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

September 5, 2024

Community News

***Addition to our bands- Dani Kerr a finalist from America's Got Talent will be performing!  ***

Don't miss an incredible opportunity to hear performances from our very own Karla Causey and John Saunders and the famous Dani Kerr!  

Downtown Harmonies

We are very excited for our inaugural Downtown Harmonies Music Festival!  The event will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 11:00am-6:00pm at the ARS Gym and Activities Center parking lot! 

Enjoy live music FEATURING - Kids in America, Dani Kerr, Totally 80's Tribute Band, Magnolia Fire, ISWANI,  Clay Lunsford and ARS Alumni Band - Peaches and Cream. 

 Indulge in delicious food from our food truck vendors, and let the kids have a blast in our kid zone. It's a day of fun for the whole family, all while supporting ARS. We can't wait to see you there!

Tickets are $10 per person (Children 12 and under are FREE)   Link to Ticket Sales

The proceeds from this event will support American Renaissance School capital campaign!  Our 2024 Capital Campaign is a pivotal initiative that will provide necessary funds to allocate towards facility improvements, maintenance and future expansion.

 Every ticket sold helps us ensure that our facilities match the high standard of education we provide, offering our students an environment conducive to learning and growth.

Grade Level Competition

Competition Overview: All grade levels (K-8) are invited to participate in a friendly competition to see which grade can sell the most tickets to the Downtown Harmonies Music Festival. The grade level that sells the most tickets will win exciting prizes!

How to Participate:

1. Selling Tickets:

   • Each student can sell digital tickets to friends, family members, neighbors, and more.

   • Encourage your buyers to support your grade by entering the grade level in the coupon code section during their ticket purchase.

   • For example, if a buyer wants to support 2nd grade, they would enter in the coupon code section (i.e. kindergarten, first, second, third...)

2. Promotion:

   • Families can promote ticket sales through email, social media, or word of mouth.

   • Share the event details and encourage others to attend and support your grade.

3. Tracking Sales:

   • The school will track the sales by the grade level entered during the purchase.

   • Only sales with the correct grade-level in the coupon code section will count towards the competition.

Prizes for Top-Selling Grades:

1. 1st Place:

   • • Mini Field Day: The winning grade will enjoy a fun filled afternoon at Grace Park playing games and even end with tug of war! 

2. 2nd Place:

   • • Dance Party: The winning grade will enjoy a dance party in the gym!

3. 3rd Place:

   • • Stem Day: The winning grade will enjoy an exciting opportunity 

Remember: The more tickets your grade sells, the better your chances of winning these fantastic prizes! Good luck, and let’s make Downtown Harmonies a huge success for American Renaissance School!

Upcoming Dates:

Board Meeting September 9th at 5:30pm

Parent Town Hall September 13th @ 9:00am Location: Elementary Building

Arts in Education Week September 8th-14th

Classes will be embracing the arts with fun filled activities, presentations and performances! 

Progress reports are going home September 13th.  Please review, sign and return to your child's teacher.  Contact your child's teacher if you have any questions or concerns on their academic performance to schedule a conference.  

International Dot Day September 16th -Celebrating International Dot Day at school provides an opportunity to teach children that they should all 'make their mark' on the world!

Downtown Statesville Art Crawl September 21st.  Our Arts and Stem Building will be part of the Art Crawl!  Don't miss out on an opportunity to explore and show your creative talents in our Arts Building!  

Staff Spotlight!

Elementary School News

MAP testing September 10th and 11th.  Please make sure your child is to school on time, well rested and has a healthy breakfast! 

Congratulations to our Red Ticket Winners!

David Burke Joshua Lyons,  Cora Broome, Emma Halsey, Jeremiah Stevenson, Bailey Bergandine,Emma Detwiler, Andres Morales-Rivera, Kennedy Dodd, Sebastian Sexton, Korben Myers, Isaac Troyer, Olivia Kilmer, Tegan Redmon, Ivan Martinez, Khloe Scott, Alivia Villegas, Willow Lewis, Ava Jimenez, Amelia Wall, Lennix Overcash, Alyssa Pacilli, Lily Millsaps, Shia Thao, Kaylee Jeffrey, Zac Taylor, Alonzo Vargas-Tornez

Intermediate and Middle  School News

National Read a Book Day September 6th! Ask a teacher if you need help finding a good book!

Calling All Dads!!!

Are you interested in volunteering at ARS. Gryphon Dads is still looking for more members. Please fill out the interest form at https://bit.ly/ARSGryphonDads if you would like to join.  Open for dads, granddads, and uncles from all grade levels.

Check Below For Athletics Information.

September 27th Eighth Grade Field Trip to Lenoir Rhyne!

RAP News

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

ARS uniform order form for spirit wear, ice cream Friday, magnets and more available here! 

Clothes Closet is in need of donations!  

ARSYAA Game Schedules