Published for the Arts Based School Community
July 25, 2024
First Day of School - Monday, August 12 (Staggered entry for Kindergarten)
Getting Ready for School
Fall Enrollment Forms for All Returning and New Students are ready for you to complete: Due August 9
We ask all families to please take a moment to complete your ABS student(s) registration for the new school year. ABS uses the software platform Enrollease to facilitate this process. You will login here using your Lotterease or Enrollease account, and then please complete the 2024-25 Required Student Form for each of your children who attend the Arts Based School.
ABS Parent Workdays August 2, 9am-12noon-HELP!
Help us move get ready for a new school year! We'll be moving furniture, distributing materials, assembling furniture, and so much more at both North and South campus! Please join us, and let us know you’re coming by to help! You get double hours credit for these days! Sign up here so we know how many to expect! Thanks!
HelpCounter
This year we will be tracking volunteer hours using the HelpCounter system. Please create your account. We’ll use this system to let you know about volunteer opportunities, send reminders, and check in visitors on campus. There will be a kiosk to sign in at the front offices but you can also log hours from home.
Class Representatives Needed
Each classroom should have a Classroom Representative that will coordinate with their teacher to communicate needs to the classroom. Parent Council will work with you to make sure that you have all of the information and support that you need. Main responsibilities include:
- Coordinating class-specific volunteer efforts and classroom needs
- Coordinating parent volunteers for Book Fair, Fall Fest and Field Day
- Coordinating any hospitality events (Teacher appreciation week, recognizing teacher birthdays, etc.)
- Communicating information from Parent Council
Classroom Rep Information Sheet
Please contact Parent Council Classroom Rep Coordinators with any questions.
Kathleen Stimely, North Campus, [email protected]
Jill Lane, South Campus, [email protected]
Kindergarten Required Forms
Parents of kindergarten students are required to provide the school with a copy of the child’s birth certificate, immunization record, and NC Kindergarten Health Assessment form.
Farewell
Ms. Tahvyea Rains will not be returning to ABS. She is taking a break from teaching to take care of her health. We will all miss her in our community. She has big "tap" shoes to fill! We'll be interviewing candidates for the North Dance teacher position. If you know of anyone, send them our way.
ABS Aftercare Program
We are delighted that you’ve chosen the Arts Based School After School Care Program for your child. We look forward to providing a safe and fun-filled environment where we focus our efforts on the social, emotional, and physical development of your child.
Please review the 2024-2025 Aftercare Handbook and register with the link below. Email Ashley Tate at [email protected] with any questions.
2024-2025 Aftercare Registration
ABS Bus Service
For the 2024-2025 school year, ABS will offer morning and afternoon bus service with dropoff and pickup locations of: Winston Lake YMCA, Hanes Mall, and Sherwood Plaza. Please review the Bus Guidelines and Information before registering.
Please contact Mr. Cutts at [email protected] with any questions.
2024-2025 ABS Bus Registration
ABS Bus Guidelines and Information
School Calendar and Important Dates
The approved 2024-25 school calendar is available here, on our website, or Student Calendar Here is a copy of the updated Parent Student Handbook
Important dates coming up (details below):
- July 29: New Parent Orientation
- Special Visits: August 6 & 7
- August 12: First Day of School (Staggered Entry dates for Kindergarten)
New Parent Orientation
Monday, July 29 at 10am for the New K-4 Parent Orientation at ABS. Families from both campuses will have orientation at our North Campus, 1380 N Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr This program is designed specifically for new families in grades K-4th at ABS to support your transition into ABS and to answer your questions. Please mark your calendars and join us!
Middle School Orientation
Monday, July 29 at 2pm for Middle School Orientation. For new parents (grade 5-8) and also for parents new to middle school. Families will meet in the middle school courtyard, 107 E 7th St. This program is designed to answer questions about how our middle school program works (grades 5-8) and what to expect.
Special Visits
Educational research shows that the relationship between the student and his or her teacher is one of the most important factors in a student’s academic success. This critical relationship is enhanced by our small class size and our educators’ commitment to children. In support of the teacher/student relationship, our teachers will be offering a Special Visit before school begins. A Special Visit is simply an opportunity for your child to meet his or her teacher in a familiar setting, a chance to learn a bit about the class and what to expect in the coming school year. This year’s scheduled days for Special Visits are August 6 and 7, 2024. Your child’s teacher will be contacting you to schedule a 15-20 minute appointment when they return from summer break, after August 1st.
Around Town…
Ways to get involved and learn more about ABS:
- Follow us on Social Media
- Catch up on Thursday Notes you may have missed
- Explore the ABS website
- Make sure we have best contact information so that you receive all communications