FAME Academy @ Brookhill
Newsletter for Students, Staff, Parents, & Community
Vol. 2 Ed. 26. Week of March 4th
Candy-Land Literacy Night
We would to thank all of our students, parents, and guests that came out to our Candyland Literacy Night. We had an excellent turnout and some great entertainment from our guest readers; Leah Oakley, Carmen Downs, Katrena Allen, Shane Leopard, and Holly Wood.
FAME Academy Spirit Night
Kindergarten Registration for 2019-2020 School Year
We are excited to welcome our newest students to Athens City Schools!
- Kindergarten Registration for the 2019-2020 school year is February 25 - March 29, 2019.
- The Elementary Academy Showcase for kindergarten families is Monday, February 25 from 5:30-6:30 pm "Come & Go" at the Board of Education Central Office. This is a great opportunity to get to know the academies and see what they're all about!
- All students will register for their zoned academy.
- Parents have the option to apply to attend any elementary academy regardless of your school zone.
- Learn more about the Athens Academies at www.acs-k12.org/academies.
- Learn more about optional out-of-zone applications and placement at www.acs-k12.org/Page/1543.
- Find complete details regarding kindergarten registration at www.acs-k12.org/kindergarten.
- All kindergarten registration questions can be answered by the Board of Education Office of Student Services at 256.233.6600 x 1103
Updated FAME Lab Supply Needs
We would like to thank everyone that has donated supplies to our FAME Lab. Our students are really enjoying the hands on Arts Integrated projects. We are in need of the following supplies below for activities and projects for the 2nd semester classes. Donations may be dropped off in the front office:
- Large Coffee Filters 7.5 inches
- Condiment cups with lids
- Old fashioned wooden blocks
- Mix & Match Puzzles
- Any Manipulative located in the Target Dollar Section
- Legos- Regular or the Duplo Legos
- Building Blocks
- Storage Containers- Small and Large
- Golf Tees
- Balloons
- Cardboard
- Pony Beads
- Pom Poms
- Sidewalk Chalk
- Jars
- Q-Tips
- Glue
- Pipe Cleaners
- Popsicle Sticks
- Tennis Balls
- Magnets & Magnetic Letters
- Toothpicks
- Straws
- Rubber Bands
- Duct Tape
We greatly appreciate any donations made for our lab. We will have a container outside of the school if you would like to drop off your items. We are excited to have this experience for your students beginning this fall!
Spanish Connect Class Information
Latch Key
Our Latch Key program is available for any student from 2:45-5:00 pm every day after school. Students will be able to work on homework and have recreation time. The cost is $25 per week and payment must be submitted every Monday of the upcoming week. Please click on the box below to sign your child up for Latch Key.
Latchkey Application
Latchkey Application
Latchkey Rules & Procedures
Rules & Procedures
PTF Membership
PTF Membership is $10 per family. Please send in your money if you would like to join the FAME Academy PTF.
2018-2019 PTF Officers
President- Tricia Biggs
Vice President- Amy Shelton
Secretary- Sommer Goodwin
Treasurer- Cortney Owen
ACS Transportation Information
If you signed up for your student to be a bus rider for this upcoming school year prior to July 10th, you should have received bus stop information and pick up time. If you have not signed up for your child to ride the bus, please access the link below to get information and sign up for your student to ride a bus.
FAME Cafe Menu's
Breakfast
Lunch
2018-2019 ACS Calendar
2019-2020 ACS Calendar
Important Dates
March
- Kona Ice- Fri. March 15
- Spring Break- Week of March 18
April
- 3rd Nine Weeks Report Cards Go Home- Wed. April 10th
- FAME Theater Club Community Performance- Thurs. April 18th
- Professional Learning Day- No School for students- Fri. April 19th
- SCANTRON Testing (2nd & 3rd graders)- Tues. April 22nd & Wed. April 23rd
- Kona Ice- Fri. April 26th
May
- FAME's Got Talent Show- Thurs. May 9th @ 6:00 pm
- Staff Appreciation Week- Week of May 6th
- Field Day- Thurs. May 23rd
- Memorial Day (No School) Mon. May 27th
- FAME Celebration Day- Fri. May 31st
June
- Last Day of School- Thurs. June 6th
Dates and events are Subject to Change
Car Rider Information
Please read about our update car rider drop off and pick up information.