
GHES Rising Pre-K and Kindergarten Popsicle Party: July 19, 2018 at Noon
ALL rising GHES Pre-K and Kindergarten children and their parents are invited for a playdate and Popsicles on the GHES playground, located on the GHES field. This is at noon on the last day of Kindergarten Camp- Thursday, July 19th at noon. There will be a Q & A for parents. Hope to see you…
Celebration of Learning/Back to School Open House: July 30, 2018, 12-2PM
Come find out who your Garden Hills Elementary 2018-2019 teacher will be, see your classroom, and catch up with your friends. Georgia Milestones (Spring 2018) individual reports will be available for pick up for current fourth & fifth graders. PTA will have tables set up where you can join PTA, purchase spirit wear, and volunteer…

Just a few spots still available in GHES KinderCamp July 16-19! Register Now!
Get Ready for our free KinderCamp! If your child is registered for Kindergarten at Garden Hills Elementary in the Fall, they are eligible to attend K Camp at GHES July 16-19. KinderCamps are short summer camps designed to help families and children transition from home and/or early learning settings to a Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten classroom. Kindergarten…

Summer Registration June 4-5, 2018 & GHES Office Hours
Summer Office Hours at GHES are 9:00am – 3:00pm with daily lunch closing 12:00pm – 1:00pm SUMMER REGISTRATION: APS families with one child or children in multiple schools can complete all their registration requirements at one location within their zoned area. Elementary, Middle and High School Principals, counselors and registrars will be at each cluster…

Congratulations to the North Atlanta High School Class of 2018
North Atlanta High School Seniors: Congratulations on all your accomplishments! On behalf of all North Atlanta Parents for Public Schools, we are very proud and wish you well in your endeavors beyond NAHS! Take a look at these statistics: $25,008,919 in Scholarships Awarded and counting 2 Posse Foundation Scholars & TheDream.US Scholar 57 Zell Miller…

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