Back-To-School Donations Needed
July 17, 2009 by Lee Davenport
Can you believe that it is almost the end of July? School will be back in session before you know it. So that means it’s time for the Community Action Center’s (CAC) annual school supply drive.
CAC is working with 10 Fulton County schools to provide backpacks full of new supplies to more than 500 needy children. Donations of pencils, pens, crayon, notebooks back packs and other supplies are needed. To see a full list of supplies visit www.ourcac.org.
Source: Sandy Springs Community News, July 17, 2009
Metro Atlanta’s Top Schools
June 15, 2009 by Lee Davenport
Despite some of the bad statistics we hear about Georgia schools, there are actually several schools in Metro Atlanta that are performing well on a nationally-recognized level. According to Newsweek’s June 8 publication, there are 51 schools in Metro Atlanta that rank in the top 1500 in the nation. The high schools that excel include Walton (Marietta), North Gwinnett (Suwanee), Campbell (Smyrna), Riverwood (Sandy Springs/Atlanta), Dunwoody (Dunwoody), Sprayberry (Marietta) – just to name a few.
Interested in what other schools made the cut? Check out http://www.newsweek.com/id/201160/?s=georgia&q=2009/rank/1 for more details.
Summer Fun in Sandy Springs
June 1, 2009 by Lee Davenport
Schools out for summer and that means it is time for summer activities!!
Hammond Hills Swim and Tennis Association has declared Saturday, June 6 as Sandy Springs Day. Print this article for free admission into the Hammond Hills pool at 555 Glenforest Drive. Please contact membership@hhsta.com or 678.640.8267 or visit www.hhsta.com for more information.
Riverwood International Charter School is offering summer sports camps in baseball, boys and girls basketball, cheerleading, football, boys soccer and wrestling. Camps are scheduled for June and July. For more information and registration forms, visit www.riverwoodhs.org.
Spring Events to Not Miss
April 20, 2009 by Lee Davenport
A Royal Affair Cafe will host a “Celebrate Life” party in the Parkside Shopping Center in Sandy Springs from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, April 25. Friends, family and neighbors are invited to support children from the oncology department at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The evening will feature live music by Uncle Mike’s Band and tasty bites from A Royal Affair Cafe. The cost to attend is $30 for adults and $10 for children. To purchase tickets click here. All proceeds will go to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Around Sandy Springs – Events This Week
March 24, 2009 by Lee Davenport
Riverwood International Charter School will present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on March 26, 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. and March 29 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and are available at the door. Directed by Riverwood drama teacher Mary Beth van der Hoek, the Broadway hit showcases the talents of 65 students. For information, call 404.847.1980 or visit www.riverwoodhs.org.
Schools of Choice
December 28, 2008 by Lee Davenport
As you prepare for a new year, don’t just attend High School Musical with tweens and teens, add to your calendar a visit to the open houses for two of Sandy Springs’ high schools of choice:
North Springs Charter High School is pleased to invite prospective students and families to Discover North Springs on Sunday, January 25 from 1:30-4 p.m. For more information regarding this event contact Carol Ciepluch at 77.551.2490 ext. 145.
Riverwood International Charter School will hold an open house for prospective parents and students on Sunday, January 25 at 4 p.m. For specific questions regarding this event, contact the school’s main office at 404.847.1980.
IN THE KNOW: Metro Atlanta’s Best Schools
December 9, 2008 by Lee Davenport
Relocating to Metro Atlanta with school-aged children/teens? This isn’t Kansas anymore nor is this as simple as High School Musical part 1, 2, or 3. You may be aware of Georgia’s poor educational reputation, including the current lose of Clayton County School District’s accreditation, and you may be afraid… very afraid.
You may fear your college-bound child may not receive the educational support her young, gifted mind needs as you relocate to Metro Atlanta from public schooling. Or, you may be afraid that you will spend 3-4 times the amount for elementary and secondary schooling that you would pay to send your little blessing to one of the most exclusive, expensive universities America has to offer.
Sandy Springs Holiday FREE Fun!!
November 23, 2008 by Lee Davenport
What are your plans for turkey day this year? If you want to try something different to give thanks, join the Sandy Springs United Methodist Church for their FREE Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 27 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Interested? Call 404.255.1181 for more details.
Okay, you already have your Thanksgiving Day plans but are you still looking for a tree lighting event? If you missed the tree lighting last night at Atlantic Station, then join Heritage Sandy Springs’ Light the Lights at Heritage Green on Thursday, December 4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This event will feature musical performances by Sandy Springs’ Ridgeview Charter School and North Springs Charter High School, complimentary hot chocolate and cider, gingerbread men cookie decorating and a festive lighting of Heritage Green. Join the Sandy Springs holiday fun and call 404.851.9111 for further information.
Oh Christmas Tree!
November 15, 2008 by Lee Davenport
The Sandy Springs’ Riverwood High School Baseball Team will kick off its ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE SALE at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 28 at Riverwood High School.
Riverwood’s Coach Mike Santoro, along with baseball parents travel to the North Carolina mountains each year to cut, bale and transport the freshly cut Fraser firs. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Riverwood High School Baseball Team. So support our fellow Sandy Spring schools and students!!
October Fun in Sandy Springs
October 9, 2008 by Lee Davenport
Enjoy the fall colors and weather at these Sandy Spring School-Sponsored Events:
High Point Elementary will hold their Fall Festival on Saturday, October 18 from 11-3 p.m. The public is invited to attend and enjoy homemade food, rides, games, arts and crafts, a pumpkin patch and much more. For more information contact Amy Arno, 404.255.8327 or arnomedia@aol.com.
The North Springs United Methodist Church Preschool is hosting a Fall Fling on Saturday, October 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival includes a pumpkin patch, food, games, face painting, pumpkin decorating and more. For more information contact Michelle Gray, 770.396.8615.
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