Peachtree Gateway Council on Schools

04/28/2020

DeKalb County School District will hold virtual town halls this week to meet the finalist for the Superintendent, Dr. Crew from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29 and Thursday, April 30. The public is invited to submit questions in advance by emailing [email protected] or calling 678-676-0722. Questions should be submitted by noon on Tuesday, April 28. The town halls will be available to view live online at https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/communications/dstv and via broadcast at DSTV 24, which is available to residents within DeKalb County with Comcast cable television. For more information, go to: https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/superintendent-search/2019-2020/

11/15/2019

What do you think we need in a new Superintendent for the DeKalb County School District? Express your thoughts by November 20th!
The DeKalb County School Board is seeking parent, teacher, staff, and community input about the characteristics that DCSD needs in its next Superintendent through an anonymous survey. The Board has invited community members, including parents, staff, students, business partners, residents, and teachers, to take this survey at https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/superintendent-search/2019-2020/ and help shape search criteria for the next superintendent. More information about the search process and a full search timeline can be found at https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/superintendent-search/2019-2020/ This survey will be open through November 20, 2019

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10/08/2019

Region 1 and the Cross Keys HS cluster held the official ribbon cutting for the newly opened John R. Lewis ES on Friday, October 4, 2019. Congressman Lewis was moved to tears by the honor and by the kids. One pictured at the podium with John Lewis was encouraged to work hard, to keep the faith, and he could even be President of the United States. The event was hosted by the school's first principal, Dr. LaShawn McMillan. Dr. McMillan formerly served at Ashford Park ES, Arabia Mtn HS, and Cross Keys HS.

09/18/2019

The DeKalb County School District is working to upgrade aging school facilities and expand school district capacity in our area to accommodate a rapidly growing student population. Expansion is occurring through both expansion of current school buildings, and the construction of new schools. There will be a 3-part public input process this fall for 3 elementary schools in Region 1 and Region 2. Visit www.dekalbschoolsga.org/redistricting for more information and an overview of this process.

Austin Elementary School: All 3 meetings will be held at Dunwoody High School 7-8:30 p.m. 9/26, 10/23, 11/20.

Cross Keys North Elementary School: All 3 meetings will be held at Chamblee Charter High School 7-8:30 p.m. 9/25, 10/16, 11/19.

Pleasantdale Elementary School: All 3 meetings will be held at Lakeside High School 7-8:30 p.m. 9/24, 10/15, 11/18.

These are big steps forward in upgrading and expanding school facilities! Come out to the meetings if you’re interested in the future boundaries of these 3 elementary schools.

09/18/2019

Tapestry 12th grade student Matthew Hall was selected as the winner of the Artist Spotlight Songwriter and Producer contest. After being nominated by Tapestry Music Teacher Matt Miller, Matthew was selected from among a very competitive group of Atlanta-area high school students who write songs and produce beats. Matthew has composed music in various styles for the past few years and was a student in Mr. Miller's music technology class when he won the contest. The prize for winning the contest included an 8-hour studio session with famed producer OG Parker, who has worked with the likes of Chris Brown and Migos, and a consultation with a national music executive. Congratulations Matthew!!!

08/27/2019

PGCS 2019/2020 Executive Committee

08/25/2019

Neighbors! Many of our area school buildings are very old, and in need of repair. Many should ideally (and eventually) be re-built, given their age. The DeKalb County School District is continuing to work on multi-year plans to upgrade facilities, and expand capacity to meet the needs of a growing student population across North DeKalb.

DCSD will host a series of 5 Aug-Sept events to seek input on options to address the County’s near-term buildings and facilities budget (funded via E-SPLOST).

Please come out for these! Our entire community has a stake in the future of our local public school buildings.

Community members and parents can attend any of these meetings.

DCSD E-Splost Input Session (1 of 5) - Chamblee High School, Tuesday, August 27, 2019, 7:00 p.m. (Note 9/10 at 7 p.m. at Lakeside High School there is a similar event; full schedule below.)

Full schedule: www.dekalbschoolsga.org/community/esplost-go-bond-public-meetings/ All meeting are at 7 p.m. to seek public input on proposed options to address the E-SPLOST buildings and facilities budget, including a potential referendum to approve a general obligation “GO” bond to complete current the E-SPLOST program and complete additional projects to address urgent facilities needs.

Full meeting list (7 p.m. at high schools): Clarkston HS 8/26, Chamblee HS 8/27, Miller Grove HS 8/28, Columbia HS 9/4. Lakeside HS 9/10.

Update from Peachtree Gateway Council on Schools
Your Region 1 Parent Council, serving the Chamblee, Cross Keys, and Dunwoody Clusters + PATH Academy and Tapestry Charter. Like us on Facebook to receive ongoing news about Region 1 www.facebook.com/peachtreegatewaycouncil/

Public input needed for property tax backed bond The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is holding five (5) public meetings to seek public input on proposed options to address the E-SPLOST budget. The proposed options were presented to the Board of Education on July 8, 2019. A key part of the prop...

