March 30, 2010

Parents as Partners Academic Center hosts first annual Mother & Daughter Retreat

[gallery link=”file” order=”DESC” orderby=”title”] Mothers and daughters were treated to an all-day retreat at the Parents as Partners Academic Center over this past month. This year’s theme of “I am because you are” focused on a variety of exercises, including “Diggin’ the Skin I’m In; “Health & Beauty Tips; “Can You Hear Me Now”; “Effective Communication”; “United […]

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Perkerson Elementary’s community partners share their passion for reading

[gallery link=”file” order=”DESC” orderby=”title”] Celebrated author and prolific writer Elizabeth Hardwick once observed, “The greatest gift is a passion for reading.” On March 26, 30 of Atlanta’s leading citizens shared their passion for reading with members of Perkerson Elementary School students. Boys and girls from the Perkerson family were entertained and enthralled as captains of industry, […]

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Long Middle School triples up on debate awards

Long Middle School earned a nice share of spotlight recently with three special honors from the Atlanta Urban Debate League out of Emory University. Principal Dr. Elizabeth L. Harris (pictured above, left) was given the Dr. Beverly L. Hall Administrator of the Year Award, while Program Assistant Dr. Donna Murrell-Speed (pictured above, right) earned the […]

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