News & Events
School Calendar
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August
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- 10-11 Pre-K Teacher Planning
- 12 CENTER CLOSED STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY
- 15 Pre-K begins
- 18 Pre-K Teacher Orientation Meeting 3:30-4:30PM
- 23 Pre-K Parent Orientation Meeting 6:00 PM
- 25 Board of Directors Meeting 4:00 PM
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- 5 CENTER CLOSED LABOR DAY
- 20 Parent Coalition Meeting 6:00-7:00 PM Angier Location
- 22 Parent Coalition Meeting 6:00-7:00 PM Minnie Howell Location
September
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- 3-7 Parent Surveys completed
- 4 Open House – Angier 6-7 PM
- 6 Open House – Minnie Howell 6-7 PM
- 10-11 Pre-K Closed to Pre-K Students (Pre-K Staff In-Service Day)
- 28 Fall Harvest Fun Day10:00-11:00 AM
- 29 Community Fall Festival/Health Fair 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Minnie Howell Child Development Center
- 399 Macedonia Road, SE
- Atlanta, GA 30354
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November
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- 7 Curriculum Checklist Due to Director
- 8 Parent Coalition Meeting 6:00-7:00 PM Angier Location
- 10 Parent Coalition Meeting 6:00-7:00 PM Minnie Howell Location
- 17 Thanksgiving Lunch for children and Staff
- 17 Board of Director's Meeting 4:00 PM
- 21-25 Pre-K Closed to Pre-K Students Only
- 24-25 CENTER CLOSED – THANKS GIVING HOLIDAY
October
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- 5 Progress Reports Due to Director
- 12-16 Pre-K Parent Conferences
- 19-30 Pre-K Holiday Camp
- 23-26 CENTER CLOSED CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
- 30 CENTER CLOSED - NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAY
December
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- 2 CENTER CLOSED – NEW YEAR'S DAY HOLIDAY
- 3 CENTER RE-OPEN FOR SERVICE
- 3 Pre-K Closed to Pre-K Students Only
- 4 Pre-K RE-OPENS FOR SERVICE
- 16 CENTER CLOSED- M.L. KING HOLIDAY
- 23-27 PARENT- TEACHER CONFERENCES WEEK
- 24 Parent Coalition Mtg. 6:00-7:00 PM- Angier
- 26 Parent Coalition Mtg. 6:00-7:00PM- Minnie Howell
January (2012)
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- 2 Summer Camp Meeting
- 14 Children's Valentine's Day Special Activities 10:00 AM
- 17 Pre-K Closed to Pre-K Students Only (Pre-K Staff In-Service Day)
- 20 Pre-K Closed for Pre-K Students Only for President's Day
- 23 Board of Directors meeting 4:00 PM
February
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- 12-16 Parent Surveys Completed
- 5 Curriculum Checklist Due to Director
- 13 Parent Coalition Meeting-6:00-7:00 P.M. Angier Location
- 15 Parent Coalition meeting-6:00-7:00 P.M- Minnie Howell Location
- 24 Premier Academy, Inc. 40th Year Anniversary Gala
8:00 p.m. – 12 midnight at- The Loudermilk Center
- 40 Courtland Street
- Atlanta, GA 30303
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April
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- 2-6 Pre-K Spring Break /Spring Break Camp
- 5 CENTER CLOSED STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY
- 6 CENTER CLOSED – GOOD FRIDAY
- 16 Progress Reports
- 23-27 Week of the Young Child
- 30 PARENT- TEACHER CONFERENCE WEEK BEGINS
March
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- 1-4 PARENT- TEACHER CONFERENCE WEEK CONTINUES
- 7-11 Pre-K End of Year Activities
- 11 Mother's Day Recognition
- 11 Pre-K Last Day of School
- 14-25 Pre-K Transitioning Into Summer Camp Begins
- 24 Board of Director's Meeting 4:00 P.M.
- 28 CENTER CLOSED – MEMORIAL DAY
- 29 Summer Camp Begins
May
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- 15 Father's Day Recognition
June
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- 4 CENTER CLOSED - INDEPENDENCE DAY
July
Premier Academy is a Nationally Accredited Early Childhood program, currently providing quality services to over 300 families in low-income areas in the Metro Atlanta area. Premier Academy, Inc. also prides itself in having served as the educational foundation for more than 15,000 children since it opened as a demonstration project in 1971.
Premier is excited to announce its 40th Anniversary Legacy Gala celebration on Saturday, March 24, 2012. Please click here for more information .
Premier Academy recognizes and targets throughout the year the importance of fathers and significant other males in lives of our children. The Minnie Howell Child Development Center celebrated the annual Pre-K book distribution "A Million Starts with Me" by John Archambault to Pre-K children. Fathers and father figures were invited to "Breakfast with Distinguished Men of Premier Academy". Fathers joined their Pre-K child for breakfast and the book was read to the children by four fathers. (Note: Each year, the Governor of the State of Georgia selects a book to be distributed to each Pre-K child. This year's book is titled "A Million Starts with Me" by John Archambault. A Million Starts with Me was specifically written to commemorate Georgia's Pre-K Program serving one million four year olds since its inception in 1993).
Premier Academy, Inc. welcomes the newest member of the Premier family – Ms. Kantrice Rose who is the new Resource Development Director. In this position, her major responsibilities will include developing and implementing a fund development strategy in partnership with the Board of Directors and Executive Director.
(Note: Each year, the Governor of the State of Georgia selects a book to be distributed to each Pre-K child. This year’s book is titled “A Million Starts with Me” by John Archambault. A Million Starts with Me was specifically written to commemorate Georgia’s Pre-K Program serving one million four year olds since its inception in 1993).
BCDI-Atlanta Affiliate Reception for Commissioner Cagle
Minnie Howell Child Development Center had the pleasure of hosting a reception for the newly appointed Commissioner for Bright from the Start on March 8, 2011. This Reception was sponsored by Black Child Development Institute (BCDI)-Atlanta Affiliate. Child Care Providers, Head Start Grantee, Parents, Childcare Associations, Premier Academy Board Members and Legislators were present at this reception. All had an opportunity to meet and talk personally with Commissioner Cagle.
Parent Café
Premier Academy hosted the Parent Café Workshop that was sponsored by BCDI-Atlanta Affiliate and Georgia Association for Young Children (GAYC) Women’s Voices for Child Care Project. Parents from Premier and other childcare centers attended this event. The workshop was developed to share information on advocating for children to State legislators. Program participants included staff from the Department of Children Services and other state agencies as well as Federal Lobbyist. 
Giving Back to the Community
As part of our commitment to serve the community, Minnie Howell’s Administrative Team and staff volunteered to help Fountain of Faith Missionary Baptist Church’s (Riverdale, GA) Feed the Homeless Ministry on March 5. The staff prepared chili and provided on-site support by packaging the food to be delivered to the Nursing Home and to the streets of Cleveland Avenue.
Premier Academy staff and parents are participating in the United Way Shoe Box Project. Shoes boxes containing new unopened toiletry items will be donated to the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta who will distribute to homeless women and children.
Upcoming Events
- October 29, 2011 – Community Fall Festival/Health Fair
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Minnie Howell Child Development Center
399 Macedonia Road, SE
Atlanta, GA 30354 - April 23 – 27, 2012 – Week of the Young Child
The teachers have planned a fun-filled week for the children during our Week of the Young Child Celebration. Various activities are planned for each day of the week.
