Agenda Item
a. Proclamation: Georgia Pre-K Week (October 7-11, 2024)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Diijon DaCosta, Sr. Board Chair
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education officially recognize October 7-11, 2024, as GA Pre-K Week in the DeKalb County School District.
Why: DeKalb County School District recognizes October 7-11, 2024, as the week to celebrate early learning education in all schools. This is an opportunity to support teachers and students within the early learning arena.
Details: During GA Pre-K Week, schools are incorporating weeklong activities that recognize and celebrate the programs impact within the early learning arena. The GA Pre-K program has been in existence for 30 years and has educated over 2 million students across the state of Georgia. The official book for this year is A Magnificent Field Trip to the Governor’s Mansion by Malcolm Mitchell. The highlight of the week is different district leaders reading a book to various Pre-K classes at different schools across the district during the week of Monday, October 7th - Friday, October 11th.
Financial impact: No cost to the District
Contact: Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services, 678-676-1079
Dr. Zack Phillips, Executive Director of Early Learning and Pre-K Programs, Division of Student Services, 678-676-0147
Effective: October 7-11, 2024
Status: Attorney Approval is Not Required