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Athens Academy Update                              September 22, 2011


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Magazine Orders Deadline Extended

The deadline for magazine orders has been extended  

to Friday, September 23.

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An Update on Admissions

 

With record-low attrition, the completion of the expansion to three sections in grades 1-4, and extraordinary demand for Middle School, Athens Academy has opened the 2011 school year with a record enrollment of 957 students.  Without a doubt, the key to this success is our parents' willingness to share their experiences with prospective families.  Nearly 100% of new families have spoken to current or former Spartan families. Therefore, "Thank You, Thank You, Thank You" is the theme for the day!

 

Yet all of us (parents, former parents, and employees) are sometimes challenged when a stranger or friend might ask, "What's it really like there?"  While there is "data galore" on Results and Information Sessions, your personal experience is the key ingredient.  I know I sometimes struggle with what to say on a moment's notice, so perhaps seeing what others have said can be helpful.  More....  

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Football!  Athens Academy vs  

Prince Avenue   

Friday, September 23, at 7:30 pm

 

Wear your "GameDay" T-Shirt and receive a free Chick-fil-A sandwich coupon redeemable at either the Beechwood or Atlanta Highway location. Chick-fil-A is providing other prizes and activities during the game.  Please join us and cheer on the Spartans in their first Region 8A contest!  

Join us for the 16th Annual Fall Cookout

Sponsored by the Athens Academy Alumni Association

Friday, October 7, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the track,

before the football game vs. Social Circle High School

Catering provided by Zaxby's  

No reservations required, cash only.

Golf

Sign up now for the annual

Athens Academy Golf Tournament!

 

Monday, October 10, 2011

Athens Country Club

Modified Stableford format 

Registration 11:30 a.m. 

Shotgun start 1:00 p.m.

Download registration form.  

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Charleston Wrap Comes to  

Athens Academy!

 

Don't forget, the Charleston Wrap sale ends next Friday, September 30.Orders placed through the school's September sale will arrive during the last week of October.  Smaller orders will be shipped directly to your house, and larger orders will be ready for pick-up at a designated location (TBA).  Orders can also be placed online all year long at www.charlestonwrap.com.

Upcoming Events

7th/8th Grade Family Tailgate Picnic - Friday, September 23  6:00-7:15 p.m. at the Track

Middle School Conference Day - September 28

Student Holiday (Faculty Development Day)  

Monday, October 10

9th Grade Conferences - Monday, October 10 - 1-4 p.m.