Welcome to the Gryphon Bulletin, American Renaissance School's Weekly Newsletter for Families.

April 27, 2025

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Elementary News

We would love to see everyone on Saturday, May 3rd, for the Classic Cars and Superstars!

Teacher Appreciation Week May 5th-9th

Monday, May 5th-Bring a handwritten note or drawing for your teacher

Tuesday May 6th-Bring a sweet treat for your teacher (ex: candy bar, gum, cupcake, soda, etc...)

Wednesday May 7th-Give your teacher a hug 

Thursday May 8th -Bring a flower for your teacher

Friday May 9th-Surprise your teacher with something special (can be homemade or purchased)

Intermediate and Middle School News

Uniform Policy

Please ensure that your child is following our Dress Code Policy. Many students change upon arriving at school and/ or arriving out of uniform. Students must wear an ARS jacket once inside the school building. In addition, sneakers only are required. Boots, Crocs, slides, and other shoes are prohibited as they are safety concerns. 

Gryphon Academy

Gryphon Academy will continue on Saturday, April 26th, from 8:45 to 11:45 AM. Classroom teachers sent out invitation-only support for students last month. For more information or questions about Gryphon Academy, don't hesitate to contact tai.mcmiller@arsnc.org or mario.torrence@arsnc.org.

Encore Reminders:

Encore times can impact your ability sign your child out of school. Please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher at least two days before you sign your child out early so that we can better prepare for this change in transition. Due to safety reasons, we cannot allow parents to go to recess or our Art's Building to sign your child out early. To prevent any delays, please send a reminder to your child's teacher and let our front desk receptionist know!

Attention 4th Grade Families: Keeping with this, please be sure that your child arrives to school on time so that they do not miss encore. With closing ceremonies approaching fast, students are practicing for their performances. Please have your child to school by 7:45AM so that they do not miss their encore classes. 

Nursing Needs:

We are completely out of Clorox wipes and sponges (for ice packs). If you can support us with some donations to finish the year strong, that would be great!

Thank you for all that you do to support our school! So many of you have helped with our backpack program and closing ceremonies. We appreciate all that you do to support our school!

RAP News

Renaissance Association of Parents- Interested in volunteering?  Click here to see all the ways you can be part of RAP!  

Uniforms

• We have lots of uniform items available for purchase. Be sure to go to the inventory section of the uniform site to see what is available in each size. Orders will be filled within a few days of purchase. Use this link to order - Inventory Uniform Items