August 10, 2026

Dear Resnik CLC Families,

Welcome to a brand-new school year! My name is Amanda Brown, and I am honored and excited to introduce myself as the new principal of Resnik CLC. I cannot wait to meet each of you and begin what I know will be an incredible year together.

As I have spent time learning about Resnik, one thing has become very clear—this is a special school with caring staff, amazing students, and families who deeply value education. I am grateful for the opportunity to become part of this community.

Our theme for the 2026-2027 school year is Adventure Awaits! Every great adventure begins with curiosity, courage, and people who support one another along the way. This year, we will work together to create a school where every child feels safe, valued, challenged, and inspired to learn. I look forward to partnering with you as we help our students discover new opportunities and reach new heights.

As we share some important dates, we would like to share staffing changes and introduce new staff members joining our Resnik CLC team:

Madison Hardgrove (4th grade) Becky Drushell (3rd grade) Amy Taylor-Clark (1st grade)

Whitney Grant (Instructional Coach)   Valerie Coughlin (I.B. Coordinator) 

Important August Dates

 

I encourage every family to attend Open House. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child's teacher, visit classrooms, connect with staff, and start the year off together.

Throughout the school year, my door is always open, and I value the opportunity to connect with our families. To ensure I can give each conversation the time and attention it deserves while supporting the needs of our students and staff throughout the school day, I encourage you to schedule an appointment by calling the school office at 330-761-1633. Of course, if you happen to see me in the hallways, at arrival, dismissal, or school events, please don't hesitate to say hello—I look forward to getting to know each of our Resnik families!

Together, Adventure Awaits!

Warmly,

Amanda Brown
Principal, Resnik CLC
330-761-1633
abrown2@apslearns.org

 

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Back-to-School Information

Home Access Center (HAC)

Final homeroom assignments for KG-5th grade will be available through the Home Access Center (HAC) on 8/21/26. Please log in to view your child's classroom placement. Class lists will not be posted publicly; staff members will be available during Open House to help families locate classrooms. HAC is also used throughout the school year to access grades, attendance, report cards, assessment results, and other important information.

While logged into HAC, please take a few moments to update your emergency contacts, phone numbers, and email address under the Registration tab. Keeping this information current helps us communicate important school updates and reach you quickly if needed.

Open House

Please join us on Wednesday, August 26, from 3:00-5:00 PM to:

• Meet your child's teacher
• Visit classrooms
• Meet our school staff
• Learn about PTA opportunities
• Receive your student's welcome materials
• Start the school year together

We can't wait to welcome you back!

School Supply Lists

Grade-level school supply lists are available on the Resnik CLC website and Class Dojo.

Kindergarten Screening

Families of incoming kindergarten students should contact the school office beginning Tuesday, August 11 to schedule a screening appointment. A parent or guardian must remain in the building during the screening.

Communication

Communication between home and school is one of the most important parts of a successful school year.

Please watch for:

• Phone calls and text messages from the school
• Emails with important updates
• Messages from your child's teacher through ClassDojo
• School-wide announcements and celebrations on ClassDojo

Please make sure your contact information is current so you don't miss important information throughout the year.

If you ever have a question or concern, we encourage you to begin by reaching out to your child's teacher. Our office staff is also happy to help connect you with the appropriate person.

School Hours

Doors Open & Breakfast: 7:50 AM- Breakfast is served from 7:50 a.m.- 8:15 a.m. 

The morning announcements will begin at 8:25 a.m.. Children are late if they arrive after the tardy bell at 8:30 a.m. Children are considered “on time” if they are in their classroom before the 8:30 bell rings. ***Please make attendance a priority! We count each minute of lost instructional time.***

Tardy Bell: 8:30 AM

Dismissal: 2:30 PM

Traffic and Transportation

Please be patient as new families learn the routines and procedures for arrival and dismissal. Please click the link below for more information. 

26/27 Resnik Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

 

We are excited to welcome our students back and begin another year of learning, growth, and unforgettable adventures. Thank you for trusting us with your child each day. We look forward to partnering with your family to make the 2026-2027 school year the best one yet!

Adventure Awaits...and the journey begins at Resnik!