Published for the Arts Based School Community
July 31, 2025
First Day of School - Monday, August 11 (Staggered entry for Kindergarten)
Fall Enrollment Forms Now Available – Due by August 8
All returning and new families are asked to complete registration for the 2025–26 school year. The Arts Based School uses the Enrollease platform to streamline this process.
Please log in here using your Lotterease or Enrollease account, and complete the 2025–26 Required Student Form for each of your children attending ABS.
This form is required for:
- Laptop use
- Field trip participation
- Medical information updates
Please take a moment to complete the form today to ensure your child is ready for the first day of school!
Helpful Links and Reminders:
- Who is my student’s teacher? What supplies do we need? You can find class lists, supply lists, and class pages behind our parent portal, on this page.
- Have you filled out your required student form in Enrollease? Please complete these ASAP! More details below.
- If you are new to ABS, please download the app PikMyKid for our dismissal process. You should have received your car tag and Pikmykid number at Special Visits.
School Meals Update: Lunch and Breakfast Options
As we get ready for the new school year, here are a few important reminders about school meals and how to ensure your child is set up and ready to go.
Applying for Free or Reduced-Price Meals
We encourage all families to complete a Free or Reduced-Price Meal application at linqconnect.com. Simply click on “School Services”, then choose “Free & Reduced Meal Application.”
You do not need to create an account to complete the application.
When Will I Know if My Child Qualifies?
You will receive a letter of eligibility within 10 days of submitting your application. This letter will be emailed to you. If we do not have an email address on file, a copy will be sent by U.S. Mail.
Setting Up a Meal Account
To pre-order meals and add funds to your child’s account, go to linqconnect.com and create an account using your child’s:
- First Name
- Last Name
- Date of Birth
- State Identification Number
If you do not know your child’s State ID, please email us at [email protected], and we’ll be happy to help.
New This Year: All Meals Must Be Pre-Ordered
Please note that students will only receive meals if they have been pre-ordered and there are sufficient funds in their account. We encourage families to stay involved and check accounts regularly.
Need More Help?
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for more information about lunch accounts, ordering, payments, and eligibility.
Let’s work together to make this a healthy and successful school year!
Staffing Update
We are excited to welcome Rayven Leak as the new dance teacher at ABS North Campus! Rayven brings a wealth of experience as a choreographer, educator, and performing artist, with training from UNCSA, a BFA from Howard University, and ongoing MFA work at Bennington College. Her teaching is rooted in care, creativity, and community, with a passion for using dance as a tool for expression, liberation, and connection.
We’re happy to welcome Ronnisha Cornelius as the new EC assistant teacher at our North Campus. Ms. Cornelius brings a rich background in education, with experience as a classroom teacher, homeschool instructor, and nonprofit leader, along with a degree in Exercise Science from Winston-Salem State University. Her strong communication skills, dedication to student support, and passion for creating positive learning environments make her a wonderful addition to our team.
New Parent Orientation
Thanks for joining us for new parent orientation. If you were unable to attend, here are the slideshows we used.
New Parent Orientation Slideshow-South Campus
New Parent Orientation Slideshow-North Campus
Parent Workday on August 8th
Help Us Get Ready for the New School Year!
We’re looking for helping hands to prepare our North and South campuses for the start of school! Parent volunteers are needed for tasks like moving furniture, assembling items, organizing materials, and more. Join us on Friday, August 8 from 12:00–3:00 PM—it’s a great way to support our school community, and you’ll earn double volunteer hours for your time!
Let us know you’re coming by signing up here
Thank you for being part of what makes ABS such a special place!
Class Representatives Needed
Each classroom should have a Classroom Representative that will coordinate with their teacher to communicate needs to the classroom. Parent Council will work with you to make sure you have all of the information and support you need. Main responsibilities include:
- Coordinating class-specific volunteer efforts and classroom needs.
- Coordinating parent volunteers for Book Fair, Fall Fest and Field Day.
- Coordinating any hospitality events (Teacher appreciation week, recognizing teacher birthdays, etc.)
- Communicating information from Parent Council.
Please sign up to be a class representative using this Google Sheet: [link]
Learn more about what being a class rep involves here: [link to information sheet]
Please contact Parent Council Rep Coordinators with any questions.
Tabatha Smith, North Campus [email protected]
Sara Morales, South Campus [email protected]
Thank you for helping build our school community!
Special Visits
Educational research shows that the relationship between the student and his or her teacher is one of the most important factors in a student’s academic success. This critical relationship is enhanced by our small class size and our educators’ commitment to children. In support of the teacher/student relationship, our teachers will be offering a Special Visit before school begins. A Special Visit is simply an opportunity for your child to meet his or her teacher in a familiar setting, a chance to learn a bit about the class and what to expect in the coming school year. This year’s scheduled days for Special Visits are August 5 and 6, 2025. Your child’s teacher will be contacting you to schedule a 15-20 minute appointment when they return from summer break, after August 1st.
Ways to get involved and learn more about ABS:
- Follow us on Social Media
- Catch up on Thursday Notes you may have missed
- Explore the ABS website
- Make sure we have best contact information so that you receive all communications