Week Four Legislative Report February 8, 2013 Local Legislation The redistricting map for the Atlanta Board of Education has been officially filed with the House Clerk’s office. House Bill 241 now goes to the full House for consideration. Because this is local legislation, it will likely be presented as consent local legislation, which means it […]
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63979P8eG1c%5D 2013 APS Technology Fair Winners Place Student Category Grade Beecher Hills 1st Jayla Stubbs Robotics Grades 3-4 Beecher Hills 2nd Eric Little Robotics Grades 3-4 Benteen 1st Mayra Chavez – Martinez Animated Graphic Design Grades 3-4 Benteen 2nd Sandra Zuniga Web 2.0 Internet Applications Grades 3-4 Benteen 2nd Alberto Lugo Animated Graphic […]
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eae-yeF1Q7U%5D Students at M. Agnes Jones Elementary recently had the opportunity to learn about science through fun and engaging methods as a part of the SEED Academy. The SEED Academy, led by 5th grade teacher and academy administrator, Ms. Veronica Wilson, is an after school program that aligns with Common Core and Science, Technology, […]
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCftOhv3eQ8%5D On February 1st, D.H. Stanton invited members of the community to an introduction of The Leader in Me initiative, and integrated the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People into a door competition as the first initiation. The special guests and judges for the door contest included APS Board Member Courtney D. English, Georgia […]
Join the district for its annual APS Signing Day Ceremony at Carver High School’s Leate Hall Auditorium. The event will take place Wednesday, February 6th beginning at 10:00 AM. PLAYERS IN THE NEWS: Pirates raid Georgia for H.S. teammates (Grady H.S.) ESPN http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=32541 Tennessee state recruiting roundup (Carver H.S.) http://www.foxsportstennessee.com/01/31/13/Tennessee-state-recruiting-roundup/landing_sec.html?blockID=857403&feedID=3731
Thank you for following our live blog of the December Board of Education meeting for Atlanta Public Schools. View today’s agenda here: http://www.boarddocs.com/ga/aps/Board.nsf/Public REFRESH your browser often for updates. Meeting has been called to order. Superintendent Erroll Davis acknowledges the 16 years of service by Sharron Pitts, General Counsel. Ms. Pitts has taken a position in […]
During January 25th to February 1st, schools across our district participated in College and Career Motivation Week. The purpose of the week is to encourage students to focus on success in school as they plan for college. Celebratory and informational activities continued all week in our schools, especially at the middle and high school levels. […]
The string orchestra at Coan Middle School has gained momentum since they received the Atlanta Music Project grant through the Zeist Foundation in September 2012. The Atlanta Music Project was generous to provide instruments for students, and teaching artists who visit the orchestra classes one day per week. These professional musicians also select students for […]
The S.T.E.M. College Bound Scholars Club is an after-school program designed for students in grades 3-5 to meet on a monthly basis for interactive, hands-on sessions focusing on science and math. Whitefoord Elementary teachers were encouraged to select students who reflect various ability levels, as the effort to differentiate the instruction after school to meet […]
Name: Kyra Franklin Grade: 1st Grade School: Whitefoord Elementary Kyra Franklin has recently been appointed both classroom monitor and student of the month for January. With her sweet, soft-spoken and dainty personality, she leads her classmates through exceptional behavior and even assists them with their schoolwork. She excels among her peers as a hard worker […]