PARENT ASSOCIATION

A warm welcome to all new and returning Atlanta Academy parents and students! The Parents’ Association (PA) board is excited about the upcoming 2011 - 2012 school year. We continue to watch our dream school unfold with the continued building and property improvements. There are many wonderful events planned for this year. We want to encourage you to become involved in the activities of the PA. There are opportunities for you to volunteer in all aspects of our school life ranging from seasonal celebrations to athletics to the annual school play. We want you to be part of our family.

       Contact:  PA@atlantaacademy.com

         Parents’ Association Board

President – Teresa Latham

Vice President – Sally Burkett

Treasurer – Krista Vorp

Community Service Coordinator – Jen Schoenl

Hospitality – Mimi Clausen

Volunteer Coordinator – Carlo Purefoy

The Atlanta Academy

Overview of 2011-2012 Parents’ Association

Events, Student Services and Fundraising Activities

Family & Social Events:

New Parent Reception (Tuesday, August 16, 7 p.m.)

An opportunity for new families to meet teachers, staff, board members and other new parents and to ask questions and tour the school without their children.  In addition, the pre-school orientation will take place for all new pre-school parents.

Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheons  (8/15, 11/19, 5/16)

Three times per year, the Parents’ Association sponsors a Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon.  This includes a catered lunch for the teachers and staff and supervision of classrooms while the teachers eat.

First day of School (Thursday, August 18)

An opportunity for all families to socialize with other families and for students to see their classrooms and meet teachers and classmates before the start of the school year.  In addition, the Parents’ Association provides information on programs and events, and the school provides information on afterschool activities, lunch options and other services.

Grandparent’s Day  (Friday, November 18)

This is an opportunity for grandparents and special people to visit the school and the students classrooms.  The children put on a performance and give flowers out to the grandparents in attendance. 

Family Fun Night (Friday, April 23)

This is a night of fun activities for the kids and parents and is the official kick off of the Fun Run Fundraiser.

Student Services:

School Directory

The Parents’ Association provides a directory of contact information for all families.  One copy per family is provided; additional copies can be purchased at the Spirit Store for $5.

Spirit Store

The Parents’ Association staffs the School Store which provides a wide variety of merchandise available throughout the year.  Items include ordering new uniforms, used uniforms, PE uniforms, school-logoed items, school supplies and seasonal items. 

Community Service (Throughout the Year)

In addition to school-wide projects, each class will take on a community service project.  The project will be overseen by the PA, but approved by the school and coordinated by the individual classes.  In many cases, the entire school will contribute to the project.

Fall Festival (October 31st)

A huge event at the Atlanta Academy, the school gym and fields are transformed into a carnival with booths, games, a frightfully funhouse, an obstacle course, and much more.

Parents dress up in costume and man the activities throughout the day.  Cookies, cakes, treats, popcorn and cider are for sale.

Book Fair (11/28 thru 12/2)

The Book Fair is an opportunity for kids and parents to purchase books and help secure Scholastic dollars for the school.  This week long event allows kids from each class time to look at and purchase age appropriate books and other items.  A preview sale takes place on Grandparent’s Day.

Santa’s Workshop

A portion of the school is transformed into Santa’s Workshop where the Parents’ Association offers inexpensive items (sold for $3 each) so that kids can do their “shopping” for family and friends. 

Class Parties (12/16, 2/14, End of the Year)

The parents are responsible for class parties three times each year:  Before the Christmas holiday break, on Valentine’s Day, and at the end of the year.  The Room Parents are responsible for coordinating these parties with guidelines set by the school.  Parents are encouraged to participate.

Gladiator Week (May 29-31)

The last week of school includes field day, career day, competitions and other special programs for the kids.  The end of the school year Family Picnic and athletic events between teachers and parents are also done during this fun-filled week.

Fundraising:

Merchant Fundraising  (Throughout the Year)

You can earn money for our school without spending a penny by signing up for existing merchant programs, collecting Box Tops and Labels for Education, shopping at Publix, Kroger and Target and supporting various merchant fundraising programs throughout the year.  It only takes a few minutes to make a lot of money for our school!

Fall Festival Raffle (October 31st)

Kids by raffle tickets for various prizes throughout the week prior to the Fall Festival and a raffle drawing is held at the end of the day on Friday, October 29.

Fun Run Fundraiser  (October 7th)

Students solicit sponsors for the number of laps they run at the Fun Run on October 7th.  Prizes are awarded based on participation, the number of sponsors received and the amount of money raised.