08/19/2019

August 23rd is the deadline to declare candidacy for Principal Advisory Councils (PACs) - formerly known as “School Councils.” Submit your information on-line if you want to run for your school’s PAC!! https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/principal-advisory-councils/ Want to know who is already running or if there are schools in need of candidates? Go to:https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fall-2019-candidate-list-08.12.19.pdf

Overview The purpose of the Principal Advisory Council is to bring parents, school employees, students and community members together to create a better understanding of and mutual respect for each other's perspectives and share ideas for increasing student achievement and performance. The members o...

08/17/2019

Peachtree Gateway Council on Schools

Your Region 1 Parent Council, serving the Chamblee, Cross Keys, and Dunwoody Clusters + PATH Academy and Tapestry Charter
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Peachtree Gateway Council on Schools serves Region 1 (Chamblee, Cross Keys, Dunwoody clusters as well as Tapestry Charter and PATH Academy.)

PGCS provides educational events for parents and the community at large to learn more about policy and planning issues affecting schools in the DeKalb County School District, and District infrastructure that supports Region 1. PGCS also shares knowledge of activities and successful practices in Region 1 schools.

PGCS collaborates with the Parent Councils of other DeKalb regions, and Parent Councils United, the umbrella organization for parent councils county-wide.

PGCS is a non-partisan organization.

PGCS has an Executive Committee as well as Vice Presidents who support each individual cluster. We share information with schools in each cluster through PTA/PTSA, Principal Advisory Council (School Council), and School Foundation officers in school in Region 1

Provide educational events for parents at large throughout Region 1 of the DeKalb County School District.

08/17/2019

Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year on behalf of Peachtree Gateway Council on Schools! PGCS is the Region 1 Parent Council (there is one for each region in DCSD) and we participate in DCSD-wide activities via Parent Councils United. A 2019-2020 “Who We Are” update is attached.

PGCS relies on PTA/PTSA President, Principal Advisory Committee (PAC) Chairs, and School Foundation Presidents (or a designee for any of those) to share information with parents in schools throughout Region 1.

Parent Councils United and other organizations will be watching the Superintendent search closely with an eye to the critical need for strong candidates, and will continue to press for ongoing improvement in communication with parents. And - facilities planning and E-SPLOST will be huge issues for Region 1 this year.

Peachtree Gateway Council on Schools Executive Committee 2019-2020

Contact: [email protected]

President - Dave Bearse
President Elect - Allegra Johnson
Vice President Chamblee Cluster - Amy Holmes-Chavez
Vice President Cross Keys Cluster - Beth Rhodes
Vice President Dunwoody Cluster - Andrew Ziffer
Recording Secretary & Vice President Tapestry - Sheila Gillispie
Parliamentarian & Vice President PATH - Leslie Oliver
Communications Chair - Ana Murphy
Legislative Chair - Randy Faigin David

08/15/2019

Peachtree Gateway Council on Schools – note key fall events in Region 1 – this is a big year for DCSD - please attend!

PGCS: Your Region 1 Parent Council, serving the Chamblee, Cross Keys, and Dunwoody Clusters + PATH Academy and Tapestry Charter


DCSD E-Splost Input Session (1 of 5)
Chamblee High School, August 27, 2019, 7:00 pm
Full schedule: www.dekalbschoolsga.org/community/esplost-go-bond-public-meetings/ (All meeting are at 7 p.m. to seek public input on proposed options to address the E-SPLOST buildings and facilities budget, including a potential referendum to approve a general obligation “GO” bond to complete current the E-SPLOST program and complete additional projects to address urgent facilities needs. Mtgs: Clarkston HS 8/26, Chamblee HS 8/27, Miller Grove HS 8/28, Columbia HS 9/4. Lakeside HS 9/10.)

Parent Councils United State of the System with Dr. Green (Oct)
A Conversation with Superintendent R. Stephen Green
Tuesday October 22nd at 6:30 p.m., AIC Aud 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd, Stone Mountain 30083

Cluster Meet and Greets (Chamblee, Cross Keys, Dunwoody) & State of the Region (Oct-Nov)
Hosted by Region 1 Assistant Superintendent Dr. Sherry Johnson & Principals for your cluster. PGCS. Dates/times are TBA pending announcement of other district-wide events; evenings between Oct 1 – Nov 15. Chamblee Cluster date TBA, Cross Keys Cluster date TBA, Dunwoody Cluster date TBA.

On the Scene with Dr. Green (Nov; 1 of 7 by region)
Nov. 21, 7-8 p.m. John Lewis Elementary School
Full schedule: www.dekalbschoolsga.org/on-the-scene/ (All events are 7 p.m. 9/12 Redan MS, 10/17 Druid Hills MS, 11/21 John Lewis ES, 1/23/2020 Murphey Candler ES, 2/27/2020 Freedom ES, 3/12/2020 Peachcrest ES, 4/16/2020 McNair MS.)

Legislative Update
January, 2020 (date TBA). Hear from our state legislators on education issues! Co-sponsored by Peachtree Gateway Council on Schools & Emory LaVista Parent Council.

Public input needed for property tax backed bond The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is holding five (5) public meetings to seek public input on proposed options to address the E-SPLOST budget. The proposed options were presented to the Board of Education on July 8, 2019. A key part of the prop...