To streamline planning for the upcoming school year, we’ve compiled a calendar of school-wide events. Please note: dates and events may be subject to change; we recommend checking back regularly for updates.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THE CALENDAR
As we wrap up the school year, we want to extend our deepest thanks to three members of the ANCS Governing Board who are completing their terms this June: Oriol Mirosa, Amber Suitt-Zuehlke, and Cory Tiede.
Each of them has generously given their time, talents, and thoughtful leadership to help guide ANCS forward. We are especially grateful to Cory Tiede, who served as Board Chair during a time of meaningful growth and continued commitment to our mission.
Thank you, Oriol, Amber, and Cory, for your years of service to the ANCS community. Your dedication to our students, staff, and families has made a lasting impact, and we are better because of your care and leadership.
Dear ANCS Elementary Families,
We are just a few days away from the end of the 24-25 school year. It has been a year full of growth, both academically and socially/emotionally. It has been a joy to see our school family becoming more connected through school events, morning meetings and class celebrations. I want to thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart for your continued support and dedication to our school. I look forward to our wolfpack continuing to grow and learn together in the upcoming years.
Many thanks to Coach Daniel, Ms. Paez and all of our related arts team along with the parent volunteers who helped make this year’s field day such an amazing success. It was a fun day for all! Our students enjoyed going down the water slide, jumping in bouncy houses, playing games on the lower field, getting their faces painted and eating popsicles. There were lots of smiles, good sportsmanship and overall joy!
Just like last year, students in kindergarten through fourth grade will be receiving a Summer Reading Bingo challenge with suggested books to read over the summer. There will be a prize for students who return their completed Bingo Sheets next school year. This will all be going home with students on Thursday and digital copies will be available on the website just in case it is misplaced over the summer. Ms. Baughman put more information in the courier, as well.
Please join me in wishing well the members of faculty and staff that will be leaving ANCS at the end of this school year. We will be honoring these folks in morning meeting on Friday, as well.
Once a Wolf, always a Wolf!
If you missed my courier letter last week, please take a few minutes to go back and look it over. I have a lot of information in there about the dismissal procedure for the last day of school, which is different from our regular dismissal structure. These procedures are in place to support a smooth and safe dismissal for all, and it will take everyone working together to make it work. Remember, dismissal is at 11:30. There is no after school the last day of school so it will be essential that you have a plan for your child to be picked up at 11:30. Every child will need to be picked up from school on time. Thank you in advance for helping with this.
I am wishing you all a peaceful, beautiful and fun-filled summer break. I can’t wait to see everyone back here on July 28th for our Open House and on July 29th for the first day of the 2025-2026 school year.
Wishing you well,
Lara
Hello MC families,
The end of the ‘24-’25 school year is fast approaching. There is a lot of excitement and energy in the building so we are definitely trying to channel that energy. Our 6th and 7th graders are preparing to move into leadership roles in our building, and our 8th graders are preparing for high school. At this time I would like to thank all of you for your support throughout the year. Middle school is a time of ups, downs, and lots of growth. The school/family partnership is a crucial component to helping our students grow, and we thank you for your support.
We will send off our 8th graders with the Eighth Grade Celebration on Wednesday the 21st at 6:30 pm (6:00pm arrival for students) at Maynard Jackson High School Auditorium. On Thursday, Advisories are going on their Extended Advisory excursions and on Friday, May 23rd we will have Field Day and a noon dismissal. Sometimes people forget that school gets out at 12:00pm on the last day of school. Please make arrangements to have your child picked up at 12pm as there is no after care on Friday.
As for Field Day itself, students should:
Summer reading books, yearbooks, and Milestones scores (6th and 7th may not have their ELA scores yet at that point) will also be distributed on Thursday so look out for those items when your students get home that day. With respect to summer reading, like last year, there will be two or three opportunities for students to check in with adults about their reading progress throughout the summer in a book club format. Stay tuned for more details about this.
Finally, I hope that everyone has a safe, joyful, and rejuvenating summer break. It has been a pleasure working with you and our students this year, and I look forward to a great year next year. We will see you on July 28th for our Open House/Orientation sessions and on July 29th for the first day of the 2025-2026 school year!
Kind regards,
Mark
On the last day of school, Friday, May 23rd, dismissal will take place at 11:30am at the Elementary Campus and 12pm at the Middle Campus. AfterCare will not be available.
Approaching the end of the school year, we are making a final push for donations to the 2024-2025 Gather and Grow Fund – our school’s annual campaign. Many thanks to all of our generous donors! If you haven’t already given this year, we hope you will consider making a donation to help us reach our goal.
