January 13th- Regular School Day

January 14-17th- Practice ACAP Testing for 2nd and 3rd Grade Students

January 15th- Report Cards, House Lunch

January 20th- MLK JR Day- No School

January 24th- 2nd Grade Field Trip, 100th Day of School

January 28th- Candy Sales

Our tardy bell rings at 7:45 am each day. Your child needs to be in the building prior to this time! Students who are consistently late, even if it is a few minutes, are still missing valuable class time.

Dear Families,

To ensure our car line remains safe and efficient for everyone, we kindly ask for your support in encouraging your student to:

1. Exit the vehicle independently: As the car comes to a complete stop, encourage your child to gather their belongings and be ready to exit on their own.
2. Move quickly but safely: Once out of the car, students should promptly follow the designated path to their entry point.
3. Prioritize safety: Please remind your child to be mindful of their surroundings, stay on the sidewalk, and watch for any directions from staff on duty.

These steps not only help our car line run smoothly but also build independence in our students. Thank you for partnering with us to make arrival safe and seamless for everyone!

Bee the Difference AWARD for EXCELLENCE

Just as the DAISY cannot survive without the BEE, Julian Newman couldn't change lives without quality, dedicated teachers. A BEE the Difference Award nominee is a reflection of the commitment and the heart of Julian Newman. Nominees are engaged, energized, and committed to the students, their families, and their fellow Julian Newman peers. The nominee proudly represents Julian Newman as a place where everyone is treasured, diversity is respected, character is encouraged, learning is loved, success is celebrated and leaders shine. Parents and employees may nominate a deserving Julian Newman teacher or staff member by completing this form and submitting to Mrs. Birdsong. You may also email the following information to Mrs. Birdsong at sharla.birdsong@acs-k12.org. Please type "Bee the Difference nomination" in the subject line OR complete the form below.

Thank you!!

Being a skillful reader is critical for a student’s overall success throughout school and in life. All students in grades K-3 are administered a state-approved reading screener (AimsWeb Plus) a minimum of three times a year. This screener provides teachers with individual student strengths and deficiency areas to assist with reading instruction and intervention plans.

According to the Alabama Literacy Act, “Commencing with the 2023-2024 school year, third-grade students shall demonstrate sufficient reading skills for promotion to fourth grade. A student scoring at the lowest achievement level in reading on the current state assessment for third grade will not be promoted to fourth grade unless the student meets a good cause exemption for promotion.”

If your child has been identified as having a deficiency in reading in one or more of the following areas: Letter Naming Fluency, Correct Letter Sounds, Nonsense Word Reading, Oral Reading Accuracy, Comprehension, Vocabulary or Sight Word Fluency OR exhibits characteristics of dyslexia, a Student Reading Improvement Plan, or “SRIP” will be developed to ensure that we all work together to help your child progress in reading skills to prevent retention.

Listed below is a variety of resources supporting your child’s reading at Home in grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Please click or go to the following links to access resources in the reading categories listed below:

Check calendars, lunch menus, and receive "push" notifications about school events and weather emergencies by downloading the ACS mobile app today. Visit the App Store for iPhones or Google Play for Android devices. Search "Athens City School System." Be sure to allow alerts, pushes, and banners in your phone settings under "notifications" to properly receive notifications. In the app settings, please select the schools from which you wish to receive updates. Contact our Central Office with any questions at 256.233.6600.

Website: https://www.acs-k12.org/Domain/10
Location: 601 S. Clinton Street, Athens, AL 35611
Phone: 256-233-6630
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