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 six 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 six rings, ALERTNOW will call again at three-minute intervals, up to six 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.
Parent Calendar
The School Calendar for parents is 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.
Student/Parent Handbook
To download a copy of the 2007-08 Student/Parent Handbook, click the link below. You will be connected to the September 2007 All-School News, where the Handbook is located. This is a password protected area. Parents, please use the same username and password required to access the monthly ASN.
2007-08 Student/Parent Handbook
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 11. Use your student's class schedule for the new school year to help you decide which books to purchase. The information about which textbooks and workbooks being used is not available on Varsity Books until August 11.
When you are ready to place your order, simply click here to be linked to The Athenian School online bookstore on the Varsity Books website. 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 two to three business days, costing about six to seven percent of the total order. Only paperback books will be sold at school during registration and the remainder of the school year. There will be no new or used textbooks sold on campus. 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.
Athenian Parent Association (APA)
The Athenian Parent Association (APA) supports Athenian by hosting social events, offering volunteer opportunities, facilitating communication, and fundraising. All parents with students enrolled at Athenian are members of the APA.
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. To learn more about volunteer options, click here or contact the APA at apa@athenian.org or 925-362-7275. For a volunteer registration form, click here.
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. Click here to see the use of 2006-07 proceeds.
Communications: The All-School News is the primary resource for parents seeking school and event information. The Communications Office in the Development Department publishes and 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 |
Treasurer |
Sue Farr |
| Secretary | Pat Solvik |
| Vice President, Events | Debbie Frank |
| Vice President, Communications | Jeanne Snider |
| Vice President, Fundraising | Theresa Bain |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Kathleen Gundel |
| Merchant Coordinator | Julie Nejedly |
| Upper School Coordinator | Cindy Dominguez |
| 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 2007-08
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 2007-08 school year is:
August 27
September 19 *
October 8
November 12
January 14
January 16 *
February 11
April 14
May 12
* These two special APA meetings take place on Wednesday evenings in the Main Hall at 7:30 pm.
APA members may review minutes from current year board meetings by emailing apa@athenian.org (specify meeting date minutes requested).
Middle and Upper School grade representatives often meet following APA meetings. Grade representatives are notified in advance of these adjunct meetings.
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. Connections was launched in September 2006 in response to alumni parents’ requests to remain connected to Athenian. It provides updates on school events, initiatives, and news. Along with The Athenian Magazine and the Athenian Alumni Portal, it is part of a communications network intended to inform and connect alumni and alumni parents with The Athenian School community. 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 Communications and Alumni Relations Office must have your email address on file. Please send your name and email address to alumni@athenian.org. Please make certain that your spam filter will allow mail from alumni@athenian.org. If you have any questions or should you wish to be removed from the distribution list for Connections, please contact the Alumni Relations Office at 925-362-7252 or alumni@athenian.org. We look forward to keeping you connected to the Athenian community!
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. Also part of this communication network are The Athenian Magazine, Athenian Flash, Alumni Enews, and Connections.
Submissions to the All-School News can be made by email by sending unformatted text to athenian@athenian.org. All content is subject to final editorial review by the School's Communications Office. Submissions are typically due on the 10th with publication 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 2007-08 school year runs from August 2007 through May 2008.
All-School News: Issues Published during the 2007-08 School Year
September 2007 All-School News
All-School News: Issues Published during the 2006-07 School Year
