Decatur, Georgia — Cognia® names The Museum School of Avondale Estates a 2024 Cognia® School of Distinction for excellence in education. This year Cognia, the global nonprofit school improvement organization, recognized 60 schools and school systems in the United States and Puerto Rico, and five other countries across the globe as 2024 Cognia Schools or…
First Grade Explorers have been working on an exciting project this spring in STEM class. During thier third quarter unit on animal habitats, Mrs. Aschberger incorporated a Design Thinking routine focusing on designing animal enrichment items, specifically for African penguins. Students first watched the behaviors of the penguins via the Georgia Aquarium web cam and…
The Museum School’s Katherine Kelbaugh, Ph.D. was awarded the Johnnye V. Cox Award on Tuesday April 23 by The University of Georgia’s Mary Frances Early College of Education Educational Administration and Policy Program. The award is named for the late professor who joined the UGA faculty in 1946 and developed the College’s program of supervision.…
September 15, 2023 At a ceremony today in DeKalb County, State School Superintendent Richard Woods awarded the Musuem School’s Third Grade reading team with a Literacy Leader Banner for achievement in reading. Our third graders scored above 90% on the Milestones Assessment in reading. The event was held at Avondale Elementary School where nine other…
Celebrate Mr. Stewart Week! May 15 – Students and Staff: Grab a notecard from your teacher and write Mr. Stewart a farewell message (to be displayed outside of the cafeteria) May 16 – Board, Advisory Council and Foundation Board: Celebration Luncheon Families and Students: Drop by the Media Center Courtyard from 6:00 – 7:00 pm…
The DeKalb Branch of the NAACP selected Dr. Katherine Kelbaugh as one of five nominees for the Narvie J. Harris Education Award, which honors individuals who have had transformational and positive impact on DeKalb county schools and their communities. Dr. Kelbaugh was recognized at DeKalb NAACP’s annual awards gala Saturday, Nov. 2. The award is…
Ice Cream Social Friday, May 24th Kindergarten – 5th Grade: GYM Students will build their sundaes in the GYM by grade level, then move outside to a designated location. Kindergarten – 2:05 – section of field near gym 1st grade – 2:15 – section of field near playground 2nd Grade – 2:20 – outdoor classroom…
The Georgia Charter School Association (GCSA) announced Friday, February 15, that The Museum School of Avondale Estates has been named the 2019 Academic Charter School of the Year. The award is sponsored by the Coca-Cola Company and The Museum School will receive $25,000 from GCSA to further its work. The Museum School will use this scholarship…
Ice Cream Social Friday, May 25th Kindergarten – 5th Grade: GYM Students will build their sundaes in the GYM by grade level, then move outside to a designated location. Kindergarten – 2:05 – section of field near gym 1st grade – 2:15 – section of field near playground 2nd Grade – 2:20 – outdoor classroom…
Photo: Museum School of Avondale Estates Principal Katherine Kelbaugh, center, celebrates being named the Georgia Charter Schools Association 2018 Charter School Leader of the Year. She is pictured with Museum School Board members (from L to R): Carla Smith, Jesse Lincoln, Board Chair Andy Huff and Matt Spaulding. DECATUR, Ga. – March 13, 2018 –…