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SPARK Academy Newsletter - March 18, 2022

PTO needs our help!

Bundt cakes will be arriving on Wednesday, March 23. PTO needs volunteers to assist with delivery and pick up. Please use the link below to sign up.

Nothing Bundt Cake Sign Up

PTO needs your help! Our Nothing Bundt Cake fundraiser was a huge success. On March 23 we will have the Bundt Cake delivery in the morning and pick up in the afternoon. 9:00-1:00 Help with set up for delivery, counting cakes and pulling orders 1:00-4:30 Help with passing out and double-checking orders with parents We understand if you need to leave early or come a little late.

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Spring Parent/Teacher Conference Opportunity

SPARK Academy has set aside a special time for K-3 spring parent/teacher conferences during March 22 & 24 from 3:30-6:30. If you would like to schedule a conference with your child's teacher, please go to www.acs-k12.org/sparkconference

Conference schedule link will be available through Monday, March 21st.

*School-aged childcare and Spanish translator will be available.

Art Show includes PreK - 3rd grade artwork

Musical Performance featuring our First Graders

Spring Break Literacy Fun

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Important Dates

March 23: Nothing Bundt Cake pick-up 1:30-4:30 (please bring your own boxes or bags)

PTO needs your help with Bundt cakes, please see the link to sign up

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4baaa82ba7fc1-nothing

March 28-April 1: Spring Break

April 21: First grade field research to Adventure Science Center

April 25: Kindergarten field research to Gullion Farms

April 28: Third grade violin recital

April 29: Professional Learning Day (no school for students)

May 20: Field Day

PRE-K REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW!

Preparing children for success begins early. Athens City Schools is proud to offer two Pre-K programs: Alabama First Class and Eagles Nest.

The Alabama First Class Pre-K is a program providing effective, high-quality, early childhood experiences that prepare children for school success and lifelong learning. ACS currently offers six First Class Pre-K classes: iAcademy at Athens Elementary (2), HEART Academy at Julian Newman (2), FAME Academy at Brookhill (1), and SPARK Academy at Cowart (1).

The Eagles Nest is an inclusive program that incorporates a mixture of exceptional needs students in a classroom with their traditional peers. The Eagles Nest is located at iAcademy at Athens Elementary.

Learn more and apply at https://www.acs-k12.org/Page/1773.

Important COVID Reminders

Masks are recommended on all school buses.
Masks are recommended while indoors.
Maintain 3 foot distancing when possible.
Continue to practice good hygiene (make sure you have soap and hand sanitizer).
Continue with sanitization measures.

Athens City School Medical Forms

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2021-2022 School Calendar

Link to Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Athens City Schools Menus

YumYummi Digital School Menus provides parents and students with information regarding what child eats at school, with all required allergen and nutritional information.

acs.yumyummi.com

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