Dear Royal Families,

In light of the recent tragic school shooting in Barrow County, I want to take a moment to reassure you about the safety protocols we have in place here at Renaissance E.S. The safety of our students, staff, and community is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining a secure environment for learning.

Our Safety Measures Include:

- Centegix Badges: Every staff member is equipped with a Centegix CrisisAlert badge, which allows us to quickly alert school officials and emergency services in the event of a crisis. These badges are a vital tool in ensuring immediate action when needed.

**Locked Doors: All doors to our school remain locked during the school day. Visitors must enter through the main entrance, where they are screened by our office staff before being granted access to the building.

**Security Cameras: Our campus is monitored by security cameras, providing 24/7 surveillance. This helps us track activity around the school and promptly respond to any safety concerns. The camera are monitored locally and at the district office.

- Regular Drills: We conduct regular safety drills with both staff and students so that everyone is prepared in the event of an emergency. These drills cover fire, severe weather, and lockdown situations, allowing us to practice a calm and efficient response.

- Collaboration with Law Enforcement: We maintain strong relationships with local law enforcement, and they regularly visit our school to provide additional security and guidance.

We understand that hearing about incidents like the one in Barrow County can be unsettling, but please know that we are unwavering in our commitment to evaluating and updating our protocols to keep our school as safe as possible. Your trust and partnership in this effort are greatly appreciated.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. Together, we can continue to create a secure and supportive environment for our Royal Rhinos.

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

Congratulations to our Penny War Winners, Ms. Desmarattes, and Mrs. Diaz's classes. Thank you, all of the families who contributed to our fundraiser.

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.