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Heritage Academy Gets Media Center Makeover

by talkupaps 29 Jun 2017

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Heritage Academy received a media center makeover on Wednesday, courtesy of a corps of volunteers from AbbVie, facilitated by The Heart of America Foundation.

When students return to Heritage Academy Elementary School on August 1, they will be learning under a new curriculum model with newly refurbished media center to go with it.

On Wednesday, more than 50 volunteers from the pharmaceutical company AbbVie and the AbbVie Foundation worked all day to makeover the school’s media center and bring it in line with its new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) curriculum. The project was facilitated by The Heart of America Foundation, which organizes volunteer makeover projects for schools in communities which have historically been economically challenged.

Volunteers painted the walls of the media center, including reading nook areas, created literacy-themed signage murals for the walls, installed a green screen for video projects, organized books and built a “makers space” complete with a three-dimensional printer and a Lego wall.

“Reading is a big part of our culture here, and so this plays right into that,” Heritage Academy principal Trennis Harvey said afterward. “This will be our first year as a STEAM school, and so this space fits everything we are trying to do with our students.”

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29 Jun 2017 0 comment

It’s Official! M.A. Jones Elementary is APS’ First Certified STEM School

by talkupaps 19 Apr 2017

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Georgia Schools Superintendent Richard Woods (Back row, left to right), APS Superintendent Meria J. Carstarphen and M.A. Jones Elementary School Principal Margul Woolfolk celebrate with students at a ceremony to honor M.A. Jones’ official recognition as a STEM school.

After five years of hard work, it was party time at M. Agnes Jones Elementary School on Tuesday as the school celebrated becoming the first Atlanta Public School to earn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) certification.

The school held a pep rally featuring Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Meria J. Carstarphen and State Schools Superintendent Richard Woods. Prior to the ra M.A. Jones ES garden (carrots) lly, Dr. Carstarphen and Woods were taken on a tour of the school’s urban farm where students are growing lettuce, spinach, carrots, collards and basil. Students are also caring for the farm’s two chickens – Coco Puff and Valentine.

M.A. Jones Principal Margul Woolfolk said the five-year journey to become a certified STEM school was well worth it. Instead of teaching science, technology, engineering and math in isolation, the STEM schools feature an integrated curriculum driven by problem solving, discovery, exploratory project/problem-based learning and student-centered development of ideas and solutions. It helps prepare students for success in the 21^st century workforce.

M.A. Jones ES STEM celebration (Dr. C and robot) “I wanted this to be sustainable for the long term, and so it took some time for all of our teachers to be certified in STEM. Also, being a charter system gave us autonomy with our funds so that we could adequately support STEM,” Woolfolk said. “It’s having an impact on our students and the community.”

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Burgess-Peterson students get on board STE(A)M truck

by talkupaps 27 Apr 2015

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The STE(A)M truck will be parked at Burgess-Peterson Academy for 20 days.

By Leslie Rivera

Curious second and third graders at Burgess-Peterson Academy got their first hands-on experience with the school’s new STE(A)M truck this week. Students were able to touch and play with items on the mobile learning facility which is dedicated to the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math experience.

Burgess-Peterson Academy students explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math on the STE(A)M truck.

The truck serves as a mobile innovation lab and allows students to tackle problems using real tools and modern technology under the guidance of community experts. Children and local artists worked together to tinker, design and build solutions in a fun, educational environment. The students’ first challenge was to create an object made of paper using at least three folds that could hold pennies. The student whose design held the most pennies won.

Principal Robin Robbins is excited that students have the opportunity to collaborate at this level. “I am hopeful that my students will take advantage of authentic learning by engaging in projects which use critical thinking and problem-solving while sparking students’ interest in STEAM related careers,” said Ms. Robbins.

Community Guilds, which operates the truck, facilitated funding from the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA). The grant allows student access to the mobile maker for 20 days.

Burgess-Peterson Students take on a challenge in the STE(A)M truck.

Principal Robbins applauds the non-traditional approach, “Globally students must begin to learn how to collaborate on real world issues with teams. The experience will also hopefully launch our students into careers and educational opportunities where minorities have been underrepresented. Having the STEAM truck here for 20 consecutive days will allow my students the opportunity to execute a plan from beginning to end”.

The truck will be parked at Burgess-Peterson until the end of the school year, a great way to make a lasting impression on these inspiring young minds!

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Whitefoord Elementary School Celebrates the 100th Day of School

by talkupaps 9 Feb 2014

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Pre-K, kindergarten, and first-grade students at Whitefoord Elementary School celebrated the 100^th day of school in technology-based, interactive learning centers themed around the number 100.

