R.N. Fickett Elementary celebrated Read Across America with a salute to Dr. Seuss’s literature for the entire week. Students were greeted as they entered Fickett’s foyer last week by the mischievous Cat in the Hat mascot (Gail Broughton), parent volunteer; the lovable pair, Thing One (Mrs. Sweetie) and Thing Two (Mrs. Parks), parent volunteers; as well as a […]
An event to launch the Graduation Generation project, which is designed to ensure that Coan Middle students achieve academic success through graduation, is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2. (The AJC covers it here.) A $1 million donation from Emory University alumnus Rick Reider is being used to fund the program, which helps foster Coan […]
It may not have been the Million Man March, but the feeling and mood of the experience was the same — “Donuts for Dads” at L.O. Kimberly Elementary! Donuts for Dads is an annual tradition held by the Kimberly male staff, to gather the male figures and their children together in a time of reflection […]
Students, faculty, staff and parents gathered Wednesday morning for the unveiling of the student-designed logo for North Atlanta High‘s Global Broadcasting and Journalism academy. The academy is a part of North Atlanta and Grady High becoming the final two schools to convert to the newer, smaller-learning model as designed by Atlanta Public Schools’ High School […]
From APS Superintendent Dr. Beverly L. Hall: I’m asking for your help on a significant collaboration between our school district and Public Broadcasting Atlanta in order to increase public awareness and prevent the prostitution of children in Atlanta. Please tune in Sunday, January 30, 2011, at 8 p.m. or 10 p.m., for the PBA30 TV […]
About 100 parents, educators, students and legislators gathered for Parent Action Day on Wednesday morning in the South Atrium of the Capitol to emphasize the need for parental involvement in the education of their children. Guest speakers included State Reps. Kathy Ashe, Nan Orrock and Alisha T. Morgan, who encouraged parents to take action. Of all […]
Atlanta Public Schools’ Inclusive Schools Week highlights families, schools and communities that have dedicated time and resources to promote inclusive education for all students. An inclusive school provides a supportive and quality education to an increasingly diverse population of students who are marginalized due to disability, gender, socioeconomic status, cultural heritage, language preference and other […]
Parents as Partners Academic Center’s (PAPAC) Fall Open House on Tuesday showcased the myriad services available to parents and guardians of Atlanta Public Schools’ 50,000 students. Family Involvement Liaison Emily Holland welcomed more than 100 visitors and vendors who met and learned more about this vital but sometimes under-utilized service housed in the same building […]
Parents as Partners Academic Center swings open its doors on Tuesday (Nov. 30) for its Fall Open House, with the theme “Home Sweet Home.” Housed on the lower level of the complex that also hosts Kennedy Middle School and the executive offices at School Reform Team 1 (225 James P. Brawley Drive NW, Atlanta GA […]
The Sarah Smith Elementary School community raised more than $6,000 and registered more than 400 walkers for its inaugural 2-mile walk for breast cancer! “This was an amazing and authentic expression of outreach, awareness and action on behalf of our school community,” said walk organizers Bejay Osby and Stephanie Wilkinson. “The walk allowed our united […]