Mary M. Bethune Elementary ּ 5925 Old Carriage Drive ּ College Park, GA 30349

Phone: 770-991-7940 ּ Fax: 770-991-7940

Bethune Elementary School

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School Newsletter

Dear Parents and Guardians:

Congratulations to Michole Gibson (Kindergarten Teacher) who was honored as our “Teacher of the Year” and Patricia Knott Chapman (Budget/Business Manager) as our “School Professional of the Year” for the 2007-2008 school year at Bethune Elementary.

Bethune Elementary School students participated in the Math Fest on Saturday, March 3, 2007.  Students performed very well and we are proud of the contributions that were made to ensure that all students were allowed the opportunity to be successful!

This is a reminder that our next Banneker Cluster Advisory Council meeting will be Monday, March 12, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. at Love T. Nolan Elementary School (770-991-7950).

The purpose of the Banneker Cluster Advisory meeting is for discussing issues pertinent to all of the seven schools in this area.  Each school should have an active Local School Advisory Committee to discuss school related issues such as curriculum and instruction; facility needs; discipline, parent involvement, etc.  These same issues may be discussed at the Cluster Advisory meeting if they are concerns throughout the Banneker Cluster.

The Parent Workshop provided by Kaiser Permanente entitled “Acting on Stress” will be Tuesday, March 13th, in the cafeteria at 6:00 p.m.  Come out and learn how to get rid of stress.  PTA meeting immediately after the workshop.  We need your support!

Please teach your child(ren) their phone numbers, home address, and other pertinent information.  You should also contact the school to update changes in case of an emergency. 

Between the hours of 7:00 a.m.--7:15 a.m., students are not to be dropped off.  The school cannot be held responsible for the safety of children during that time.  Staff does not arrive to work until 7:15.  Students will not be supervised before this time.