On September 13th, Mary Lin Elementary School kicked-off their Home Run-a-Thon, a PTA-sponsored fundraising initiative. Home Run-a-Thon directly benefits Mary Lin Elementary by raising money for academic and school improvements. A pep rally held prior to the event, energized the students to run in support of their school and during the Home Run-a-Thon, students celebrated... Continue Reading →
Parent Action Day warms up the Capitol
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 OrrockĀ and Alisha T. Morgan, who encouraged parents to take action. Of all... Continue Reading →
Parents as Partners Academic Center showcases services with Fall Open House
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... Continue Reading →
Parents as Partners Academic Center offers ‘Home Sweet Home’ Fall Open House on Nov. 30
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... Continue Reading →