February 22nd- TWOs Day

February 28th - March 4th- Read Across America Week (see below)

March 2nd- Spring and Group Picture Day

March 4th- Last Day for Kids Heart Challenge

March 10th- PreK Field Trip

March 11th- Professional Learning Day for Teachers- No School

March 28th- April 1st- SPRING BREAK

April 6-7th and 12-13th- ACAP State Testing

April 11th- 1st Grade Field Trip

April 27th- Zaxby's Spirit Night

April 29th- Professional Learning Day- No School

May 2nd- 6th- Teacher Appreciation Week

May 2nd-13th- AimsWeb Testing for K-3

May 20th- Field Day & End of the Year Celebration (more info to come)

May 26th- Last Day for Students

Summer Literacy Camp- June 6th-24th

Our tardy bell rings at 7:45 am each day. Your child needs to be in the building prior to this time! Students who are consistently late, even if it is a few minutes, are still missing valuable class time.

Alabama Literacy Act Information

Athens City Schools has compiled resources pertaining to the Alabama Literacy Act. Please view the link below for more information.

https://www.acs-k12.org/domain/4393

Adaptive and individualized, Reflex is the most effective system for mastering basic facts in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division for grades 2+.

Full of games that students love, Reflex takes students at every level and helps them quickly gain math fact fluency and confidence. And educators and parents love the powerful reporting that allows them to monitor progress and celebrate success.

Reflex can be accessed at home using the app or browser. Please contact your student's teacher for more information

Never miss a weather alert, school closing or important update. Download the ACS mobile app to stay connected at all times. Use the app to can check calendars, lunch menus, and receive "push" notifications about school events and weather emergencies. Download the free app today at the App Store for iPhones or Google Play for Android devices. Search "Athens City School System."

Be sure to allow alerts, pushes and banners in your phone settings under "notifications" to properly receive notifications. In the app settings, please select the schools from which you wish to receive updates. Contact our office with any questions. 256.233.6600.

Email: sharla.birdsong@acs-k12.org
Website: https://www.acs-k12.org/Domain/10
Location: 517 Julian Newman Drive, Athens, AL, United States
Phone: 256-233-6630
Facebook: facebook.com/juliannewmanelementary.com
Twitter: @jneelem