As we complete another great week of school. I want to share a powerful message inspired by the book by Jon Gordon, The Carpenter.

Being a parent is one of the most rewarding yet challenging roles. There are moments of pride and joy, as well as moments of worry and doubt. But just as a carpenter loves every part of the building process—from the first sketch to the final touches—we, too, must embrace and love every part of this journey with our children.

Love the excitement of the first day of school and the routine that follows. Love the learning curves, the questions, the homework assignments, and even the challenges, for they are all part of your child’s growth. Love the partnership we share as a school community, working together to elevate and nurture every student.

When we choose to love all of it, we teach our children the value of perseverance, patience, and passion. We show them that every experience, big or small, shapes who they are becoming.

Thank you for your continued support and for being such an integral part of our school community. Together, with love and commitment, we are helping our children build a bright future.

We could not hold the excitement any longer...The Penny War is back!!! As soon as we put up the posters, collections have been taken place all around the school!!! A Time Was Had Last Year...Will this year set a new record?!?!?

The Penny War will take place next week - August 26-30th...The scholars have already started strategizing...teachers are prepping for battle...the war is coming in full force!!!

This fun-filled, math-igniting, cognitive thinking, school spirit-initiative raised $6000 last year!!! We were able to host a dance at a low cost, celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, provide food to families during meetings, and so much more!!!

Last year, Pre-K reigned as Champions. They rocked medals and cool t-shirts! This year, we will have a trophy. The winner will have Penny War bragging rights until the next war is sparked.

The Penny War is a "Final Second" event! Everyone thought Ms. Thrash class was in the lead…However, the silver coins came rolling in during lunch period...and Pre-K dropped $500 at 11:59 before time!!! It was PHENOMENAL!!!

Penny War Outline

Gain Points

• Pennies = 1point per penny
• $1= 100 points
• $5= 500 points
• $10= 1000 points
• $20= 2000 points
• $50= 5000 points
• $100 = 10000 points

Lose Points

• 5 cents = -5 points
• 10 cents = -10 points
• 25 cents = -25 points

Join the War Digitally

• Click Join the War
• Sign into your PTA membership account
• Click on Make a Donation
• Click on Add a Donation
• Scroll down to Custom Donation Amount
• Enter the amount desired, payment method, and submit.
• Send an email to contact@resroyalspta.org (or reply to this email) of donation amount and how you would like your donation distributed (points/sabotage)
• Welcome to the Battle!!! You can "silver attack" up to $50.00!!!

*This is the only way to digitally participate in this PTA event. Donations $250 and above are eligible for tax-deduction!*

REMEMBER – All classes are in competition!

• The class with the most points will get to tape Mr. Dennis to the wall and have their ICEEs (and popcorn) paid for on Popping Good Friday!
• The grade with the most points will have their ICEEs paid for on Popping Good Friday!
• The top three classes will win a gift card for their teacher: 1st place $100 Amazon Card, 2nd place $50 Starbucks Card, 3rd place $25 gift card, 4th place $10, and 5th place $5!!!

This fundraiser is being utilized to ignite teamwork, school spirit, and fun competition while raising money to support the initiatives of RES!

Our goal is to continue to fund Renaissance Elementary School’s quality educational programs. We aim to be able to contribute at least $25,000! Help us build our Royal Community!

Some of the programs the PTA are in the works of planning are:

Family Engagement

Screen on the Green Holiday Shop Fall Festival

Family Skate Night Bingo Night

Parent and Child Activity Time/Dances Lunch on the Lawn

Teacher Engagement

PTA on the Grill Holiday Gathering Field Day T-Shirts

Massages Random Acts of Appreciation

School Engagement

Pay for Tutors Pay for Clubs/Sports Pay for Field Trip Buses

Cover Food Cost Painted Murals So Much More...

The more we raise, the more we can do!!!

Come volunteer and witness the excitement of the war!!!

Be Royal,

RES 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.

September 2nd - Labor Day

September 3rd - Teacher Workday

September 4th - Professional Day

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

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Taneshia Wilson, Vice Chair

Brittney Weaver

Sharee Gibbs-Jones

Jaya Fannin

Arthur Rozier IV, Parliamentarian

Erica Taylor

Next SGC Meeting ~ September 16th @ 3pm

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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.