When you give to Gather & Grow, you directly support:
If you’re able to contribute to this meaningful work, please visit atlncs.org/donate. Every gift, no matter the size, nurtures the growth of our school programs and nourishes our students.
Are you a parent? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by the unique challenges of modern family life?
Well, you’re not alone. Research shows that parents today experience depression at twice the rate of the general population, despite the profound joy children bring to our lives.
Here is an exciting new free course: The Science of Well-Being for Parents, launched May 1, 2025 on Coursera— and yes, as always, it’s completely FREE! Learn more at DrLaurieSantos.com/Parents or enroll right now on Coursera.org.
We are thrilled to announce that Dance 411 is back open for our Summer Camp season. Camp registration is open now and camp will run from June 2nd- June 27th for ages 5 through 13. The kids will be immersed in multiple genres of dance including but not limited to; Hip-Hop, Jazz, Afro Beats and Musical Theater. Register today at www.dance411.com/camps.
We’re looking for current ANCS parents and caregivers who are passionate about building community and helping others feel welcomed and informed! As a member of the New Family Advisory Committee, you’ll serve as a friendly point of contact for incoming families—offering guidance, sharing resources, and helping them navigate their first year at ANCS. Whether it’s answering questions, attending welcome events, or just being a listening ear, your presence can make all the difference.
Complete the interest form here if you’d like to join this important work of connection and community!
Yearbooks have arrived and will be distributed this week. The cost is $10 per book and can be paid HERE.
Teachers will be sending home a Summer Reading BINGO challenge, suggested summer reading list, and ClassPass login information to keep students reading all summer long. The ClassPass login gives students access to Atlanta Fulton County Library’s digital resources such as ebooks, audiobooks, encyclopedias, and magazines. There will be a prize for students who turn in their Summer Reading BINGO sheet at the start of next school year. If you misplace the paper copies, digital copies can be found below.
Kindergarten: KINDergarten: Where Kindness Matters Every Day By Vera Ahiyya
Click images below for printable files.
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If you haven’t already, please remember to verify that contact information for all parents/caregivers is listed in SchoolMint – our online enrollment platform. School communications – including the weekly Courier and classroom specific messages – will only be sent to contacts listed in SchoolMint. We are requesting that ALL parents/guardians double check and make any necessary updates/additions by July 1, 2025.
Verifying Contact Information
As summer is the busiest time of growth on the farm, please consider joining us for a family workday. We’ll be gathering in the mornings, before the heat of the day fully sets in, and working to tend and harvest crops for donation to local food distribution organizations. We also eat really well over the summer, so you’re sure to leave with a bag of farm produce for your family to enjoy! Visit here for more information and to sign up for a shift or two. We’re all so grateful for another wonderful year learning and growing with our students and school families.
Skip the carpool line on Friday and join the EC Bike Bus for our last ride of the 24-25 school year! Then join us for an ice cream social at Grant Park Coffee after dismissal. Kids with bike bus stickers get 10% off! For more info on the bike bus, including routes and times, go here.
If you enjoyed the bike bus this year, grab some bike bus gear at the spirit shop (proceeds go to ANCS). And stay tuned for the 25-26 bike bus!
The ANCS GOTR team needs 2-4 more parent or community volunteer coaches to make it possible for us to offer this amazing program this fall for our rising 3rd-5th graders. You do not need to be a runner or have prior coaching experience, just a willingness to show up for our team each week with enthusiasm and encouragement and help facilitate the GOTR curriculum, which blends physical activity with life skill development, including lessons on managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy.
Please reach out to Ashlyn Kress ashlynkress@gmail.com with questions or to express your interest!
On Friday, May 30th, a helicopter will be onsite at the elementary campus to remove 11 old HVAC units and install new ones on the roof. Work is scheduled to begin around 8:00 AM. While school will already be closed for summer break, no one will be allowed on campus during this time as a safety precaution. Notices have been mailed to nearby homes, but we’d appreciate your help in spreading the word to any neighbors who may not have received the mailing.
Congratulations to our 7th and 8th grade students whose artwork was selected for publication in celebratingart.com’s spring contest, under the guidance of Visual Arts teacher Nathan Bubes!
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As the school year comes to an end, it’s time for our spring parent/caregiver survey. Your answers help inform a host of decisions across a number of categories. Please take some time to offer your feedback – it should take less than 15 minutes. Thank you for being a part of our school family!