Renaissance Review
August 2024
This newsletter is for students enrolled in Athens Renaissance School - Blended
All K-12 Students - Orientation - August 13
*You will pay your supply fee at orientation. Cash or check to ACS. You can also pay this prior to orientation by visiting bit.ly/ARSPAY Make sure to put your students first and last name in the "notes" section. This is for all students in grades K-12.
*Each orientation will begin with a whole group presentation at 9:00 for Grades K-3 and 11:00 for Grades 4-12.
*After the presentation you will be able to complete the following:
- meet your teacher
- pick up your iPad
- drop off donated supplies
- receive your carline tag
- deliver medication/medical devices and signed documentation to Nurse Whitney
- join PTO
- tour the building
- turn in your Blue Card / Immunization Record (Kindergarten and Sixth Grade)
High School ACCESS courses
If you're registered for an ACCESS course,you would have received email contact
School Supply List
2024-2025 Supply List
ON CAMPUS SUPPLIES - GRADES K-12
In place of a supply pouch, we will be collecting a $20 PBL fee for each student in grades K-12. This will cover supplies and materials that will be used at school throughout the year for project-based learning.
In addition to the supply fee, students will need their own set of headphones (labeled with your name) that travel to and from school with them. Students may wish to have a backpack to carry their device and belongings in.
*Note: Over the head headphones work best for little ears as earbuds tend to fall out or break easily.
You can pay your $20 PBL fee by clicking here.
*PLEASE ADD YOUR STUDENTS FULL NAME AND GRADE IN THE NOTE SECTION
Requested items:
Clorox wipes
Small ziploc bags
Kleenex tissues
Helpful supplies to keep at home:
Crayons
Colored pencils
Glue
Pencils
Mini whiteboard / dry erase markers
Printer - incase you want to complete work on a hard copy
Grades K-2:
A math manipulative box can be very helpful at home for young students to help visualize early numeracy skills. Students are able to use this kit in grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade. If you wish to purchase a math supply kit, it can be found on Amazon by clicking here.
iPad Request Form
Students will need a device while on campus. Athens City Schools provides iPads for each student to use. If you do not already have an ACS iPad, you may request an iPad using this link.
*Note: Students are able to bring their own personal laptop or iPad on campus but we are not able to provide tech support or assistance with functionality. Most students bring their ACS issued iPad on campus and then may choose to use a different device at home.
Save the Date - Mark Your Calendar Now!
All students are required to participate in mandated state testing.
Robotics Team Application for Rising 9th-12th Grade Students
2024-2025 ARS Pathway Schedule
If your student has an inhaler, epi pen, medication, etc. that will be left on campus, this must be completed and submitted to the school nurse. Students are not able to self carry medications in their personal items. Medications can be signed in with Nurse Whitney during orientation on August 13.
All Upcoming 6th Grade Students
Updated Immunization Card Required
Email Updated Cards to judy.palmer@acs-k12.org
Join our AMAZING PTO
A group of parents and teachers from Athens Renaissance School working together to support each other and our school through events, fundraisers, and activities.
PTO Facebook Group Sign Up
Have you joined the ARS-PTO facebook group? This is a group of parents helping each other and asking and answering common questions. Definitely check it out!
All students in grades K-12 will eat lunch on campus between 11:00-11:30
Menu may change without prior notice
Free & Reduced Lunch Application
Find out if your family qualifies for Free and Reduced Lunch by completing the 2024-2025 Free and Reduced Lunch Application. Only one application is necessary per family. Families must re-apply each school year to potentially receive this benefit. Click here to apply now!
2024-2025 ACS Student Daily Lunch Pricing:
$2.75 - PAID (Family does not qualify for free or reduced lunch)
$0.40 - REDUCED (apply to see if your family qualifies)
$0.00 - FREE (apply to see if your family qualifies)
How to pay for school lunch
Each student has a digital lunch account to deposit money and pay for their lunch. Parents are highly encouraged to pay for meals by the week or the month. An easy way to add lunch money to your student account is through My School Bucks. Create or log in to your student account at myschoolbucks.com or by downloading the My School Bucks mobile App and view immediate information about your student account balance and purchases.
Need help? Watch the video below.
How to add a new student to your My School Bucks Account - Click Here
Can my student bring their lunch?
Yes, some students choose to bring their lunch from home. For younger grades, please separate their lunch and their snack so they do not get confused.
*Door Dash/Uber Eats/Grub Hub/delivery is not permitted.