It was a delight to see you all at Open House on Thursday. Thank you for your positive energy. We are still diligently working to ensure a fantastic start to the school year and we will need your help and support. Please be sure to read this newsletter for first day of school logistics. The first week of school is always a little "crazy", we ask for your understanding and support. Thank you in advance for a wonderful start to the 24-25 school year.

Parents can walk students down to the classroom and take quick first-day-of-school selfies. After that, we want to allow our students to be independent. We will have extra adults in the hallway to help your student find their way.

Please plan for a lot of traffic on the first day. Upon arrival, park in the lot in front of the school. Refrain from entering the bus area. If you are escorting your student to the classroom, do so quickly to allow for other Renaissance families to park in the lot. As you know, we will have limited parking on the first day and must work together.

Be sure to communicate how your student will get home. This is the most important thing on the first day. We will work to account for every student. You can help by choosing one method and sticking to it. Buses will run behind on the first day. Download the Here Comes to the Bus app to keep tabs.

The car rider line will be long. Bring a book. :) If you did not get a car rider number, get one from the front desk on the first day. Please display the car tag on the rear-view mirror.

As a reminder: All dismissal changes should be done in writing. Send a note in the communication folder or come to the front desk to complete a form. Please do not send changes through Class Dojo.

The doors of the school are opened at 7:10 each day. Students can eat breakfast for free in the cafeteria before going to class. Breakfast ends at 7:35 am. It's crucial that students arrive at school before 7:40, as after this time, they are considered late and must be signed in by an adult. Punctuality is key to a successful school day.

Last year, less than 78% of students met the threshold for satisfactory attendance. Satisfactory attendance is characterized by being present at least 90% of the school year. That is less than seventeen days for students enrolled on the first day. This year, we are striving for 90% of students with less than 15 days absent this year. Regular attendance is crucial for students’ success. Please ensure your child arrives on time and is ready to learn daily. If your student gets sick, notify the school immediately by sending an excuse to renaissanceESattendance@fultonschools.org

or a handwritten note. Include the following information.

Student Name

Parent/Guardian signature, phone number/e-mail address

Reason for the absence

You can also elect to use Remote Learning Days. Remote days must be requested in advance of the absence. To request a remote day, notify your child’s teacher via e-mail and copy Stephannie Green, the data Clerk, at greens11@fultonschools.org. Each student earns five remote days per semester. Students will be given assignments to make up for the missed day(s) at school. When the work is returned, the student will be counted as present for the day(s) missed.

Students are encouraged to wear uniforms. The Renaissance uniform is a red or black polo-style shirt with khaki or black bottoms (shorts, pants, skirts, skorts, etc.). Students can wear a college shirt on Wednesday or a Renaissance school shirt on Friday. School T-shirts will be on sale at Open House for $10.

Renaissance ES will participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable program. The program provides a free fruit or vegetable snack to our students. The program's goal is to expand the variety of fruits & vegetables children experience, increase their consumption of healthy foods, and impact the children's present and future health. Students will receive this snack three times per week.

The cafeteria will have extra sales like chips and ice cream for purchase during the lunch block. Students can bring cash or set up an account on MyPaymentPlus. You will need the student ID number to set up an account.

APEC Family Foundation Fund, Inc. will continue to provide after-school tutorials and enrichment for the students at Renaissance E.S. This year, APEC will offer scholarships and provide tuition breaks based on income. GAGAPS are also welcome. For more information, visit APECprep.com

There will be other daycare providers available for sign-up during Open House.

Follow the link to Totem to join PTA to join.

Renaissance ES PTA (jointotem.com)

We will continue our commitment and partnership with the local PTA. Our goal is to increase PTA membership and participation. We hope that more families will continue participating in PTA through membership and involvement in our school community. Please consider completing the volunteer orientation to become a school volunteer. www.fultonschools.org/volunteer

We also welcome your support of our School Governance Council. This group meets each month and helps support the mission and vision of the school.

We will have quarterly Principal Chats this year. However, my door is always open, and I welcome your input. Please feel free to stop in or call to discuss any concerns, suggestions, or ideas to help our school continue to make great strides!

The first principal chat will be held on September 13th at 7:40.

"Here Comes the Bus" is a free, easy-to-use website and app that enables you to see the location of your child’s school bus on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer. This way, you know when the bus is near your stop, so you can send your child out at just the right time. No more worrying about whether your child has missed the bus!

The Infinite Campus portals - Campus Parent and Campus Student - provides access to information for all enrolled students in their household. Information includes grades, attendance, assignments, and school announcements.

Note: Parents must register the first time they are accessing their account. All students have access to Campus Student via ClassLink.