[LCN Newscast] Mary Lin Tours and Info, Nov 10 & 16

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Mary Lin Elementary Prospective Parent Information
Session (2004 Nov 16) and Tours (Nov 10, etc.)


In the last year, Mary Lin has served as a national Core
Knowledge visitation site, received several learning grants,
created a standing mural in conjunction with the Freedom Park
Conservancy, and significantly increased both Georgia Criterion
Reference Competency Test (CRCT) and Iowa Test of Basic Skills
(ITBS) scores in all grade levels.  You may have most recently
seen us at the Candler Park Fall Fest, celebrating children in
the community by organizing the Children=92s Area.  Now, you have
opportunities to come and see Mary Lin.

If you are a parent with a child who will be coming to Mary Lin
soon, there are various opportunities for you to preview the
positive learning environment, the Core Knowledge curriculum, and
our school.  First, regularly-scheduled parent/community tours
offer a time for you to hear from our principal, Dr. Ginger Vail,
and to tour the school.  Each tour begins at 9:00 a.m. in the
office and lasts approximately 45 minutes.  Dates for this year
are as follows:
- 2004 November 10
- 2005 January 13
- February 15
- March 25
- April 28

Also, on November 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the media center, Dr. Vail
will provide an overview of Mary Lin.  Recent kindergarten
parents will also be there to talk informally about what to
expect in kindergarten.

Each opportunity allows time for you to see the wonderful
community school in your neighborhood and to ask any questions
you may have.  For all events, please call 404-371-7158 and press
224 to RSVP.  For additional information, you can also visit our
new website at http://www.marylinelementary.com/ .  We look
forward to seeing you soon.