Upper school students in Mrs. Hochburger’s STEAM classes creatively configured obstacle courses and then programmed mini Sphero robots to move through them. We love how Spheros encourage inquiry, creativity, and collaboration through play.
Here comes Johnny Apple Seed! This week our preschool students learned through the theme of apples.
Our littlest Gladiators took turns cranking an apple peeler and participating in apple relay races to improve their gross motor skills. Additionally, they created "pom-pom" apple pies, used apples as stamps, and bobbed for apples for sensory play and fine motor practice. Finally, they went on a search to find Johnny's lost apples to practice color identification and charted their favorite flavors of apple for a math lesson.
Thank you to our creative preschool teachers for engaging and teaching our littlest learners through play.
Our 7th-grade students are building Cell Cities in Mrs. Ziegele's Science class. These cities compare a living plant cell or animal cell and its organelles to a city or school. The place they choose must use energy, produce substances, and manage waste.
Ms. Godwin’s 6th grade Global Leadership students have been learning about the local issues of hunger and homelessness in Atlanta (United Nations Sustainable Development Goals #1 & 2). In class, they completed research through a choice board activity by reading articles and watching videos to gain background information. Later, they were guided to reflect and think about how they could take action within the community to reduce the number of people in poverty. Finally, they created a Service Learning Proposal and Presentation to share their idea to their classmates and the administration. After 4 presentations, students took a 60 second “brain break” by doing jumping jacks!
Thank you Atlanta Academy Parent Association for making us feel extra special this week! We have the best parents and students! 💙💛 #GladiatorStrong
Ms. Godwin and her 8th-grade Global Leadership class honored some special people in celebration of Grandparents' Day! Empathy and social connections are critical in these times, and our goal is to provide authentic opportunities for our students to experience these essential life-skills.
Somerby Sandy Springs is feeling loved.
September 14 at 3:02 PM ·
Thank you to Ms. Godwin and the 8th grade Global Leadership students at Atlanta Academy for bringing so much joy to the residents at Somerby Sandy Springs #GrandparentsDay and #AssistedLivingWeek
Tomorrow is the last day for our Coat Drive. As part of our commitment to teaching our students the importance of making a difference and taking care of our community and world, our school is taking part in North Fulton Community Charities' Warm Coat Day. This program helps to provide new or gently used warm coats, hats, scarves and gloves to adults and children. Please bring your items to morning carpool.
Our Gladiators are celebrating National Color Day tomorrow, 10/22. Dress up in all the colors you can wear, and let's all take the day to appreciate the natural colors of the world.
Welcome to Hogwarts! This month, our Kindergarten teachers adapted a beloved series to capture their students' imaginations and created a life-size experience of the Harry Potter book series. They transformed the hallways into an experiential and immersive experience so that all students who pass by will find joy and excitement. The Harry Potter books provide a treasure of opportunities for fostering skills for all levels of growing learners! Potion formulas for science activities, Quidditch for games and gross motor movement, flying lessons for balance, creative inventions for STEAM activities, and imaginative language for writing are sure to resonate strongly within the hearts of our Atlanta Academy students for a long time.
Meet Happy Harold, our Pirate, the “Little Scarecrow of Horrors, and our friend letting us know that “Everything will be OK.” We still have more spaces for scarecrows! There’s still time to sign up. Email skashdan@atlantaacademy.com if you are interested!
Students in Mrs. Hochburger’s and Mrs. Stokes’ Conceptual Design class - a combination of art and technology - designed and created custom pencils using our Glow Forge laser cutter. This student’s theme was baseball players!
Today is #GlobalHandwashingDay, and we couldn't let it go by without resharing this fun video by Ms. Cassie Smith!
Happy Happy Birthday to Mrs. Dishman, our Head of School. We had so much fun celebrating YOU today! Thank you for your continued passion and leadership and for bringing so much joy and happiness into our lives.
Our Gladiators make us so proud every day. Rahul honored our Veterans today by dressing in his uniform. Thank you, Rahul, for lifting others with your compassionate and generous spirit!
We are so grateful to each and every one of you. Thank you for your service.
We absolutely love that anyone can feel loved and supported from our yard signs. We have extra if you would like to have one (please comment below). Whether you attend Atlanta Academy or another school, we are all #community and in this together! #GladiatorStrong
Denise Deitchman
November 4 at 11:52 PM ·
My kids don’t go to Atlanta Academy but we know several families that do. Was feeling the love and support on my walk this morning.
This sign brought me hope. 🥰
Happy Birthday Gladiators! We had an awesome day celebrating our 20th!
Thank you to our amazing 1st-grade families! All of the yummy Teacher Treats brought big smiles to our faculty and staff. Thank you for your generosity!
“When you are kind to others, it not only changes you, it changes the world." - Harold Kushner
Hats off to Kindness today and every day! We are so incredibly proud of our Gladiators for spreading joy, positivity, and extra doses of kindness around our campus this week. The Great Kindness Challenge #KindnessUnites #GladiatorStrong
Be nice to others, show appreciation, treat others as equals, and help those in need- these are a few more life lessons that we learned today from our Gladiator Students. The Great Kindness Challenge #KindnessUnites #GladiatorStrong
Fostering kindness at school is important for students' academic growth and success and social/emotional development. Here are some ways that our Gladiators are spreading kindness today. The Great Kindness Challenge #KindnessUnites #GladiatorStrong
Kindness is all around us at Atlanta Academy! Enjoy today's video about what kindness means to our students. The Great Kindness Challenge #KindnessUnites #GladiatorStrong
Atlanta Academy students are again taking part in the national The Great Kindness Challenge, a week dedicated to programs that promote positive school culture and climate through an emphasis on kindness. Each day, Gladiators will share what kindness means to them. #KindnessUnites #GladiatorStrong
