Please exercise cause to help keep everyone safe during morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups.
Please obey crossing guards and school police officers directing traffic
Please stop behind the crosswalk, leaving plenty of room for pedestrians to cross
Decrease your speed
Avoid passing other vehicles that are stopped for pedestrians
Remain focused on the road and avoid distracted driving
Check side mirrors and blind spots before making a right-hand turn
Allow bicyclists to pass you before turning left at an intersection
Leave at least 3 feet of distance between your vehicle and the bicycle when passing
Exercise caution and drive slowly near bicyclists, particularly children
Look in your side mirrors before opening your car door
Here’s how it will work:
The month of September will be broken into “attendance weeks,” starting with September 6th. Teachers, students, and parents who follow Drew’s School Attendance/Tardy Policies will qualify for a raffle ticket each week. Drawings will take place each Monday for prizes. Teachers who take attendance according to school policy, students who have complied with attendance policies, and parents/guardians who get their children to school daily and on time will be eligible for prizes! Prizes include gas cards, gift cards, grocery gift cards, movie tickets, etc. Please note following the attendance policy means you are complying with the procedure, even if that means staying home when you are sick, quarantining when required, or having an excused absence/tardy. Those who make it through all four weeks will be eligible for a special social at the end of the month. You won’t want to miss it!
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.
PTA Announcements
Did you know it only costs $10 to become a PTA member and support our school?
Your member dues help us provide more programs and fun activities for Drew teachers, families, and students. We’re looking forward to hosting more in-person events this year, so every contribution makes a difference.
The support and assistance of a room parent is invaluable!
Become a liaison who can provide extra support to our fantastic teachers. As a PTA representative, you’ll communicate teacher grants and classroom wish-list opportunities, as well as upcoming PTA community events.
If you have questions or require additional information, please contact Uso Sayers at usosayers@gmail.com.
PTA EAGLE NATION
DREW COMMUNITY PICNIC
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The PTA is looking for volunteers to help plan a Drew community event on October 22nd. It would require 1-2 hours of work per week, with most hands on deck the day of event. Please email ptadrew@gmail.com.
Seeing Whiteness helps white people notice and explore our personal racial journeys while recognizing how racism is socialized within our communities. This six-session program (1.5 hours/week via Zoom) offers a learning circle experience that creates space for self-focus, reflection, and action practices to build skills and stamina on one’s anti-racist journey.
Seeing Whiteness for Anti-Racist Action will be starting for Drew’s parents in September and is available on a sliding scale. Fill out the interest form here.
R E M I N D
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Benjamin Harper, Falon Kelley, Israel Doby, Kimela Fongeh, Morgan Cain, Mustafah Mohammed and Niles Holt for receiving the Collegeboard National African American Recognition Award, and Jillian Loux for receiving the Collegeboard National Hispanic Recognition Award.
Marcus Leonard, Eleanor Jones, Caleb Martin, Elsie Husted, and Nicholas Russell for serving as Media Correspondents at the TOUR Championship. They each represented Drew very well and had articles that they wrote published by the East Lake Foundation. Check out their stories here!
Mr. Parker for his assistance and visuals for the Senior Academy Town Hall!
Mrs. McKenzie-Brown for her facilitation and support with picutre day!
Dr. Anderson for all of his assistance in the theater for events during and after school!
Our SROs for the continuous support and outreach with students!
Mr. Canney for his support and implementation of new ideas!
Dr. Allen and Ms. Page for their work and facilitation of Kickboard training!
Mr. Brewer for all of his work with students around attendance!
Mrs. Weaver for her work with the counseling team and our Early College students!
Mrs. Mills for her feedback and work with staff to ensure grades are updated in Infinite Campus!
Senior Academy teachers for being proactive, relational, and impactful in and out of the classroom!
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.
FIRST TEE FALL REGISTRATION
Drew Parents,
If you are interested in registering your scholar for the First Tee Golf Program at the Charlie Yates Golf Course for the fall session, please email Jennifer McCrary at jmccrary@eastlakefoundation.org ASAP. Space is limited, but priority is given to families at Drew Charter School and residents at the Villages of East Lake. The program is for students age 7-18.
Senior Academy Blog 