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…
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…
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…
Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming!!! Plan to shop beginning at 3:00pm on Tuesday, September 27 in the media center! Hours: Tuesday, September 27 3:00 – 4:30pm Wednesday, September 28 7:30am – 4:30pm Thursday, September 29 7:30am – 4:30pm Friday, September 30 …
It’s time to register for fall electives from Connect After School. All classes begin the week of August 22nd and are from 3:15-4:15pm. Click here for information about each class, and click here to register. Lego Stop Motion Movies (K-5th Mondays) Hip-Hop / Ballet (K-2nd Tuesdays) Piano and Guitar Lessons (K-8th Tuesdays) Tennis (K-2nd Tuesdays) Blast…
It’s been a busy summer of construction at The Museum School and things are still a little…dusty! As part of our ongoing commitment to provide an improved learning environment and make the best use of our space for our students, teachers and the community, the school’s Board of Directors authorized and has been managing the…