As we quickly approach the end of another school year, it’s with great pride and gratitude that we reflect on the journey that we've taken together here at Jean Childs Young Middle School. The 2024-25 school year has been filled with growth, learning, and countless unforgettable experiences for our entire school community. Our students have demonstrated unwavering dedication to the mission of academic excellence and have achieved so many milestones. Along the way, they have mastered new skills across various content areas, making them instructionally competent and ready for the next levels of their academic careers. Beyond the classroom, our students have excelled in extracurricular activities, while showcasing their talents in sports, arts, music, communications, technology, and so much more. Whether on the playing field, the performance stage, or in the production studio, they have displayed remarkable teamwork, creativity, and sportsmanship. They have been truly INSPIRATIONAL, and we could not be prouder of them!!

Throughout the year, our school has been deeply engaged with the local community through partnerships, outreach events, service initiatives, and many other projects. Our AMAZING staff members have shown a sincere commitment to making a positive impact in the world around them. We want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our dedicated teachers and staff who have gone above and beyond to support and inspire our students every day. A profound difference has been made in the lives of every student because of their passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to their success. Ultimately, our staff has positively impacted our Southwest Atlanta community through the lives of our students.

As we look forward to the summer break and beyond, we will continue to reflect on the experiences of this year, as they serve as a foundation for even greater achievements and growth in the years to come. We extend our warmest wishes to all for a safe, productive, and rejuvenating summer break. Thank you for your continued support, partnership, and commitment to the success of our students and our school. As I have said since Day 1, TOGETHER we will continue to make this school successful, extraordinary, and illustrious as we “Rebuild the Legacy” of Jean Childs Young Middle School………one day at a time.

THANKS for another AMAZING school year!!!!!!!

With Gratitude,

Ronald Garlington - Principal

Teacher Appreciation Week is a special time to recognize the incredible dedication and hard work of our educators. At JCY, we want to invite all students to help us celebrate our amazing teachers who go above and beyond every day to inspire, guide, and support us. Whether it’s a thank-you note, a small gesture, or simply a kind word, let’s show our teachers how much they mean to us during this meaningful week!

On Friday, April 25th, 6th grader Fatoumata Ducure was recognized as District Winner in the Young Georgia Author’s Writing Competition! Congrats, Fatoumata! Your hard work and creativity inspire us all!

I would like to extend congratulations to our 2024-2025 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade combined Concert Band students for achieving Excellent Ratings at the Georgia Music Educators Association's, Large Group Performance Evaluation. The Concert Band also received Silver Ratings at this year’s Southern Star Music Festival, held at Six Flags Over Georgia. Thank you to all those who donated to our students’ Snap Raise Fundraiser. Your contributions have been greatly appreciated!!

Ms. N. Preston, Director of Bands

The Flag Football team had an outstanding season, finishing 5-3 and going to the quarterfinals of the playoffs. The ladies used teamwork and communication to defeat schools such as Howard, Centennial, and Drew Charter. In the game against Drew, the defense had three interceptions and in the game against Atlanta Neighborhood Charter we scored on the first play of the game. The team will have eight players returning and we look forward to another outstanding season next year. The team is coached by Coach Hollingsworth, Coach Lockette, and Coach Colbert.

On April 18th, our engineering and technology students visited Georgia Institute of Technology. They toured the campus, interacted with faculty, and experienced the vibrant academic environment firsthand. The highlight was a lesson on nanotechnology, where students learned about groundbreaking advancements and the impact of tiny particles on various industries. This hands-on experience broadened their understanding and ignited a passion for innovation. Overall, the trip motivated students to envision themselves as future college students and pursue careers in engineering and technology.

We have met 48% of our goal by logging 270,000 minutes! Encourage your students to read daily and log their minutes in Race 2 Read (Beanstack).

We are proud to share that several JCY students recently participated in the APS Poetry Slam, showcasing their creativity, courage, and talent through powerful spoken word performances. Their voices resonated with passion and originality, leaving a lasting impression on the audience and judges alike. We’re especially excited to announce that three of our students walked away as winners, each receiving a gift card in recognition of their outstanding work. Congratulations to all who participated—you represented JCY with pride and excellence!

So what does equitable support look like in action? The products on our platform help to serve the students in all aspects of their learning journey and they are tailored to meet students where they are at. This includes:

• Live Help tutoring sessions for students to work 1-1 with an expert tutor and get real time feedback on their work

• Paper Mission - an interactive and fun game that helps students practice their math skills

• Paper Live- engaging, interest based after school academic programming

• Review Center - for students to get personalized feedback on their writing, resumes, applications, and more

This commitment to equity is also why

• We are always free with all students and their families.

• 24/7 access and totally unlimited

• Available in english, spanish, french, and mandarin so students can get support in their different languages

The Goodr Grocery Store gives you a free way to supplement your family's weekly groceries. Hunger relief company, Goodr, has partnered with Atlanta Gas Light and Young Middle School to

bring this resource to the community.

Adolescent Health Month Summit on May 17th at the CT Martin Recreation Center. The summit will be an interactive, engaging, and exciting day of skills-building and fun. Please share with parents, students, and youth-serving professionals in your networks.

If you are seeking Tier 1 behavioral supports for your students, please use the following site: pbisworld.com

The site lists various behaviors and specific strategies to use with your Tier 1 students.

If you need assistance implementing any of the strategies, please contact our Behavior Specialist, Ms. Rainey via email at mrainey@apsk12.org

Email: youngms@apsk12.org
Website: www.atlantapublicschools.us/young
Location: 3116 Benjamin E Mays Dr. NW Atlanta, GA 30311
Facebook: facebook.com/JCYMiddleSchool
Twitter: @apsyoungms