E. Rivers Mid-Week Updates 09.09.20

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

APS Zoom Authentication
Students (grades 3-12) are now required to authenticate (log into the APS Zoom account) before entering a virtual Zoom classroom. Click here to view student login authentication options. If you have difficulty logging-in, you can contact 404-802-1000 for assistance.

GO Team Elections
September 8-20
Between September 8-20, Rivers parents will be selecting two parent representatives who will both serve two-year terms. Personal voting links are needed to cast ballots online. Parents will receive links in two of the following ways: text, email, and/or mail. Candidate information sheets for those running in our election can be found at the GO Team website. For more information about the Rivers GO Team, visit https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/domain/15267.

Gifted and Talented Referral Window
September 1-30
Request a form to refer your child for gifted program eligibility testing this school year by clicking here - https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/21037. Eligibility testing will take place early in the spring semester. For questions, please email Ms. Campbell Cheroff at ncheroff@atlanta.k12.ga.us and Mr. Hulsing at phulsing@atlanta.k12.ga.us.

Yearbooks Still Available
In-district delivery is available if you order online! Please ORDER HERE!

2019-20 yearbook $25
2018-19 yearbook $5

2020-2021 Neighborhood Captains
Our neighborhood captains help keep you in the know regarding all things E Rivers. If you aren't already a part of a group, reach out to your neighborhood captain and ask to be added to their communication blast.

Ardmore - Melissa Wilson marketingmelissa@gmail.com
500 Northside - Samantha Gomez Sammy0803@live.com
Brookwood - Michelle Koufman mwpkoufman@gmail.com
Berkeley Park - Stephanie Trubic stephanietrubic@gmail.com
Brookwood Hills - Amanda Baxter aczabor@gmail.com
Chattahoochee - Veronica Blanco Veroblanco87@hotmail.com
Collier Hills - Robin Nilson janerobinnilson@gmail.com
Haynes Manor - Jennifer Stump Jennifer.landers@comcast.net
Loring Heights - Syra Pethel sapethel@gmail.com
*Updated* Peachtree Hills - Erika Pluhar erikapluhar@yahoo.com
Underwood Hills - Keri Conley keri.conley@gmail.com

POD Communications
To protect the privacy of our students, teachers are unable to share student or class information with pod facilitators. If your facilitator needs a link for Google Classroom or Zoom, or if you have a question about grades, please obtain that information from your child's teacher. You can then forward information directly to the facilitator as needed.

Students Needing Materials
If you need to obtain or replace a broken device, please contact media specialist Paula Boston at pboston@atlanta.k12.ga.us. For Eureka math resources, please work directly with your child’s teacher, who can arrange a time for you to pick up materials on a table outside of the main office.

All Parents Please Complete: Free and Reduced Lunch Form
We are asking every parent to complete the Free and Reduced Meal Application Form. You may not need food assistance for the upcoming school year, but completing this form could help us receive additional financial support in the future, so please take the time to fill it out regardless of your need. Please click HERE to complete the application.

Virtual Parent Professional Learning
The APS Office of Family Engagement is gearing up for our Fall Virtual Parent Professional Learnings:

September 17, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Building Blocks of Safety in Online Environments - Jessica Pater - Parkview Hospital CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

October 8, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Importance of Self Care - Nzinga Benton - Atlanta Public Schools CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

December 3, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Engaging Family Activities for the Holidays - Tesha Byers and Rahkal Shelton - Atlanta Public Schools CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

FLYERS in English and Spanish
Virtual Parent Professional Learning flyer-English

Virtual Parent Professional Learning flyer-Spanish

Parent Virtual Learning Supports

The district has assembled two invaluable guides to support you as you navigate various technology platforms :

Additionally, the digital learning page on the school website provides practical information and pertinent links.

The Office of Family Engagement's Virtual Parent Resource Center contains helpful tips, tools and resources. To access go to: www.atlantapublicschools.us/backtoschool, click on student wellbeing + family support to access the Virtual Parent Resource Center or you can click here.