By Henry Bryant

The East Atlanta Library has been without a children’s librarian since Heather Draft left in the fall to move back north. She had been a favorite of kids and parents since arriving a year ago. Then last month East Atlanta’s Branch Manager Librarian Kenneth Wayne Thompson tendered his resignation after seven years serving at the branch. Kenneth has moved on to become the Director of Libraries in Davenport, Iowa and is now also off to a colder… Continue reading →

By Rebecca Wallace

Cats, ladybugs, swans, the Mud Monster, and now sheep? Yes, sheep. Ellie Martin, coordinator for the volunteer group, Atlanta Farm-to-School, has been introducing farm-to-preschool concepts at the Grant Park Cooperative Preschool (GPCP) where she is on staff. Ellie is the school’s interim Naturalist, a new position created by GPCP in 2011 and first filled by Susan Edwards who is currently on maternity leave. “The Naturalist works closely with the… Continue reading →

By Nathan Bubes, Art Teacher

The Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School (ANCS) hosts a talented student body. At the middle school, students develop their skills and discover their abilities in the visual arts. To get students rolling, they start with something basic, such as letter art. Letter art is something… Continue reading →

By Marie Mower

The puppet show series is successful in our neighborhood! The location moved from the Grant Park recreation center to Park Avenue Baptist Church on the corner of Sydney Street and Park Avenue. Pastor Tony Lankford offered the church’s beautiful sanctuary where everyone can sit comfortably with optimal viewing of the puppet show. We will continue with two more shows on Tuesday, February 19 and March 19.  Admission is $3.00 per person (under two years old free), and… Continue reading →

By Alexandra Rowe

On February 10th, at Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School, Girl Scout Troop 3107 got to explore the world in a unique way. They participated in the national event for Girl Scouts around the globe – World Thinking Day. World Thinking Day (WTD) is a day of friendship, advocacy, and fundraising for girls around the world. While Girl Scouts have been around for over 100 years, World Thinking Day began in 1926. It helps scouts think about bigger issues that affect girls around… Continue reading →

By Keisha Hines

In an effort to further its mission to make its educational resources available to a broader number of Georgia students, Zoo Atlanta has partnered with the Georgia Department of Education on an initiative to extend field trip opportunities to schools in select communities. Now through March 15, 2013, schools designated by the Georgia Department of Education as Priority, Alert, or Focus facilities are invited to apply for free self-guided field trips through the Zoo’s Sponsored Admissions… Continue reading →

By Stella Berzsenyi and Alix Teschner

As you might know, Grant Park is the home of Girl Scout Troop 3107. When you think of Girl Scouts, you might automatically think of Girl Scout cookies and scouts helping people cross the street. But Girl Scouts do a lot more than that, including travel all across the United States and overseas to places like Peru, Germany, and even China. Girl Scouts travel to see the world and expand their imaginations.

The most… Continue reading →

By Danielle X. Harris and Dr. Sarah K. Haynes, Interim Principal

Parkside Elementary School, located at 658 Mercer Street in Grant Park, would like to announce its upcoming 2013 schedule.

February 15: Friendship Dance, 3:00pm to 4:30pm (Parkside Students only, grades 3-5)

February 16: Discovery

February 18: Student winter break (school closed)

February 22: Basketball game, Parkside vs. Boys and Girls club (6:00pm at the Boys and Girls club)

February 28: African-American History Program (Time TBA)

March 1: Read Across… Continue reading →

By Sonia Fuller

Don’t be a lone wolf. Save the date and plan to join the pack this year for Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School’s (ANCS) second annual Run with the Wolves 5K, 1 Mile, and Health Fair on Saturday, April 20. Runners and walkers of all ages (and speeds) are invited to participate in the 5K at 8:30am or the 1 Mile at 9:30am, with event day race registration beginning bright and early at 7:30am. The Health Fair, including local… Continue reading →

By Sophie Adler and Juno Portaleo

It’s that time of year again, when millions of girls walk the streets of the world trying to sell as many cookies as possible. That’s right! It’s Girl Scout Cookie Sale Season!

The first Girl Scout cookies were made in 1917. They were simple sugar cookies, home baked, and sold in a high school cafeteria for around 30 cents a pound. Today, when you think of Girl Scout cookies, you probably think of the… Continue reading →