“You are smart. You are kind. You are intelligent. You are amazing!” Many students hear these positive affirmations each day at The Museum School from their warm and dedicated school counselor, Ms. Raquel Jones. Herself a married mother of three daughters, Jones visits nearly 30 K-8 classrooms each month to connect with TMS students. Born in…
Dear Parents and TMS Community, This evening during its regularly scheduled public Business Meeting, the DeKalb County School Board of Education voted to approve our charter renewal petition. Tonight’s vote was the first, and a highly critical step, in gaining full approval for our school to receive another five-year charter contract. We are delighted to…
Want to spread some joy this holiday season? The TMS Beta Club is collecting toys for Toys for Tots! Consider donating a NEW and UNWRAPPED toy for boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 12 years old. Simply drop the toy inside the gift wrapped donation boxes outside of Ms. Galicia’s office, the…
WHO is The Museum School Foundation? We are supporters. We are the ambassadors of our children’s success – the parents, grandparents, neighbors, teachers and friends that provide a launching pad for their future. We are investors. The Museum School is a homegrown community school built with passion and innovation to serve each precious, unique and…
By Emily Halevy As a new parent at The Museum School, I understood that the school was special. What I didn’t know was how much time and effort was involved to open the school. Now that we’re in our second year at TMS and through my involvement on the Foundation Board, I’ve learned about this…
Back by popular demand, the PTO is hosting a Builder Bunch Parent’s Night Out on Friday, December 9, 5:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. Get some holiday shopping done or just enjoy a night out! Sign your child up for a fun LEGO night, with two hours of building fun, followed by a movie for the last…
IS YOUR FAMILY PREPARING FOR HIGH SCHOOL? Did you know that most high schools have admission requirements – even the public school programs – such as special testing, interviews, auditions, and student work portfolio samples? Come hear directly from the schools. You’re invited to attend The Museum School’s High School Choice Fair to provide middle…
Each year, we dedicate a certain portion of funds raised at the auction to a special cause. We call this specific fundraising effort the Fund-the-Need. Past Fund-the-Need accomplishments have included raising funds to purchase cafeteria tables, playground equipment and mobile technology carts. Thanks to last year’s Fund-the-Need, which raised almost $30,000 in 10 minutes, the TMS…
Katherine Applegate Friday, November 11 We are so excited to announce that our school has been chosen to host Katherine Applegate, the author of The One and Only Ivan on November 11th! Be sure and read this fabulous book if you haven’t already! Ms. Applegate will hopefully have time to sign your copies of The…
We need your old tennis shoes! The TMS Girls on the Run team is collecting used running shoes (or any rubber-soled shoes) for our Eco-Sneakers Challenge. Eco-Sneakers makes these shoes available as affordable footwear in developing countries or gives them to agencies working with emergency relief programs. Eco-Sneakers donates 75 cents a pound back to…