GREETINGS FROM SPARTAN LANE

Thank you! I am so happy with the start of our school year for our students in Preschool through Upper School. I have heard time and time again that this has been an awesome start to the year from colleagues, parents and students. None of us takes this for granted, and we are enjoying the energy and positive spirit. Children need boundaries and structure, and we spend a lot of time on expectations, accountability, age-appropriate discipline, and communication. I think this is a contributing factor to our early successes. It was awesome to see so many of our parents gather earlier this week for a positive parenting workshop led by therapist Leigh Ellen Magness. We are here to learn and grow with one another and create the best possible community for our young people. You too can help reinforce the importance of being kind and taking care of one another at home.  Read more.

ACAD DIAPER DRIVE / SEPTEMBER 26-30

In support of Diaper Need Awareness Week, Athens Academy is working with the Athens Area Diaper Bank to collect diapers for children in need in our area.  We hope you will consider donating diapers of any size or quantity (open boxes or packs are accepted) any time next week. We will stack towers of donations in each grade level with a goal of filling up a whole bus! Questions? Email Natalie Luke. Thank you for your support!

PHOTO RETAKES: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Photo retakes will be available the morning of Wednesday, September 28, in the Lower School Discovery Center. Parents of students in grades K3-8 should notify their division office if they wish for their child to have a retake made. Upper School students can drop in any time between 7:45-10:45 a.m. Questions? Please contact Bentley Photography by email or at 770-867-2853.

FLU VACCINE CLINIC FOR STUDENTS & FAMILIES

As a service to our community, we have partnered with a local pharmacy to offer on-campus flu vaccination clinics on Friday, September 30, and Thursday, October 6, in the Chambers Center boardroom. You can sign up directly with the pharmacy by clicking here. Once you’ve signed up, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to submit the consent form, enter your insurance information, and cancel your appointment if needed. More details:

• Please fill out a consent form for each person getting vaccinated (the pharmacy’s form is secure and HIPAA-compliant).
• Available for ages 3 and up. Ages 3-12 must have a guardian present.
• If you are planning to send your 13-17 year old student to the clinic unaccompanied, you must fill out the consent form within 72 hours of the appointment even if it was already filled out at registration.
• Any insurance or self-pay accepted. Please bring your insurance card with you to your appointment.

Questions? Contact Rabun Neves at (706) 543-7386

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: PRE/LOWER SCHOOL BOOK FAIR

OCTOBER 3-6, 2022

We're excited to host our annual fall Scholastic Book Fair from Monday, October 3, through Thursday, October 6, this year! Mark your calendar and make plans to drop by on Pre/Lower School Conference Day on Wednesday, October 5. If you are interested in volunteering to help with the book fair, please click here. Questions? Email Pre/Lower School Media Specialist Sarah Powers.

UPCOMING EVENTS

School Store Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 8AM-4PM; Tuesday/Thursday, 8AM-3PM

**Note: School Store closed Friday, October 28**

ACAD Diaper Drive - September 26-30

Photo Retake Day - Wednesday, September 28

Uniform Resale - Wednesday, September 28 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Chambers Center Lower Level

Red Cross Blood Drive - Thursday, September 29 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. in the Sinkwich Spartan Center

Flu Vaccine Clinic - Friday, September 30

Artscape Artists' Reception - Sunday, October 2 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Myers Gallery of the Science & Art Building

Pre/Lower School Book Fair - October 3-6 in the Lower School Discovery Center

College Counselor Coffee - Wednesday, October 5 from 8:15-9:15 a.m. in the Farmer Field House

Pre-, Lower & Middle School Conference Day (No School, Grades K3-8) - Wednesday, October 5

Flu Vaccine Clinic - Thursday, October 6

Current Issues Facing Teens & College Students presented by Mr. Victor Wilson - Thursday, October 6 from 8:10-9:10 a.m. in the Farmer Field House

Upper School Appreciation/Senior Night During Spartan Football - Friday, October 7 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Farmer Field House

School Holiday - Monday, October 10

Student Holiday (Faculty Development Day) - Tuesday, October 11

Upper School One-Act Play - Thursday, October 13 - Saturday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bertelsmann Presentation Hall

Homecoming Parade & Football Game - Friday, October 21 (Parade begins at 2:00 p.m.)

Preschool Ride the Slide & Lower School Bring a Friend Day - Friday, October 28

Preschool & Lower School Appreciation Night During Spartan Football - Friday, October 28 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Farmer Field House

College Counselor Coffee - Wednesday, November 2 from 8:15-9:15 a.m. in the Farmer Field House

Grandparents & Special Friends Day (K3-Grade 6) - Friday, November 4

Athens Academy Holiday Market 2022 - Wednesday, November 16 (Preview Night) from 5:30-7:30 p.m. & Thursday, November 17 from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in the Sinkwich Spartan Center

COVID GUIDELINES FOR 2022-23

Click here for the updated guidelines regarding COVID-19 for the upcoming school year, including what to do when a student tests positive for the virus.