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The CDC is reporting that influenza activity increased again this week and that Georgia is one of 32 states experiencing “high” influenza Flu activity. The CDC also states that this flu activity is likely to continue for several more weeks. Para Español, haga clic aqui. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends “Take…

Atlanta Public Schools is implementing a plan to make-up school days missed due to inclement weather. Based on feedback from senior leadership, principals, students, staff, the community and the results of a survey, APS will add 30 minutes to end of the school day from January 29 to March 30. This means our school will…

There is a packet going home the week of January 22, 2018 with information about 6th Grade Course Schedule Requests. The students will hear details about this on Monday, January 29th when administrators from Sutton Middle School will visit our 5th Graders. Sutton Administration is requesting that all Course Requests be entered online by Monday,…

Sutton Middle School Principal Gail Johnson will be our special guest at the January Brown Bag Lunch for Parents, which will take place from 12-1 pm on its new date: MONDAY, JANUARY 29th. Bring your lunch and join us for an informal gathering with Ms. Johnson, who will speak for a few minutes about Sutton…

The January NAPPS meeting cancelled due to the bad weather has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, January 31st at noon. Come out to hear Mr. John Denine, Executive Director of CASIE: Center for the Advancement and Study of International Education and Ms. Thea Murphy of Atlanta Public Schools as they discuss how to best support your…

 All grade levels (PK-5th) are welcome to GHES PTA Family Night, and the whole family can play Lotería- a game of chance similar to Bingo. It is free to play and there will be prizes for all winners!  Tostadas and snacks will be available to purchase. All proceeds from the night will go directly to…

This annual event is perfect for parents in the community who are curious about GHES; maybe you are a few years out from making an education decision for your family, or have made the decision to send your child next Fall and want to meet other parents. Members of the school administration will be there,…

5th Graders, don’t forget to register for the Rising 6th Grade Skate Party at Park Tavern! All SMS Feeder Elementary school “COMMITTED COUGARS” are invited! Skates and skate session 12-3pm FREE for all pre-registered Cougars. This annual event is the FIRST opportunity for students from all SIX feeder schools to come together before the start…

It’s time for Pre-K Lottery Applications in Atlanta Public Schools! Please watch these helpful, detailed videos that will walk you through the process: English or Spanish. (Click this post to activate the links.)

Evening in the Garden, our school’s largest fundraiser, is confirmed for Friday, March 23, 2018 at 433 Bishop. Despite the weather, we are still planning on holding our planning meeting on Thursday, January 18th at 7pm at Kerry Dyer’s house (779 Greenview Ave. NE map). The meeting will be brief and serve as an introduction to the…