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Partnering with Andrew Mack from Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, Andrea has been working with a committee of other Atlanta-area admission officers to create a toolkit schools can use to ensure a more equitable experience in independent school admissions and re-enrollment. After discussing existing processes and challenges, they identified flaws in current policies and procedures and began identifying possible corrections. Surprisingly, the challenges were shared by all the schools involved in the group, which included K-8, K-12, faith-based, pedagogy-specific, traditional, and more. While this work will continue throughout the 2023-24 school year, they have already made great progress. Currently, the toolkit includes anti-bias training links, suggestions regarding the interview process, and links to videos and articles. The final piece will be a rubric designed to avoid barriers in the admissions process. The committee looks forward to sharing their final toolkit at the spring AAAIS (Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools) Admissions meeting!

Did you know that September 15 – October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month? Rather than selecting a calendar month, the dates encompass the anniversaries of national independence for several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua that all recognize September 15 as the date of their independence, while Mexico and Chile’s independence days are celebrated September 16 and September 18 respectively. Started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson, the observation was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988.

Because food is a common language that brings us together, Middle School students led by Spanish Teacher Anabel Brcek cooked and enjoyed tacos, flan, and pay de limón con galletas María as part of their research and learning about the many Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. 

Click here to learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month. Click here for more photos!
 

We are excited to invite all parents/guardians to the second edition of our Elementary Parent Education Series: Technology & Your Household on Tuesday, September 26, beginning at 4:30. (Although this program is being hosted by our Elementary division, all parents are welcome to attend!)
Parenting in the digital age isn't easy, and we're here to help offer guidelines and suggestions for families as well as our entire school community. What are the effects of technology on a child's brain? Please join us as we host an event designed to help you think about best practices for you and your family.

• Light refreshments will be served.
• Complimentary childcare is available 4:30-5:30 for currently enrolled, preregistered students.
• Due to limited on-campus parking, we ask that each family bring just one vehicle to campus.

Kindly RSVP using the link in Springmont Weekly News!