Talented and Gifted Academy

The Talented and Gifted (TAG) Learning Academy at West Side Elementary provides kindergarten through fifth grade students a global, academic program designed to uncover and develop the unique talents and gifts of all students. The focus of this program is on developing the various aptitudes and potentials for advanced learning and creative productivity that exist in all student populations.

Marietta Kiwanis 2010 Scholarships Available

Marietta Kiwanis has a number of Scholarships available, and encourages all qualified individuals to apply for one of the scholarships by the March 31, 2010 deadline. For more information, visit www.mariettakiwanis.org.

Superintendent's Budget Update February 2010

The Board of Education of the City of Marietta will soon begin development of the Fiscal Year 2011 (FY11) budget. The school board must approve the FY11 budget by June 30, 2010. The state Legislature is currently in session and is considering education funding for the coming fiscal year. Unfortunately, due to the current economic situation facing Georgia, the outlook calls for further reductions in education funding. More»

System-Wide Kindergarten Registration, Feb. 8-12, 2010

Marietta City Schools kindergarten registration for the 2010-2011 school year begins Feb. 8 and ends Feb. 12, 2010. Registration hours at all MCS elementary schools are from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A complete listing of Marietta City elementary schools is available at www.marietta-city.org/schools/. To schedule an elementary school tour, contact the school office. More»

District Elementary Choice Academies Random Drawing Scheduled, Feb. 10

Marietta City Schools (MCS) will hold a Choice Academies random drawing for student placement at A.L. Burruss Elementary School, at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10 at the MCS Central Administrative Offices located at 250 Howard Street in Marietta. The random drawing is for student placements for the 2010-2011 school year. Parents/guardians do not have to be present in order for their child’s application to be included in the drawing. More»

Elementary Schools Science Fairs, Feb. 22-26

Marietta City elementary schools celebrate science during the week of Feb. 22-26.

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West Side Hosts 1st Annual Science Swarm, Feb. 25

West Side Elementary hosts it first annual Science Swarm science fair reception, Feb. 25. Students will explore the wonderful and amazing world of science and share their learning with others. All students who participate will receive recognition and first, second, and third place winners in grades 3-5 will receive an award.

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Cybersafety Booklet For Parents/Kids Now Available

Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online, a new booklet released by the Federal Trade Commission, tells parents and teachers what they need to know to talk to kids about issues like cyber bullying, sexting, mobile phone safety, and protecting the family computer. The free booklet is available at OnGuardOnline.gov, the federal government’s online safety Web site.

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