All photos are of Atlanta Public Schools summer programs. APS © Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is ready to supercharge the summer and embark on an enriching educational journey through the Power Up Summer 2024 program. Parents can seize the moment and register their students, as the Friday, April 12, 2024, deadline quickly approaches. Set to […]
What do sight words and balloons have in common? In Ms. Towns’ kindergarten class at Perkerson Elementary School these two things go hand in hand. Kindergarten students at Perkerson Elementary recently participated in an engaging lesson about sight words. Sight words are commonly used words that students are encouraged to memorize by sight, allowing them to […]
Dedication, service and selflessness are three attributes that two beloved volunteers at Continental Colony Elementary School certainly possess. These two volunteers have dedicated their time and service to Continental Colony Elementary for decades. Collectively, Ms. Barbara Henderson and Lolita Higgenbotham have volunteered their time to the students and staff at Continental Colony for over 30 […]
Name: Najla Clark Grade: 5th Grade School: Kimberly Elementary School Najla Clark, a 5th grade student at Kimberly Elementary School, is hardworking, successful and determined to reach for the stars. According to Najla’s 4th grade teacher, Mr. Arnold, she possesses all of the positive character traits you could ask for in a student, including honesty and integrity. “If […]
Students at Bethune Elementary School received a special back-to-school treat. The Virtue Foundation and TANA and TAMA organizations recently distributed 500 backpacks to the students at Bethune. TANA is an organization that has served the Indian community in the Metro Atlanta area for the last 38 years. Each year the organization distributes backpacks to kids […]
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Xhb16kMF60%5D K-Kids is worldwide organization that encourages learning leadership through service. A mission of K-Kids is to develop young leaders who are inspired to change the world around them in a myriad of ways. At L.O. Kimberly, the K-Kids chapter illustrated this mission as they recently planted flowers around the school. With assistance from Kimberly’s Media Specialist, Mr. Jolly, and […]
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hkdkt4nQt5c%5D In an effort to help students improve their math skills through a fun and enjoyable approach, the students at Fickett Elementary participated in a March Math Madness event hosted by the Math & Science Coach, Mrs. Adero Carter. “Math is fun,” Mrs. Carter explained. “I wanted the students to see this, as […]
[gallery link=”file” orderby=”title”] It’s hard to imagine celebrating the holidays without classic carols like, “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer” or “Jingle Bells.” It’s also difficult to imagine elementary schools without music programs — and the talented teachers who help students embrace the arts. While many districts have cut arts programs, the sound of music is alive […]