Whitefoord Elementary, in collaboration with Public Broadcasting Atlanta, was the recipient of a Peg + Cat 100^th Day of School PBS KIDS media lab.

Grounded in a rich math curriculum, Peg + Cat is PBS KIDS’ newest series and focuses on helping children build math skills. This series offers transmedia content, which features a robust online experience, on-air content, and mobile apps designed to extend math learning across the curriculum.

Activities included online and mobile math games through use of Kindle Fire devices that were donated to Whitefoord as a tool from the PBS KIDS media lab, hands-on activities for all learning styles, and informal learning spaces.

“Math is a priority in the Jackson cluster,” said Tim Foster, Whitefoord Elementary’s principal.

“We are always researching and planning innovative, hands-on math lessons for our students,” said Christie Johnson, Whitefoord’s instructional coach.

Students used inexpensive grocery items to create a “100” collage that they can re-create at home. The grocery items were donated by the neighborhood group Organized Neighbors of Edgewood.

“We want to support innovation in our neighborhood schools and provide opportunities to connect home and school and extend learning outside the classroom,” said Garry Long, president of ONE.

Peg + Cat airs on PBA TV Channel 30 Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. To learn more about Peg + Cat, visit pbskids.org/peg.

Peg + Catwas developed as part of the CPB-PBS Ready to Learn Initiative and is funded in part by the U.S. Department of Education and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Public Broadcasting Atlanta is a broadcast service of Atlanta Public Schools.

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Whitefoord Elementary School Celebrates the 100th Day of School

by talkupaps 9 Feb 2014

written by talkupaps

Pre-K, kindergarten, and first-grade students at Whitefoord Elementary School celebrated the 100^th day of school in technology-based, interactive learning centers themed around the number 100.

Whitefoord Elementary, in collaboration with Public Broadcasting Atlanta, was the recipient of a Peg + Cat 100^th Day of School PBS KIDS media lab.

“Math is a priority in the Jackson cluster,” said Tim Foster, Whitefoord Elementary’s principal.

“We are always researching and planning innovative, hands-on math lessons for our students,” said Christie Johnson, Whitefoord’s instructional coach.

Students used inexpensive grocery items to create a “100” collage that they can re-create at home. The grocery items were donated by the neighborhood group Organized Neighbors of Edgewood.

“We want to support innovation in our neighborhood schools and provide opportunities to connect home and school and extend learning outside the classroom,” said Garry Long, president of ONE.

Peg + Cat airs on PBA TV Channel 30 Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. To learn more about Peg + Cat, visit pbskids.org/peg.

Peg + Catwas developed as part of the CPB-PBS Ready to Learn Initiative and is funded in part by the U.S. Department of Education and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Public Broadcasting Atlanta is a broadcast service of Atlanta Public Schools.

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North Region Math and Science Night

by talkupaps 21 Jan 2014

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Parents and students are invited to attend the North Region Math and Science Academic Showcase for a fun, informative, interactive parent workshop on Common Core curriculum lessons for grades K-12.

Thursday, January 23, 2014
Harper-Archer Middle School
3399 Collier Drive
Atlanta, GA. 30331
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Thursday, March 20, 2014
North Atlanta High School
4111 Northside Parkway
Atlanta, GA. 30327
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

For more information, please contact the North Region Family Engagement Specialist at (404) 802-6559.

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Coan Middle: Greatest Student Achievement Growth from APS Middle Schools

by talkupaps 29 Aug 2013

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Sammye E. Coan Middle School earned the greatest gains in student achievement out of all 6^th to 8^th-grade Atlanta Public Schools traditional schools according to results of the Spring 2013 Criterion-Reference Competency Tests (CRCT). Dr. Betsy Bockman, who is beginning her second year as principal at Coan, along with her team, have been lauded for identifying strategies and purposeful interventions that have yielded student growth.

Coan’s progress reflects a cluster-wide effort as the entire Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School cluster worked collaboratively throughout the school year. The administrators and teachers met on a regular basis to analyze the data cluster wide, evaluate their teaching practices, and share strengths and weaknesses. In addition, students in 3^rd through 8^th grade in the cluster, including Coan, Toomer, Whitefoord, and Burgess-Peterson Academy, had an opportunity to attend 3 hours of classes on Saturdays. The Saturday classes were held for 20 weeks at Toomer Elementary, and had at least 100 students in attendance each session.

Last year, Coan started an Individual Learning Plan (ILP), an initiative where every student set personal goals to reach in each content area. The students and parents met with an advisor three times during the school year, to establish goals and monitor their progress. They used benchmarks from the CRCT, computer adaptive testing, and additional assessments to keep students focused on their goals during the school year. The ILP resulted in 80 percent of the students meeting or exceeding their goals last school year.

