KIPP STRIVE Academy Educator Awards

November 29, 2011

The Atlanta Families’ Awards for Excellence in Education organization awarded not one, but two educators at KIPP STRIVE Academy!

The organization’s mission is to “improve the quality of education in Atlanta Public Schools by recognizing outstanding teachers and school leaders for their commitment to excellence.” KIPP STRIVE Academy’s Principal, Ed Chang, and 5th grade math teacher, Mike Stewart, were two of ten winners of the 2011 AFAEE awards. The awards each came with $7,500 in grant money to help fund innovative classrooms and school-wide projects. The project was made possible thanks to Councilmember Kwanza Hall, the Chick-fil-A cow, the Atlanta Falcons players and cheerleaders, and Superintendent Erroll Davis.

At a time when the Atlanta Public School system has been engrossed in news of cheating scandals it is refreshing to know that KIPP STRIVE Academy has continued to aim high. Westview residents can be proud to have such award-winning educators within the neighborhood school.

The Westview Community Organization would like to congratulate Ed Chang and Mike Stewart on their commitment and dedication to the future of the children in southwest Atlanta!

To view more photos of the awards ceremony please visit our Westview Facebook page.

KIPP STRIVE Campus Building Project Community Meeting

November 29, 2011

Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Location: KIPP STRIVE, 1444 Lucile Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30310

Details: KIPP STRIVE Primary principal, Mini’imah Shaheed, will hold a meeting to present what they have been working on for the new elementary school building (and campus/site plan) that will be constructed next year on the KIPP STRIVE Academy property.

Please come out to learn more about the plans. This will be a significant investment in the neighborhood, so they want the community to be involved in the process.

Thanksgiving Basket Donation

November 16, 2011

The Westview Community Organization is partnering with NPU-T and Morehouse College to make Thanksgiving baskets for those in need. Rather than the usual food baskets, Westview members have committed to creating toiletry baskets for a nearby shelter.

Residents came together to donate shampoo, detergent, toothbrushes, lotion, and more. The contributions have been fantastic, and the WCO would like to thank all those neighbors who contributed and helped to make this holiday season a more memorable one for those in need.

Holiday Luncheon

November 10, 2011

Setup Time: 12:00pm
Luncheon Time: 2:00pm
Location: Fire Station 17, 1489 R.D. Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

The Westview Community Organization will hold its annual holiday luncheon at Fire Station 17 on Saturday, December 10th, 2011. The Westview Community Organization will donate turkey, water and soda, and 5th/3rd Bank will donate a ham. Neighbors are encouraged to bring side dishes (drop off at 1:00pm).

The annual luncheon is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with fellow residents in a non-meeting setting and reminiscent on events that have occurred throughout the past year.

Neighbor Recognition

November 7, 2011

Members of the Westview Community Organization awarded former WCO President Scott Smith with an award for “his commitment of time and inspiration to the Westview neighborhood” at the November WCO meeting.

Scott has been truly dedicated to the community – he has served as President and Vice President of the WCO Executive Committee for 8 years, has shown incredible leadership with code enforcement issues, has played a key role in the development of the community garden, has tirelessly been working with city officials over the years, and he has additionally been an officer of Neighborhood Planning Unit T. His endless efforts to serve the community are invaluable and the neighborhood can be thankful to have his continued support as the WCO Parliamentarian.

A tree will be planted in the neighborhood in Scott’s honor to exemplify an extraordinary resident.

Nearby Development

November 4, 2011

Westview has some new food opportunities in the surrounding area:

On a healthier note a new natural foods store, The Boxcar Grocer, has opened its doors in nearby Castleberry Hill. They carry organic and gluten-free products as well as locally grown produce.

On a less healthy note the McDonald’s in neighboring West End tore down its old store and built a brand new building with a fashionable interior in its place and is now back open.