February Edition 2025-2026 |
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Greetings, Gator families!
As we begin the month of February, we are excited to celebrate Black History Month by honoring the achievements and contributions of Black leaders and change-makers through meaningful learning experiences across our campus. This year's theme is "A Century of Black History Commemorations." Our continued focus remains on academic growth, strengthening connections with students, and ensuring a safe learning environment through improved behavior and accountability. We will celebrate our counselors next week for all of the hard work they have put in. I would love for parents to share a kind word, email, or treat with the counseling team. Ms. Tucker and Ms. McCord have both done a fantastic job filling the gaps around our building. Thank you for your ongoing support as we work together to help every Gator succeed academically, socially, and emotionally!
Sincerely, Mrs. Burks |
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Mark Your Calendar
02- 100 Days of School Dress-up Day (check flyer below for details)
08- The Actor's Studio presents: UIL Love Tragedy Performance @ARMS Auditorium @6:00-7:30 pm
03- STAAR Stand-Alone Field Test (SAFT)
06- ARMS Valentine's Dance (see flyer below for details)
***February 9-13-Student Break***
16- School Resource Officer Appreciation Day
17-Telpas Testing: Reading and Writing
18-Telpas Testing: Listening and Speaking
24- Mock STAAR: RLA
25- Mock STAAR: Math
26- Black History Living Museum-February 26, 2026; 5:30pm- 7:00 pm (see flyer below for details
28- TSIA2 on Campus and Technology Rally Competition (see flyer below) Late Arrival Thursday
*February 19, 2026 *February 1st-March 1st Black History Month
*February 2nd-6th: Counselors' Appreciation Week
*February 23rd-27th- Black History Month Dress Up Days (see flyer below)
*Please check below for the athletic schedule and fine arts events. |
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Black History Month Celebration! |
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A Century of Black History Commemoration: Black History Living Museum
When- February 26, 2026
Time- 5:30pm- 7:00 pm
Where- Autumn Ridge Middle School |
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This month’s ARMS featured group is the 6th grade Social Studies scholars and teachers. The teachers created a dynamic learning environment where students were actively engaged throughout the learning process. Scholars participated in a market simulation in which they created, marketed, and sold their own goods while exploring how different economic systems impact daily life. Additionally, scholars experienced the concepts of supply and demand firsthand through real-life competition in a free-market setting. #GrowGatorsGrow
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ARMS Teacher of the Year: 2026-2027
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🎉 A huge congratulations to Mr. Joshua Thompson, our Autumn Ridge Middle School Teacher of the Year! This honor is well deserved, and we are incredibly proud of you. Thank you for the impact you make every day! |
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ARMS Humanitarian of the Year: 2026-2027 |
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Congratulations to Ms. Antoinesha Cormier for being named Humanitarian of the Year! She is an incredible support system for our entire campus, and we are truly lucky to have her at ARMS. 🎉 |
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Latonia Tucker, 8th-Grade Counselor |
| Keysha McCord, 6th-grade Counselor |
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Dear Parents,
As part of a comprehensive counseling program offered at Autumn Ridge Middle School, your child will have the opportunity to meet with his or her counselor through our district-required Personalized Counseling plan for all students. This specialized meeting will focus on goal setting, staying connected, and college and career planning to support our students' academic growth and social-emotional health. Students will meet with their counselor once each semester.
Thank you!
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Science If you have any questions about the science department, please contact: Shinice.Curry@humbleisd.net.
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
Here’s a quick update on what students are learning in science:
6th Grade students are studying how the locations of the Sun, Moon, and Earth affect ocean tides.
7th Grade students are learning about how energy flows through ecosystems.
8th Grade students are continuing their work on force and motion, focusing on Newton’s Laws and acceleration.
Students are encouraged to attend science tutorials every Tuesday for extra help and enrichment. At home, students can also access Science IXL for additional application and practice.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s science teacher if you have any questions or need additional support.
Thank you for your continued support!
Sincerely,
The Science Team |
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| RELA Update:
Destiny Wallace- 8th Grade RELA Named:
GOAT: Greatest Of All Teachers (Reading)
G – Growth-Focused
Fosters measurable growth in reading skills through intentional instruction and data-informed practices.
O – Outstanding Instruction
Delivers engaging, standards-aligned literacy instruction that inspires a love of reading.
A – Advocate for Readers
Champions diverse texts, equity in literacy, and support for all learners.
T – Transformational Impact
Makes a lasting impact on students’ confidence, comprehension, and lifelong reading habits.
Rela Tutorials: Wednesday @ 4:00-5:00 pm |
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Across all grade levels in RELA, students are currently working on argumentative writing. They are learning how to make clear, text-based claims, synthesize information across multiple genres, and support their thinking with strong, relevant evidence from what they read. This work is helping students move beyond simple summaries and toward deeper analysis and explanation in full essays.
After-school tutorials are focused on supporting students who are still struggling with organization and clearly explaining their evidence in writing. In addition, one area of need we are seeing schoolwide is writing conventions (capitalization, punctuation, and complete sentences).
In February, students will participate in field testing, a Mock STAAR, and TELPAS testing. It is very important that students attend school every day so they do not miss critical instruction and practice leading up to these assessments.
Families can play a big role in helping students grow. You can support your child by:
Making sure they read at home each night.
Having them log in to IXL for extra practice.
Encouraging them to write in complete, correct sentences when texting, messaging, or typing at home instead of using fragments or abbreviations.
