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…
One of The Museum School’s most popular events is evolving! Take your parents to Lunch this year was an adventure showcasing the student’s culinary talents and the school’s commitment to nutrition. The event on October 26 raised money for The Museum School Learning Garden and School Nutrition programs and the curriculum these inspire. Guests sampled…
Well over 700 attended Fall Fest this year, nearly double the number of expected attendees! Thank you to our planning committee, room parents, and countless volunteers who worked hard to produce the annual carnival. Photo booth photos are available here for free download courtesy of Tiffany Powell Photography, you can view some candid photos of the…
The Museum School of Avondale Estates has been named a recipient of the 2016 Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities. The school joined 12 other state-wide honorees for an awards ceremony at the State Capitol on October 5, 2016. The Governor’s Award for Arts and Humanities is presented by the Office of the Governor…
Make plans to join your student for lunch on Wednesday, October 26th. Feel free to bring a lunch from home, but remember that all proceeds from Take Your Parents to Lunch Day support our Learning Garden and School Nutrition programs. Thank you! Lunch options: Pallookaville $6 | Gumbo $3 | School Lunch $5 Preview Pallookaville’s NEW…
Thrive Homes would love to be one of the small things that contributes to the greatness of The Museum School. Thrive is proud to support the extraordinary learning environment, the differentiated curriculum and the exploration and growth of each student. For every home sold to a Museum School family, we will contribute $1,500 to The Museum School for the various programs and essentials…
Each year, the school successfully operates on the annual per-student allotment we receive from the DeKalb County School District. This means that all of our instructional and operating costs are covered. However, that allocation does not cover renovations and capital improvements to our facilities. We depend on our community – including parents, teachers, staff, grandparents…
Learning expeditions are well underway at The Museum School! Recently, our first grade explorers visited the Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville, Georgia. Unit 1 dives deep into “A Day in the Life of a Scientist”, and the Magnet Mania program at Tellus fits perfectly into the curriculum. Museum Liason Teresa Chiofalo shares some wonderful feedback regarding this…
8th grade is kicking off their second annual clothing drive starting this week! We are collecting child and adult clothing to stock the refugee closet at the Lutheran Services of Georgia. Recently refugees have the opportunity to find clothing for their families, so we’re aiming to keep them stocked all year long. Bring in any…
Save the date October 11th for the music department fundraiser at Kimball House. Dine at the restaurant that evening, and 10% of profits go to the Museum School Music department. Kimball House 303 East Howard Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030 kimball-house.com.