Parents
Emergency Information
The Athenian School subscribes to ALERTNOW to offer immediate and effective communication to families during an emergency situation. In case of an emergency that impacts Athenian (earthquake, fire, etc.), the School will send a message to families using all domestic phone numbers currently listed in the Student/Parent Directory, through the services of ALERTNOW. This message will be issued within minutes, ensuring that information reaches families quickly.
When receiving the call, the numbers 411 will appear on the caller ID screen, indicating a message through ALERTNOW from Athenian. The message will be repeated to ensure that those called get all the details. If unavailable to answer your phone within 6 rings, ALERTNOW will leave a message on the answering machine/voice mail. If the phone is not answered by either a person or an answering machine/voice mail within 6 rings, ALERTNOW will call again at 3-minute intervals, up to 6 times.
With the implementation of this emergency notification system, it is critical that parents/guardians keep the Admission Office informed of any phone changes by contacting admission@athenian.org or 925-362-7225. The Admission Office will provide ALERTNOW with phone number updates on the first of each month.
Online Registration
The following link to Infosnap, Athenian's provider for online registration, will connect current families with their individualized secure and private registration pages and forms. Click below and enter the snapcode sent to you in the registration email to access your pages:
Middle School Registration and Information Update (2009-10):
https://secure.infosnap.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=522
Upper School Registration and Information Update (2009-10):
https://secure.infosnap.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=523
Contact Admission at admission@athenian.org with any questions about the process. You can contact Infosnap through the attached links if you have any problems with the pages.
Parent Calendars
The Parent Calendars are updated periodically to reflect scheduling changes that occur throughout the year. Be sure to check the link here for the most up-to-date calendar information.
Purchasing New and Used Text Books and Workbooks
The Athenian School has teamed with Varsity Books to sell new and used textbooks and new workbooks. The online bookstore will be ready to take your order on August 10. Use your student's class schedule for the new school year to help you decide which books to purchase.
When you are ready to place your order, simply click here. This page identifies required textbooks and workbooks by subject, course title and teacher. If you don't see a course listed, this is an indication that the book(s) will be sold at school or the teacher will provide materials. Shipping is UPS ground and takes 2 - 3 business days, costing about 6-7% of the total order.
There will be no new or used textbooks sold on campus; only paperback books will be sold at school during registration and the remainder of the school year. For more information, please refer to the documents about Varsity Books included in your registration packet, which are also linked here:
Parent Letter about Varsity Books
If you have any questions, please contact Varsity Books directly at 877-827-2665, or Debbie Schafgans, Bookstore Manager, at 925-837-5375 ext. 7630.
Purchasing School Pictures
PICTURE DAYS: August 26 - 29, 2009
School pictures by Herff Jones Photography Division can be purchased online from August 10 - September 24, 2009 . The Picture Order Flier can also be downloaded and used at the time of purchase. All students will receive their student ID card (at no charge) at Registration. Questions can be directed to Herff Jones at 800-610-4455. (Picture make-up day is Tuesday, September 22, 2009.)
2009-10 Bus Schedule
What time does the bus leave? To see the 2009-10 bus schedule, click here.
Athenian Parent Association (APA)
All parents with students enrolled at Athenian are members of the APA. The APA is a volunteer organization that supports the goals and objectives of The Athenian School by promoting a sense of community among student families, providing strong communication between the parent body and the School's administration and faculty, encouraging volunteerism and raising funds for the sole benefit of The Athenian School.
Email: apa@athenian.org Phone: 925-362-7275
Goals and Leadership of the APA:
Volunteerism: The APA is an active organization thanks to the involvement of committed Athenian families. The National Association of Independent Schools encourages 16-20 hours of service annually per family, and the APA offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. Learn more about volunteer options or contact the APA at apa@athenian.org or 925-362-7275. You may also dowload a volunteer registration form.
Linked here is the APA Expense Reimbursement Form. This document may be used to request reimbursement of authorized expenses related to APA activities and/or events.
Fundraising: Fundraising is a major component of the APA because it provides critical support to Athenian programs. Thanks to the incredible support of the parent community — through volunteering, supporting fundraising events and participating in eScrip and other programs — the APA continues to meet its fundraising goals. Athenian, with input from the APA, decides how to use these funds. Past projects include the Founder's Oak restoration work, gym ventilation, financial aid, renovation of the Student Commons and construction of The Center for the Arts.
