WEEK 22 – HAPPY NEW YEAR SENIOR ACADEMY!

As we embark upon a new school year, we thank each and every one of you for being an intricate part to our growth, our development, and our support system for this academy! We look forward to seeing our schloars, Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024. Let’s craft this semester in excellence!

Shoe Donation Fundraiser 

The Charles R. Drew Charter School Fine Arts Department is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser from November 13th to February 2nd, to raise funds for a field trip to New York City. Drew Fine Arts will earn funds based on the total weight of the pairs of gently worn, used and new shoes collected, as Funds2Orgs will issue a check for the collected shoes. Those dollars will benefit our trip. Anyone can help by donating gently worn, used and new shoes at the front entrance at the lower and upper campus.

All donated shoes will then be redistributed throughout the Funds2Orgs network of micro-enterprise partners. Funds2Orgs works with micro-entrepreneurs in helping them create, maintain, and grow small businesses in developing countries where economic opportunity and jobs are limited. Proceeds from the sales of the shoes collected in shoe drive fundraisers are used to feed, clothe, and house their families.Please spread the word to your friends, families and throughout the community.

Here is the link for ordering yearbooks this year.

Seniors and their parents or loved ones can also use the same link to purchase Senior Ads.

Price Guide

YearbooksYearbook Ads (class of 2024 only)
Now thru 11/10/23 are $40Full Page Ad $125
11/11/23 thru 1/10/24 are $45Half Page Ad $75
1/11/24 thru 4/10/24 are $50Quarter Page Ad $45

Please contact Ms. McKenzie-Brown if you have any questions alicia.mckenzie@drewcharterschool.org

Calling all students! Share your thoughts on our school nutrition program! Your voice matters. Participate in our school nutrition survey and help us make your Drew Dining experiences even better. Your feedback shapes our menu! 

Link to survey: https://forms.office.com/r/2DJ9gyhcQ8

Safety Reminders

Please exercise caution 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

Recently, Atlanta Public Schools (APS), in partnership with the City of Atlanta, adopted the School Zone Speed Safety Camera Program, and the program has launched within Drew’s school zone. Please click here to learn more about the school zone speed safety camera program in APS.

Thank you for your attention and commitment to the safety of our Drew Community.

EAGLES, IT’S TIME TO GET IN SHAPE

This year we’re getting in S.H.A.P.E. and reviving our Senior Academy norms. By getting into S.H.A.P.E we plan to:

Seek to Understand Others – show empathy for differences and serve others

Honor Trust – show integrity and honesty 

Act Responsibly – good judgement, good decisions, and be accountable

Present Professionally – uniform on properly and take pride in how your presentation

Evaluate Self – build skills to regulate and deal with emotions

This year we all will work together to focus on S.H.A.P.E. – ing up for the school year. 

EAGLES NEST

(click link above)

Join the Media Services Google classroom: 7iy2jsh.

Highlights:

Accelerated Reader Leaders

My On &Epic

Holidays Around the World

HRRB Book titles/video

Galileo Password  

Citation Machine

Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking Event  

SOAR Advisory Reading Program

HRRB video SA

Schoolwide Reading Programs

All programs Accelerated Reader, MyOn and Beanstack: Race2Read are available (students should utilize Clever for access)

Georgia Virtual Library -Galileo Password: except

Upcoming Events:

Book Buddies  starts January 10, 2024 (EA Campus )

Happy Reading,

Tonya Walker Ricks

Charles R. Drew Charter School

Junior and Senior Academy

Media Specialist

470-355-1200 Ext 1017

Do Good, Shine Bright!

You don’t have to wait. Give today! https://bit.ly/DoGoodShineBright

#ShineBright #FeelsGoodToDoGood #ForTheCommunityByTheCommunity 

MAKE A GIFT 

Show Your Eagle Pride

Drew Charter is excited to announce the launch of a sponsorship banner program!

In addition to showcasing your Eagle Pride to the thousands of people who visit our campus every year, you get the good feeling of knowing you are supporting two important programs: Drew Athletics and the Drew Opportunity Fund.

And sponsorships are 100% tax-deductible!

Interested?  Learn more about our banner program here.

 ptadrew@gmail.com

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR

PTA COMMITTEE MEMBERS & CHAIRS

The PTA is looking for volunteers to join all committees as well as chairs for the following committees:

·  Community Engagement

·  Fundraising

·  Health, Wellness, & Safety

·  PTA Grants

·  Room Parents

Please email ptadrewpresident@gmail.com if you’re interested in volunteering in any capacity!

https://www.drewcharterschoolpta.com/committees

R E M I N D
  • Every staff member that contributed to several end of semester celebrations for students!
  • The Performing Arts department for all of the amazing holiday concerts!
  • Everyone that checked-in, provided support, facilitated opportunities or assisted with any other outreach leading into and throughout break!

Principal Coffee for 2024

New Dates

Coffees for SY 2023

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (click here to join)

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (click here to join)

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (click here to join)

Recordings/Presentation/& Zoom Link Here:

Calendar of Events (below):

Week of 1/1/2023 – 1/5/2023

CANCELED GAMES

RESCHEDULED GAMES

SEE ANNOUCMENTS BELOW FOR UPCOMING EVENTS

To Wear or Not To Wear? (use link to uniform policy below)

Senior Academy Uniform Policy


Counseling Resources, see information below:
Dean of CCR: rachel.weaver@drewcharterschool.org 
9th and 11th- takiedra.white@drewcharterschool.org
10th and 12th: rob.richardson@drewcharterschool.org

Click here to learn more about IEP and 504:
MTSS/504 Chronicles Vol 1, Issue 5

Media Center Resources, see information below:
Google Classroom Code – 7iy2jsh [Students only have access]

Maker Space Activities :
Checkout the STEAM Initiatives/Opportunities, visit the calendar on their page by following this link –> bit.ly/DrewMAKE

1/1/2023

1/2/2023

WEDNESDAY

1/3/2023

9th/10th Grade Schedule11th/12th Grade Schedule 
1st- 8:20-9:501st- 8:20-9:50
2nd- 9:55-11:252nd- 9:55-11:25
Lunch- 11:30-12:003rd-11:30-1:00
3rd- 12:05-1:35Lunch 1:05-1:35
Advisory – 1:40-2:25Advisory – 1:40-2:25
4th- 2:30-4:004th- 2:30-4:00

1/4/2023

9th/10th Grade Schedule11th/12th Grade Schedule 
1st- 8:20-9:501st- 8:20-9:50
2nd- 9:55-11:252nd- 9:55-11:25
Lunch- 11:30-12:003rd-11:30-1:00
3rd- 12:05-1:35Lunch 1:05-1:35
Advisory – 1:40-2:25Advisory – 1:40-2:25
4th- 2:30-4:004th- 2:30-4:00

1/5/2023


9th/10th Grade Schedule11th/12th Grade Schedule 
1st- 8:20-9:501st- 8:20-9:50
2nd- 9:55-11:252nd- 9:55-11:25
Lunch- 11:30-12:003rd-11:30-1:00
3rd- 12:05-1:35Lunch 1:05-1:35
Advisory – 1:40-2:25Advisory – 1:40-2:25
4th- 2:30-4:004th- 2:30-4:00

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MLK HOLIDAY!

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