The Academic Connection: What Are Executive Function Skills? (And Why Do They Matter)

by Maggie Wray of Creating Positive Futures for The Aha! Connection

As a parent, you’re likely very aware of the impact your student’s GPA can have on their ability to get into college, earn scholarships, and even save on car insurance. What you may be less aware of is the impact your student’s executive function (EF) skills can have on their GPA.… Read More »

Edison Prep Giveaway: Get Prepared for the AP History Exam!

Edison Prep is giving away one free admission to its 13th annual AP History Bootcamp! They are offering two options this year: AP US History and AP World History. The winner can choose from either option. The bootcamp is taking place the weekend of April 20-21, 2024 and prepares students for the AP History exam in May.… Read More »

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Order Yummy BBQ – Help DHS Girls Lacrosse!

2024 BBQ flyer

DUNWOODY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS LACROSSE FUNDRAISER

Life is busy!! Let us help. Order a delicious dinner from Spiced Right Ribhouse BBQ and help support the Dunwoody High School Girls Lacrosse Team! Orders must be received and paid for by March 16. All dinners will be available for curbside pickup between 5-6:00 at the Dunwoody High School gymnasium on Thursday, March 21.… Read More »

Congratulations to the Dunwoody High National Merit Scholarship Finalists

Dunwoody High School is proud to recognize the following students who have advanced to Finalist Standing in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program:

Mahatma Kollu                                       Andrew Leick                                  Maggie Miller

Annie Peng                                            Neil Shah                                       Joseph Yanta… Read More »

Edison Prep Bootcamps & Test Prep Courses

Upcoming SAT/ACT classes:
Is your rising junior or senior taking the SAT or ACT this year? Edison Prep has 20+ SAT and ACT course options to accommodate your teen’s school and busy extracurricular schedule, as well as private tutoring if desired! See the full calendar at www.edisonprep.com/startingsoon/

We get results.
Check out hundreds of happy testimonials from past clients and score increase statistics at www.edisonprep.com/results/Read More »

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Kingswood Preschool Registration Now Open!

Kingswood Preschool is now enrolling for the 2024-25 school year!
Our program is open daily from 9am-1pm, mid-August through mid-May. Our classes offer many opportunities to play and learn with exceptional, caring teachers. Special features of our program include:

2 teachers in every classroom
Small child-teacher ratios
Chapel every Friday
Two outdoor play spaces
Music twice a week with special programs throughout the year
Storytelling once a week
Spanish for 3’s+ taught by a native speaker
Movement & Games providing active play
STEAM Lab
An active parent group
Dedicated teachers certified in CPR/ First Aid, and who have completed a nationwide background check

Visitors are always welcome to tour the school by appointment!… Read More »

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Contact:

Allison Clarke
(770) 458-8407
aclarke@kingswood.church

Hands-On Technology & Arts Exhibit – STEAM Showcase

Get ready to be amazed and inspired at the Sandy Springs Education Force (SSEF) 14th Annual STEAM Showcase on March 13th from 6-8 pm at North Springs High School. Experience dozens of hands-on, innovative exhibits that will fascinate and captivate you. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable opportunity to explore the latest innovations in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM).… Read More »

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February Aha! Lunch & Learn with Tom Bass & Jake Hill

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

Peggy and I invited Coach Bass and Coach Hill to lunch at North Italia on Tuesday.  Both men have coached my sons over the years so I’ve known them for awhile but I wanted to introduce them to Peggy since her oldest will be attending DHS as a 9th grader next year.  … Read More »

Hightower Homework Club

Volunteer with Hightower Homework Club at Crossroads Church (4805 Tilly Mill Rd.) from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday during the school year. Children (K – 5th grade) receive instruction and homework help from teachers, but volunteers are needed to assist teachers, give individual homework help and provide playground supervision. Contact Rich Reynell or visit CornersOutreach.org for more information or to volunteer.… Read More »

Dunwoody High School Student Earns Bronze & Silver Medals. 

Congressman Johnson Honors High School Student with Congressional Award

 

On Friday, January 26, 2024, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) presented Dunwoody High School senior Annie Peng with the Congressional Award Bronze and Silver Medals at the north DeKalb school.  

Peng earned the recognition by achieving personal goals focused on volunteerism, character development, and fitness. Peng is this year’s only recipient of the Congressional Award in Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District.  … Read More »

The Academic Connection: Better FAFSA: The New Financial Aid Process for 2024

by Brian Eufinger of Edison Prep for The Aha! Connection

Note: This blog post was originally written before the incredibly unfortunate news about the delayed Better FAFSA rollout was announced. Therefore, these first two paragraphs are about how the delay is being handled, and the overall info re: the new Better FAFSA and financial aid process (the original article) is below! … Read More »

9th Annual Wildcat Classic

Join in the fun and support the DHS Gridiron Club at the 9th Annual Wildcat Classic on Monday, April 29 at The Country Club of Roswell! Breakfast, lunch and beverages will be provided on the course as well as some great opportunities to meet the coaches and fellow Dunwoodians! Foursomes are filling up fast. Please visit our website for more information.… Read More »

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Contact:

Mark Moore
(404) 886-0552
theiss@bellsouth.net

St. Martin’s Episcopal School

St. Martin’s Episcopal School is Atlanta’s preschool through 8th grade experience dedicated to graduating well-rounded individuals ready to wholeheartedly embrace life. We do this by giving students the personalized attention, instruction and support they need as they learn about the world and themselves through intellectual adventures, extracurricular opportunities and spiritual formation. We believe the transition from children to young adults is a time to savor and celebrate, and the best time to develop a strong foundation on which students can build for the rest of their lives.  … Read More »

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