New GA Tax Credit Allows Taxpayers to Contribute to a Public School ‘Fund’
Parents – have you ever complained “I wish I could dictate where my tax dollars go.” Now you can, sort of: New for 2018 is a GA tax credit where taxpayers can contribute to a public school ‘fund.’ This results in a credit on your GA taxes and goes directly to public schools. 1) Yes,…
Open a Good Book This Summer…The 2018-19 Reading Bowl List is in!
GHES Bookworms in rising 3rd-5th grades can get a head start for next year’s Reading Bowl…. or just get lost in a pile of great books! Click here for the Georgia Book Award Finalists list from which the Reading Bowl books are chosen. You can learn more about the GHES Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Team…
GHES CELEBRATES ITALY! Family Fine Arts Night: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 6-8pm
The students will spend the week immersed in all things Italian as they learn about the culture, history, art, music and cuisine of Italy! Join us for Family Fine Arts Night/Noche de Musica/Arte on Tuesday, May 15th! PIZZA AND SWEET ITALIAN TREATS! CRAFTS AND ART MAKING STATIONS! ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMERS PLAYING WORKS FROM VIVALDI’S…
PTA Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at noon
All 2017-18 volunteers who have helped at school this year in any capacity are invited as we celebrate YOU for all you’ve done to lighten a load, brighten a day and make a difference! The Luncheon will be held in the GHES Auditorium at noon. Kindly reply by Monday, May 7th to Jennifer De Simone…
Links to Songs To Practice for Kindergarten Graduation: May 18, 2018 at 10:00 AM
The students are busy preparing for their big day: Kindergarten Promotion/Graduation will be Friday, May 18th at 10:00 am in the Gym. Ms. Domingo would like parents’ help by having the children practice the program songs at home! Here are the links: It’s A Beautiful Day Mariposita Big Big Dreams
Order your Fall 2018 Back To School Supplies! Online Order Deadline: 5/18/18
Enjoy more fun the sun this Summer and let SchoolKidz do your school supply shopping for you! 2018-2019 school supply kits are now available to order online for Pre-K through 5th Grade and GATE. The pre-ordered kits will be waiting in your child’s classroom on the first day of school! Go to www.shopttkits.com to order…
Sutton Snapshots and SAVE THE DATES for Upcoming Sutton Events for our Rising 6th Graders
Save the Date for these Important Upcoming Events… Thursday, May 17, 2018 for the annual “We Are Sutton”Rising 6th Grade Open House. Mix and mingle with your new Sutton family at the 6th Grade Campus from 6-7:30 pm! There will be food trucks and a DJ. Cougar Premiere Camp This Summer! Session 1: June 11-14 &…
Study Guides Available for 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Milestones Tests: Testing April 25-May 2, 2018
Our 3rd-5th Graders will be taking the Georgia Milestones Tests April 25-May 2. The Georgia Department of Education has posted Study Guides on their website; we have linked them below. These study guides ARE NOT intended to replace homework and/or specialized work packets sent home by teachers. The guides can be used in addition to any…
APS Power Up Summer Programs Open for Enrollment
Summer will be here before you know it! Power Up Summer programs will help your child take summer to the next level. Whether your student is interested in science, cooking, technology, music, or art; Power Up is sure to have a session for every child to explore. Participation is free, and breakfast, lunch, and transportation…
GHES All Stars Talent Show: Friday, April 20th at 6pm
Come out to the GHES Gym on Friday, April 20th for the annual GHES Talent Show, featuring the special talents of many of GHES’ brightest all stars! Participants should arrive at 4:45pm. The Show will start at 6 pm. Help is needed to ensure the event runs smoothly- please see the Talent Show Sign Up…