Attendance Awareness Month

September is Attendance Awareness Month. According to the Georgia Department of Education, “Data indicates that missing more than five days of school each year, regardless of the cause, begins to impact student academic performance and starts shaping attitudes about school.” Good student attendance aligns with our school culture. Therefore, please work with us as a team to encourage the best daily attendance possible. Let us know if your child is struggling with health, social, or emotional issues impacting their attendance and academics. For more information, visit Attendance Works to learn 10 facts about school attendance.

FMES Color Run

This year's Color Run is scheduled for Friday, September 22. Help us meet our goal with your tax-deductible donation to help support all PTA programs and to get more technology resources in our classrooms. Race Kit eligible donations are due by September 8th (to allow time to order shirts). However, donations will be accepted through October 5th.

Please register your student and be sure to share their fundraising link via email, text, or social media! You can also make checks payable to FMES. When turning in donations, please include the student & teacher name, and FMES Color Run in the memo line. Thank you for helping to support our school!

International Night

International Night will be Thursday, September 28, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. We hope you will join us in celebrating the rich cultures of our FMES family. YOU can add to the night by having a booth, making a dish, joining our parade of countries, or even entertaining us with your talents. Help us make International Night the best ever! If you would like to volunteer, CLICK HERE. You may sign up for as many events as you like.

Conversations in English

Learn basic conversational English in a friendly and supportive environment. Sessions are held in person and via Zoom on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. The 10-week session runs from September 13 - November 29. For more information, contact Allison Dallas, Parent Liaison at 678.377.8955 or Allison.Dallas@gcpsk12.org.

Play 2 Learn

Searching for a high-quality early learning opportunity for you and your young child? Look no further! Join one of our Play 2 Learn classes, right here at Freeman's Mill ES. Play 2 Learn classes are every Monday from 10-11:30 am or 1-2:30 pm. Email Donna.Daugherty@gcpsk12.org for more information.

Other Helpful Resources:
Play 2 Learn @ Home
Building Babies Brains

Little Learners Academy

Looking for a fun activity for your preschooler? Come join us for Little Learners Academy. Little Learners meets the last Wednesday of each month (August 30, September 27, October 25, and November 29) from 1-2 pm at Freeman's Mill. For more information or to register your child, email Mrs. Daugherty at donna.daugherty@gcpsk12.org.