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Athens High School
Newsletter for Parents, Students, Teachers & the Community
Volume 22
November 8, 2019
Athens High School
Website: https://www.acs-k12.org/Domain/14
Location: 655 U.S. 31, Athens, AL, USA
Phone: 256-233-6613
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AHSAlabama/?epa=SEARCH_BOX
Twitter: @AHS_Alabama
Weekly Manna
Mark Your Calendar:
- Friday, November 8, Playoff Game: AHS Football vs. Buckhorn at Home at 7:00 p.m.
- Spirit Theme for Friday is “Win the Battle over Buckhorn!” Wear USA apparel. (No bandanas, face paint, etc.) Dress up days must meet ACS dress code.
- Congratulations to the 2019-2020 DECA Officers:
- President: Yoselin Garcia; Vice President: Jessika Jones; Secretary: Britney Mendoza.
- DECA members should come by Mrs. Foster or Mrs. Lori Jones' room on Thursday, November 14, or Friday, November 15, to vote in the run-off for Treasurer.
- The State Cross Country Championship is Saturday, November 9, at Oakville Indian Mounds in Moulton. Girls run at 10:30 a.m.; boys run at 11:30 a.m.
- Seniors: Portrait Makeup Day is Tuesday, November 12.
- Future Teachers of America will meet at 7:50 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12th, in Mrs. Terah Jones in room C2104.
- Rock Band will begin meeting in the mornings at 7:30 a.m. in the Band Room. Anyone interested see Mr. Porter.
- The Veterans Day Assembly will be Friday, November 8th, 9:30 a.m.
- Athens Veterans Day Parade at 11:00 a.m. Saturday. AHS Marching Band will be participating!
- Students who have not received the spirit shirts they ordered should see Mrs. Clem during B lunch or after school to pick up.
- Mrs. Dunaway's Event Planning class will be holding a competition November 12-15 for the "Jentzen to the Rescue" NICU Care Baskets. The 1st block class that raises the most money will win a Superhero-themed breakfast celebration!
- The Sophomore Class is selling Athens ornaments and blankets. These are great for the upcoming holiday season and make excellent Christmas presents! See a sophomore to buy yours! Students will have until November 15 to sell ornaments and blankets. Money will be collected when items are ordered. Students will turn their fundraising money and checks in to Haley Reyer in A1166 or Dorothy Hamlett in A1157 no later than the 18thof November.
- Senior Orders Makeup Day will be Thursday, December 5, during lunch to turn in graduation announcement and cap & gown orders.
- Students who are scheduled to take AP English 11 next semester need to meet with Ms. L. Carter on Wednesday, November 13. You must attend either the 7:45 AM, the Eagle Empowerment meeting during B lunch or the 3:25 PM meeting in Ms. Carter's room, A1164. Textbooks will be distributed, and assignments will be discussed.
- There will be a Mandatory Spanish Club Meeting after school on Tuesday, November 12, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in Mrs. Young’s room.
- The Mandatory International Ambassadors Club will Meeting Thursday, November 14, before school at 7:45 a.m. in Mrs. Young’s room.
- The Alabama FBLA Scholarship Foundation District Application is available. The application is due by Sunday, December 15, 2019. See Mrs. L. Smith, Mrs. Black, or Ms. Wallace for questions.
- In conjunction with National College Application Week, AVID will host the "Countdown to College Workshop" for all students grades 6-12 and parents grades on Thursday, November 7. Topics covered: application process, admissions, tuition and costs, dorm, FAFSA, and more.
- Attention all FBLA members: Your $5 donation for Jentzen to the Rescue is due to Mrs. Black or Ms. Wallace no later than Friday, November 8.
- Yearbooks are currently on sale for $65. Be sure to order one before the prices go up! They can be purchased here at school from Ms. L. Carter in room A1164, or online at yearbookordercenter.com.
- Seniors: Senior ads are now available for purchase. All orders for senior ads should be made online at yearbookordercenter.com. If you have questions, see Ms. L. Carter.
- All CO-OP students must stay at school for Eagle Empowerment until otherwise notified.
- First Priority will meet Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. in Mrs. Pettus's room A2127 upstairs. Everyone is welcome!
If you have questions/problems with your INOW account, please contact the Guidance Office.
- If you have questions/problems with your MacBook or Canvas, please contact the Library. If you have not yet picked up your MacBook, you and your parent/guardian may fill out the appropriate paperwork and pay the user fee between the hours of 8:30 AM-11:00 AM and 12:00PM-2:45PM. Both the parent and the student must be present to sign the documents. Please see Ms. Jennifer McCain.
Weekly Teacher Feature
Mrs. Thompson
Mrs. Thompson teaches Freshman Biology and has been in education for 8 years. She loves serving others and is passionate about science, so she first tried nursing. She later chose to major in Biology and minor in Secondary Education and says that it’s one of the best decisions she’s ever made.
Mrs. Thompson is passionate about seeing students grow in the classroom as well as in life. She loves to see where they start and finish, and she believes forming relationships are essential to having a successful class.
Mrs. Thompson has been married to her husband for almost 7 years, and they have a 3 year old son. She describes him as their little turkey. She loves watching The Voice and Iron Man, and her favorite hobby is crafting. Her favorite musical artists are the Dave Matthews Band and Eric Church. Her favorite place that she has visited is Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and she wants to visit the United Kingdom while she is still able to walk.
