

Tenemos muchos programas y clases emocionantes este año escolar. Estamos ofreciendo una rueda exploratoria de clases optativas a nuestros alumnos de 6º grado, para que puedan comenzar a investigar las opciones de carrera en la escuela secundaria que ofrece nuestro distrito. También tenemos un programa de música integral, STEM (ingeniería de ciencias y matemáticas) y una variedad de clases de liderazgo para estudiantes. Además, tenemos una larga lista de actividades extracurriculares que incluyen atletismo, arte y escritura creativa. Además, organizamos una variedad de actividades familiares y comunitarias, como noches de cine, bailes, un festival de la cosecha y múltiples eventos multiculturales.

Como escuela, estamos dedicados a apoyar a todos los estudiantes dentro y fuera de la clase. Este año continuaremos con nuestra herramienta de instrucción en línea iReady para que los estudiantes reciban apoyo adicional en matemáticas y ELA. El año pasado, los estudiantes mostraron un crecimiento sobresaliente en el examen estatal y muchos estudiantes pudieron demostrar competencia cercana o en el nivel de grado. Con la compra de nuevas computadoras, nuestra escuela está cerca de alcanzar su meta de tener computadoras en todas las clases en el campus. También somos la única escuela intermedia con un programa de preparación para la universidad / AVID de 6º a 8º grado.

También nos enfocamos en los apoyos socioemocionales que ayudan a los estudiantes a manejar el estrés, la ira y la ansiedad de una manera saludable. Los círculos de construcción de la comunidad son una parte regular de la experiencia en el Clase. Los estudiantes también tendrán la capacidad de utilizar nuestra mediación entre conflictos entre compañeros y nuestra sala de bienestar en el sitio. Regularmente enseñamos e implementamos las 12 herramientas de la caja de herramientas que fomentan formas saludables de manejar el estrés (respiración, lugar tranquilo / seguro, escucha, empatía, espacio personal, usar nuestras palabras, bote de basura, tomar tiempo, agradecer / agradecer, disculpa / perdón, paciencia y coraje).

Los académicos básicos fuertes son esenciales. Estamos fomentando una cultura de lectura en toda la escuela y hemos colaborado con la biblioteca pública; todos los estudiantes de AMS pueden usar su identificación escolar para acceder a los libros en la biblioteca, que está ubicada a la vuelta de la esquina en la calle 18. Muchos maestros planean realizar excursiones a la biblioteca para explorar todos los recursos disponibles para nuestros estudiantes. Nuestra propia biblioteca ha estado comprando libros nuevos y altamente atractivos para los estudiantes. Nuestra biblioteca realiza varios concursos de lectura con premios emocionantes para los estudiantes. Además, nuestra biblioteca alberga muchas ferias de libros donde los estudiantes pueden comprar libros que les interesan. Por favor anime a su hijo a leer todos los días.

Fomentar un entorno propicio que sea seguro, comprensivo e inclusivo es fundamental para mi liderazgo. Tengo muchas ganas de trabajar con todas las familias. Alentamos la participación de los padres y esperamos que todos los padres puedan unirse a nuestro grupo Eagle Parent o nuestro ELAC (Comité Asesor del Idioma Inglés). Estos grupos se reúnen mensualmente y ayudan a promover una cultura escolar positiva a través de muchas de sus actividades de voluntariado y ayudan a guiar el presupuesto escolar y la toma de decisiones del programa.

El sitio web de la escuela www.antiochschools.net/antiochmiddle es una herramienta de comunicación importante. El sitio web contiene las páginas web de los maestros, el calendario escolar, noticias importantes e información de contacto. Los estudiantes y los padres pueden ver las calificaciones y la asistencia a través del portal Aeries. El inicio de sesión y las contraseñas de estos sitios web se distribuirán en el momento del registro. También espero que todos tengan la oportunidad de seguirnos en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMSeagles. Publicamos fotos y anuncios en esta página.

Estoy deseando tener un año escolar exitoso. Mi objetivo es mantener una política de puertas abiertas. No dude en contactarme con cualquier pregunta o simplemente pase a saludar, lindsaywisely@antioch.k12.ca.us o 925-779-7400 ext. 33098. Espero con interés nuestra asociación. ¡Vamos águilas!

Atentamente,

Lindsay Lopez-Wisely

Directora, Secundaria Antioch