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Fulton County Youth Commissioners “Give Back” to the Community

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Friday, December 2nd, 11:45 am
Fulton County Youth Commissioners “Give Back” to the Community

Fulton County Youth Commissioners (from left to right) Claire Beskin, Cathy Tang and Treva Tam prepare to carry plates of Thanksgiving dinners to homeless citizens and their families during the annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless dinner.  This year’s dinner was held at the Georgia World Congress Center.  The Hosea Feed the Hungry Thanksgiving dinner is one of several projects taken on by Youth Commissioners to serve those in need in Fulton County.

 

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Fulton superintendent signs charter system application

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Thursday, December 1st, 2011, 2:27pm
Fulton superintendent signs charter system application

ATLANTA -- Fulton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa has taken a big step toward turning the district into a charter system.

At 10 a.m. Thursday, Avossa signed a charter system application at the Georgia Department of Education offices in downtown Atlanta.

Read more about the proposed charter system model

"This is the culmination of nearly two years of intensive study, dialogue with parents, staff and the community, and research into the best practices that will help all kids be successful," Avossa said at the ceremony. "We've received excellent feedback from the Georgia Department of Education and look forward to receiving the final recommendation."

If approved, Fulton County Schools will become the state's largest charter school district.

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Fulton guest principals to share their experiences

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Wednesday, November 16th, 2011, 12:08pm
Fulton guest principals to share their experiences

ATLANTA -- What's it like to be a principal in Fulton County?

More than 60 residents got the opportunity to learn the answer to this question when they were selected to be "Principal for a Day" at schools throughout the district. They will reflect upon their experiences during a recap session at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 at the school system's Administrative Center near East Point.

Now in its fourth year, the Principal for a Day program allows local business leaders to step into the role of school administrator and discover the challenges and rewards such a job presents. A list of participants can be found on the Fulton schools website.

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Students participate in sandwich charity

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Wednesday, November 16th, 2011, 9:39am
Students participate in sandwich charity

HAPEVILLE, Ga. -- Students at St. John the Evangelist Catholic School are using sandwiches to make some people's day a little brighter.

The children and their parents will prepare over 2,000 sandwiches for families who are aided by the Atlanta Mission. SJE principal Karen Vogtner has a long-standing relationship with the charity, whose goal is "to transform, through Christ, the lives of those facing homelessness."

Students participating in the event will also decorate paper lunch bags to hold the sandwiches, along with fresh fruit and healthy snacks. This annual event allows SJE families the opportunity to put their faith in action by helping people right here in the community.

St. John the Evangelist Catholic School is located at 240 Arnold Street in Hapeville.

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State tax credit program raises $50M for scholarships

Submitted by Atlanta Busines... on Friday, November 11th, 1:00 pm
State tax credit program raises $50M for scholarships

ATLANTA -- The Georgia Department of Revenue stamped its approval on $50 million in donations under the Georgia Scholarship Tax Credit Program.

The program lets people and businesses get tax credit for donations to scholarships for Georgia children to attend private schools.

Fifty million dollars is the most allowed under the program. In 2012, the statewide cap on donations will increase by the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index until 2018.

Individuals can donate up to $1,000, while married couples have a donation cap of $2,500. Corporations can donate up to 75 percent of their state income tax liability.

The American Federation for Children estimated more than 6,000 students last year got scholarships to attend private schools through the program.

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School board announces November community meetings

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011, 2:34pm
School board announces November community meetings

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- Each member of the Fulton County Board of Education sponsors a monthly meeting open to all members of the community.

The sessions provide an opportunity for direct contact with community members and give board members a chance to listen to local issues and concerns.

Board members have set the following meeting dates for November:

District 1 (Linda Schultz)
Monday, Nov. 14 at 9:30 a.m.
Roswell North Elementary School (10525 Woodstock Road, Roswell)

District 2 (Katie Reeves)
Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 9:30 a.m.
New Prospect Elementary School (3055 Kimball Bridge Road, Alpharetta)

District 3 (Gail Dean)
Thursday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Tri-Cities High School (2575 Harris Street, East Point)

District 4 (Linda Bryant)
Monday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Creekside High School (7405 Herndon Road, Fairburn)

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"I Am College Material" Scholarship Fair on 11/3 to help low income families with scholarships

Submitted by LA Thomas, PR Manager, City of Atlanta, Dept. of Planning & Comm. Development
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011, 3:07pm
"I Am College Material" Scholarship Fair on 11/3 to help low income families with scholarships

ATLANTA – In an effort to help students and parents secure funding for college, Atlanta City Councilmember Aaron Watson (Post 2 At-Large) and Atlanta Board of Education member Yolanda Johnson (District 6) have teamed up with The Scholarship Academy (TSA), a local nonprofit scholarship preparatory program, to launch the “I am College Material” Scholarship Fair.

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