September 2nd - Labor Day

September 3rd - Teacher Workday

September 4th - Professional Day

September is Attendance Awareness Month - The Impact of Regular Attendance

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we observe Attendance Awareness Month, it's crucial to highlight how everyday attendance significantly impacts our children's educational journey. Consistent school attendance is more than just a routine—it's a key factor in their academic and social development.

Why Attendance Matters:

• Academic Achievement: Studies show that students who attend school regularly are more likely to achieve academic success. According to the U.S. Department of Education, students who miss 10 or more days of school in a year are significantly less likely to graduate on time. In fact, students who miss 10-20% of the school year (18 or more days) are at risk of falling behind in their studies.
• Social Skills Development: Regular attendance helps children build strong relationships with peers and teachers. The National Center for Children in Poverty found that students with consistent attendance are more engaged in school and participate more in classroom activities.
• Long-Term Success: Data from the National Education Association indicates that students who develop good attendance habits early on are more likely to succeed in higher education and future employment. Regular attendance helps build discipline, time management, and commitment—skills valuable for lifelong success.

How You Can Help:

• Create a Routine: Establish a consistent daily schedule that includes time for homework, extracurricular activities, and adequate rest. This helps children understand the importance of routine and punctuality.
• Monitor Attendance: Keep track of your child’s attendance records and address any issues promptly. If your child is struggling with frequent absences, don’t hesitate to reach out to school staff for support and resources.
• Communicate with Us: If there are barriers to regular attendance, such as health concerns or family challenges, let us know. We are here to work with you to find solutions and provide assistance where needed.

Every day in school is an opportunity for growth and learning. By prioritizing and supporting regular attendance, we can help our children thrive both academically and personally.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

Sincerely,

Dr. Carver
School Social Worker

We aim to provide great service to parents, guardians, and community members.

Here you will find our school's chain of command for addressing concerns related to specific areas. By following the steps outlined in the chart, the most appropriate individual will be able to address the concern or help find the answer. It is always best for parents or guardians to begin with the teacher.

Create an account for your child to shop at the book fair.

SET UP YOUR E-WALLET

Monday is the last date to donate online for our Penny War competition. Look for information from our PTA.

The Fulton County Schools Code of Conduct is now ready for parents to review and sign in Infinite Campus. Please complete your digital attestation through the Parent Portal by accessing the documents tagged "NEEDS ATTENTION.

Here is a (link) with instructions on how to complete the Acknowledgment of Receipt Form. All parents and students (over 10 years old) MUST sign this form found within their INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT/STUDENT PORTAL ACCOUNT.

Thank you for following the new traffic flow for arrival and dismissal. We are solving the problem of keeping traffic off Hall Road and blocking traffic on LHHS campus. I appreciate every one!

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 the front desk.

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.

Grandparents should plan to join us for BINGO to celebrate Grandparents Day - 3:30 in the cafeteria.

5:00 PTA Meeting

6:00 Literacy Night

Jade Harris

Taneshia Wilson, Vice Chair

Brittney Weaver

Sharee Gibbs-Jones

Jaya Fannin

Arthur Rozier IV, Parliamentarian

Erica Taylor

Next SGC Meeting ~ September 16th @ 3pm

Meeting Link

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.