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AHS Classroom Happenings
College Week Spirit Door/Window decorating contest
Congratulations to the winners of the contest:
1st- Mrs. Slaton
2nd- Mrs. Pettus
3rd- Mrs. L Jones
@BKNFoster & her class have done a great job creating QR codes for us! Students scan QR code=instant access to college website
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Athens Big Idea Video
AHS JROTC Jingle Bell Jog 5K
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The United States Marine Corp and United Way of Athens – Limestone County Will be accepting applications for the Toys for Tots Program.
Signups will be at the United Way of Athens - Limestone County Office, 419 South Marion Street, Athens, Alabama on:
November 6, 2019 9:00 AM till Noon then1:00 PM until 4:00 PM
November 7, 2019, 9:00 AM till Noon then 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM
The program will be for children from Birth to age 12 only Parents/guardians must bring the following:
Proof of income
Birth Certificates for each eligible child
Social Security Cards for each eligible child
Proof of residency in Limestone County
Picture ID
If you have any questions, please call
256-233-2323
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Golden Eagle Band Info
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ATHLETICS
"Win the Battle Over Buckhorn!"
Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online at https://gofan.co/app/school/AL109
**Per Alabama Fire Marshal’s office pertaining to the use of LP-Gas portable heaters in a football stadium. Gas heaters &/or cylinders of any type are prohibited in Golden Eagle Stadium.
2019 Cross Country State Meet
Here are a few guidelines that we need to follow while cheering on our Golden Eagles:
1. AHS's tent is our XC's "locker room" for all intent and purposes: please do not go to the tent prior to the races. After the race we may all go to their tent.
2. Spectators are not allowed to run alongside those running the race.
3.Spectators are not allowed at the starting line and need to stay off of the course.
Lastly, wear your Black & Gold loud and proud!!!
It's Great to be a GOLDEN EAGLE!
Go Golden Eagles!
AHSAA “BYLAW OF THE WEEK”
“BYLAW OF THE WEEK”
Scenario: Sally is an 9th grade student who has always attended an AHSAA member school (School A) outside the attendance zone where her parents reside and had intentions to graduate from this school. However, one week after starting the 2019-20 school year, she decides that she would like to transfer to the member school (School B) that serves the area where her family lives. She likes School B’s volleyball coach, knows several players on the team and thinks she can compete on the volleyball team at School B. Five days into the school year, Sally’s parents withdraw her from School A and enroll her into School B. Question: Under AHSAA rules, will Sally be eligible to compete at School B, the school she is zoned to attend (home school) for the 2019-2020 season?
Rule I, Section 12. Transfer Rule: A student that enrolls in one school and later transfers to, or enrolls in, another school shall not be eligible immediately to represent the latter school in an athletic contest.
Note: For eligibility purposes a student is normally considered enrolled when the student has attended school and class on the third day.
Exception 4: Home Rule: If a student attends a member school that does not serve the area where the student’s parents reside, the student may return to his/her home school and be eligible following the last day of the school year or first day of school if all other requirements are met. If the change of schools is made after the school year has started, the student will not be eligible until the beginning of the next school year.
Eligibility Status: Due to the fact that Sally started at School A and then transferred to School B after the school year had started, she is not eligible to participate in athletics at School B until June 1, 2020. If Sally competes in any contests during the 2019-2020 school year, she would be competing as an ineligible athlete. As a result, the school would be assessed a monetary fine and would have to forfeit all contests that Sally competed in during the year. In addition, once Sally became an eligible athlete, she would serve restitution equal to the number of contests she participated in as an ineligible athlete. Furthermore, because Sally does not live in School A’s attendance zone, she broke her eligibility “chain” when she withdrew and enrolled at School B. Therefore, if she decides to transfer back to School A, she would be ineligible at School A for one year from the date of enrollment.
Proactive Measures: The principal of the receiving school (School B) is ultimately responsible for evaluating all transfers and new enrollees. Each case is unique and must be thoroughly investigated to ensure the school remains compliant to AHSAA transfer rules. To be proactive, the principal and athletic director should assume all transfers are ineligible to compete immediately. Thereafter, they should analyze the exceptions under the transfer rule to determine if the student is eligible to compete. If the school has questions, the principal or athletic director may contact the AHSAA for an interpretation.
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Athens High School Staff
Dr. Rick Carter
Email: rick.carter@acs-k12.org
Website: https://www.acs-k12.org/Page/21
Location: 655 U.S. 31, Athens, AL, USA
Phone: 256 233 6613
Twitter: @DrRickCarter
Mrs. Gia Russell
Email: gia.russell@acs-k12.org
Website: https://www.acs-k12.org/Page/1573
Location: 655 U.S. 31, Athens, AL, USA
Phone: 256-233-6613
Twitter: @GiaRussell
Mr. Willie Moore
Email: willie.moore@acs-k12.org
Website: https://www.acs-k12.org/Page/1574
Location: 655 U.S. 31, Athens, AL, USA
Phone: 256-233-6613
Twitter: @AHS_Alabama
Dr. Debbie Elmore
Email: debbie.elmore@acs-k12.org
Website: https://www.acs-k12.org/Page/1252
Location: 655 U.S. 31, Athens, AL, USA
Phone: 256-233-6613
Mr. Jim Presnell
Email: jim.presnell@acs-k12.org
Website: https://www.acs-k12.org/Page/2221
Location: 655 U.S. 31, Athens, AL, USA