STEAM Workshop (3/13) & DESIGNORAMA (3/15)

Get your STEAM Shirt today! The presale starts NOW and will be delivered before or during the week of 3/10! Shirts frequently sell out, so don’t wait. Click the link below to order.

https://steamatdrew.weebly.com/shop.html

In person sales will begin after presale shirts are delivered.

This year’s shirt is designed by SA student Daphne Alcock.

Thank you so much for your assistance with communication! An image of the shirt is attached.

Sincerely,

Courtney

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YEARBOOKS

Please share the following information about Senior Ads with students and family members:

The deadline for yearbook ads has been extended until January 31st 2025.

Click HERE to purchase Senior Ads. You must register for an account, design, and purchase your ad by January 31st. The design maker is embedded in the process, but you can also create a design in Canva or Adobe and then upload it. It’s completely up to you.

(Please note that Seniors do not need to purchase a yearbook separately because one is included in their Senior Dues)

Please contact Alicia McKenzie-Brown (alicia.mckenziebrown@drewcharterschool.org) if you have any issues with designing or purchasing senior ads.

View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login

DREW CHARTER SCHOOL – JA/SA

Event Code: FE287624

Also Needed: Infinite Campus Student ID

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Thank you for your support and commitment to volunteer at Drew Charter School. As we approach the holiday season, we know that there will be an increase in Volunteer Background requests. To ensure we are able to meet this increase in demand, please be aware that we are required to use outside systems to complete our background checks. Occasionally, some states have to pull their databases offline due to technical or securtiy issues which is out of our control. Because of this, please be aware that WE REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 7 TO 14 DAYS BEFORE WE ARE ABLE TO SUBMIT CLEARANCE APPLICATIONS. This enables us a better opportunity to clear all applicants even if some systems are down.

All requests should be submitted to  drewvolunteers@drewcharterschool.org

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Drew Creative Film Company: Principal’s Desk

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EAGLES NEST

Highlights:

✍️ Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking Contest – Celebrating Young Creators

📖 Highlight from Read Across Drew Day Event March 6^th / Book Buddies
🖤 March Awareness Month – Theme & Flyer
🔑 Galileo – Updated Password Access
📆 Scholastic Book Fair – Mark Your Calendars: March 24-28, 2025
🏆 Beamstack leaders

     HRRB Titles for 2025-2026

Thank you for helping us share these exciting opportunities with our Drew community! Let me know if you need any additional details.

Tonya Walker Ricks Ed. S

Charles R. Drew Charter School

Junior and Senior Academy

Media Specialist

470-355-1200 Ext 1017

Relator, Maximizer, Input, Arranger and Futuristic

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• Congratulations to all of our spring sports teams:
  • CCR and all supporting staff that made their announcements special and memorable!
• Congratulations to all of our students that were recently inducted into our National Honor Society, Beta Club, National Spanish Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta!
  • Thank you to Mrs. Lester, Mr. Rob, Dr. Allen, Mrs. Gilkey-Parker, Mrs. Gresham, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Russo, Dr. Pool, Mrs. Mangham, Mrs. Schaffer, and everyone that made this ceremony possible!
• Chirsten Nash, Kassidi Williams, Annabelle An, Alexander Thomas, Kaelyn Myers, Thihini Nagendran, Beli Infantry-Johnson, Caleb Martin, Rhyland O’Neill, Axum Nickerson, Cordarius Williams, and Alesha Turner for all their assistance in hosting Prospective Parent Night!
  • Mrs. Lowe, Dr. Allen, Mrs. Burks, Mr. Rob, Mrs. Weaver, and every staff member for organizing this event!
• CCR and every chaperone that made the Junior College trip successful!
• Melvin Sancho Hodges and Alexander Thomas for hosting our Breakfast with the Board this past Friday- wonderful job facilitating the event!
  • All of our student table leads that ensure the event was a success!
  • Every student that gave their input and feedback!
  • Every student photographer for capturing the moments!
  • Our culinary students for their participation in this event!
  • Our Harpist for setting the tone and displaying their talent!
  • Mrs. Cain for her collaboration, organization and thoughtful presentation to make this event a success!
  • Everyone that supported to ensure the event was well-organized – Mrs. Lester, Ms. Price, Mr. Kinney, Mrs. Chase, Mrs. Burks, Mrs. Richardson, Mr. Parker, Ms. Shavis, Mr. Anderson, Dr. Betzer, Dr. O’Roark!
• Each and every staff member that has been particularly proactive, solution-oriented, and intentional in their actions!

Your Feedback Matters: Complete Georgia Department of Education Survey

The Georgia Department of Education is also eager to hear from you, our valued parents and guardians. Please take a few moments to complete the 22-question survey for parents/ guardians by clicking the button below. Your participation will help enhance our educational programs. If you have two or more children at Drew attending the same academy, please only complete one survey for that academy. If you have two or more children attending multiple academies, please complete one survey per academy.

Family Survey Links:

• Elementary Academy Family Survey
• Junior/Senior Academy Family Survey

The surveys are confidential, and school leaders will only receive school-level data. Some examples include the total percentage of students who feel safe in school restrooms or the total percentage of families who feel welcome at Drew. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in creating a positive learning environment for our students. We appreciate you!

SY 2024 – 2025 Cell Phone Policy

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SY 2024 – 2025 Uniform Policy

A Quick Glance at the SA Daily Schedule

Senior Academy BELL Schedule

8:15-8:20	Bell Ringer/1st period attendance
8:20 – 9:50	1st period
9:55 – 11:25	2nd period
11:30 – 1:35	3rd period 9th & 10th Grade Lunch 11:30 -12:00 11th & 12th Grade Lunch 1:05 – 1:35
1:40 – 2:25	F L E X
2:30 – 4:00	4th period

Monday 3/10	Tuesday 3/11	Wednesday 3/12	Thursday 3/14	Friday  3/14
A DAY	B DAY	A DAY	B DAY	Virtual Learning

Athletics Schedule

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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

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MARCH 14, 2025