The Eagle Express
A newsletter for families and friends of Athens Elementary!
October 15, 2017
A Note from Ms. Davis
Dear Families,
Fall is in the air! This is one of my favorite seasons because being outdoors is so enjoyable. Hopefully, our new covering for the playground, the new border, and the new swing set will be installed soon and the kids can get outside and enjoy it! I appreciate your help in raising the funds to accomplish this and other goals.
We have begun planning for our transition to a computer science academy. If you would like to be a part, please contact me at cindy.davis@acs-k12.org. We want and need for parents to be an active participant in this exciting process.
If I can assist you in any way, please do not hesitate to call or come by.
Sincerely,
Cindy Davis,
Principal
Congratulations to Melodie Arizpe in Mrs. Fredericksen's Class for raising over $200 for the FUN RUN!
We have THREE contests going on right now!
YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST
What? A full color picture on 8.5"x11" paper
When? Due Tuesday, October 17, at 3:00 pm in the office
RED RIBBON WEEK POSTER CONTEST
What? A poster about the Red Ribbon Week theme
When? Due Wednesday, October 18, at 8:00 am to your teacher
PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
What? A decorated pumpkin - no carving!
When? Pumpkins are due on Friday, October 27.
LOOK WHAT IS HAPPENING AROUND AES!
PICTURE MAKE-UP DAY
October 18
For students who were absent on picture day, new students, or your picture needs to be remade.
REPORTS CARDS GO HOME
October 18
(October 2 was the end of our first grading period)
KID CHECK HEALTH SCREENING
October 19
Parent information sheets have been sent home. All students will be screened unless you opted out.
Athens Storytelling Festival
3rd and 4th graders
Buses depart at 8:15 am for downtown Athens
ACS Professional Learning Day
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
AHS PEP RALLY
In our gym at 2:00 pm
Congratulations to Mrs. Amanda Elgin, the AES Teacher of the Year!
YEARBOOK COVER ART CONTEST
RULES:
1. Eligible contestants must be AES second, third, or fourth graders.
2. The art must be original and created by the student.
3. The artwork must be done on 8.5" x 11" paper.
4. The artwork must fill the page and be done in color.
5. The artwork must fit the theme - OLD SCHOOL, NEW WAYS - but please do not write the words on the art. No letters on the artwork, please.
6. The deadline to turn in artwork is 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, to the school office.
PRIZES:
- 1st Place - the winning artwork will be printed on the front cover of the yearbook and the winning artist's picture will be in the yearbook as a special feature
- 2nd Place - the winning artwork will be printed on the back cover of the yearbook and the winning artist's picture will be in the yearbook as a special feature
- Honorable Mentions - one winner from each grade level will be chosen. The artists' pictures taken with their artwork will be placed in the yearbook
Winners will be selected by students in a school-wide vote.
ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING WEEK - October 16-20
Monday - Pajamas
Tuesday - Safari
Wednesday - Jersey
Thursday - Tacky Tourist
Friday - Black and gold
Friday, October 20, is EARLY DISMISSAL DAY at 2:15 pm so students can attend the Homecoming Parade
EASY WAYS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR OUR SCHOOL!
Coming up...CHERRYDALE SALES from Nov 1 to 17 and the Annual Canned Food Drive from Oct 30 - Nov 17
An Important Handbook Correction Notice ...
About Athens Elementary
Email: cindy.davis@acs-k12.org
Website: acs-k12.org/AES
Location: 515 North Madison Street, Athens, AL, United States
Phone: (256) 233-6609
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/athenselementary
Twitter: @AthensElem