The Sandbox
A newsletter for families and friends of iAcademy @ AES!
January 18, 2021

WELCOME BACK!
REMINDER - NO SCHOOL TOMORROW!

Important Upcoming Dates
- January 18th - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
- February 2nd - Kona Ice
- February 15th - President's Day - NO SCHOOL
It's time to purchase yearbooks!
Now is the time to buy yearbooks for the 2020-2021school year!
Prices are as follows:
- $15 if Purchased before February 28th.
- $20 if purchased March 1 or later
Click HERE to purchase online.
The last day to order is April 30th! Questions? Email our yearbook sponsor at Leslee.gaston@acs-k12.org


January is School Board Recognition Month!
We Need your Help!
COVID reminders
Here are some important reminders:
- If your child has symptoms or tests positive, he/she must quarantine for 10 days.
- If your child is a close contact (within 6 feet, for at least 15 minutes, within 48 hours) of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or has lost sense of taste/smell, he/she must quarantine for 14 days.
- Your child CANNOT test out of quarantine. Even with a negative test the 14 day rule applies.
- Students who have COVID-19-like symptoms and receive an alternative diagnosis from their healthcare provider (and those close contacts) may return to school immediately. A written physician’s note is required. A negative COVID-19 test is not an alternative diagnosis.
- Students who test positive or are in quarantine CANNOT attend any school functions. Please stay home if you have symptoms or are in quarantine.
- You may choose remote learning for your child at any point. We are happy to work with you to help determine what is best for your child and your family.
Our primary concern, as always, is the personal safety and health of our students, faculty, staff and community. We thank you for your continued commitment to helping mitigate the spread of COVID-19 within our schools and community!
Reminder!!

Publix Partners for School!
Publix Partners has contributed $37.7 million to more than 4,600 schools across the Southeast.
And participating is easy. Simply sign up for Club Publix, click Publix Partners, and select a school. Then enter your phone number or use pay with the Publix app every time you check out.
Help out Athens Elementary everytime you shop at Publix!
Schoology Resources!
General School Information
Lunchroom Information
Link to Online Free and Reduced Application
Link to Online Meal Payment
Link to Menus & ACS Child Nutrition Page
Community Partnerships
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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 office with any questions. 256.233.6600.