Phoenixville Area Middle School

We look forward to seeing you at PAMS for the 2023-2024 school year.  Below you can find information to help you get started for the year.

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Please Note:

Are you unable to afford school supplies?
PCEF donates fully-stocked backpacks for families who cannot afford school supplies.
Please contact your school office or counselor.
PAMS: (484) 927-5214
 
Please also check out our About PAMS page for more information including PAMS bell schedules, school guidelines, and PAMS communications with Principal Messages and Daily Announcements.

6th Grade

Hello 6th Graders,

Welcome to middle school! We are so excited for you to join us here at PAMS! This year is going to be filled with both learning and fun. You’ll meet new friends, take on challenges, and work toward your goals. Middle school can be a big transition for many students, but your teachers are here to support you every step of the way.

As you prepare for the new school year, we would like you to gather the supplies listed below. You will need a notebook and folder for each class. Backpacks will not be permitted to be carried from class to class.  You’ll use your locker to store and organize your belongings, but we’ll help you with this during the first week of school. Please read the supply list carefully and bring your supplies with you on the first day of school.   

We hope you enjoy the rest of your summer, and we look forward to seeing you soon! It’s going to be a great year!

Sincerely,
Your 6th Grade Teachers

6th Grade Supply List
Students will only need to carry three things from class to class: a laptop, a laptop charger, and a binder.

We recommend a binder with a zipper, but students may choose to use two binders to reduce binder size (a morning binder and an afternoon binder).  The binder should contain the following items: 

MATH
Notebook with graphing paper
Folder
TI-30XIIS or TI-30XS MultiView calculator

TI-30XIIS

TI-30XS Multiview

SOCIAL STUDIES
One-subject notebook
Folder

SCIENCE
Three-subject notebook 
Folder

LITERACY/READING
One-subject notebook
Folder
3 packs of post-its

WRITING
One-subject notebook
Folder

FOREIGN LANGUAGE
One-subject notebook 
3-pronged, 2-pocket folder

OTHER SUPPLIES
extra one-subject notebooks (keep at home to use as needed)
3 dozen pencils (give 1 dozen to your homeroom teacher and keep 2 dozen for your use)
highlighters
headphones/ earbuds 
a pencil case
a computer and charger (school provided or your own)
tissues (give to your homeroom teacher)

We plan to offer the following supports for students to make the transition to no backpacks during the day:
• Additional time to get to class in the first two weeks of school.
• Locker practice opportunities over the summer.
• Locker time and practice during the first day of school.
• Weekly binder maintenance during 8th period. Students will keep necessary folders and recycle papers that are no longer needed.

7th Grade

Dear Students, Parents, and/or Guardians, 

We hope that you had an amazing summer vacation, and that you are eager to start another great year! We are excited to continue to return to our pre-Covid policies here at PAMS! Last year, we saw the return of dances, full lunchrooms, and lockers. This year, we will see the return of backpack-free hallways and classrooms. This will enhance safety and create a better learning environment during the 2023-2024 school year. We realize that this may require some adjustments, and thus we have revised our class supply list to facilitate a smooth transition for our students.
Students will only need to carry three things from class to class: a laptop, a laptop charger, and a binder.
The binder should contain the following items: 
• Math – Folder, 1 subject notebook and a TI-30 Calculator
• Language Arts – 3 subject notebook with and folder (built-in folder in notebook is preferred)
• Social Studies – Folder
• Science – Folder with 1 subject notebook.
• Communications – Folder
• Additional material: Highlighter pack, Pencils, and Post-it notes.
• 2 boxes of tissues for your homeroom teacher

We recommend a binder with a zipper, but students may choose to use two binders to reduce binder size (a morning binder and an afternoon binder).
In addition, we plan to offer the following supports for students to make this transition:
• Additional time to get to class in the first two weeks of school.
• Locker practice opportunities over the summer.
• Locker time and practice during the first day of school.
• Weekly binder maintenance during 8th period. Students will keep necessary folders and recycle papers that are no longer needed.

