Allgood Elementary School

MOSAIC Summer Programs In preparation to meet the needs of students this summer, the 2021 MOSAIC Summer Learning Programs link is open for families to register through DCSD's website. Parents can access the list of summer programs via the school district's website by clicking on Parents on the homepage and then clicking on Summer School. A direct link to the summer school program page is provided to share with all parents. DeKalb County School District Summer School... Parents will be able to register students for the following programs. Program descriptions and additional information can be found on the summer program page or visiting our school's website. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Lenisera Barnes-Bodison at [email protected] .Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Greetings Allgood Parents and Guardians, There will be no school next week, April 5-9 due to Spring Break. Parents, please note that all students in grades K-5 have been issued Spring Break packets to complete while on break. We encourage everyone to remain safe during this time. Have a fun and exciting Spring Break! Principal Carter

Allgood Elementary will administer Face-to-Face GMAS Testing April 20-30, 2021. Please refer to the attached GMAS Parent letter located on the school's website: http://www.allgoodes.dekalb.k12.ga.us/ The letter which has been translated in additional languages, can be found on the Parent Padlet: https://padlet.com/allgoodlibrary/wih8k186w9ydbvc5

Greetings Allgood Parents and Guardians, Please see attached the Allgood Re-entry Plan and the Bus Route Link for students returning to the building for hybrid learning beginning March 9th (Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students) and March 15th (3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students). Please find the following Information in the Re-entry plan: 1) Designated building entry locations for Bus, Van, Car Riders and Walkers. 2) The Parent Request QR code (to be scanned using ...your smart phone) for parent requests and information from Allgood faculty and staff. Parents please note: Breakfast and lunch is free, and will be offered to all students arriving for hybrid learning. Breakfast and lunch will continue to be served from 11am-1pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for all distance remote learning students. Parents will not be allowed to enter the building during arrival and dismissal. Only parents dropping off or picking up students will be allowed to drive their vehicles onto the Allgood Campus. Parents must contact the school ahead of time for early student pick-up. There will be no parent parking in the Allgood Parking Lot. Parents who have questions or requests should use the Parent Request QR code located in the Re-entry Plan. We look forward to seeing all students returning for hybrid learning. Thank you for your support of Allgood Elementary. Principal Carter Re-entry Plan: https://drive.google.com//1N7f2OFF-cZwHBCAJgBIV1Au5T/view Bus routes: https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/d/bus-routes/allgood-es.pdf

Click the link below to view the School Reopening video. https://dcsd-my.sharepoint.com//EVND2dT4sXFLspmcDTi20voBLe

Due to the uncertainty regarding the weather event moving through metro-Atlanta and concerns regarding possible black ice on the roads, Dekalb County Schools will hold a Digital Learning Day today.

Virtual Learning Guide Site and Parent Assistance Form: Allgood ES students and parents, faculty, staff, and administrators want you to be successful during virtual learning. We're here to support you. To that end, check out the resources listed and linked below. Virtual Learning Guide:... http://www.allgoodes.dekalb.k12.ga.us/_20212412377126.aspx Virtual Learning Form: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScPhHHtB8YZF6d_0/viewform Parent Assistance Form: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfdOJ9CIAxJHz/formResponse

Greetings Allgood Parents and Guardians, Please mark your calendar to attend a School Re-opening Town Hall meeting with Superintendent Watson-Harris on January 14th, from 6-7 pm. See the attached flyers to access the link to the meeting on our school's website found at: http://www.allgoodes.dekalb.k12.ga.us/

Please read the Re-Opening Parent Letter and Staggered Schedule (English and Amharic versions available) Both can be found on the school's website and Parent Padlet: http://www.allgoodes.dekalb.k12.ga.us/ https://padlet.com/allgoodlibrary/wih8k186w9ydbvc5

Please join us for a fun evening of engaging digital literacy activities and games for Pre-K- 5th grade students. Parents, log on to help your child earn Star-Bucks, practice literacy skills, learn about our digital/virtual resources, answer trivia questions, win prizes and more!! Join our general link to discover virtual learning stations to help students with skills that are aligned with the standards.... PLEASE VISIT THE SCHOOL WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS!

Upcoming Thanksgiving Food Drives Below is a list of Thanksgiving Food Drives being held this Saturday, November 21, 2020. Ray of Hope Christian Church 10am-Noon... New Life Church 10am Victory for the World Church 11am South Dekalb Mall (Turkeys) 11am-1pm Lou Walker Senior Center- 10am-Noon Dekalb County Government (3 Locations)- 10 am Godfrey Stadium, Decatur Hallford Stadium, Clarkston New Birth MBC, Stonecrest

Allgood's Annual Spelling Bee for students in 4th and 5th grade is coming up! The purpose of the spelling bee is to help children improve spelling and increase vocabulary in a friendly and supportive environment. If your child would like to participate, please make note of the attached flyer. **I have also included additional information in both the 4th and 5th grade Library's Dojo, Microsoft Teams, and Google Classroom, as well as the Parent Padlet which can be found here: https://padlet.com/allgoodlibrary/wih8k186w9ydbvc5

FREE Walk-up COVID testing. Refer to picture below for more info.

FREE Walk-up COVID testing. Refer to picture below for more info.

Clarkston First Baptist Church is providing FREE COVID testing and FREE Food Boxes. Refer to picture below for more info.

The IRC in Atlanta’s Emergency Assistance Program The IRC in Atlanta's Emergency Assistance Program provides up to three (3) months of financial assistance to DeKalb County residents who are having difficulty paying for housing, utilities and/or food due to COVID-19. You may be eligible for assistance if:... You are a DeKalb County resident with a Social Security or Alien number AND You have lost a job or wages after March 27, 2020 and have documentation to show this OR You are behind on rent or mortgage payments and have documentation to show this OR You have tested positive for COVID-19 and have documentation to show this If you meet the eligibility criteria above, please contact: [email protected] (preferred method of contact please provide client’s name, contact information, and indicate language/interpretation support, if needed) Estella Brenneman +1 470-925-0031 Amal Warsama +1 404 454 1389 IRC Main Office +1 404 292-7731

Virtual Town Hall for Parents Please refer to the flyer below for details regarding the Virtual Town Hall taking place on Thursday, November 5th at 5pm.

2020 2021 School Year Title I District-level Parent & Family Engagement Plan Input Meeting Monday, October 26, 2020 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.... Please click on the flyer (Located in the Parent Padlet and on the homepage of the school's website) to access the meeting link.