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One thing is for sure, young kids LOVE storytime Teaching and learning were in full swing at Admasville Primary school, a pre-k – 2nd grade school in southwest Atlanta. Principal Manboard gave us a tour of the school where we saw instruction taking place in every class. I spent time in Ms. Humphrey’s pre-k class…
→My first stop on day two of the school year is Harper-Archer Middle School I received a warm welcome from Principal Jermaine Dawson today at Harper-Archer Middle School, home of the Jaguars with 650 students. This school has seen improved achievement during the two years of the principal’s tenure. He was brought to Harper-Archer as…
→Thank you for embracing the district’s call to action, Day One: Be There. When I arrived in APS I was told often about all of the things that were wrong with the district. It seemed like there were no shortages of people eager to share the district’s shortcomings and misgivings. I made a commitment as…
→Ending my day the way it began…with our drivers at the bus depot. For a multitude of reasons, today was a great day. It was nice to end my first APS Day One at the Metropolitan Bus Depot with our student’s second teacher, our bus drivers. The depot was bustling with drivers returning from their…
→The APS Command Center is open this week from 6:00am until 6:00pm My next stop takes me to the APS Command Center. APS employees are standing by to answer questions, take suggestions and hear ‘wins’ this week in the district’s Command Center. Feel free to call us and tell us how we can improve, as…
→Fourth and fifth grade students (and the superintendent) at Peyton Forest Elementary couldn’t believe their ears today. Did the Comcast Essentials representative say “everyone gets a free laptop at their school?” Really? Why yes, yes he did. Guess what? They will also receive six months of free internet as well. All of this is a…
→I met the ‘street team’ behind the back to school campaign at Thomasville Elementary Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes! Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes! Eyes and ears and mouth and nose… Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes! Yes, we played that song/exercise game while waiting for the…
→I enjoyed making friends during lunch at Benteen Elementary On the menu today at Benteen was grilled cheese sandwiches, meatloaf and mashed potatoes, pears, apples and green beans. The school, like all APS schools, also had a salad bar. I look forward to working with food and nutrition leadership and department to improve the quality…
→Parkside Elementary is located near Zoo Atlanta in the heart of Grant Park. Parkside Elementary School recently celebrated its 10th year of teaching and learning. A 21st century school with vibrant technology, students not only participate in a robust academic day, they also enjoy an after school experience that includes classes in dance, golf, karate, piano, science,…
→I enjoyed the hands-on approach of this dynamic school community. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABLSwSun5A0&w=560&h=315] Today was meatless Mondays at ANCS and the tomatoes from the garden were INCREDIBLE. I am not surprised because this school has gardens, a cistern and their very own chef who is also a parent! I say YES to the veggie lasagna! (I…
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