February 8th-12th Newsletter

Important Announcements

Electives began last week!

All students who did not sign up for STEAM Studios for the spring semester have alternative electives that began last week. The electives are either:

Public Speaking or Digital Citizenship

If you do not see one of these on you dashboard please contact your homeroom teacher.

Student-Led Fine Arts Newsletter

Blended students who are interested in contributing to a student-led Fine Arts Department newsletter team should contact Mr. Smith via email at william.smith@acs-k12.org.

ACAP- State Testing Schedule and Information

Please click the link below to review the information regarding mandatory state assessments.

2021 ACAP Information

Alabama Mask Ordinance Extended through March 5th

This is a friendly reminder that all students reporting to campus for our Blended pathways will be required to wear a face mask, covering their mouths and noses while on campus.

Additionally, as we strive to protect our students and staff members, we ask that students who are exhibiting any symptoms, such as fever or cough, be kept at home.

For more information on the district's COVID-19 policies, please see the link below.

ACS COVID-19 Updates

Lunch at ARMS

Lunch at the middle school occurs from 11:00 am-11:30 am. ALL ARS students eat free through the end of the semester.

Parents should pick their child up from lunch at the pick-up location by the AES playground at 11:30 am.

For this week's lunch menu, please visit the link below:

February Lunch Menu

Students may pick up a lunch from the school, or they may bring their lunches. *Microwaves are also available on campus.

Teacher Contact Information

For updated information about how to reach each of the Athens Renaissance middle school team, check out our Contact Us Page!

Fine Arts Announcements

Bi-Weekly Fine Arts Newsletter

Check the link below for updates every other week pertaining to the Fine Arts Department at ARS.

Fine Arts Department Newsletter

Band Rehearsal Schedule

Mondays- (for Monday and Wednesday students)

10:15 to 11:15 a.m.- Beginning Band

Tuesdays- (for Tuesday and Thursday students)

10:45 to 11:45 a.m.- Beginning Band

Wednesdays- (for Monday and Wednesday students)

10:15 to 11:15 a.m.- Students with one year’s experience.

3:00 to 4:00- String Band (Bluegrass)

Thursdays- (for Tuesday and Thursday students)

10:45 to 11:45 a.m.- Students with one year’s experience.

Fridays-

10:30-noon- Students with two or more years experience.

*Note: Tuesday and Thursday classes will now begin at 10:45. Changed from starting at 11:00.