For the first time, Morningside will form a Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade MES Reading Bowl Team with picture books!  The Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl is the original reading competition created by Georgia educators to encourage students to read!  Our K - 3 team will compete in the Georgia Helen Ruffin Picture Book Reading Bowl Regional and State Competition on November 16, 2024, in a virtual format using zoom.  The book lists are available here:  https://www.gahrrb.org/booklists   If more children qualify than spots are available, a random app program will be used to select the final participants.  Our club leaders for the K - 3 team are Wendy Westwood and Angela Banks.

2nd & 3rd Grades - No Place for Hate Ambassadors

Representatives from each class meet once monthly to assist with carrying out planned NPFH Activities throughout the year.  Students must have good attendance, and are required to write a one paragraph essay (4 sentences) about what it means to be a leader. There is also a recommendation form that must be completed by their teacher.  All activities take place during the school day.  This club is led by our counselor, Saidi Oseni.  

Our Morningside eSports club enhances student engagement, teamwork, and offers a fresh extracurricular option, attracting students not typically interested in traditional activities.  eSports is a form of competition using video games.  Is your 4th or 5th grader a video game enthusiast? Do they want to explore STEAM careers? 

In Atlanta Public Schools, we use EGL as an eSports platform. EliteGamingLIVE (EGL) is a competitive gaming league for grades 4th and 5th, utilizing esports as an avenue to cultivate the next generation of scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians. This past year, our students competed in the following games (Will be updated once receive info from APS):

• Madden 24

• FIFA 24

• NBA 24

• SmashBros

• Mario Kart

• Rocket League

We're looking for 10 boys and 10 girls to meet Wednesdays after school until 4:00 PM. Spaces are limited, so apply by Friday, September 27, 2024. The first meeting is on October 2. If more children qualify than spots are available, a random app program will be used to select the final participants.  This club is led by Bibiana Jurado and Marva Nelson.

Apply online for eSports

The Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl is the original reading competition created by Georgia educators to encourage students to read!  For our 4th and 5th grade students, there is a regional competition.  The regional winners compete at the district level, with those winners moving on to the state competition. Schools and public libraries throughout the state of Georgia compete annually in Local, Regional, and State Finals competitions to answer questions about award-nominated books.  The book lists are available here:  https://www.gahrrb.org/booklists 

If more children qualify than spots are available, a random app program will be used to select the final participants.   Our leaders for the 4th - 5th grade team are Becky Georges and Mike Rawls.  

5th grade students bring school news to the students and staff each morning. The students highlight birthdays, lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence, student and staff recognitions, and provide the weather and events around the school. A team of students is also behind the scenes, ensuring that all technical parts are in working order.  WDAN is led by our librarian, Mike Rawls.  

This group will consist of representatives elected from each 5th grade class, working together with teacher advisors to provide a means for student voice and student leadership.  Student Council members may assist in school affairs and activities and be representatives of Morningside Elementary School at various events.  The Student Council will also encourage school spirit and work on initiatives to improve our school for all students K - 5th grade.  Class representatives will have the option to campaign for four Student Council officer positions (President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary).  Intent to run for an office from within the already elected class representatives must be posted by 2:15 Wednesday, 9/18/24 outside of Mrs. Lieb's classroom. Those running for office will present evidence of model citizenship and strong academic effort.  There is a confidential student vote for each of the four Student Council officers held among the 5th grade student body following speeches to be held Friday, 9/27/24.  Student Council is led by members of our 5th grade team.  

Stduent Council Advisors:
Jennifer Lieb
Charlie Espinosa

Our MES Safety Patrol is a club that assists with the safe travel of students in the hall, walker, carpool and bus area during arrival and dismissal.  The activities are conducted in class during regular school hours without any additional time or transportation needed.  The students receive training and certification as Safety Patrol Members through a collaboration with our School Resource Officer.  All 5th Grade students view a video in class about Safety Patrol, and have the opportunity to fill out an interest form via Google Classroom.  Once they have expressed interest, they are given an application.  More information is shared on the 5th grade website.  Our club leaders are Laurie Luckmann and Marva Nelson.   

This group assists with photos and content for our annual Morningside yearbook.  The students receive any needed photography training and work in collaboration with parent volunteers who create our final yearbook.  Students apply and are selected, with a final teacher recommendation.  If more children qualify than spots are available, a random app program will be used to select the final participants.  The Student Yearbook team is led by members of our 5th grade team and parent volunteers.