Coca-Cola debuts Orange Vanilla, its first new flavor in more than a decade
For the first time in over a decade, Coca-Cola is unveiling a new flavor.
Say hello to Orange Vanilla Coke and Orange Vanilla Coke Zero Sugar. Continue at USA Today… Read More »
Peach Pass
Note from Audra:
If you ever drive North on I-75 you need a Peach Pass. My friend Carol drove 5 DHS Varsity Baseball Moms to a game at North Cobb High School on Friday afternoon and we zoomed over the new Peach Pass ramps in record time. We all joked about feeling as if we were on a roller coaster and waved at the cars in thick traffic down below us headed in the same direction.… Read More »
City announces 2019 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival
The City of Brookhaven announces the return of the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival. The music and arts extravaganza takes place at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road, on Saturday and Sunday, March 30-31, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free.
In addition to an all-star music lineup, the festival will also bring back perennial favorites such as the Arts & Crafts Market, Classic Car Show, Pet World, Kidz Zone and food trucks.… Read More »
Amicalola State Park to Springer Mountain, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Although it is about an hour and a half from Atlanta, the spectacular Amicalola Falls at Amicalola State Park make the drive, and the hike, time well spent. If you choose to climb the stairs, a series of steps and decks lead one mile (1.6 km) to the top of the falls. From here, you can hike another 7.5 miles (12 km) to reach Springer Mountain Trailhead on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest which is the end, or the beginning, of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. … Read More »
Dunwoody Wildcat Theatre presents Once Upon a Mattress
Dunwoody Wildcat Theatre presents Once Upon a Mattress
March 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 7p and March 3 and 10 at 2p
Once Upon a Mattress is a musical comedy with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer. It opened off-Broadway in May 1959, and then moved to Broadway.… Read More »
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Six Questions to Ask Before Your Teen Registers for an AP Class
To AP or not to AP? That’s the question nearly every teen (and their parents) finds themselves asking at some point during the high school years. There are plenty of reasons to go the AP class route, and quite frankly, there are also plenty of reasons no to. But what are the real questions parents and students need to be asking before committing to enduring the Advanced Placement route? … Read More »
504s, IEPs, and SAT/ACT Extended Time: What you need to know
Source: Creating Positive Futures
Are School Accommodations Right for Your Kid?
Have you ever wondered if your child or teen is in need of special accommodations at school? Do they seem to get less-than-ideal grades, have trouble finishing tests in the allotted time, or struggle focusing on homework and getting it turned in on time?
We all experience challenges and fall short of our goals sometimes.… Read More »
Back to school organization workshop
Note from Audra: This is new from my favorite tutoring duo (Brad and Rebekah Daniell)
New this year, Daniell Tutoring is offering rising 9th grade students a chance to participate in an organizational skills workshop.
- 2 hour session
- $125
- Sessions will be the week of July 29 – August 4
The purpose of the workshop is to prepare students for the upcoming school year by focusing on enhancing their organizational skills.… Read More »
Peachtree College Planning February Newsletter
Click here to read the Peachtree College Planning February Newspaper that includes the following topics.
SAT vs ACT – Which Should You Take? -The redesign of the SAT in 2016 resulted in a test quite similar to the ACT. But how do they really compare and how can you determine which test is right for you?… Read More »
Approximately 2,000 kids were accepted into UGA yesterday!
UGA will offer admission to just around 2,000 freshman applicants on Friday, February 8. This group of decisions is made up of only offers of admission, and if you were admitted, you will be able to see the decision on your Admission Status page (so only admitted students will see a decision change on their status page) and these admits will receive an email communication.… Read More »
Public School Finder – created by a Dunwoody Mom
My friend/neighbor, Melanie Manning, made a search tool using State data. She thought it would be useful for families who are considering where to send their children to school next year and down the road. It compares two State Metrics: CCRPI and School Climate. She has included supporting links below to help folks interpret these Metrics. … Read More »
Finding the right college just got easier
CampusCompare.com, the brainchild of Brookhaven resident Jonathan Clues, uses artificial intelligence to allow students to explore campus life at colleges and universities conveniently gathered all on one website so they don’t have to navigate multiple school websites or even worse the many unauthorized videos on YouTube. Read full article at The Dunwoody Crier… Read More »
Brookhaven elementary school redistricting plan passes
Hundreds of Brookhaven students will change schools next year under a redistricting plan approved Feb. 4 by the DeKalb County Board of Education. Continue at Reporter Newspapers… Read More »
Lawnmower Parents Are the New Helicopter Parents & We Are Not Here for It
Lawnmower parents go to whatever lengths necessary to prevent their child from having to face adversity, struggle, or failure.
Instead of preparing children for challenges, they mow obstacles down so kids won’t experience them in the first place. Continue at We Are Teachers… Read More »
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