In our blog series, “Why The Museum School Works for Us,” aimed at prospective TMS families, we introduce parents to families who chose The Museum School. Ana and David Marshall applied to TMS in 2012 when their older child, Gabby, was entering kindergarten. Alex followed his big sister to TMS three years later. The Marshalls…
“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…
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…
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…
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…