Upcoming Calendar
July 30,2020
This Week
Thursday, July 30
  • APS Fireside Chat on Gifted Programs, 5pm on Zoom
  • APS Fireside Chat on Dual Language Immersion, 6pm on Zoom

Week of August 3
Tuesday, August 4
  • APS Virtual Town Hall, 6pm on Facebook

Wednesday, August 5
  • Teacher Assignments Available, Infinite Campus Parent Portal

Thursday, August 6
  • APS Fireside Chat on Special Education, 6pm on Zoom

Friday, August 7
  • Deadline to submit APS Technology Readiness survey
MES Upcoming Events
Teacher Assignments Available: Wednesday, August 5
Class lists will be posted on our school doors (auditorium and main doors) at MES@Inman at 3PM on August 5th. Teacher assignments will be available online at that same time in Infinite Campus Parent Portal .

Once you know your child's teacher, please log into our MES Family Directory (powered by Membership Toolkit) and update your information to include your child's new homeroom teacher. If parents do this, we will have pre-populated class lists, complete with contact information for fellow families as it is easy to sort by grade and homeroom teacher once the information is populated in this tool. It is also important for you to update your information in this tool at the beginning of the school year if you wish to continue receiving the Digital Dolphin newsletter.
MES News
MES Welcomes Dr. Sprull as New Assistant Principal
We are excited to welcome Dr. Nakiesha Sprull to the Morningside family. With over 18 years of education experience, Dr. Sprull has a heart for students and teachers, as well as a strong expertise in curriculum and technology. Learn more about her and read her message in Principal Sofianos' latest blog post here .
2019/2020 Yearbooks
If you pre-purchased a yearbook from the 2019/2020 school year or have purchased one on the MES online store since May and have NOT picked up your yearbook, please reach out directly to Jennifer Richman via email or text at 510-472-4712 to make arrangements for pick up.
2020/2021 Yearbook - Give Us Your Input!
We are excited to bring you a one-of-a kind historical yearbook this year! Please take this quick 3-question survey by August 15 so we can get started with your ideas in mind. We appreciate your input!
APS & Grady Cluster Happenings
Opportunities to Hear from APS in Preparation for School Start
APS is committed to maintaining open and consistent dialogue with you as we all prepare for a strong start on Day One. Please join the upcoming Virtual Town Hall meeting and Fireside Chats on specific topics to share your questions and comments and get the latest information from APS.  

APS will host a Virtual Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, August 4 at 6 p.m. on the district’s Facebook page. You may also access any of the Virtual Town Hall meetings anytime by going to the video section of the APS Facebook page.

APS will host Fireside Chats on Specific Topics on Zoom: 
• Gifted Programs, Thursday, July 30 at 5 p.m.

• Dual Language Immersion, Thursday, July 30 at 6 p.m.

• Special Education, Thursday, August 6 at 6 p.m. 
Complete APS Technology Readiness Survey by August 7
As Atlanta Public Schools prepares to Return + Learn this upcoming school year, technology will play a critical role. APS wants to ensure every student has a device and internet connection to access virtual instruction.  

All APS families are asked to complete the Technology Readiness survey for each of your children attending an APS school. After the survey is completed, you will receive a call from your child’s school to arrange for you to receive the technology your child needs. Access the survey here .
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