Consistent reading, writing, and daily attendance will greatly strengthen students’ skills and confidence as writers. |
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This year, the middle schools in Humble ISD are coming together to showcase and compete in some of the amazing things happening in our engineering classes. Some of the events include CO2 Car Races, Robotics competition, and Safety Poster designs. Check out the website on the flyer for more details. We would love to see the community attend and support our Gators! |
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Principles of Applied Engineering
Our students are "cutting up"! Students are currently working on their chosen woodworking project. Some projects include step stools, pencil holders, and folding stools. This student has chosen to create a rolling pin using the lathe machine. Can't wait for the final results!
- Ms. Pennamon, Teacher & CTE Department Lead
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ARMS Junior Brand Ambassador Club
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| 🎬 Click on the video below to check out what's happening in February! |
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Check out ARMS Junior Brand Ambassadors' third newsletter! |
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Club Sponsor: Mrs. Badrock |
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AVID Elective Teacher and Site Coordinator: Ms. Haley |
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Yearbooks and Yearbook ads are closing very soon! We have about 200 yearbooks left and very limited time to order ads. Ad sales close February 1, 2026! Visit www.jostens.com to order your yearbook or an ad to recognize your student! Yearbook applications are open for all current 6th and 7th graders. Want to be part of designing the yearbook and the pages inside it? Like taking pictures or working on the computer? Then this may be the elective for you! It is a year long elective class, but you have to fill out the application to get in! Use the following browser to complete the application: https://forms.gle/FpidQRPSBC5XAAgf8 |
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Yearbook Teacher: Ms. Cox |
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Come and join ARMS in their Black Student Union. They will meet every other Thursday in B103 starting January 22, 2026. Club Sponsors: Ms. Curry and Ms. Lewis |
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Student Registration and Withdraws |
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2025-2026: New Student Enrollment
Complete the Online Registration process and upload ALL required documents list below. Click here: 2025-2026 New Student Enrollment . Prior to enrolling, please verify your address and ensure you are zoned to ARMS for the 2025-2026 school year.
Completing the online application does not mean the student is enrolled. The parent/guardian will need to come to the campus to finish enrollment once all documents and immunizations have been received and verified. Click here to make an appointment with the Registrar!
Please verify your Address: Find My Bus to ensure you are zoned to ARMS for the 2025-2026 school year.
Withdrawing your student: Click here: Autumn Ridge Middle School Withdraw Form. Withdraws are processed within 48 hours of receiving the WD request.
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| Campus Registrar, Veronica Mitchell
Contact Information:
Phone: 281-641-8519
Fax: 281-641-8517
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| Signed notes from parents/guardians or an excuse note from a medical facility are accepted in the front office. Your child can drop off the note when he or she returns to school.
If your child is absent, you may contact Ms. Fryerbullard at 281-641- 8503 or email her: Tracy.Fryerbullard@humbleisd.net. |
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Girls Athletic Coordinator:
Coach Newman
If you have any questions about girl's athletics, please contact: Tamika.Newman@humbleisd.net. |
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Boys Athletic Coordinator:
Coach Kevin Jack If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Coach Jack. His email is Kevin.Jack@humbleisd.net. |
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| ARMS Schoology Administrator
If you need any assistance with Schoology, please click on the button below. You may also, email Ms. Holbert if you have any questions. Her email is Joycelyn.Holbert@humbleisd.net. |
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If you have any questions about campus testing, you may contact ARMS Campus Testing Coordinator, Mrs. Roland. Her email is Shannon.Roland@Humbleisd.net. |
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Special Education
Did you know that Autumn Ridge has a Special Education Campus Specialist? Mrs. Maddox oversees all special education programming on our campus and provides support to staff, parents, and students. Please reach out to Mrs. Maddox with any and all questions related to special education, services, paperwork, etc. She can be reached at kirsten.maddox@humbleisd.net or 281-641-8528. |
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Yearbooks
Yearbooks are on sale right now at jostens.com. The price continues to increase, so the longer you wait, the more expensive it is. Please visit www.jostens.com to buy yours today. |
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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. |
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CAR RIDER LOOP / WALKERS
For the safety of our students, please do not move our parking cones in any area that is placed to direct traffic. Our traffic signage is expected to be completed soon. Just a few reminders for safety…
1 - The front car rider loop is a “ONE WAY” at all times. Please do not exit the front parking lot, turning right. It is a “left turn” only to follow the car rider loop. Our car rider loop is a double-stacking lane in one direction at all times. “ONE WAY” signs will be posted soon!
2 - The stop sign in the curve of the car rider line was placed there on accident. You may disregard this sign and continue to proceed around the car rider loop to help continue to flow of drop-offs/pick-ups. Please be patient and kind as you merge into one lane in the car rider loop.
3 - Do not drive through cones in the parking lot. We have had to replace several cones that have been destroyed by cars running over them.
4 - In the car rider loop, please encourage your child to be ready to “unload” as soon as your car stops in front of the school (Under the awning area). This helps us move the line faster, get you through the car rider loops faster, and get kids in the building on time. We appreciate you for always “pulling all the way down” before you stop! The thumbs up, smiles, and waves are all in appreciation!!!
If your child is a walker, remind them to proceed home as soon as they are dismissed. We have too many students that are hanging out in front of the school/on campus that should be leaving the campus when they are dismissed. Students found not leaving the campus immediately will receive consequences. |
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Email: arms_connect@humbleisd.net
Website: www.humbleisd.net/arms
Location: 15337 Woodland Hills Drive
Phone: (281) 641-8500
Twitter: @HumbleISD_ARMS
Principal: Shalanda Burks
6th Grade Assistant Principal: Jose Villarreal
7th Grade Assistant Principal: Stephanie Clarke-Brooks
8th Grade Assistant Principals: Demerick Johnson
6th, 7th & 8th Grade Academic Assistant Principal: Amber Williams |
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