Letter to Editor: APS Parents, Stakeholders Should Attend Tuesday Meeting

Dear Cascade Patch:

As president of the Southwest and Northwest Atlanta Parents and Partners for Schools (SNAPPS Atlanta), I want to encourage community members to attend the Atlanta Public Schools' Legislative Reception, 7 to 9 p.m. Tues., Feb., 7 at the APS headquarters, 130 Trinity AVe.

This important meeting gives constituents a chance to discuss education issues with elected officials in a relaxed setting over dessert and coffee.

The event is free and open to the public. Free parking is available, also. To access parking, please enter the APS Parking Deck from the Garnett Street entrance.

If you cannot attend this meeting I do encourage parents, property owners and concerned citizesn to get involved in your community schools.

The mission of SNAPPS is to get more greater southwest Atlanta stakeholders at the decision-making table and "enhance and influence education, communication, advocacy and support for students and schools in southwest and northwest Atlanta." And, most important decisions are made by the people who attend PTA and school board meeting and networking events such as the one Tuesday night. 

Come get involved in SNAPPS! You can reach me at snappspresident@gmail.com or call 404-447-0637.

—Shawnna Hayes-Tavares, president, Southwest and Northwest Atlanta Parents and Partners for Schools (SNAPPS Atlanta)