It is the goal of APS to give parents the information and tools that they need to promote their children's academic achievement and to act as full participating partners, contributing to the success of Atlanta Public Schools. In conjunction with our goal, we have planned parent activities for the week of April 28, 2008. The activities will include:
- A district-wide parent workshop on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Dean Rusk, 433 Peeples Street, S.W., Atlanta, GA 30310 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The theme for this workshop is "Giving Parents a Voice." We will also recognize parents for excellence in parenting. Lunch will be served.
- A Discipline Conference on Friday, May 2, 2008, at Atlanta Metropolitan College from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This conference is sponsored by The Atlanta Council of PTA's, Atlanta Public Schools, Communities in Schools and Atlanta Metropolitan College.
As most of you know, the 6th graders are taking a field trip to see the Chamber Theatre productions at the Atlanta Symphony Hall on Friday, May 2nd. Most students have returned permission slips and paid for the field trip, and we thank you for that. In the past, APS transportation has been free of charge. With rising fuel prices, APS is requiring us to pay for bus service to and from the production. This is a cost not figured into the original $17.00 fee for the trip. We are asking for donations to help offset the cost of the buses. It works out to be $3.50 per student. We realize it has already been a large expense to parents for students to have the opportunity to take this field trip. We feel like it will be a wonderful learning experience for all involved, and can not wait for the opportunity. We appreciate your help and patience as we work through this unexpected expense. If you have questions or would like to make a donation, please contact Tommy Firesheets at tfiresheets@atlanta.k12.ga.us for more information.
May PTA General Meeting Rescheduled for Thursday, May 8th
The May PTA General meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, May 1st has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 8th. At this meeting, the Nominating Committee will present the 2008-09 slate of PTA Officers for election. The meeting will be followed by the Spring Concert. Please plan to attend this meeting and stay for a memorable musical performance!
Do You Fit the Bill - Or Know Someone Who Does?
In an effort to enhance the upcoming curriculum clusters (the plan for post CRCT instruction), the 6th grade teachers are seeking community persons to come in and talk to the kids about their jobs, simply an overview of what their jobs entail and how they achieved their goals. Specifically, we are searching for:
An actress or actor, someone from the Lion King's cast
A scientist
A political cartoonist or any cartoonist
An athlete or sporting figure
A mathematician
A marine biologist, maybe someone from the aquarium
A travel agent
If you have any connections that may be of help, please contact Kim Di Francesco at kimberley.difrancesco@gmail.com or 404-872-2212. The time commitment is one hour or less (9-10am or 2:30-3:30pm) and the day is flexible.
INMAN RE-REGISTRATION PROCEDURES:
Inman will be re-registering all rising 7th and 8th grade students for the 2008-09 school year. This process is necessary in order to update all student records and accurately plan for the upcoming school year. It is critically important to ensure the appropriate number of teachers needed for next year. All returning students MUST be re-registered. Please read the following carefully, begin collecting the necessary documents, and bring all to Inman on the designated days:
Required documents for Re-registration:
A. Reside within Inman district and parent/guardian is holder of deed/lease.
1. Deed/Mortgage Statement or Lease if renting. Address of residence must be on
deed/statement or lease.
2. Original Georgia Power bill (within 30 days)
3. Voided check w/ address or a Current Driver's License with address
Re-Registration dates:
May 13th 8:00-3:00
May 14th 9:00-5:30
May 15th 8:30-3:00
Re-registration using a notarized legal affidavit: (See dates below)
B. If the parent and child live with someone else within the Inman school zone, the holder of the deed or lease must present the following items on August 5th or 6th only. Both the lease/deed holder AND the parent MUST be present at registration.
Items needed are:
1. Notarized affidavit on each child
2. Deed/mortgage statement or lease. Address must be on statement/deed or lease
3. Original Georgia Power bill
4. Parent must have voided check w/ address or a Current Driver's License with
address
Registration dates:
August 5th 8:30-3:00
August 6th 8:30-3:00
Having all these items in hand will expedite the process and enable us to schedule your child for the 08-09 school year. We will make copies of materials you provide. Your child will not be registered and placed in classes until this process is complete. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you are not planning to return to Inman, please notify Ms. Walz, so that we do not schedule your child, skwalz@atlanta.k12.ga.us or (404) 802-3216.
6th Grade "Day at the Park"
The 6th Grade is planning a "Day at the Park" on Friday, May 16th. We are all set with the City of Atlanta and the Piedmont Park Conservancy. Now, all we need now are parent volunteers to help supervise the day and FOOD! If any parent has contacts with a restaurant and can get food donated (sandwiches, chips, pizza, etc) that would be PERFECT. We need volunteers to provide lunch and drinks for the event. We will also need about 10 parents who can come for the day and help out with games, scavenger hunts, serving lunch, etc. If you can donate lunch items, drinks or your time for the day, please contact Denise Romeo at inman6thgrade@gmail.com. Thanks in advance for your generosity!
