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SPARK Academy Newsletter - March 4, 2022

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E-Learning Day on March 10, 2022

On March 10 Athens City Schools will have an e-learning day. March 11 is a teacher professional learning day, no school for students,
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Kindergarten and Second Grade Vision Screening, Wednesday, March 9

Vision screenings for kindergarten and second grades will be March 9. Information forms were sent home last week. All students will be screened unless the forms are returned and signed by the parent stating they do not want their child to participate.
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Important Dates

March 9- Nothing Bundt Cake orders due


March 10- E-Learning Day


March 11- Professional Learning Day- No School


March 16 - Report cards sent home


March 28-April 1: Spring Break

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Nurse Lori needs......

Nurse Lori is in need of new underwear in sizes small, medium, large. We are also in need of new or used pants in size 8 for both boys and girls.

We had a great day of reading on the lawn.

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PRE-K REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW!

Preparing children for success begins early. Athens City Schools is proud to offer two Pre-K programs: Alabama First Class and Eagles Nest.

The Alabama First Class Pre-K is a program providing effective, high-quality, early childhood experiences that prepare children for school success and lifelong learning. ACS currently offers six First Class Pre-K classes: iAcademy at Athens Elementary (2), HEART Academy at Julian Newman (2), FAME Academy at Brookhill (1), and SPARK Academy at Cowart (1).

The Eagles Nest is an inclusive program that incorporates a mixture of exceptional needs students in a classroom with their traditional peers. The Eagles Nest is located at iAcademy at Athens Elementary.

Learn more and apply at https://www.acs-k12.org/Page/1773.
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Dino and Dragon Stroll

CV Events invites you to the Dino and Dragon Stroll, an interactive walk-thru dinosaur and dragon experience! The Dino and Dragon Stroll features life-like and life-size dinosaurs and dragons, with some standing over 28 feet tall and spanning over 60 feet long. This event will be held at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville on March 19 and 20. CV Events is offering FREE TICKETS to our Athens City Schools students! For more information, including showtimes and tickets, visit www.dinoanddragonstroll.com. To redeem your FREE student ticket, enter "ATHENS" in the promotion code box. Adult tickets can also be purchased in advance for $24.99. A Sensory Friendly ticket option is also available. All tickets must be purchased in advance and are available now at www.dinoanddragonstroll.com.


CV Events partners with community food banks to STOMP OUT HUNGER, with a goal of feeding over one million families a year. In an effort to give back to the community, donation bins will be available at the entrance of the Dino & Dragon Stroll. CV Events asks all attendees who are able to bring a non-perishable, canned food item to donate toward STOMP OUT HUNGER.

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Important COVID Reminders


  • Masks are recommended on all school buses.
  • Masks are recommended while indoors.
  • Maintain 3 foot distancing when possible.
  • Continue to practice good hygiene (make sure you have soap and hand sanitizer).
  • Continue with sanitization measures.
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2021-2022 School Calendar

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Get the ACS app!

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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