Congratulations to SPARK teachers Jennifer Lockwood and Brianne Turgeon who were honored this past Tuesday by receiving $7,500 awards from Atlanta Families’ Awards for Excellence in Education. Lockwood teaches 4th grade at SPARK and Turgeon is the school’s music and chorus instructor. They were two of ten APS educators to win the prestigious award. Click…
In case you missed it, check out this article from Friday’s AJC about a wonderful educational program put together by SPARK, Atkins Park and AP’s Chef Andrew Smith. What a fantastic collaboration!
Leave it to Virginia-Highland residents to meet a challenge head-on by trying something a little different. As many are aware, the funding model for public schools across the country is under distress. While student population continues to grow at Springdale Park Elementary (SPARK), the school’s budget from Atlanta Public Schools leaves a gap in the funding…
By: Nicole Foerschler Horn There are several changes being proposed as well as updates for schools within the Grady Cluster. Following is a summary: Significant Changes Proposed for Springdale Park Elementary (SPARK) Ending Spark’s Extended Day SPARK is one of a handful of schools with 30 minutes of additional instructional time. APS is considering ending…
By: Nicole Foerschler Horn Grady Debate Tournament, Traffic and Volunteering Grady’s debate team The Jesters is getting ready to host their big debate tournament of the year, “The Quest for the Dream” regional tournament on January 11th and 12th. This tournament enhances the prestige of the Grady High School speech and debate team and is a…