Role of Parents

Due to the rigor of our program, parents need to take an active role in guiding schoolwork and organizational skills. Besides creating a quiet study area, parents can help to foster a positive academic attitude by engaging their children in dinner discussions about what transpired during the day’s classes. Having resource materials handy and limiting T.V. viewing and non-academic computer use can also help. It is vital to not allow screen time at least an hour before bedtime. Encourage your children to read for pleasure. Take time to share responses to books and articles you have read in common. The Home/School Connection is a vital one as it sends a clear message to students that we are all working together for their success. In short, we need to be on the same team. If you have concerns or questions, go to the teacher, and talk with him or her first. Should there be any further concerns after consulting with the teacher, the chain of communication in elementary school is as follows: Division Chair and/or Coordinator, Principal, Dean of Academics, and, finally, President of ACS Athens.

PTO

ACS Athens has an active and enthusiastic Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO). A combined PTO serving all three schools meets bi-monthly after the Principals’ Coffee and works collaboratively to support the respective schools. There are representatives who serve each school. The PTO organizes social activities for the families at ACS Athens, parent and staff functions, fund-raising events, and informational programs. All parents are invited to participate in the PTO in some capacity and attend monthly meetings. Big PTO Events include the Welcome Back Barbeque, Halloween Carnival, Christmas Bazaar, Spring Fair and Campus Beautification. More information on the ACS Athens PTO can be found on the ACS Athens website. Please do participate!

Room Parents

Each grade level may request up to two parents that act as room parents and communicate with the classroom teacher to arrange the two classroom parties in the Elementary School throughout the year. The classroom teacher will describe the role of the room parents and a sign-up sheet will be available on Back-to-School Night.

Personal Property

The school cannot assume responsibility for the loss of personal property, and the school does not carry insurance to cover the loss of student property. To avoid losing personal items, students should not bring expensive jewellery, large sums of money, iPods or other valuable or personal objects to school. All personal items and clothing should be clearly labelled.

Lost & Found

Label, label, label all clothing and personal items!!! And when this fails, check the Lost & Found located in the ES Cafeteria for items that are missing. We will set up a Lost & Found table during Winter Break, the Parent/Teacher Conferences and at the end of the school year. Unclaimed items are given to a charity. Expensive toys, electronics, and valuable items should not be brought to school.