Burgess-Peterson Academy partnered with Barnes & Nobles for their annual book fair on May 18. All parents, students, staff, and community members were invited to attend a full day of activities at Barnes & Nobles in Edgewood. Ten percent of the proceeds from all items purchased on May 18 at Barnes & Nobles were donated […]
Beginning June 24, 2013 educators and the public will have a chance to review textbooks and other learning resources for instruction in K-12 English Language Arts/Reading. The 2013 Learning Resources Evaluation Sites will be open for approximately three weeks. The sites will allow the public, including parents and educators, to review and evaluate learning resources […]
On May 3rd, Parkside Elementary’s teacher, Mr. Timothy Farmer, and his third grade class journeyed to Birmingham, Alabama, as a culminating activity as they finished reading of The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis. This award-winning historical fiction chronicles the life of a family who visits Birmingham for a summer trip and encounters […]
Carmen Agra Deedy, an internationally recognized, award-winning author of children’s literature and storyteller, made a special visit to Morningside Elementary. She shared her insights behind storytelling, read her exclusive new book, and told an interactive, engaging story to the children. Carmen captivated the children with her liveliness, excitement, and animation. They were full of laughter […]
At Dunbar Elementary, the Scholastic Book Fair is an exciting event for students, staff, and parents. This year, the book sales at Dunbar exceeded over $1,800.00! Book fairs allow students to purchase books to build their own personal library at home. Hosting a book fair at school is the best way to support the school’s […]
On January 23rd, Benteen students were privileged to receive a special visit from Communities In Schools of Atlanta, the largest RIF program (Reading is Fundamental). Students from all grades rotated throughout the day to create their own bookmarks and select a book of their choice to take home. This opportunity provided concrete tools for students […]
Students in kindergarten and 1st Grade at Dunbar Elementary School join Sheltering Arms in their Operation Storybook event this year. On September 13th & 14th, volunteers took shifts in the morning to visit the classrooms and read stories to the children. Operation StoryBook is Sheltering Arms’ year-round literacy initiative with a yearly kick-off in all […]
Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal, the wife of Governor Nathan Deal, is scheduled to visit four APS elementary schools Friday, April 20, where she will read to Pre-K students in their classrooms as part of her effort to emphasize the importance of literacy, reading and early learning. Mrs. Deal’s schools visit schedule includes stops at: […]
Congratulations to media specialist, Lindsay Waddell, and her team from Morris Brandon Elementary on their amazing performance at the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl regional competition for the metropolitan Atlanta area. Morris Brandon placed third in the competition, which included students from school districts across the metro area. The Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl is a competition […]