The Math Department strongly encourages each student to have their own scientific calculator as they return to PAMS.  It is important that students have their own calculator and bring it to class every day to become familiar with how it works. This piece of technology will be used throughout their time at PAMS and will be sufficient for all math classes and state assessments taken here at the middle school. If you are debating about what type of calculator to purchase, we recommend either the TI-30XIIS or the TI-30XS multi-view calculator. Both calculators will perform necessary functions and are similar in cost (each under $20 from many retail stores and websites).  Once your student has their calculator, please have your student write their name on the back of the calculator in permanent marker so we can return it if it is lost.

TI-30XIIS

TI-30XS Multiview

We look forward to working with you to make this upcoming school year a success!
Sincerely,
The 7th Grade 
Core Academic Teachers

8th Grade

Dear Students, Parents, and/or Guardians, 

We hope that you had an amazing summer vacation, and that you are eager to start another great year! We are excited to continue to return to our pre-Covid policies here at PAMS! Last year, we saw the return of dances, full lunchrooms, and lockers. This year, we will see the return of backpack-free hallways and classrooms. This will enhance safety and create a better learning environment during the 2023-2024 school year. We realize that this may require some adjustments, and thus we have revised our class supply list to facilitate a smooth transition for our students.
Students will only need to carry three things from class to class: a laptop, a laptop charger, and a binder.
The binder should contain the following items: 
• One subject notebook for Math
• Math folder
• One subject notebook for Language Arts
• Language Arts folder
• One subject notebook for Science
• Science folder
• One subject notebook for American History
• American History folder
• One subject notebook for Mixed Media
• Mixed Media folder
• One subject notebook for Foreign Language
• Foreign Language folder
• Pencil Case
We recommend a binder with a zipper, but students may choose to use two binders to reduce binder size (a morning binder and an afternoon binder).

In addition, we plan to offer the following supports for students to make the transition to no backpacks during the day:
• Additional time to get to class in the first two weeks of school.
• Locker practice opportunities over the summer.
• Locker time and practice during the first day of school.
• Weekly binder maintenance during 8th period. Students will keep necessary folders and recycle papers that are no longer needed.

The Math Department strongly encourages each student to have their own scientific calculator as they return to PAMS.  It is important that students have their own calculator and bring it to class every day to become familiar with how it works. This piece of technology will be used throughout their time at PAMS and will be sufficient for all math classes and state assessments taken here at the middle school. If you are debating about what type of calculator to purchase, we recommend either the TI-30XIIS or the TI-30XS multi-view calculator. Both calculators will perform necessary functions and are similar in cost (each under $20 from many retail stores and websites).  Once your student has their calculator, please have your student write their name on the back of the calculator in permanent marker so we can return it if it is lost.  

TI-30XIIS

TI-30XS Multiview

  
We look forward to working with you to make this upcoming school year a success!
Sincerely,
The 8th Grade 
Core Academic Teachers

Physical Education Welcome Information:

Welcome to a year of fun through fitness at PAMS.  All students will be involved in physical education.  6th and 7th grade will have P.E. for the whole year while 8th grade will have P.E. for two Marking Periods this year.  

1. All students are expected to be active participants in physical education class.  A student must have a written medical excuse from a doctor to be excused from class.

2. All students have class three times per cycle.

3. Students will have an option to wear their own gym shorts from home.  Shorts must be appropriate and either Black or Purple.  All students will have the option to purchase a Physical Education T-Shirt for $5.00.  Please make checks payable to Phoenixville Area School District. Seventh and Eighth-grade students may buy their shirt/shorts starting the second week of school.  Payment is due the day of purchase.

4. All students need to wear socks and sneakers.  Please, no fad sneakers (e.g. cut-out high heels; sandal type with no backs.)  No hiking boots.

1. Students may wear sweatsuits or hoodies outside during the cooler weather.

          We hope all students take advantage of the many activities available at Phoenixville Area Middle School. 

Enjoy your year!

Phoenixville Area Middle School Health & Physical Education Department

Brian Leister, Gretchen Krueger, Rob Huston & Nicole Nyce