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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:
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...)
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.
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:
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!
2nd Place:
Dance Party: The winning grade will enjoy a dance party in the gym!
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!
Welcome to the Gryphon Bulletin , American Renaissance School's Weekly Newsletter for Families.
August 30, 2024
Arts in Education Week September 8th-14th
Classes will be embracing the arts with fun filled activities, presentations and performances!
Reminders from the school nurse:
No medication, prescription or over-the-counter medication, may be taken at school without a valid 2024-2025 Medication Authorization Form. Students are not allowed to carry medication on their person, or in their backpack or lunchbox unless it is an approved emergency medication AND they have permission from the health room.
All new students and students in kindergarten, seventh grade are required to have up to date vaccination records sent to the health room.
Kindergarten students must have immunization record and NC Health Assessment completed by a physcian and turned into the school office within the first 30 school days.
Upcoming Dates:
Board Meeting September 9th at 5:30pm
Elementary School News
National Read a Book Day September 6th! Classes will have a special visitor come to their class to read them a book.
MAP testing September 10th and 11th. Please make sure your child is on time, well rested and has a healthy breakfast!
Congratulations to our Red Ticket Winners!
Jasiah Putney, Asher Holmes, Dryden Tango, Otto Mastria, Landis Harper, Analise Singhavong, Millie Swanson, Luca Cartner, Chesney Stiltner, Nathan Mairena Hernandez, Araina Miller, Breon Borders, James Munday, Kason Mills, Charley Danyels, Abrienne Jones, Lily Bennett, Zoe Santiago, Jordan Ward, Cole Overcash, Bella Corza, Nevaeh Houston, Alice Whitson, Judah Cox, Lucas Oakley, Emma Rae Neely-Lynch, Laicey Parker.
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.
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!
Athletic News
ARS Athletics
MS Girls JV Volleyball
Sept. 3 Away @ Davidson Day @ 4pm (Davidson Day School, 750 Jetton St, Davidson, NC 28036)
Sept. 5 Away @ Sacred Heart @ 4pm (Sacred Heart Catholic School, 385 Lumen Christi Lane, Salisbury, NC 28147)
MS Girls Varsity Volleyball
Sept. 3 Away @ Davidson Day @ 5pm (Davidson Day School, 750 Jetton St, Davidson, NC 28036)
Sept. 5 Away @ Sacred Heart @ 5pm (Sacred Heart Catholic School, 385 Lumen Christi Lane, Salisbury, NC 28147)
MS Boy Soccer
Sept. 3 Home vs Davidson Day @ 4pm (Soccer Complex field 3)
Sept. 4 Away @ Salisbury Academy @ 4pm (Salisbury Academy, 2210 Jake Alexander Blvd N, Salisbury, NC 28147)
Sept. 5 Away @ North Hills Christian @ 4:30pm (North Hills Christian School, 2970 W Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28144)
MS Cross Country
Sept. 5 Home meet vs Grace Covenant, North Hills Christian, Davidson Day, Statesville Montessori @ 4pm (girls) and 4:30pm (boys)
MS Cheer and Basketball Tryouts will be coming up soon! 6th-8th graders interested in trying out must have a Physical and Concussion form filled out and turned in by the tryout dates in order to try out. No exceptions. Cheer tryouts are in early October. Basketball tryouts are in the middle of October. Actual dates TBD.
ARSYAA Game Schedules
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