Position open @ North Decatur United Methodist Church

For Immediate Release

North Decatur United Methodist Church is looking for a qualified person to direct our Parent’s Morning Out (PMO) program. We are a program dedicated to creating a compassionate learning community for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their parents. 

Developmentally appropriate activities, outside play, art and music are part of our daily activities.  Our goal is to promote each child’s emotional intellectual, social, physical and spiritual growth in a loving, Christian environment. PMO operates year-round Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Classes are offered for children ages 6 months to 5 years of age. 

The ideal candidate is a mature person with demonstrated administrative and/or teaching acumen in a daycare or early childhood education setting. Other experienced administrators are welcome to apply. Salary is negotiable. 

Please send your resume to: 

PMO Director Position
c/o North Decatur United Methodist Church
1523 Church Street, Decatur, GA. 30030 

We are looking to place this person into training the week of May 21st.

"Supermoon" this weekend [May 5]

Space.com reminds us that

The moon will swing in 221,802 miles (356,955 kilometers) from our planet, offering skywatchers a spectacular view of an extra-big, extra-bright moon, nicknamed a super moon. . . . To view this weekend's supermoon to best effect, look for it just after it rises or before it sets, when it is close to the horizon. There, you can catch a view of the moon behind buildings or trees, an effect which produces an optical illusion, making the moon seem even larger than it really is.

 When is that? Almanac.com has the answer:

Click image to enlarge. From almanac.com.

ICS OPEN HOUSE TODAY, MAY 1

Just a reminder that ICS will be hosting an open house today, May 1.

See additional details here.

Revenue Officer position open @ City of Decatur

MANA received a request to share this announcement:

We have a vacancy for one of our three Revenue Officer positions at City Hall in Decatur, Georgia.  Until now, there have been no vacancies in this position for the last 12 years, so this is a rare opportunity for a qualified candidate.  

I am e-mailing you because I thought that you might know somebody who would be interested in applying to join our team.  If so, please encourage them to read the job announcement and apply for the position. 

Customer service skills are a must, and a property tax background is preferred.  Decatur often receives national recognition for local government excellence, so many applicants have already expressed their interest in this position, and we expect many more over the next week or so until the deadline passes. 

Thank you for helping spread the word!

Sierra Club says no to T-SPLOST

Not green enough? Sierra Club wants more emphasis on mass transit.
Image source: GA Sierra Club website.

In a press release today, the Georgia Chapter of the Sierra Club urges a "no" vote on the July 31 T-SPLOST. Sierra Club argues that, as proposed, the budget is "business as usual" in its emphasis on roads at the expense of support for MARTA, pedestrians and cyclists.

Even the transit expansion projects that Sierra Club supports in concept, including the Northwest corridor, are vaguely defined and underfunded. Other transit projects, like the continuation of GRTA bus service, reward the state for not coming to the table to continue commuter bus service, instead electing to rely on the region step in and assume responsibility. 

Other supporters of the regional T-SPLOST argue it will be make-or-break for MARTA, but passage would not address MARTA’s most pressing need, which is to raise service up from the skeletal current levels. Because the legislature didn’t suspend or remove the 50/50 split this year, further deterioration of MARTA service remains a real and unacceptable possibility. The current suspension expires just after regional T-SPLOST revenue would flow, so the supplemental capital funding would have limited impact on MARTA’s operational budget. . . . Read the full press release @ Sierra Club.  

See other posts on this topic on this website.

ICS Open Houses [Apr 29 & May 1]

CORRECTION: The second open house is TODAY Tuesday, May 1.

From the International Community School, our soon-to-be neighbor at the Medlock Elementary building:

The International Community School will be having two open houses to show our new school to those who have not yet been there.  We would welcome the chance to have our new neighbors stop in as well. 

The Open Houses will take place on Sunday, April 29th from 3 pm - 5 pm, and TUESDAY May 1, from 5 pm to 7 pm.  Preliminary work has begun at the school, and we are projecting that we will complete the renovation the second half of June. 

ICS Press Release: Fundraiser [May 5] & Walk-Through [Apr 29]

Special Charter School Coming Soon to Medlock Community

New neighbors representing 40 countries excited to bring global experiences to Medlock

New friends representing 40 different countries and are coming soon to the Medlock neighborhood. The International Community School, a K-6 charter school that has served refugee, immigrant and local children in DeKalb County for ten years, will be relocating to the building formerly used by Medlock Elementary School beginning with the 2012-2013 school year.  Having occupied space behind the Avondale Pattillo United Methodist church in Avondale Estates since 2002, the International Community School teaches some 400 students who speak 25 different languages.

The school will host its annual auction gala event to raise funds for the upcoming move to Medlock. The 2012 auction theme, “Sojourn to South Africa,” will feature a live auction, silent auction and entertainment, including music and a soccer ball juggling demonstration performed by students.  Come meet your new neighbors and celebrate with ICS next Saturday, May 5 for this special event at The Carter Center.  Tickets are $75 each and must be purchased before 9am next Monday, April 30.

Learn more about ICS and purchase event tickets online at: http://www.icsgeorgia.org

Contact:
Lauren Azoulai
404-499-8969
lauren.azoulai@icsgeorgia.org

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The International Community School is a K-6 charter and IB World school,

advancing the promise of America by cultivating voice, courage and hope

in refugee, immigrant and local students in DeKalb County, Georgia.

MANA was also informed that there will be Medlock Open House-Walk Thru this Sunday (April 29) from 2-5 p.m.


To review other ICS information on this website, click here.