Greetings Wolfpack Families and Friends!
Welcome to the March edition of our monthly school newsletter. I hope this message finds each of you well. As we step into March, I want us to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable achievements and events that have occurred within our school community.
Our students continue to showcase outstanding dedication, with many achieving notable academic milestones. Specifically, we have had students to earn the opportunity to compete in the GATA competition, we have had first place winners in the Social Science Fair, and we have also had students to compete and win first and second place in the District Technology Innovation Competition. I commend their hard work and perseverance, as well as the unwavering support provided by our dedicated teachers and staff to make these achievements possible.
Beyond the classroom, our students have and are continuing to excel in various extracurricular activities, from sports to arts and beyond. Their commitment to personal growth and teamwork is beyond admirable and amazing, and we should be so proud of their accomplishments. Let’s continue to show them our support as they represent our school community.
Our school remains deeply committed to fostering a sense of community and inclusivity. As we did during the month of February, throughout March we will be organizing several events and initiatives aimed at strengthening bonds between students, parents, and staff. I encourage everyone to participate as we continue to build a vibrant school community. Stay tuned to our various social media outlets, newsletters and our webpage so you can know what is happening and remain involved.
As always, we strongly encourage open communication between parents and teachers. Your involvement and feedback are invaluable in ensuring the success of our school and fostering the well-being of our students. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
I want to again express my sincere gratitude to all of you for the continued support and dedication. Together, we are “Rebuilding the Legacy” of Jean Childs Young Middle School, one day at a time.
With Gratitude,
Ronald Garlington - Principal
#RebuildingTheLegacy
8th Grade dues are an essential component to cover various expenses associated with 8th grade activities. The deadline is April 1, 2024. It is imperative that all fees are settled by this date to ensure that students can have fun and memorable activities with their classmates.
You can conveniently pay your dues of $160.00 in installments or in full on the payment portal site on our web page. If you have any concerns or need assistance, do not hesitate to contact Dr. Mitchell at (404)802-5952 or smitchell@apsk12.org.
Feb. 3rd Technology Innovation Competition
Several JCY scholars participated in the district technology competition. The following students won awards, and 1st place winners had an opportunity to compete in the state tech competition.
1st place: Sunday Smith & Akari Jackson (7th grade- video production)
2nd place: Avery Rodriguez (8th grade- digital photo production), Braylon Williams & Deante Foster (8th grade- audio production)
3rd place: Asa Arnold (6th grade- multimedia application), Shanya Jenkins & Azalea Hunter (8th grade- graphic design)
Feb. 9th Chick-fil-a HQ
In preparation for Career Week, over 40 students went on a field trip to Chick-fil-a Headquarters. Our scholars got a glimpse into the backstage guided tour which focused on the values built by founder, S. Truett Cathy. Shoutout to Mr. Colbert, Ms. Willis, and Mr. Kester for chaperoning this memorable trip.
The students at JCY are eager to earn a token that can be redeemed at our Book Vending Machine. Students can earn tokens through Wolf Bucks, Race to Read, Accelerated Reader. While these are ongoing all school year students will have various other opportunities to earn tokens on special occasions. Please continue to support your student on his/her reading journey!
Get ready to tip-off an exciting season with the 2024 Paper March Madness Challenge & GA Milestones Prep on Paper Reading! This challenge is here to support your teachers and students during test-prep season.
We're thrilled to announce the addition of new CCSS-aligned Paper Missions this month. Within the Paper Missions section of their student dashboard, students can explore a variety of Math, ELA, and Vocabulary content.
In addition to Paper Missions, you can also find the passages for the Grades 3-8 ELA GA Milestones Practice Assessment Guides on Paper Reading! All of the materials and practice questions are already added for teachers. All teachers have to do is click on the link & assign the passages to their classes.
🏀 How to enter the Paper March Madness Challenge 🏀
Students have two chances to win amazing prizes by scoring “Paper 3-Pointers”.
To participate in the challenge, students will need to complete a Paper activity 3 separate days before each prize draw, and then they're officially in the game.
First Prize Draw: March 15th, 2024
Second Prize Draw: April 1st, 2024
With Apple Airpods and Stanley Tumblers up for grabs, your students could be a lucky winner! Encourage them to practice and sink those "Paper 3-Pointers."
🚨Next Steps:
Share the attached one-pager with details on prizes and more through your school communication channels & upcoming newsletters.
Share the attached one-pager with teacher to access the GA Milestones practice passages on Paper Reading.
Let the Paper March Madness Challenge begin!
Goodr Grocery Store English
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.
During Power Up Summer 2024, APS will offer the following robust programming that is accessible to all students:
Power Up Summer 2024 ES and MS
Elementary and middle school students will focus on academic intervention that integrates social-emotional learning. The students will also have the option to participate in extended learning activities through Power Up programming.
Other Power Up Summer 2024 APS Programming Offerings
Atlanta Public Schools will also offer other summer programming for specific grade levels and interests.
Contact Us
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