October 4th - October 8th Newsletter

It's Picture Day!!

October 6th & 7th are picture days at ARMS Campus.

Make-up day is October 7th at the ARES (Main Campus)

Baby Oh Baby!!!

Under the coordination of Elise Gabardi, the Monday/Wednesday B 1.0 8th grade students planned and executed a surprise baby shower and Teacher of the Year celebration for our beloved math teacher, Mrs. Emilee Daws. We are so blessed to have such thoughtful and amazing students here at ARMS. We only have 3 months to go before we welcome little Maggie Frances! We can't wait! 🥰

What's New with the Zoo?👀

Zoo Interest Survey

We are excited to announce that a field trip to the Birmingham Zoo is in the works for later this semester! We would like to gauge the interests of our students and parents so that we have an idea of how many to plan for.

Approximate cost for zoo entry and bussing: $15.00

Approximate departure times from and back to ARMS: 7:30 a.m & 3:30 p.m.

*Please continue to check the newsletter for specific information regarding the field trip in the coming weeks.

Click HERE to complete the survey

Regular - in-person option

https://form.jotform.com/212557671290054

Virtual Option https://form.jotform.com/212595068354158

Club Offerings

Please use the links below to sign up for clubs. There is a link for in-person clubs as well as a link for those who would like to tune in to a club fully virtual.

Please limit your club choices to 3 clubs.

Please use an email that is closely monitored as club information will be communicated through this address.

Click HERE to complete the survey

ARS Counseling Needs Assessment

The purpose of this form is to gather parents' feedback concerning the needs of our students. The data collected will be considered in the planning of the guidance services offered. Your time in this matter is appreciated and valued.

Join the ARS Band!

Why join you say?

To make friends!
Build team working skills!
Studies show studying music improves language & math skills
It is FUN!!

Band Schedule:

Monday: Beginner Band 10:15 to 11:15 am (Monday, Wednesday students)

Tuesday: Intermediate Band 10:45 to 11:45 am (Tuesday, Thursday students)

Wednesday: Intermediate Band 10:15 to 11:15 am (Monday, Weds. students)

Thursday: Beginner Band 10:45 to 11:45 am (Tuesday, Thursday students)

Wednesday: Stage Band 2:45 to 4:00 pm (High School and Advanced students)

Calling ALL Students!!!

Our favorite time of the year has arrived! It's time to show us what you've got! On November 18th, you'll get to show us all what you do best! If it can be done, we've probably seen it and LOVED it! Dancing, singing, comedy, fencing, gymnastics, card tricks, science experiments, instruments, fashion and more--If you're good at it, we want to see it!

Where: Athens Renaissance Middle School

Who: K-12 (All pathways including virtual)

What: All talent welcome (provided it is safe, wholesome, and suitable for all ages) No profanity!

Time Limit: Presentations must be 3 minutes or less

Attire: Tasteful and appropriate for the performance

There is a 40 participant MAXIMUM, so sign up right away!

Sign up here

Talent Showcase Signup

Organizational Tips and Tricks Group Sign-Up

Is your child struggling to navigate Schoology efficiently and appropriately? Is his/her coursework suffering due to a lack of organizational and operational skills? If yes, this is the group for him/her! Meeting dates and times will be announced via email and included in the weekly newsletter.

Student Testing Calendar 2021-2022

Questions about IXL? Useful information can be found here. Just click play!

IXL Video.mp4

How to Submit a Google Assignment ARMS.mp4

Still need help submitting Google Assignments? This video has everything you need to know. Click play!

We're so grateful for the many donations to our STEAM Studios! We will leave the list up as many of the items require constant replenishing. If there is a big item that you are interested in donating and it is still on the list, we are still in need of it. The list will be updated weekly and items that we no longer need will be removed. Thank you again for your continued support!

The New and Improved Fine Arts Studio is Open!

We are pleased to announce that our Fine Arts Studio has been expanded, and offers a sewing machine, vinyl machine, heat press, and jewelry-making tools just to name a few! Because we service so many students, many items will need to be replenished regularly. We have compiled a wish list of items for all studios that we can ALWAYS use more of If you would like to donate.

ARMS Fine Arts Studio

STEAM Studios Wish List

Calligraphy Pens
*Ink-jet color printer and ink
*Old PC with sufficient memory to run vinyl cutter software CANNOT BE A MAC :(Canvas Boards (all sizes)
Blow Dryer
Iron
Fabric Scissors (5)
Mason jars or similar (various sizes for candle making)
Fine-Tip Sharpies
Paint pens
Earring studs
Spray paint (all colors)
Fabric
Yarn
Crochet needles
Yarn needles
Card-making supplies
Wood planks
Electric wood-burning tool
MIcroBan/Lysol
Disinfectant Wipes
Hosepipe (small)

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream, for Ice Cream!!!

Ice cream can now be purchased in the AES lunchroom for $1.00.

(must be purchased during lunch time)

The Renaissance Cafe is Now Open!

Packaged snacks and beverages are available for purchase. Most items are $1.00 or less.

Don't want to send cash every day? Cafe gift cards are also available in denominations of $5, $10, and $20!

Student Choice Books

In addition to the texts students will be reading together as a class, students are also required to read one parent-approved book of his/her choosing each month. Students are required to submit a weekly reading log EVERY THURSDAY. There is a place for submission within the ELA class inside the Schoology portal. If a student completes his/her student choice book before the end of the month, he/she is not required to begin a new one until the beginning of the next month. The student should mark the date the book was completed on the reading log, and continue to submit that same reading log each Thursday until the end of the month. They should begin a new reading log at the beginning of each month. This can be accomplished by simply making a copy of the current reading log, and deleting the information, or going back to the original blank and downloading it again.

We have hardcopy books available in our classroom library, or students may obtain a book from another source. If your child needs help choosing a book, or if you have any questions about this, please contact Mrs. Leake at Jennifer.Leake@acs-k12.org!