Author Archives: Jenna Shea
Georgia Gives Day!
November 13 is Georgia Gives Day! On the week leading up to Georgia Gives Day (Monday, November 10 – Thursday, November 13) SPARK students are encouraged to bring cash or coins to donate to the organization of their choice. This year at SPARK, students will be able to give back to any of ten chosen organizationsContinue reading “Georgia Gives Day!”
Project for a Day 2014
Project for a Day is an opportunity for volunteers to invest in our children’s future by spending a day in an Atlanta Public Schools school working with students on an experiential learning project. This event is hosted by the Atlanta Partners for Education – a joint venture between the Metro Atlanta Chamber and Atlanta Public Schools.Continue reading “Project for a Day 2014”
Garden Update: November 6
We had a very special visitor to our garden – my mom!
New Plants for our Pollinator Garden!
Thank you to Caroline from Riggins Landscaping for all of our beautiful new plants for our pollinator garden!
Garden Update: November 4
2014 Great Pumpkin Chuck!
On Monday, November 3rd, SPARK had it’s first Pumpkin Chuck! SPARK families donated 157 leftover pumpkins after Halloween for our students to use for various math and science activities throughout the day (including the Great Pumpkin Drop engineering challenge). Then the pumpkins were picked up by Compost Wheels to be composted, creating rich soil for ourContinue reading “2014 Great Pumpkin Chuck!”
Tending Our Common Ground 