The Sandbox
A newsletter for families and friends of iAcademy @ AES!
sand·box - ˈsan(d)ˌbäks/
noun
1. NORTH AMERICAN - a shallow box or hollow in the ground partly filled with sand for children to play in.
2. COMPUTING - a safe place to create, collaborate, and test your ideas.
March 30, 2020
A Note from Ms. Davis
Dear Families,
By now you have heard the decision from Governor Ivey concerning the extension of the state of emergency across the nation. As a result, students will not go back to a physical school for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Our teachers and staff were heartbroken over this news and are already busy thinking of ways to keep the connection with their students as we transition to our virtual school.
I am sure you have questions about how we will move forward. Dr. Holladay and his team are working diligently to develop a plan for continued learning for ACS students. We are working to make eLearning digestible and manageable for all families.
First, we want our families to enjoy Spring Break the week of March 30 - April 3. Beginning Monday, April 6, we will have a week of "soft" eLearning - slowly getting students used to our new learning platform - with simple activities and fun ways to reconnect. Teachers will be working to keep things simple by prioritizing the most essential skills and standards for their grade level.
Since we will all be working from home, our offices and building will be closed until further notice. If you or your family has a need, please contact me through email or cell phone. I will get back with you as soon as possible!
We will update information on our school website and through the AES Facebook and Twitter accounts.
We pray that your family remains safe during this time. Please let me know if there is any way I can assist you and your family.
Warm regards,
Cindy Davis,
Principal
SPRING BREAK IS HERE!
MEALS FOR STUDENTS OVER SPRING BREAK THIS WEEK!
As we look forward to Spring Break, we want to share meal options for our community. Full Tummy Project will sponsor two meal events the week of Spring Break. Please make plans to participate.
MEAL OPTIONS DURING SPRING BREAK:
Monday, March 30- Family Grab and Go Hot Meal at Central Church of Christ
- 12:00-2:00 Pick up plates for your family from Central Church of Christ
- 320 US Hwy 31 North Athens, AL (Across from the Athens City Board of Education)
Wednesday, April 1- Grab and Go Food Bags at Athens Middle School
- 12:00-2:00 Pick up food items from Athens Middle School
- 100 US Hwy 31 North Athens, AL (Previously Athens High School)
You can find this information online at acs-k12.org/coronavirus.cnp
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About Athens Elementary
Email: cindy.davis@acs-k12.org
Website: acs-k12.org/AES
Location: 601 South Clinton Street, Athens, AL, United States
Phone: (256) 233-6609
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/athenselementary
Twitter: @AthensElem