Mathematics continues to be the leading focus at Coan, as students now attend two math periods per day.

“Early on last year, we noticed that math was a serious deficit area for our students,” says Dr. Betsy Bockman, Principal at Coan. “We knew the students needed more math, and as a result, every student at Coan has two math periods per day.”

One math period is dedicated to grade level content, and the second math period is tailored to the needs of each student. This individualized math class is dynamic and flexible, offering both accelerated and remedial math.

Students who did not meet requirements and are retained this year will receive additional support to be successful. A graduation coach will work with each student, and a mentor will be available for additional guidance. The ILP will add more support to ensure academic success and improve school attendance and behavior.

“My experience at Coan was a struggle in the beginning, but my teachers and uncle always motivated me to put forth more effort,” says Racresha Brown, 8^th grader at Coan Middle School. “I went to afterschool tutoring, did my homework, makeup work or any extra credit that would bring up my scores. When I grow up, I want to be a veterinarian or a pediatrician, so I’m willing to do all my work to reach my goals.”

Coan is looking forward to students and staff building on their success from last year, and continues to work closely with the Maynard Jackson High School cluster in providing the best educational environment for their students. They are committed to college and career readiness, and strive for every student to succeed.

29 Aug 2013 2 comments

Coan Student Starts Math Tutoring Program

by talkupaps 15 May 2013

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Transitioning from middle school to high school can be quite a challenge for most incoming freshmen, but Uwezo Flewellen II has taken on the challenge and exceeded the expectations of most. Uwezo is a pre-IB student at Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School and an alumni of Coan Middle School. His love for math and dedication to student achievement led him to create a math-tutoring program called “Simple Math Today,” which is offered to students at Coan Middle School.

Although math can be a challenging subject, Uwezo believes that all students can achieve success in math by incorporating a peer-to-peer modeling technique. This technique supports students with their math assignments and builds the students’ self-confidence to tackle new math skills. High school students who volunteer with Simple Math Today receive service hours for their time and talent.

Uwezo maintains a 3.5 GPA while being active in drama club, chorus, and his youth group at Impact Church. He often volunteers in the community and helps classmates with their projects as well. Uwezo plans to continue offering tutoring to After School All Stars students at Coan Middle, and he hopes to offer the program to more ASAS Atlanta sites in the future.

– written by Debbie Vassell Mitchell, Media Specialist at Coan Middle School

15 May 2013 0 comment

Benteen Celebrates National Pi Day

by talkupaps 20 Mar 2013

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On March 14^th, Benteen Elementary celebrated National Pi Day with exciting, educational activities. In class, students participated in exercises related with the never-ending number Pi. Students measured circular objects to prove that every circle’s circumference is about 3.14 times longer than the circle’s diameter. They also created color-coated paper chains representing digits of Pi, and each student decorated one or more paper plates with a designated Pi number.

“After completing grade level specific Pi Day activities, the entire student body formed a line outside to emulate the vastness of the number pi,” says Shenita Vaughn, Instructional Coach at Benteen. Students held their Pi numbers proudly as they lined up outside the school.

For the final activity, the students of the month were allowed to throw pies at teacher volunteers. A total of 12 pies were thrown with a ripple effect of laughter and excitement. It was a memorable experience for Benteen students and faculty as they celebrated their appreciation for the number Pi.

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Bolton Academy hosts district-wide math competition

by talkupaps 17 Feb 2013

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Last Wednesday student teams from Bethune, Fain, Scott and Parkside elementary schools joined Bolton Academy students for the first annual Math League Competition – an intense and suspenseful contest requiring focus, quick thinking and stellar mathematical skills. Bolton Academy hosted the event, which included about 90 contestants and a full-house of parent and teacher observers.

The Math League coaches selected their team members based on CRCT math scores, enrollment in gifted classes, and performance on classroom math tests and quizzes. Participants completed a paper exam and faced-off in a round of Jeopardy-style questions.

Competition officials named winners for both components in each grade level, and the school receiving the overall highest score claimed the “overall winner” title. After tabulating the scores officials awarded the trophy for overall winner to math teacher Cliff Corbett and his Parkside Elementary team.

Here are the results based on the medal count:

First Place – Parkside Elementary
Second Place – Bolton Academy
Third Place – Scott Elementary and Fain Elementary
Fourth Place – Bethune

Bolton Academy teacher and competition organizer Cedric Peeples stated, “The goal of the competition is to promote mathematics and to show students that they can become “pros” in areas other than sports and entertainment.”

As the winner of this year’s Math League Competition, the Parkside team will keep the trophy for one year and relinquish it next year when a new winner is named.

17 Feb 2013 0 comment

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