The Royal Family Newsletter
We are charging into, 2024 - 2025!
August 16, 2024
Principal Message
Hello Royal Family,
We’ve just finished our second week of school, and I’m thrilled to say it’s been another great one! Our students are settling into their routines, and it’s wonderful to see so many smiling faces eager to learn each day.
As we continue to keep things running smoothly, I want to remind everyone of an important drop-off procedure:
If you arrive after 7:40 AM, please park and escort your child into the building. This ensures that your child arrives safely and is accounted for as they start their day.
Thank you for your cooperation and helping us maintain a safe and efficient start to the school day. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to another fantastic week ahead!
Principal Arnold
Fulton County Code of Conduct Sign Off
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.
Dismissal Changes
Dismissal Update
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.
Arrival Updates
Week 3
We want all students to walk to class without assistance. You may walk your studnet to class if it is their first day. You are welcome to park and walk your student into the lobby. Depending on the time of the morning, you may be asked to drive through the car lane as we have determind that the entry way at the top of the property is too narrow to allow entry and exiting. Mr. Ransom is at the top of the drive way to assist you.
As a reminder, the cafeteria closes for breakfast at 7:35.
Renaissance Family Handbook
The School Day and Attendance Goals
Attendance Goal for 24-25 School Year - 90% of students with less than 15 days absent for the year.
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.
School Uniforms
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.
Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program
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.
RES Lunch Program
All RES students will receive free breakfast and lunch this school year.
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.
Breakfast Menu for Week 2
Lunch Menu for Week 2
Important Events
Curriclum Night - August 20 "Its a Glow Party"
Please join us for an eventful August 20th.
Pre-K Workshop @ 4pm
Title I Annual Meeting @4:30
PTA Meeting @5pm
Curriculum Night @6pm
School Governance Council Meeting - August 19th
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Reminders
Afterschool Care
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.
News from the PTO
Please join PTA for the 24-25 school year
Follow the link to Totem to join PTA to join.
Parent Engagement
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
"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.