SCHOOL REEF Sponsors Night at the Movies
Roswell Paint Out
Kindergarten students attending River Eves Elementary School converged at the Studio Movie Grill on Holcomb Bridge Road to see their friends, meet other families, learn about The River Eves Education Foundation the school — and, oh Board and Studio Movie Grill yes — wear glow sticks, employees get ready for the crowd eat popcorn and see a free movie! Over 100 children and parents joined the inaugural event, which was hosted by the River Eves Education Foundation (REEF) and attended by principal Neil Pinnock and his family, and kindergarten teachers. The idea for the event came from Phil Chen, a member of the River Eves Education Foundation board of directors. Phil was drawn to the board when he learned that 100 percent of the funds raised by the foundation go directly to the school. Since establishing the River Eves Education Foundation in 2009, the organization has raised enough capital to provide 13 new Promethean ActivBoards to the school, fully equipping every homeroom with one of the advanced interactive whiteboards. “We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated group of parents
The middle school students at The Atlanta Academy recently hosted “The Roswell Paint Out” art exhibit/contest at the Roswell Visitors Bureau. Prize money was awarded for first, second and third place to students in each grade level (6th, 7th, and 8th). Roswell Mayor Jere Wood and Kevin Bamford, Bank of North Georgia were in attendance at the award ceremony.
behind our foundation,” says principal Neil Pinnock.
Learning at High Meadows involves engaging in experiences that allow students to construct meaning around a central idea. Community members have been essential Third graders Noel Crenshaw, Nicholas Grupe, and Max Forman learn about how a in helping High bill becomes a law. (Photo The Tire Swing, Meadows thirdJay Underwood, copy Kate McElvaney) grade students gain knowledge and skills around the central idea: People have developed systems for the purpose of governing themselves. Through discussion, High Meadows parent Rebecca Bennett and the students, identified that it is the students’ responsibility to voice their opinions to their representatives through letter writing even if they can’t vote. “I learned that if a bill doesn’t go through the Congress, it dies,” said third grader Max Forman.
Chain for Diversity
Crabapple Middle School recently created a “Chain for Diversity” that involved the entire school. Each student created their own colorful paper link by answering questions about their family backgrounds and their views about prejudice. Each student was linked together by their Husky Huddle class (character education class) and each class was linked together to form a school wide chain. The Chain for Diversity was displayed in front of the entire school standing together to form “C M S”. The school-wide chain was designed by ten students in a Power Over Prejudice club that is sponsored by Beth Miller, CMS Media Specialist and Mimi Gamel, CMS Graduation Coach. 14 My Roswell | november 2011
Roswell Paint Out winners, with Roswell Mayor Jere Wood, Kevin Bamford — Bank of North Georgia and Roswell city council members.
High Meadows Students Learn About Government