Welcome to the April edition of our monthly school newsletter. I hope this message finds each of you well. As we step into April, we’re excited to share the latest updates and events happening at Jean Childs Young Middle School. Our students continue to shine bright with their achievements, creativity, and triumphs under the guidance of our amazing teachers and staff members. We continue to be so proud of each and every one of them.

During the month of March, there were some notable highlights that we are incredibly proud of. Here are a few:

• 2nd Place in the PAGE Middle School Academic Bowl. This accomplishment qualifies the team for participation at the 17th annual Junior National Academic Championship.
• Recipients of the HMH Academic Transformation Award for Reading
• Town Hall with Ambassador Andrew Young – Ambassador Young visited and shared some highlights of his illustrious career with our students and staff.

Our students and staff continue to showcase outstanding dedication and achievement!!!! 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 are continuing to excel in various extracurricular activities. Our boys track team made it to the championship and won in several of the events. Currently, our baseball and flag football teams are competing in an attempt to make it to the championship round. They are truly representing us with dignity and grace!! Let’s continue to show them our support as they represent our school community.

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.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. Together, we will continue to make this school year a memorable and successful one as we “Rebuild 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 was April 1, 2024. It is imperative that all fees are paid 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.

Ambassador Andrew Young recently graced Young Middle School with his presence for a Fireside Chat. The room was filled with reverence & respect for Ambassador Young & his message served as a reminder that our scholars hold the key to a bright future.

Our planet is an amazing place, but it needs our help to thrive! That’s why each year on April 22, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day to protect the planet from things like pollution and deforestation. By taking part in activities like picking up litter and planting trees, we’re making our world a happier, healthier place to live.

Several of our students in 6th-8th grade students are preparing for the first APS District Film Festival! Categories that students are submitting projects include: academic, aesthetic, non-fiction, and fiction. Stay tuned for final products as they will be submitting it on April 22nd.

On March 28th, 20 of our scholars attended a drawing with Apple Pencil workshop! Students engaged in a self-portrait drawing session using the ProCreate app. We started by taking a selfie and tracing it with an Apple Pencil. They practiced using drawing tools, brushes, and a color palette to make a one-of-a-kind portrait!

Online Study Guides for Georgia Milestones Assessment Available Now!

We are thrilled to announce that Online Study Guides are now available online as a valuable resource for both students and parents to delve deeper into understanding the Georgia Milestones assessment and how to effectively prepare our students for success.

These Online Study Guides are tailored to provide comprehensive information about the core content and skills outlined in Georgia's state content standards for Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies across all grade levels and courses assessed.

What can you expect from these Study Guides?

• Detailed Coverage: Each guide covers the essential content and skills relevant to your child's grade level or course.
• Practice Sample Items: For every unit of study, sample items are provided to offer hands-on practice opportunities.
• Comprehensive Explanation: Each sample item is thoroughly explained, providing insights into why each answer is correct or incorrect.

We encourage you to take full advantage of these Study Guides to support your child's preparation for the upcoming Milestones Assessment. Together, we can ensure their academic success!

You can access the Online Study Guides linked here.

Should you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

Jean Childs Young Middle Instructional Leadership Team

We ae seeking officers and members for the upcoming school year. If you want to help us Rebuild the Legacy at JCY please consider joining our PTA!

The students' voices have been heard, and they say that APS is becoming a more equitable and inclusive school district. Receiving more than 18,000 responses from students, teachers, and staff, the Amp Up APS! Districtwide Survey was designed to amplify the voices of APS students, teachers, and staff. Learn more about the key takeaways HERE.

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.

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