Thank you for a very productive week! Each person’s contribution and positive outlook makes a difference in how we serve our students, our parents, our families, our teachers, our staff , and our community. Please know that we appreciate how you show up every day with the aptitude and attitude to be a positive influence. Also, know that we appreciate your resilience, patience, and assistance as we work with our students to create positive alternatives and build a culture inside and outside of school that promotes connectedness.
Kendrick L. Myers,
Senior Academy Principal
THE DREW COMMUNITY IS EXCITED TO WELCOME YOU!
Lidl Open House Lidl is opening a store on Memorial Drive, only 1 mile from Drew Charter School. The team at Lidl has invited the Drew community to tour the store and sample Lidl products on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. The open house will take place from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m and is located at 1855 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30030.
Based on the current CDC guidance regarding local COVID-19 Community Levels, we will continue our mask requirement for staff and visitors. Students are also strongly encouraged to wear masks since we are still in a high community transmission area. This requirement is based on the most current CDC guidance and information regarding transmission levels for Dekalb and Fulton counties, which can be viewed here.
If your student has been testing with Viral Solutions over the past few weeks, they are already in the system and there is no need for them to opt-in again.Stay safe!
For details and access to other resources related to COVID-19 > > > See Here
Please note: Returning to campus tests must be conducted no earlier than 2 days from when you plan to be present on campus, please submit test results via the link above if using external testing site.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Drew Charter School PTA has restructured and renewed and is looking ahead to the 2022-2023 school year! Click here to view the new committees and more details on the changes we’re implementing.
We are looking for executive officers as well as members for all the committees. Please consider joining the PTA, as we are only as strong as our volunteers. We welcome your new energy and ideas!
Please click here to share your interest in the PTA (short Google form).
IT’S PICTURE TIME!
R E M I N D
Be sure to follow on REMIND for real time updates regarding testing information/updates.
To Sign up for REMIND click the respective link(s) BELOW:
Please take a moment and complete your child(ren) Lunch Application!
The Advisory that completes this task the FASTEST (all student in its entirety), wins a sweet treat and the choice of a gourmet dinner or a jeans day pass! Use the QR code above or click the link below:
Senior Academy staff and students for being able to pivot and make the adjustment when needed!
Mr. Harris, Coach Tate, and Ms. Powell for being flexible and providing activities for Senior Academy students!
Ms.Schaffers and Mrs. McKenzie-Brown for providing resources, guidance, and feedback for Power 45!
Seniors for continuing to be leaders in the Senior Academy and making wise choices!
CCR and the Advisory team for building out advisory lessons!
Each advisor that has worked hard to engage advisees!
Pathway teachers for assisting in ensuring that our shared vision is carried out and providing coverage as well as space!
Mr. Roberson for building out the Math website as a resource for parents!
Dr. Allen for her consistent assistance with students and staff!
Miss Lowe for her consistent assistance with teacher coverage and ensuring the Senior Academy runs smoothly!
Tech team and Laurin McClung for the collaboration with SA administration to minimize interruptions to the school environment!
Mr. Copp, Mr. Davis, Mrs. Buford-Duffie, Ms. Karanja-Pinder, and each team member that continues to work with our students, be restorative, and never give up on making a difference!
Mr. Parker for his remarkable teachings on the inner workings of the camera and photography
Typically, high school is the time when young Eagles are maturing and are prepared to fly on their own. Encourage this independent practice. They will still need the watchful eye to guide them in their development and learning. Please do so during breaks and refrain from interrupting live instruction for the benefit of the students and teachers. The slideshow will include some additional ways you can support your learner in the virtual environment.
Senior Academy Blog 