Communications: The All-School News is the primary resource for parents seeking school and event information. The Communications Office in the Development Department emails the All-School News monthly during the school year. As needed, the Communications Office emails time-sensitive information via the Athenian Flash.
| President | Georgia Wilkens |
| Executive Vice-President | Cindy Dominguez |
Treasurer |
Sue Sumner-Moore |
| Secretary | Pat Solvik |
| Vice President, Events | Debbie Frank |
| Vice President, Communications | Jeanne Snider |
| Vice President, Annual Fundraiser | Lisa Thompson |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Kathleen Gundel |
| Merchant Fundraising Coordinator | Judy Carter |
| Upper School Coordinator | Mandy Sherwood |
| Middle School Coordinator | Marilyn Blick |
All APA officers may be contacted through the APA office at apa@athenian.org or 925-362-7275.
Board Meetings for 2008-09
The APA holds regular business meetings in the Library. All parents are members of the association and are welcome to attend. Meetings are generally scheduled for the second Monday of the month, beginning at 8:15 am and adjourning about 9 am. For current meeting information, please refer to the School Calendar.
The meeting schedule for the 2008-09 school year is:
September 2 (this meeting begins at 8:45 am after the APA Welcome Coffee)
October 6
November 11 (this meeting is at 7 pm off-campus at the Cushing/Robinson home in Berkeley)
January 12
February 9 (this meeting is at 7 pm in the Main Hall)
April 6
May 4
Middle and Upper School grade representatives often meet following APA meetings. Grade representatives are notified in advance of these adjunct meetings.
APA members may review Board meeting minutes and agendas online. (This is a password-protected section of the website. Please use the same username and password used for the ASN.)
eScrip
eScrip helps fund campus improvements, athletic programs, and staff development — all at no cost to you! Once you enroll, a percentage of your shopping or grocery receipts is donated directly to the APA whenever you use your registered cards at participating merchants. For a full list of eScrip participants, go to escrip.com and click on "family of merchants."
Join eScrip: Enroll by logging on to escrip.com. Important cards to register are your Safeway Club Card, Macy's credit card, and other debit/credit cards that you frequently use. Then do your normal shopping!
Update your eScrip account: You can add credit/debit cards, update your school affiliation, or change your contact information online at escrip.com. Click on "my eScrip" and follow the instructions. If you've tried making changes and run into difficulty, please click here to get an eScrip Add/Change form, fill it in, and mail it to: APA Merchant Fundraising Coordinator, The Athenian School, 2100 Mount Diablo Scenic Boulevard, Danville, CA 94506-2002. The coordinator will fill in any missing information, fax the form to eScrip, and keep track of the follow-up for you.
Need assistance? The APA is here to help! Our Merchant Fundraising Coordinator can assist you with eScrip, plus provide information about ways to benefit Athenian while shopping at Albertson's, Nob Hill, Raley's, and dozens of other stores. Please click here to download the eScrip Enrollment/Renewal form for help with annual renewal, enrollment in other merchant fundraising programs, and any other assistance you need. You may also contact the coordinator at apa@athenian.org or 925-362-7275.
Athenian Logowear
Purchase Athenian logowear at the Athenian Bookstore (located on campus near the Commons), open from 8 am-noon and 12:30-4 pm, Monday through Friday. Orders can also be placed by contacting the Bookstore Manager at 925-837-5375 or debbie.schafgans@athenian.org. The Bookstore fax number is 925-362-7244.
Alumni Parents Stay Connected to Athenian
Connections is an e-publication produced by the Communications Office of Athenian’s Development and Alumni Relations Department. It provides updates on school events, initiatives, and news. Connections is published bimonthly on the 25th of the month (in September, November, January, March, May and July), except when these dates fall on a weekend and adjustments to the schedule are made.
To receive Connections, the Devlopment and Alumni Relations Office must have your email address on file. Please send your name and email address to atheniannews@athenian.org. Please make certain that your spam filter will allow mail from atheniannews@athenian.org. If you have any questions please contact us at 925-362-7212. We look forward to keeping you connected to the Athenian community!
All-School News
Issues Published during the 2008-09 School Year
September 2008 All-School News
Previous Issues
About All-School News
The All-School News is part of a communications network designed to inform parents, guardians, faculty, staff and administration about school events, initiatives, planning and news. It is a password-protected document and published by the Development Department's Communications Office.
Publication is usually on the 15th of each month, except when these dates fall on a weekend and adjustments to the schedule are made. Publication of the ASN for the 2008-09 school year will run from August 2008 through May 2009.
