We are thankful 🦃🍂 Enjoy your thanksgiving holidays with your family! #ExcellenceIsACIS
Students at ACIS and ACPS were recognized this morning for showing the character trait of Compassion. #ExcellenceIsACPandACI
ACIS students were recognized this morning for receiving the Optimist Youth Appreciation Award. #ExcellenceIsACI
Mrs. Mayfields class visited pre-k to play games and read. #ExcellenceIsACI
K-Kids packed Nourish One Child bags today for distribution on Friday to students at ACPS, ACIS, and ACMS. #kiwaniskids
Ms. Hardaway and Mr. Armstrong shared an update on the great things happening at ACI at the school board work session today. #ExcellenceIsACIS
ACIS is thankful for each other and all of our students this Thanksgiving season. #ExcellenceIsACIS
ACI staff all smiles on this Wednesday!
ACS is hiring! Apply today online.
https://www.applitrack.com/athenscityschools/onlineapp/
-Interim Kindergarten Teacher
-PreK Assistant
-Kids Connection Before/After Care
-Interim Science Middle School Teacher
-Food Service Substitutes
-Bus Drivers
-Bus Monitors
-Technology Support Technician
-Substitute Teachers
ACI First home basketball game of the year. Come out to support your Cougars as they take on Riceville tonight. Girls at 6:00 pm and boys at 7:00 pm. #ExcellenceIsACI
A new reading challenge is coming up in December, but in the meantime students can keep working on their year long goals to earn special trips at the end of the year.
Levels of Achievement for students:
1- Read at least 250,000 words or 35 books (average of 1 book a week)
2- Read at least 500,000 words or 60 books (average of 1.5 books a week)
3- Read at least 750,000 words or 90 books (average of 2.5 books a week)
End of the Year Rewards:
Level 1- Pizza and Games Party
Level 2- Trip to Splashpad and Dairy Barn
Level 3- Extended Day at Camp
(Students will only receive the highest reward level they have earned.)
Library is open 7:30-7:50 am - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for students who need to take AR tests.
Mrs. Melinda Spurling, STEM teacher, shared today with the ACI family engagement committee the exciting opportunities students are experiencing this year in the STEM classrooms. #ExcellenceIsACS
Some K-Kids visited TerraBella for hot chocolate, cookies, and reading books today. #kiwaniskids
ACI PTO-The students have started filling the THANKFUL TREES with ornaments. 🤎🧡 What a sweet reminder to be grateful for what we have been blessed with! #ExcellenceIsACIS
Over 30 students participated and completed the October Reading Challenge. Today they were awarded prizes for working so hard. Thank you to Dairy Queen, Subway, and Ruby Tuesday for donating certificates to the school and encouraging children’s education.
ACS in partnership with East TN Children's Hospital are able to provide telehealth visits in all our school clinics. Visit https://www.etch.com/schooltelehealth to register your child for this service and get more information on how it works. #ExcellenceIsACS
ACIS students competed tonight at McMinn County High School in the MathFest against other area schools. #ExcellenceIsACI
Be sure to come by Athens City Primary at 5:30 this evening for the Systemwide Family Engagement seminar provided by UT Extension, Kids Connection and ACS.
Reduce Holiday Stress
-learn about money saving apps and tips for shopping
-easy family friendly recipes and samples to enjoy
-holiday crafts on a budget
-take home bags for families and students to enjoy over the holidays
Our school nurses completed the School Telehealth Nurse training this week with East Tennessee Children's Hospital. We are excited to offer telehealth services in all our school clinics beginning next week. Go to https://www.etch.com/schooltelehealth to register your child for this service and get more information on how it all works. #ExcellenceIsACS
65 K-Kids stayed after school to help make their playground better. Lots and lots of rocks were moved off and rubber mulch was put in its place. #ExcellenceIsACI
