Do you still need to pick up your student’s 2020 yearbook?:
2020 yearbooks are no longer for sale, but it you still need to pick up one you purchased, please email Anna Logue directly at aflogue@aol.com to coordinate.
Summer Reading with the Bees!
Keep the Bees reading this summer with a list of online resources from our Media Specialists!
Atlanta Public Schools Fall 2020 Reopening Strategy
See the full Reopening Strategy HERE
While everyone, including students, parents and teachers alike, wanted to return in person on August 10th, the significant spread of the virus is still a reality. As a result, the district has pushed the start date back two weeks to Monday August 24th and the first nine weeks will be virtual learning. I know this is not the reality that everyone wants but it’s the hand we’ve been dealt to start this school year, and we are going to make the best of it!
Contact Info for Morris Brandon Leadership
Assistant Principals return to work on Monday, July 20th and the rest of our staff on Monday August 3rd. Until then, if you have specific questions, you can contact:
- Mr. Bland at jbland@atlanta.k12.ga.us
- Mr. Hutson (dehutson@atlanta.k12.ga.us)
SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS!
As you can imagine, we are receiving a number of questions about the start of this school year. In order to streamline the process of answering your questions and addressing your concerns, we have created this brief survey. Please ask one question per submission. Many of the questions that are being asked via email are repetitive so we are creating an FAQ that will provide answers for our greater community. Thank you in advance for your thoughtful inquiries.
Update from Principal Jay Bland
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) HAS NOT made a decision on the reopening model for Fall.
We have been told that a decision will be made in early to mid July. A decision being made this late may seem odd, but with the ever-changing landscape, a later decision may be beneficial.
Morris Brandon’s reopening plans are contingent upon what APS determines. We will not deviate from that plan, but we may adjust to fit our school and community needs.
2020 Yearbooks Available NOW
If you need to purchase a yearbook, there’s still time! Purchase the book online now!
You may also purchase a yearbook this Friday and Saturday at the Yearbook Pick-up explained below. Please bring a check for $25 made out to Morris Brandon PTA.
PURCHASE SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS NOW
Sales of Pre-Packaged School Supply Kits for the 2020-2021 School Year are Now Open!
The kits contain all items required for the next school year as determined by the teachers. Believe us (we’ve gone comparison shopping), these are the best prices. As a reminder, this is a service that the PTA provides to our parents. We do not make any money from this!
You can order the kits here using account 84134
- Pricing is on the school supply kit website
- Order deadline is June 12, 2020
- Remember to look up the kit for your student for next year’s grade!
Making a Bee Line for the Finish Line!
Greetings Parents and Community Members,
And just like that, the 2019/2020 school year has come to an end! It’s hard to believe that two and half months ago we left for two weeks, thinking that we would return just before Spring Break. I for one never thought this would be the norm for the final quarter of our school year. I have had a dozen mixed emotions during this time but am so happy to see us ending the school year with high student engagement! We know that 95.6% of our students are engaged DAILY in online learning. The data is accurate because 100% of our teachers have taken attendance (participation) every day since 3/16, not missing one section, one teacher, or one day! Having a 100% participation take rate means that our engagement data is very accurate. Overall, 99% of our students have logged in to virtual learning from 3/16-5/20. This is measured by computer logins, Google classroom engagement and MyBackPack usage. Way to go students!
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