Tag Archives: Atlanta Public Schools

Compost Update: November 10

We are now 4 weeks into our composting program at Springdale Park. So far, we have diverted 160 lbs of green waste from Georgia landfills! SPARK students (and teachers and custodial staff) are doing a great job adjusting to the new routines of sorting their trash in the cafeteria, reducing the waste they are contributing toContinue reading “Compost Update: November 10”

Dragons on the Move

“Dragons on the Move” is a parent-led, free Fun Run training program for SPARK students to prepare for our November 14th Fun Run. They meet every Tuesday and Friday morning at 7:15 in the astro-turf courtyard in the weeks leading up to the Fun Run. Thank you so much to parent, Sara Zeigler, for leadingContinue reading “Dragons on the Move”

SPARK Students Live on CBS46!

Today, Springdale Park students had the opportunity to be on live TV on “Atlanta Unplugged.” The segment focused on the Captain Planet Foundation helping Georgia students get hands on in gardening lessons. Drew Gossett, Sophia Vempala, and Anita Williams spoke about their experiences in their garden and kitchen lessons as Chef Linton Hopkins demonstrated a delicious meal using gardenContinue reading “SPARK Students Live on CBS46!”

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”