Please join our Head of School, Mr. Peter McKnight, for the inaugural Conversation with the Head of School on October 19th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm in the Drew Center of Arts (Yates Campus). Mr. McKnight will provide a quick overview of key projects at Drew and would love an opportunity to connect with you. Parking will be available in the lot near the Second Avenue entrance, and guests should follow the sidewalk that wraps behind the main building to access the Center for the Arts.
We hope you can join us!
Fresh Films – For JA/SA students between the ages of 13-19
Applications are open now for Fresh Films Weekly Filmmaking @ Drew Charter School!
Starting October 27, teens ages 13-19 will meet every Thursday from 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm to build film production skills as they work on various film projects!
If you thought working behind the camera in Hollywood was not a career option for you, think again! The entertainment industry is rapidly growing across the US and pays twice the national average!
Join the Fresh Films Weekly Filmmaking program here on Thursdays after school from October 27 – May 25 and learn from Hollywood pros from Sony, Paramount, Roku, Discover, and more as you build film skills every week!
Even if you decide that Hollywood’s not your thing, the skills that you’ll learn in the Fresh Films program are wanted by every company!
The program is entirely free to you, and no experience is necessary!
Based on the current CDC guidance regarding local COVID-19 Community Levels, we will lift our mask requirement for visitors and staff. This change is based on the most current CDC guidance and information regarding transmission levels for Dekalb and Fulton counties, which can be viewed here. Since both Fulton and DeKalb counties are at a medium Community Level, masks are strongly recommended but not required for students, staff, and families on Drew’s campus. As we continue to interact in ways that feel more like our pre-pandemic environment, it’s important to remember that we all have different perspectives about relaxing our mitigation practices. Please respect and support one another as we move forward.
Thank you for continuing to provide the best possible learning experience for our students. Take care, and we look forward to seeing you on Monday.
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
East Lake Cup (Oct. 24-27, 2022, at East Lake Golf Club)
The East Lake Foundation, in partnership with East Lake Golf Club and Golf Channel, is proud to host the 8th Annual East Lake Cup, a collegiate competition featuring top-performing teams from the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Golf Championships. This year’s East Lake Cup will take place at East Lake Golf Club and air live on Golf Channel from Monday, October 24 – Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Modeled after the NCAA Golf Championships, the format for the East Lake Cup consists of an opening round of stroke play to crown an individual male and female champion and determine seeding for the following two days of match play competition. This year’s women’s division features Auburn, Oregon, Texas A&M, and UCLA. The men’s division includes Texas, Pepperdine, Vanderbilt, and Arizona State. The gates open at 9:00 am, and tee times begin at 11:00 am daily. Tickets to attend the competition are complimentary and can be downloaded here.
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
In partnership with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Drew is excited to offer our parents A World of Difference anti-bias training. As a leading provider of anti-bias education, ADL’s A World of Difference series provides both onsite and online anti-bias training.
ADL’s anti-bias training and materials are designed to:
· Promote respectful, inclusive, and safe learning environments and communities
· Build an understanding of the value and benefits of diversity
· Improve intergroup relations
· Eradicate antisemitism, racism, and all forms of bigotry
· Encourage personal responsibility in the promotion of justice and equity
We will combine the postponed session and the new session in person on the Yates Campus on October 25th, 5:30-8:00 pm, and an encore virtual session on October 26th, 5:30-8:00 pm. Please use the QR code to complete the registration form to sign up for either session.
DREW COMMUNITY PICNIC
Drew Community Picnic The PTA Family Engagement Committee is hosting: Drew Fall Community Festival on Saturday, October 22nd 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM Please join us for music, food, and lots of fun! https://drewcharterschoolpta.memberhub.com/store/items/785130
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.
PTA’s Holiday Poinsettias
The PTA will be selling Holiday Poinsettias from Oct 17-Nov 1. Top quality red poinsettias in 3 pot sizes. Delivery in late November:
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.
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