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This spring, Slater's 1st grade students completed their project-based learning (PBL) project, "Entomology Explorers." Their driving question was: "How can we teach our community that bugs are our friends?" As part of this PBL, Slater partnered with an entomologist from UGA, Dr. Carruthers, who brought UGA's insect zoo to Slater to engage the students in some hands on learning.

Join us for our June Board of Directors meeting in person at Price Middle School or virtually on Zoom.

Before the Carver STEAM Academy Class of 2026 parted ways on their new adventures—from Georgia Southern to Howard University, Morehouse College to Emory University, military service, technical colleges, and career pathways —they walked across the Atlanta Public Schools stage with pride!

Student outcomes are our North Star. Perhaps no moment captures this more powerfully than graduation season. Watching the Carver STEAM Academy Class of 2026 walk across the stage on Decision Day last month and announce their next steps — from Georgia Tech and Emory University to Howard University, Clark Atlanta University, military service, technical colleges, and career pathways — reminded all of us why this work matters so deeply.

Slater Elementary's 2026 Kindergarten Writing Showcase celebrated the creativity, growth, and confidence of Slater’s youngest scholars as they proudly shared their writing with families, staff, and classmates. Throughout the year, students developed foundational literacy and storytelling skills, and the showcase highlighted their progress through imaginative stories, personal narratives, and illustrated writing pieces. The event not only celebrated academic achievement but also encouraged students to see themselves as confident readers, writers, and future leaders.

Carver STEAM students reached an exciting milestone: producing a mini-documentary that is now streaming on The Roku Channel through a partnership with Fresh Films, a nonprofit production company empowering youth through creative skills training and career development.

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It's never too early to start making plans for college! At Slater Elementary, students participated in an engaging Project-Based Learning (PBL) experience this spring centered on college and career awareness. Each student selected a college or university they were interested in attending and conducted research on the school’s programs, campus life, and traditions. Students then presented their findings through creative projects and classroom presentations, helping them build research, communication, and critical thinking skills while encouraging them to begin envisioning their future goals at an early age.

We still want to hear from you, South Atlanta residents! Please complete this 3-minute survey from FCS and PBSA about education in your neighborhoods. https://ow.ly/C80L50Z8XAN

FCS and PBSA want to hear from you! South Atlanta residents: please complete this 3-minute survey about education in South Atlanta. https://ow.ly/mm2U50Z5anE

Carver STEAM Senior Spotlight: Shamyra Burden is most proud of the personal growth she achieved along the way. “I pushed myself even when things got hard, stayed focused on my goals, and didn’t give up. She will attend the University of Georgia in the fall. Meet Shamyra:

Class of 2026 Senior Spotlight: Shamyra Burden For Shamyra Burden, the best memories from Carver STEAM weren’t always the big moments; they were the everyday experiences shared with friends. A graduate of Slater Elementary School and Price Middle School, Shamyra says some of her favorite memories were “laughing with my friends in class, joki...