ARMS 6-8 Newsletter

Week 12 Pathway Recap

This week, ARMS students put their Creative Thinking skills to the test by designing a Halloween habitat for Frank, our Pathway goldfish! Students were given three different sets of parameters and challenged to create three unique habitat designs. Through this activity, students explored how creativity can be influenced by the amount of structure or freedom they are given and discovered that finding the right balance can help spark innovative ideas.

Students then applied their creativity to advocacy for their Endangered Organisms. They explored three different Artisan Markets to gather inspiration for potential products, booth designs, and effective sales pitches tailored to specific audiences. Working within their BioFaction cohorts, students began brainstorming product ideas that could capture an audience's attention and help promote their mission to protect their Endangered Organisms.

Looking Ahead: Next week during Pathway, students will share their product ideas with their peers, gather feedback, and continue developing creative ways to advocate for their Endangered Organisms!

Upcoming Events

Karaoke Game Night – Thursday, November 5 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.

• Join us for a fun evening of karaoke! Please sign up using the link in the newsletter below.

Veterans Day- Wednesday, November 11- No Pathway or On Campus Activities

Huntsville Botanical Garden Meetup

• Tuesday, November 10: Pathway A and B students

• Thursday, November 12: Pathway B and C students

• Time: 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Please complete the sign-up form to indicate whether your student will attend. All families must submit a response, even if their student will not be attending, so we can account for all students.

— The ARMS Team

WHERE?

We are meeting up at Huntsville Botanical Gardens to have a hands-on experience with local biodiversity.

WHEN?*

Tuesday 11/10 @ 9:30-12:30

Thursday 11/12 @ 9:30-12:30

*Students on Pathway B are welcome to sign-up for EITHER meet-up date. 11/11 is Veterans Day so there will be no pathway or meet-up.

COST?**

Students: $10 + $2 Processing Fee to ACS (link below)

https://athenscityal.csiepay.com/Views/Payment/Pay.aspx

(Scroll down to field trips, drop down the box, checkbox Botanical Gardens + process payment)

Parents: $15 each directly to HSVBG (links below)

Nov 10th: https://15236.blackbaudhosting.com/15236/EDFT-Parent-Payment-Link-Athens-Renaissance-School-111026

Nov 12th: https://15236.blackbaudhosting.com/15236/EDFT-Parent-Payment-Link-Athens-Renaissance-School-111226

*If students or parents are part of an annual membership family pass, the pass will need to be presented at the meet-up to HSVBG staff.

**Cost gets you access to the gardens until 5 PM, so if parents pay to join students, families are welcome to extend their time in the garden after dismissal from the meet-up.

HOW?

Parents will transport students to/from the meet-up location.
Drop-Off @ Front Entrance @ 9:30 AM

Our tour will start at 9:45 AM SHARP!

Pick-Up @ Front Entrance @ 12:30 PM

Students must be picked up no later than 12:45 PM!

LUNCH?

Bring student lunch in a labeled lunch-box; on-site lunch will NOT be available for purchase. We will eat at the Gardens at a reserved pavilion just for ARS students.

Please fill out this HSVBG MEET-UP FORM (even if your student is NOT attending) no later than Friday, Nov. 6th, 2026, to secure your spot. This is a hard deadline with no exceptions!

The ARS has a tutor lab is ran by a few of our ARS High School students for grades K-12. This is open to any ARS student that needs extra help in any content area. Please use the button below to sign up for any academic assistance your student may need.

Students will begin working on their iReady My Path lessons in Week 7 in their elective class. Please refer to the pictures and video below how to log into iReady. Directions are listed below what the students should include in their screenshot when they submit their times eack week. Students should complete 45 minutes in their My Path lessons and submit a screenshot of their time, with their name and date. Students will see an assignment button in their weekly folders in their elective classes where they will submit their screenshot.

1st Semester iReady My Path Subjects

6th grade- Math

7th grade- Reading

8th grade- Math