Do you have a child who will be entering kindergarten in the fall? Atlanta Public Schools is excited to offer a high-quality, hands-on and interactive experience that helps our most curious and creative little learners build self-esteem, social skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Yes, the 2020-2021 school year will begin virtually for at least... Continue Reading →
By Kimberly Willis Green In celebration of World Kindness Day, representatives from KIND Snacks visited four kindergarten classrooms at L.O. Kimberly Elementary School November 13 to talk about the importance of kindness and to contribute to care packages for senior citizens. Kindergarten students colored “Brightening your day,” images of kindness sheets provided by KIND Snacks.... Continue Reading →
Perkerson Elementary School offers a Spanish Dual Immersion Kindergarten Program and is accepting applications for the 2013-2014 school year. The goals of Perkerson’s Dual Immersion Program are: To promote high academic achievement for all students To develop first and second language skills for bilingualism and bi-literacy To promote cross cultural understanding for all students Language... Continue Reading →
Perkerson Elementary School is hosting an informational session for their Spanish Dual Immersion Program. Out of zone registration is available for rising kindergartners and first graders. Perkerson Dual Immersion Informational Session Tuesday, February 18, 2014 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Perkerson Elementary School 2040 Brewer Blvd. Atlanta, GA. 30310 Dual Immersion Kindergarten Application Dates: March... Continue Reading →
Technology is an integral part of instruction at Perkerson Elementary School, and kindergarteners in the Dual Immersion Program utilize various forms of technology on a daily basis. Kindergarteners have access to 60 iPads, and even use a scanner app to check their work in class. In addition to the Promethean board, students also use a... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
D.H.Stanton Elementary School and Perkerson Elementary are accepting applications for the Kindergarten Dual Immersion program for the 2013 - 2014 school year. The goal of the program is for students to become bilingual and biliterate in Spanish by the end of fifth grade. All students who are upcoming kindergarteners in Atlanta Public Schools are eligible... Continue Reading →
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