Grandparents & Grandfriends Day Security Pre-Check-In:

Are you joining us for Grandfriends' Luncheon? Please CLICK HERE to consider pre-registering for security check in no later than Thursday, September 4th at noon.  Grandfriends will enter through the cafeteria courtyard. Please allow extra time for parking and check-in.  

September 5, 2025 

@Your child’s regularly scheduled lunchtime

Pre-K & Kinder: 10:00–10:30

1st Grade: 10:25–10:55

2nd Grade: 11:55–12:25

3rd Grade: 12:25–12:55

4th Grade: 11:25–11:55

5th Grade: 10:55–11:25

Montgomery & Cameron: 10:55–11:25

SPARK Spirit Day

September 5th 

Show your Dragon pride on Friday by rocking your SPARK shirt or wearing green! Let’s fill the halls with school spirit and celebrate our amazing community together.

SPAS Extras 

If you have registered your child for any SPAS Extras, please communicate with your child’s homeroom teacher their updated dismissal schedule.  Students entering extras will get an updated bag tag.  Remember that SPAS Extras begin the week of September 8th and conclude the week of December 1st.  

Still have questions? Email Beth Geurin, Extracurricular Programs Director at beth@myafterschoolprogram.com

SEL Spirit Week: 

September 8-12

Get ready to show your APS spirit while celebrating the five SEL competencies each day! 

CLICK HERE to view the daily themes 

SPARK STEAM Week

Monday, September 15-19

SPARK STEAM Night 

5:00pm-7:00pm

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Join us for our annual STEAM Night featuring a variety of STEAM events!  Look for more information from PTO regarding purchasing dinner for the evening and volunteer opportunities.  

STEAM Night Dinners

Sweet Auburn Box Dinners are back for STEAM Night 2025! Pick up your delicious box dinner from the food truck starting at 5 PM on Thursday, September 18th.

CLICK HERE to order 

Pre-order deadline: September 16 — don’t miss out!

Fuel your STEAM Night fun with a tasty meal! 

Fall Picture Day

Friday, September 19th

Students will take individual photos on September 19th.  These are the photos that will be captured in our SPARK yearbook!  Photos can be purchased through Legacy Studios 2 to 3 weeks after picture day.  

Pastries with Parents 

Thursday, September 25, 2025 - PK through 2nd 

7:15am to 7:45am

Friday, September 26, 2025 - 3rd through 5th

7:15am to 7:45am

This is an opportunity for parents and guardians to come to the school between 7:15am-7:45am.  During this time you will have an opportunity to see a work sample that your child is proud of from the first month of the school year, their STEAM journal, and enjoy a special treat with them!  

Yearbook

The 2025-2026 Yearbook is here! Grab yours for just $37 if you order by August 22. 5th Grade Ads due November 1. Don’t miss out on the memories, laughs, and all the SPARK magic!

CLICK HERE to order

Volunteer Opportunities 

CLICK HERE to learn about volunteer opportunities at SPARK and how to obtain your volunteer clearance! From volunteering at SPARK Community Events to volunteering in the SPARK Media Center/Library - there’s an opportunity for everyone! 

Dismissal Changes

For dismissal changes, email your child’s teacher and Ms. Taylor at Odette.Taylor@atlanta.k12.ga.us. All dismissal changes must be requested before 12:00 PM each day. 

Dear SPARK Families,

Thank you for a wonderful first four weeks of the school year! Classes are well on their way to establishing strong routines, and the energy in our building is inspiring.

As a reminder, teachers are committed to communicating with families at least once per week. We encourage you to reach out to your child’s teacher if you have any questions or need clarity on classroom procedures. Now is the time to strengthen the school-home partnership so we can focus the remainder of the year on helping your child thrive. Teachers are happy to answer any questions regarding expectations and routines.

This Thursday, students will bring home their first progress report. Please note that this report reflects only a small number of graded assignments from the first weeks of school—there will be plenty of opportunities to accumulate additional grades as the year progresses. Students will also receive their MAP Family Report, which shows how they performed on our universal screener in reading and math (grades K–5) and science (grade 5). These scores are simply a starting point, and we look forward to seeing growth as we implement personalized instructional plans.

We also invite you to join us for our annual Grandfriends’ Luncheon. Families are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy with their child in the cafeteria. Please allow extra time to park and sign in. A security pre-check form will be available in advance to help reduce wait times at the check-in table.

With testing behind us and routines established, September is a wonderful time for learning at SPARK! While students should stay home when sick, we hope they will be present and on time each day they are well. Thank you for reinforcing the importance of regular attendance.

Together, let’s keep building a joyful, curious, and resilient community of learners—this is only the beginning of all the growth and success your children will achieve this year!

With gratitude,

Dr. Jennifer Toney