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SPARK Academy Newsletter - July 31, 2021
Getting ready for a great 2021-2022 school year!
Hello,
Kindergarten Camp was a huge success! Having students (and parents) in our classrooms and hallways always makes us extra excited for the school year to begin.
RE-ENROLL FOR FALL 2021 NOW! Returning ACS families will be receiving an email from PowerSchool with Returning Student Registration instructions. This email contains your student’s unique Snapcode information which is required to complete the re-enrollment process. If your student did not have a valid email address associated, a letter will be generated and mailed. Letters should be received by or before August 6. For more information, please visit https://www.acs-k12.org/Page/167. If you have any questions, please contact Athens City Schools at (256) 233-6600 on Monday - Friday from 7:30-4:00.
Our current plan (as of July 31, 2021) for the 2021-2022 school year looks very similar to a pre-COVID school year. You may find our plan for In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Service by clicking here. Some of the highlights are:
- Unless mandated by a government entity, facial coverings will be optional for students, faculty, staff and visitors.
- Classroom and common spaces will return to pre-COVID configurations and procedures.
- Athens City Schools will partner with parents in educating students on the importance of thorough hand washing and hygiene.
- Hand sanitizer will be provided throughout the buildings.
- School custodial staff will continue to clean and disinfect classrooms, bathrooms, cafeterias, and other high traffic areas using recommended sanitizing supplies.
- Food services will return to pre-COVID routines.
- Refillable water bottles are encouraged as some water fountains will be unavailable.
Team SPARK is looking forward to a great year!
Beth McKinney
FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONS
Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all students for the 2021-2022 school year. If your child qualifies for free/reduced meals, we still need you to apply. Most of our federal funding depends on the percentage of students who qualify.
To complete the 2021-2022 online application, visit: http://athenscitylunchapplication.schoollunchapp.com. For more information or to download/view the paper application, visit: https://www.acs-k12.org/Page/219.
School Supply Lists
The school supply lists for each grade level may be found at the following link:
Kindergarten Phase-In
Athens City Schools will use a “Phase-In” schedule for kindergarten students during the first four days of school. The schedule below is for students who have chosen the "traditional" option.
Wednesday, August 11 ― All Kindergarten students attend from 7:45 am to 11:00 am
Thursday, August 12 ― 1/3 of kindergarten students attend from 7:45 am to 2:45 pm
Friday, August 13 ― 1/3 of kindergarten students attend from 7:45 am to 2:45 pm
Monday, August 16 ― 1/3 of kindergarten students attend from 7:45 am to 2:45 pm
Tuesday, August 17 - All kindergarten students will begin attending school from 7:45 am to 2:45 pm
Kindergarten students will be emailed and mailed their phase-in letter during the first week in August.
LatchKey is available this year
We are happy to announce that we will be offering a latchkey program this year after school. The cost of LatchKey is $6.00 per day. Students must be picked up by 5:00 pm. Please complete the form below and return it to school.
Latchkey will begin on the first day of school.
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SPARK Academy Front Office Staff
Dr. Beth McKinney, Principal
Darran Alexander, Assistant Principal
Stacey Hart, Counselor
Vicki Waldrep, Registrar
Cindy Sharp, Bookkeeper
Lori Vaughan, Nurse
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Important Dates
First week of August: look for Kindergarten Phase-In letter
August 11: First Day of School
August 12-16: PreK and Kindergarten Phase-in (see info above)
August 17: First full day for PreK and Kindergarten students
September 6: Labor Day Holiday (no school)
SPARK Academy Uniform (Recommended not REQUIRED)
All students are recommended to wear uniforms for the 2021- 2022 school year.
The uniform will consist of:
- Collared or polo-style shirt - black, red or yellow
- Khaki or black pants, uniform shorts, skirt, or jumper
- Girls who wear skirts or jumpers MUST wear shorts underneath for PE.
- Rubber-soled shoes for PE
- Other shoes may be worn but must be changed for PE class.
- During the colder months, girls are allowed to wear leggings of any kind under their jumpers or skirts.
- Students are welcome to wear colorful socks with their uniforms.
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2021-2022 School Calendar
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SPARK Academy at Cowart
Email: beth.mckinney@acs-k12.org
Website: www.acs-k12.org/CES
Location: 1701 West Hobbs Street, Athens, AL, United States
Phone: 256-233-6627
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SPARKAcademyCowart/
Twitter: @SPARK_STEM