CURRICULUM NIGHT / FERNBANK 101
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During National Hispanic Heritage Month we celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.
In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively.
Also, Columbus Day, which in many parts of the country is now known as Indigenous People's Day, is October 12.
The Reflections Program is a National PTA and Georgia PTA cultural arts competition, providing an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works.
Students may submit an entry in any of 6 arts areas: Visual Arts Photography, Literature, Music Composition, Dance Choreography, and Film Production.
Be sure to reflect the theme in your work.
Entries must be submitted by October 20th.
See the Georgia PTSA Reflections page for entry forms, rules, and additional information.
Contact Reflections Chair Emily Mann (fernbankcommunications@gmail.com) with any questions.
The 2020-2021 Reflections Theme is: I Matter Because...
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Fernbank is an IB World School
The International Baccalaureate (IB) aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
FREE MEALS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 18!
A federal waiver was approved by the USDA which allows schools to provide meals at no cost to children 18 years of age or under through December 31, 2020, or until funds run out.
For information about how to receive free meals for all children under age 18 as well as the application for free/reduced meals, click here
2020-2021 FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION (DEADLINE SEPT 29 2020)
Please complete the free and reduced lunch application https://www.schoolcafe.com/
STUDENT MEAL SERVICE UPDATE
Meal Plan Update: Beginning August 17, 2020,
DCSD school nutrition services will provide
a two day meal package on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Students will receive a two-day meal package on each of those days;
2 Lunch Meals & 2 Snacks
Pick up at Fernbank from BUS #D4
Mon, Wed, Fri.11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
FOR MORE INFO AND SITE PICK UP LOCATIONS, CLICK BELOW
What's coming up:
Questions? Concerns?
We are here for you!
Please contact us with your questions and any concerns you may have. We will get back to you!
Fill out the form or send an email:
fernbankelementaryPTA@gmail.com
FUND THE FERN 2020
Thank you to our Family Donors
LEARN
($250-$499)
The Powell Family
The Tribbett Family
The Allen Family
The Watson Family
The Pace Family
GROW
($500-$999)
The Stowe Family
The Boelhouwer Family
The Turner Family
The Wallace Family
The Rollins Family
The Johnson Family
The Medlin Family
The Bornstein Family
SOAR
($1,000 +)
The James Family
The Russo Family
The Tester Family
The Haraway Family
The Pascale Family
The Kilpatrick Family
The Prickett Family
Community Investors
A special thank you to our 2019-2020
These local businesses and corporate sponsors make a huge difference in the programs offered at Fernbank and the support each of our students receives. Make sure to thank them when you visit their business!