Greetings!


Also thank you to Stuart Canzeri who is  offering to answer financial planning answers for free  in our new "ask an expert" feature. Plus, he has a Free Ebook For You: 12 Strategies from the Leading Industry Experts . Download it here .

I'd like to remind you once more, if you haven't already, I encourage you to join the  Educate Dunwoody Facebook group and like their page. This page/group is run by a few volunteer parents who are working hard to keep all of us informed about Education in the Dunwoody community.

Finally, here’s the link to the survey that everyone who lives in the Dunwoody High School district should take before December 11th (Wednesday). The survey allows community stakeholders to share their opinions and will be open until midnight on 12/11/19. Do not relinquish your opportunity to share your feedback as this will be the final chance for community input.  

Here’s what you should review before taking the survey:


My original note from last week about the redistricting topic can be found here.


audra signature
Peachtree College Planning's Free eBook + upcoming College Planning Workshop Registration
Select your Date, Location, & Time from this drop down menu and enter in your information to register for our next College Planning Workshop. The next one at Dunwoody High is 1/22, but there are many others to choose from!.

These are information only events intended to educate all families on the college planning and funding process. We hope to help your family get all the information needed to make informed decisions in a no sales pitch environment.

We help you find the best college fit, save time, save money. Have no regrets using our turnkey college dream builder process and have your student thrive at the best colleges.
 
 
Need an Insider’s Guide to College Admissions and College Funding?
 
We have a Free Ebook For You:
12 Strategies from the Leading Industry Experts
Thank you Education Guide Sponsors!
Education News & Events
Redistricting - Can we be fair and square and remain...

by Audra Anders for The Aha! Connection First of all, I have the WORST cold but even if I were feeling tip top, the LAST thing I want to spend my time on is studying these Austin Elementary redistricting maps, PAC letters and heated Facebook...

Read more
www.theahaconnection.com
Aerial Views of the New Austin Elementary - The Aha!...

Check out the view from above of the new Austin Elementary School. You can also see the progress made by Public Works on Roberts Drive. A signal strain pole and mast arm for the new signalized intersection at the new school's main entrance were...

Read more
www.theahaconnection.com
Atlanta Falcons Recognize DHS Student - The Aha! Connection

MyCauseMyCleats: Dunwoody High School He's warmed hearts at Dunwoody High School. We think he'll win over your heart too. #MyCauseMyCleats Posted by Atlanta Falcons on Friday, December 6, 2019

Read more
www.theahaconnection.com
Dunwoody High Finance Takes on NYC - The Aha! Connection

by Audra Anders for The Aha! Connection and the DHS PTSO The group is sent me pictures throughout the trip and I posted a few here but the best and most photos you can find are on the PTSO FB Page. November 18th, 2019 Category: Community News,...

Read more
www.theahaconnection.com
Henry Gies signs to play baseball at Mercer University - ...

Henry Gies signed to play baseball at Mercer University on national signing day. Hank will be majoring in Mechanical Engineering and playing baseball under the highly successful Coach Craig Gibson. Thankfully Dunwoody High will get his athletic...

Read more
www.theahaconnection.com
Mount Vernon Presbyterian's Jackson Denny signs to play...

Congratulations to Jackson Denney (Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Class of 2020) for committing to play college baseball at Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, PA! November 14th, 2019 Category: Community News, Schools/Education, Sports

Read more
www.theahaconnection.com
Eight Wesleyan Seniors Sign National Letters of Intent...

On Thursday, November 14, eight Wesleyan School seniors made their college intentions official. Each signed a national letter of intent to attend and play a sport at a NCAA Division I college or university. Commitments on Thursday included: *...

Read more
www.theahaconnection.com
DHS Teacher Accolades - The Aha! Connection

Not only did DHS teacher and Social Studies department chair, Mike Berry, get the votes from his peers to be Teacher of the Year at Dunwoody High School, but he was also nominated and chosen by DeKalb County School District to be Teacher of Year...

Read more
www.theahaconnection.com
Calendar: DeKalb County Schools 2020-2021 - The Aha!...



Read more
www.theahaconnection.com
Dunwoody Dads Present Mayor -Elect Lynn Deutsch - The...

Next Dunwoody Dads Meeting is Wednesday 1/8 Calling all Dunwoody Dads...are you looking to get involved? Want to learn about topics that impact our kids? We typically meet the first Wednesday of the month from 7-8 am in Room 2122. Our next...

Read more
www.theahaconnection.com
Go Fund Me Account is set up for Beloved 7th Grade...

Sonia Ventura, a loved 7th grade Language Arts Teacher at Peachtree Charter Middle School has been battling breast cancer since the start of the school year. As many people find out while fighting a long term illness they are unable to work and...

Read more
www.theahaconnection.com
Is College Really "The Best Four Years of Your Life?"

"I met my best friends in college!" "Oh my God, college was the best four years of my life." "Savor every moment you'll never have a time like this, or friends like these again!" "I don't know where I'd be without my college friends." "I wish I...

Read more
grownandflown.com
5 Things to Know Before Your College Student Comes Home...

Whether it happens over fall break, Thanksgiving weekend or winter vacation, your college student will be returning home - a place that is familiar and often a place of refuge where they can let go and just be themselves.

Read more
grownandflown.com
2019-2020 School Calendars
Directory of Tutors
Directory of Private Schools
Don't see your favorite private school in our directory Email Peggy and she'll add it in!
Important Dates
Key Dates for Private School Applicants
Fall and winter - Contact the Admissions Office of schools you are interested in for application information and to schedule your grade-specific tour.
 
Campus visits by applicants for interviews and testing typically begin in January.
 
Open House  for all schools vary.  Some have only one, others have several.
 
Applications for all applicants are due in early February (varies per school) Supplemental materials (teacher recommendations, transcripts, test scores etc.) must be to all schools at which you are applying by mid March (check specific schools for their deadlines).
 
Admissions notification letters for 2020-2021 school year will be mailed on Friday, March 27, 2020. 
Thank you Education Guide Sponsors!