Info Blast
SPARK Academy
August 5, 2019 (It's almost time!!!)
Welcome (Back) to SPARK Academy!
It is going to be a great year!
Beth McKinney
SPARK Academy Front Office Staff
Dr. Beth McKinney, Principal
Darran Alexander, Assistant Principal
Stacey Hart, Counselor
Vicki Waldrep, Receptionist/iNow Specialist
Cindy Sharp, Bookkeeper
Lori Vaughan, Nurse
Free & Reduced Lunch Applications Open
School Supply Donation
If you did not pre-pay for school supplies in the spring, please make a $50 donation for classroom supplies or donate the full list of supplies found here. A $50 donation will allow us to buy in bulk saving everyone money. Donations will be accepted in the front office or using the online payment portal at https://athenscityal.csiepay.com
All students will need a backpack. Also, all Kindergarten students will need a cloth rest mat available for purchase in the school office for $25.
Kindergarten Phase-In
Athens City Schools will use a “Phase-In” schedule for kindergarten students during the first four days of school. The schedule is listed below.
Tuesday, August 13 ― All Kindergarten students attend from 7:45 am to 11:00 am
Wednesday, August 14 ― 1/3 of kindergarten students attend from 7:45 am to 2:45 pm
Thursday, August 15 ― 1/3 of kindergarten students attend from 7:45 am to 2:45 pm
Friday, August 16 ― 1/3 of kindergarten students attend from 7:45 am to 2:45 pm
Monday, August 19 - All kindergarten students will begin attending school from 7:45 am to 2:45 pm
Please contact the front office at 256-233-6627 if your kindergarten student has not received their phase-in schedule.
Bus Rider Information
Latchkey Information
We are pleased to offer Latchkey services this year. The cost is $5.00 per day from 3:00-5:00 pm. All students must be picked up by 5:00 to avoid additional charges. If you are interested in taking advantage of this service, please complete the form linked below.
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Important Dates
August 8: SPARK Orientation
Kindergarten and grade 1 at 5:30pm
Grades 2 and 3 at 6:30pm
August 13: First Day of School
August 13-16: Kindergarten Phase-in (see info above)
September 2: Labor Day Holiday (no school)
October 9: professional learning day (no school)
October 14-18: SPARK Week (book fair/parent conference week)
Link to our online calendar https://al01901370.schoolwires.net/Page/16
2019-2020 School Calendar
Breakfast and Lunch Information
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Get the Free App Now!
Never miss a weather alert, school closing or important update. Download the ACS mobile app to stay connected at all times. Use the app to can check calendars, lunch menus, and receive "push" notifications about school events and weather emergencies. Download the free app today at the App Store for iPhones or Google Play for Android devices. Search "Athens City School System."
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.
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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