News Release: L.O. Kimberly Elementary School Named Winner of Georgia Superintendent's Distinguished Achievement Award

L.O. Kimberly Elementary School was one of 34 APS Schools named by State Superintendent Kathy Cox as winners of the Inaugural Distinguished Achievement Awards.

The Superintendent's Distinguished Achievement Awards are based on the performance of students on the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT's).

L.O. Kimberly won CRCT achievement awards for improved fourth grade reading. We were one of the 10 schools with the greatest gains in the percentage of students in the meets and exceeds scoring levels.

L.O. Kimberly achieved Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for the sixth consecutive year. In addition, Kimberly Faculty and Staff will receive recognition at the Superintendent's Convocation on October 6, 2008 for achieving 70% of academic targets for the 2007-2008 school year.

Safety Patrols

Kimberly has thirteen new safety patrols securing the hall ways and directing the students and parents to their destinations safely. The safety patrols for the 2008-2009 school year are:

Thandiwe J., Musa D., Corey N., Sabrina A., Keyuntay B., Faith D., Marlisha S., Deshawn L. Ahmez D., Shantanay C., Omari W., Myka R., Tyrant E., Tahjay T., William P., Courteriya B., Alantra B.

Academic and Attendance Incentives

Students who earn straight A's in all core subjects will receive the coveted Principal's Award at the end of each semester. This award will be presented in January and in May. A special trophy will be given to students who earn the Principal's Award for both semesters. Students who earn all A's and B's earn placement on Kimberly's Honor Roll. To earn the Principal's Award and Honor Roll recognition, students must be on grade level. At the end of the year students who did not earn these awards can work to be recognized in individual content areas like Math, Reading, Social Studies, Science, Art, Physical Education and Music.

Student, it is very important that you begin NOW to earn excellent grades. All grades that you receive from the first day of school are averaged into your final grade for the semester.

Special recognition will be given to all students who have perfect attendance for each semester. Remember that being tardy will hinder you from getting your rewards. We will honor one student from each class every week as Student of the Week. To be selected Student of the Week, you must:

Be present, be punctual and be prepared for class every day. Complete all daily tasks, homework and projects assigned by your teacher. Show respect for fellow classmates and adults.

We look forward to everyone striving to be recognized as one of Kimberly's finest!