Piedmont Heights Alert!
New Girl Scout troops are now forming for Mid-Town neighborhoods, including MES, SPARK, Mary Lin, Toomer, ANCS, Parkside, Drew, Wesley & more. If you are interested in getting more information, please email me at amberlackerman@gmail.com
From Director Sally Chafin LeSage
Feb, 6th 2018
With heartfelt gratitude for the long and celebrated history of Rock Spring Preschool,
we are deeply saddened to announce the closure of the preschool at the end of May,
2018.
Director Sally LeSage is working diligently with her network of Preschool Directors to
help families find spots for their children for the summer and fall, and to assist staff
members to find new places of employment. Please reach out to Sally if you have
helpful resources, director@RockSpringPreschool.com
In the meantime, the staff at RSP is working to ensure our students have a great
spring semester and make lots of happy memories.
In honor and recognition of the many decades that Rock Spring Preschool has been in
service in the community as a mission of Rock Spring Presbyterian Church, a
community-wide celebration of the school is being planned for April 28. Details to
come.
PHCA Communications
https://www.facebook.com/events/380354645737499/
The next Music for the Very Young: Music of Africa is this weekend!
Bring your little ones along as we set off on a journey to discover Music Around the World! We will have a blast as we move and groove to the music of Africa. Join us as we explore the differences in melody, harmony, rhythm, dance, instruments and more!
Our Music for the Very Young sessions are designed for preschool aged children, infant-5yrs.
All performances will take place in the Woodruff Arts Center, Event Room – Balcony Level – ASO Side.
Calling all parents of Piedmont Heights! Volunteers needed!
Atlanta Public Schools – Cluster Changes and Future Plans
Please contact the Piedmont Heights Civic Association Board with comments and feedback about the meeting ( Join Supt. of APS for MES Community Meeting – Wed., 1/17/18 at 6:30pm in MES auditorium. Updates/next steps for MES and Grady capacity issues.) if you are able to attend.
If you would like to be a part of a volunteer team on the Board to examine and address cluster issues and how they could affect Piedmont Heights, please contact us at communiations@piedmontheights.org
Thank you Parents!
From ( Atlanta District Six Newsletter, Jan 11th)
I am honored and excited to serve as your Atlanta City Councilmember for District 6. District 6 has been my family’s home for the past 17 years, and I am passionate about ensuring that it continues to be one of the best places to live, work, and play in the City of Atlanta.
Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore has made her council appointments, and I will be serving as chair of the Committee on Council and will serve on the Zoning and Finance/Executive Committees. A description of committees and a schedule of meetings can be found on the council website, and you can watch meetings on Atlanta Channel 26.
Finally, I want to thank my predecessor, Alex Wan, who served District 6 so well for the past eight years. Alex has been a friend and an advisor and has assured me that he will continue to stay actively involved in our neighborhoods. Thank you, Alex, for all you have done for District 6!
We are in the process of updating the District 6 website and boosting our social media presence. I welcome your feedback and comments. Please feel free to contact me at (404) 330-6049 or jnide@atlantaga.gov.
Jennifer Ide is a native Atlantan serving her first term as a member of the Atlanta City Council, representing the citizens of District 6.
Jennifer is an entrepreneur, lawyer, advocate, and mother who learned early the importance of service to others and to the community.
From child advocacy and education to free legal services for low-income Atlantans, Jennifer has been part of the force to make our city great.
Upon graduation from the Westminster Schools and the University of Virginia, Jennifer taught elementary school and worked for Georgia CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate). Jennifer understands first-hand how vital a solid education is to a child’s future, that child’s family, and community. Much like the growth of children, Jennifer believes strong, resilient cities grow over generations, not overnight.
Jennifer earned a law degree from Emory University School of Law. She clerked for the federal district court and practiced law at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan for 12 years. She has held multiple board and leadership positions in the community and professionally:
Jennifer has performed pro bono work through Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta, Atlanta Legal Aid, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, Georgia Legal Services, and Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights.
In 2012, Jennifer and her sister co-founded Rimidi, a digital health start-up that develops technology to transform healthcare delivery and reduce healthcare disparities. The company recently partnered with global pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly to provide help for people who use insulin to manage diabetes.
Jennifer has lived in Morningside for 17 years with her husband Matt. They have four daughters. Jennifer is a long-time member of Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Midtown.
The 2018 Dinner Club is now being formed. Dinner Club is a great way to meet new and established folks in the neighborhood, eat some good food, and encourage Piedmont Heights’ spirit. And, you don’t have to be a gourmet cook!
The 2018 Dinner Club is now being formed. Dinner Club is a great way to meet new and established folks in the neighborhood, eat some good food, and encourage Piedmont Heights’ spirit.
And, you don’t have to be a gourmet cook! The first event will be on Sunday, February 25th at 6:30 p.m. Depending on how many people participate, we will divide into groups. Events will be scheduled every two months, based on the hosts’ schedule. You don’t have to be available for all dinners. The theme again for this first event will be a Mexican Fiesta. Location to follow! Please email Tricia Jones with interest and questions at psjones24@comcast.net.
Come on out and meet the new Piedmont Heights Representative for APS, Michelle Olympiadis!
https://www.facebook.com/events/533533433690545/
Just in time for this cold weather! Do you have a favorites
There are few things more comforting on a cold winter day than a warm mug of hot cocoa; it’s like a hug from the inside out. Hot cocoa is the kind of sweet drink that can spark memories from childhood snow days or that ski trip you took last year.
With winter moving in quickly, I thought it was the perfect time to sip on some of the different hot cocoa options out there. Here are our thoughts on the six brands we tried, as well as our favorite brand. Want to see our top pick?
https://www.thekitchn.com/the-hot-cocoa-taste-test-we-tried-6-brands-and-heres-our-favorite-226182
