This week, I visited eight more schools and was impressed by the student's and teachers' dedication to learning. The smiles at the lunch table, in the halls, and during instruction showed me that our scholars are ready to tackle the year ahead.

3….2….1….Blast Off, Mary Lin Rockets! 💚🚀💛 Teachers, staff, and students were thrilled and ready to welcome the new school year! @msbringslid @katie_zubrowski @apsupdate

🚀 Exciting times at Mary Lin! We're thrilled to welcome back our teachers and staff to a new school year! Principal @msbringslid and Assistant Principal @katie_zubrowski are returning to the Rocket family and ready for a stellar year full of growth! 🌟 @apsupdate

Another great #NEO24 session with @APSMaryLin @APSMoringside 👩🏾‍🏫👨‍🏫💯 What a FANTASTIC group! So excited for the #NewYear #yestoaps @APSInstructTech @AudreySofianos @msbringslid @APSInstructTech @apsitnatasha @ahrosser

Thank you @apsupdate for hosting an amazing Back-to-School Bash! Principal Bringslid loved meeting some of our very own Rockets!!! 🚀💚💛🚀@msbringslid @katie_zubrowski @APSMaryLin

The Magnificent Midtown Cluster!!! Name a better cluster!!! #BackToBash @apsupdate @APSMidtown @APSMorningside @APS_SPARK @APSMaryLin

#NewPrincipalAlert So excited to work with @msbringslid this year @APSMaryLin 🙌🏻@APSInstructTech is determined to do everything possible to have the 🚀 #Day1Ready 💯@ahrosser @apsittommy @apsitnatasha

Hey #APSFamily! We would like to bring to your attention some important dates⭐. Please take a moment to review the following list. We will also be adding more dates soon, so stay tuned! #AtlantaPublicSchools

It's almost that time of the year! The first day of school is around the corner, and we want to ensure APS families are fully prepared🍎📚! We look forward to seeing you on August 1! Let's get ready for an AWESOME new school year! #AtlantaPublicSchools

Hey #APSFamily❤️, school calendars for the next three years (2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028) are now ready🗓️! Keep up to date with all things Atlanta Public Schools and make sure to download your student calendars today! #AtlantaPublicSchools

Hey Mary Lin students, staff, and community! We need your help in selecting our newest team member’s name – our school mascot! Your voice matters, so click the link in our bio to cast your vote! Make your mark on our school's identity!!!🚀@apsupdate @msbringslid @katie_zubrowski

🚀 Keep your eyes peeled, Mary Lin Rockets! 🌟 Principal Ms. Bringslid and Assistant Principal Ms. Zubrowski are out and about, spreading excitement with special yard signs for our incoming Rockets. ✨ Stay tuned as we welcome our newest friends and get ready for an amazing year!

We enjoyed welcoming our Rockets for a summer play date! @msbringslid @katie_zubrowski 🚀🚀🚀

🌞 Had an amazing day gardening at Midtown Summer School! Harvested lots of fresh produce and check out this huge sunflower! 🌻🌽🍅#GardeningJoy #SummerSchool #FreshHarvest @APS_SPARK @APSMaryLin @HopeHillElem @APSMorningside @APS_VHE @dr_waldman @MsRannalsArt @sarapruett5

APS Constituents! 📢 We invite you to come out and engage with our Sole Superintendent, Dr. Bryan Johnson, at one of our six community meetings. Stakeholders, please submit your questions to atlantaboard@apsk12.org

New leader orientation is 🔥👏🏾Service is☝🏽of the highest forms of leadership~ mentoring ~ @jbland100 ➡️@APatWTJ, @TerryHarness➡️ @msbringslid & @MsSmall2016 ➡️ @katie_zubrowski Congrats to these amazing leaders who are READY! 🎉❤️! @apsupdate @wardellhunterED @principalcmayjo

Midtown Cluster knows how we can collaborate and make our community stronger! Growing vegetables for the food insecure takes a village! 🌱💪 @HopeHillElem @APSMaryLin @APS_SPARK @APS_VHE @APSMorningside

Save the date! The Back-to-School Bash is July 20, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center! APS students will receive free backpacks and much more! Join us as we celebrate 10 years of the #APSBash! Use the link to register today! https://t.co/V9ZVOwVeE3