The ACAD Daily Friday, September 1

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Friday – B Week, B Day, 9:45 Class Meetings

Anouncements

Today is Spirit Dress Day! You may wear an ACAD t-shirt or WHITE (since that is our theme tonight) with dress code bottoms.

Walking Pep Rally: Today!!!

The Walking Pep Rally starts at 8:10 am in the front of Harrison and continue with the locations – see the map below.

The pep band, football players and cheerleaders will be participating.

Listen for the drums (probably around 8:20) and step outside of class to cheer them on!

The Parade should end about 8:25 Cheerleaders will need to change and the pep band will need to return instruments to their classroom before returning to their class Football players should go straight to class.

Go Spartans!

Interim Week: Monday, September 11-15

Homecoming Week: Monday, September 18-22

Theme: Eras/Time Periods

Class Voting Coming Soon!

Homecoming Dance: Saturday, September 23 8:30pm-11:30pm – Baseball Facility

“Ella is new to the cheerleading program this year and we could not be more excited to have her on the team. Ella came to our first practice having already memorized every single cheer she needed to know!! She comes to practice prepared and eager to learn! Ella has jumped right in and shown how hard-working and dedicated she is, and we cannot wait to watch how she grows as a cheerleader this season! Way to go, Ella!” – Kelsie Webb, Head Coach Varsity Cheerleading

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Tickets to Friday’s football game at Prince Avenue must be purchased using GoFan. Here’s a link https://gofan.co/event/1041133?schoolId=GA5250

Student Council Class Officer Election Information

Monday, August 28: (TODAY!) Class Officer Candidate Sign-Ups Available on Deans’ Door

Friday, Sept. 1, 4:00pm: Last day to sign up. Make an appointment with Mrs. Farmer before next Wednesday.

Wedensday, September 6, 8:00am: Class Officer Candidate Mandatory Meeting with Mrs. Farmer

Wednesday, September 6, 8:00am: Speeches Due to Mrs. Farmer and GLCs by 8:00am

Friday, September 8, 9:45am: Speeches Given during Class Meetings, Voting Occurs

*Candidates will be disqualified for not meeting deadlines*

To find out more information about Student Council, stop by the Deans’ Office and/or take a look at this:

Student Government Constitution

Service & Leadership

To Be A Spartan is to Serve

The students of Athens Academy were working on leadership and service before the 2023-2024 school year even began! Fifty one students, 9th – 12th grades, registered to participate in a Leadership & Service Retreat on August 11, 2023. This amazing all day event was held in the Harrison Center activity room. In addition to learning about leadership styles and club organization, students participated in several ACAD community service projects such as making welcome signs for the school entrances, Spartan lawn signs supporting positive attitudes, and a landscape beautification project. Some student responses were “I thought this retreat was valuable!”, “ This retreat gave me insight into what being a leader is like at Athens Academy”, and “I loved how the faculty encourages us to be leaders and supportive of each other.” Faculty Sponsors of this campus event were Beth Farmer, Brian Olson, and Lorraine Thompson.

We have had a strong ACAD presence in this group for several years and our students have benefitted from the experience. The Junior Board is responsible for some $30,000 dollars each year which they allocate to a variety of historic preservation projects after reviewing grant applications and making site visits. There are also educational benefits as well.

ACC Leadership Opportunity!

The office of Public Information ACC is partnering with the Leisure Services Department to recruit 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th grade students for the 2023-2024 Mayor’s Youth Council. Here’s some information about the application process, eligibility, and time commitment:

WHO: ACCGov is seeking applications by Monday, September 4 from current 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th grade students who are interested in taking part in the Mayor’s Youth Council. Eligible students can attend public or private schools or be homeschooled, but must be Athens-Clarke County residents. Applications, including references, should be submitted at www.accgov.com/youthcouncil.
WHAT: The goal of the Mayor’s Youth Council is to encourage effective youth engagement in Athens-Clarke County and to provide an opportunity for youth voices to communicate directly with local government leadership. The Mayor’s Youth Council will encourage civic engagement and community service while also building a working understanding of how local government works.
WHEN: Selected applicants will be interviewed in mid-September, with the first council meeting happening in early October. Council members will attend monthly meetings and give, at minimum, five hours/week to the council. Members will also work on small group projects throughout the year to suggest changes impacting youth today. Projects will be presented to the Mayor and other county leadership in May 2024.