A call for a new executive board for 2014-2015

The PTSA nominating committee is seeking potential candidates to run for office and serve during the 2014-15 school year.  We are asking you for recommendations of potential nominees.With that said, are there any parents with which you interact that would be good candidates for PTSA office? If so, please provide their names and contact information.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Sarah McCrary -
FMS PTSA Vice President and
PTSA Nominating Committee

M.A.L.E.S. Conference

We would like to invite all of our male students in the district and their fathers, uncles, grandfathers and/or mentors to attend the M.A.L.E.S. (Motivated Achievers Leading and Empowering Successfully!) Conference on Saturday, March 29th at Martin Luther King, Jr. High School, hosted by the Region 4 Cluster. This free conference will give boys and men opportunities to ask questions and have open dialogue in a safe and supportive environment about life challenges and being successful in the 21st century.

Session topics will include co-parenting and single fatherhood, gang awareness, powerful conversations about mothers raising sons, interactive self-defense demonstrations and navigating the challenges of hip-hop culture.

This free conference will be held from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. at Martin Luther King, Jr., High School, 3991 Snapfinger Road, Lithonia. Lunch will be provided. Participants can register to attend this conference through this link: Registration Link and receive more information by clicking on Conference Details.

Please join us for the M.A.L.E.S. Conference as we set the charge to "Prepare Motivated Achievers to Lead and Empower Successfully in the 21st Century".


Marcia A. Coward
Family Engagement Liaison
School Leadership and Operational Support
Dekalb County School District
1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard
Stone Mountain, GA 30083

Direct 678.676.0381
Fax 678.676.0229
E-mail Marcia_A_Coward@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us

M.A.L.E.S. Conference Flyer

CRCT & EOCT Workshops

Do you know what is required of your child for the CRCT & EOCT Testing? Need to learn new skills to help your child become a better test taker? Are you in need of resources to help your child? Want to know how you can support your student's Growth and Achievement? Attend a District-wide CRCT & EOCT Parents/Caregivers Workshop on: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. AIC Auditorium 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 For more information call: (678) 676-0381 "A Bridge Initiative Strategy"

Narvie J. Harris Excellence in Education Award

DeKalb County Council of PTAs is accepting nomination applications for the Narvie J. Harris Excellence in Education Award. All nominees must teach at a DeKalb County School District school and be a current member of the PTA where they teach. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on March 28, 2014. The award recipient will be announced at the April 17th Council Scholarship and Awards Meeting. Please email completed nomination forms to dekalbcouncilptas@gmail.com. 2014 Narvie J. Harris Excellence in Education Nomination Application Form