GREETINGS FROM SPARTAN LANE

Another long weekend fast approaches, along with a professional development session for our faculty and staff. Happy Easter to you—I hope you enjoy a long weekend with your loved ones. Be safe out there and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to campus on Tuesday, April 2.

I continue to be amazed by the accomplishments of our students both in and out of the classroom. As Mr. Patterson often said, “They do good work!” Today our eighth graders are participating in their annual Model United Nations event, presenting, voting, and passing resolutions with help from the Upper School MUN team. Yesterday, many of us enjoyed learning more about our national parks as our third graders presented their work to parents, teachers and friends in Barrett Hall. Earlier in the week, I learned that one of our juniors was accepted into the Georgia Governor’s Honors Program for science. Our first Capstone Program cohort continues to share their findings of their work, and it is impressive to learn from them. Our Middle Schoolers are starting to think about the upcoming talent show and I look forward to seeing what talents will be showcased on the Bertelsmann stage. Our Upper School thespians are excited to present The Addams Family from April 25-27. Next Thursday we’ll see the dress rehearsal for the pre-first play in Harrison and later that evening we will celebrate the arts at Luminaria at Wire Park. Come join us for one or more of these events. At the same time, we have a number of athletic contests on campus and several of our spring teams have big aspirations to make deep runs into the state playoffs. Read more.

FROM THE DIVISIONS

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

CLASS PORTRAITS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE (K3-GRADE 8)

Class pictures for K3-Grade 8 can be ordered online between now and Monday, April 1. Click here to order (your child's student ID/lunch number is the password). If you need help finding your child's ID number, contact your division office directly. If you have any questions about the photos, please email Bentley Photography or call 770-867-2853.

OPEN TO ALL: FIRST FRIDAYS PRAYER GATHERING

FRIDAY, APRIL 5 / 8:15 AM / **SINKWICH SPARTAN CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM**

Come as you are! All parents and staff are welcome. Please note that this month's meeting will be held in the Sinkwich Spartan Center Conference Room. The final prayer gathering (May 3) will be held in the Farmer Field House as usual. If you have any questions, please email Candace Couch and/or Kelli Dean.

FESTIVAL DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

SATURDAY, APRIL 27

Volunteers are needed for set up, clean up, booths, and more at Festival Day on Saturday, April 27. If you are interested, please click here to sign up. Questions? Email Sarah Gilbert. Thank you!

UPCOMING EVENTS

School Store Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Classes Dismiss for Spring Holiday - Friday, March 29 at 11:30 a.m. (No Extended Day); classes resume on Tuesday, April 2

Luminaria 2024 - Thursday, April 4 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Wire Park

Pre-first Class Play - Friday, April 5 at 8:45 a.m. in the Harrison Performance Hall

Parent Education Event: "The Stress of Performance on Student Athletes" - Friday, April 5 at 8:15 a.m. in the Farmer Field House

Fifth & Sixth Grade Game Night - Friday, April 5 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the Tillman Center

PS/LS Movie Night - Friday, April 12 at 5:30 p.m. on Slaughter Field

Prom (Grades 11 & 12) - Saturday, April 13 from 8:30-11:00 p.m. at The Live Wire

Seventh Grade to Washington, D.C. - Sunday, April 14 - Thursday, April 18

Sixth Grade to Savannah - Wednesday, April 17 - Friday, April 19

Eighth Grade to Camp DeSoto - Wednesday, April 17 - Friday, April 19

Grands Council Meeting for Grandparents - Friday, April 19 at 10:00 a.m. in the Farmer Field House

Parent Grade Rep Meetings - Tuesday, April 23

Upper School Band Concert - Tuesday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bertelsmann Presentation Hall

Parent Education Event: All Things Financial for Students & Families - Wednesday, April 24, at 8:10 a.m. in the Farmer Field House

Upper School Spring Play: The Addams Family - Thursday, April 25 - Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bertelsmann Presentation Hall

K4 Class Play - Friday, April 26 at 8:45 a.m. in the Harrison Performance Hall

Festival Day - Saturday, April 27 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. at the Mastandrea Baseball Stadium

PSO Meeting - Tuesday, April 30 at 8:15 a.m. in the Farmer Field House

Upper School Orchestra Concert - Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bertelsmann Presentation Hall

Snapshots Drama Showcase - Wednesday, May 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bertelsmann Presentation Hall

Middle School Talent Show - Thursday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bertelsmann Presentation Hall

SAVE THE DATE: Atlanta Area Alumni Gathering - Wednesday, May 8 (Time & Location TBA)

String Fling Orchestra Concert (Grades 3-8) - Thursday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bertelsmann Presentation Hall

K3 Class Play - Friday, May 10 at 8:45 a.m. in the Harrison Performance Hall

Senior College Colors Reception - Tuesday, May 14 at 10:30 a.m. in the Warner Amphitheater

Middle School Spring Band Concert - Tuesday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bertelsmann Presentation Hall

Second Grade Strings Performance - Thursday, May 16 at 2:30 p.m. in the Harrison Performance Hall

Class of 2024 Commencement - Sunday, May 19 at 2:00 p.m. at the Classic Center

Fourth Grade Moving Up Assembly - Wednesday, May 23 at 1:00 p.m. in the Harrison Performance Hall

Lower School Field Day - Friday, May 25

Pre-First Moving Up Assembly - Friday, May 25 at 8:30 a.m. in the Harrison Performance Hall

Eighth Grade Honors Day - Friday, May 25 at 10:30 a.m. in the Bertelsmann Presentation Hall

Classes Dismiss for the Last Day of School - Friday, May 25 at 11:30 a.m. (No Extended Day)

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