Points of Pride

1. Growth and Proficiency

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) welcomed Georgia State Superintendent Richard Woods for a ceremony where he presented banners to 16 schools recognized for growth and proficiency in Literacy and Mathematics from 2022-2023 to 2023-2024. Fountain Elementary was recognized in both Literacy and Mathematics scores.

Student Achievement is at the heart of Fountain’s Goals. We continue to make gains that lead us to meeting our vision and mission.

2. PBIS Distinguished

Fountain Elementary was recognized at the board meeting on Monday, November 4th, 2024 for becoming a PBIS distinguished school.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a research-based framework that helps schools create safe and effective learning environments for all students. Our program is well-established and implemented throughout the school.

Fountain Elementary believes in creating a positive environment that our staff and students thrive in.

3. Parental Engagement- Bring Your Parent to School Day

On November 11, 2024, our Parent Liaison, Mrs. Quiroz; Media Specialist, Ms. Letze; Specials Teachers-Connections; and volunteers transformed the gym into Fountain National Park. Students and their families went on a camping adventure. They heard stories, sang songs, went fishing, did yoga, and completed STEM challenges. Our Kindergarten students enjoyed special guest readers. Mayor Butler and School Board Member Victoria Williams made a special appearance. Over 150 parents attended the event, which averages to over 1 parent for every 4 students!

We want to make school a place where all stakeholders are embraced. This event brought parents and guardians into the school for a wonderful Literacy & STEM event.

4. Community Engagement- One Sight Clinic

Fountain Elementary School’s community partner, Communities In Schools (CIS), launched an on site vision clinic at Fountain Elementary School. Mr. Curtis Allen (CIS-Site Coordinator), Mr. Markeith Sams (CIS- Program Manager), and Ms. Nicole Bush (CIS- Sr. Program Manager Corporate & School-Based Partnership), initiated and collaborated with OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation to continue the mission of Communities in Schools of Atlanta by pioneering new ways to support at-risk students to rise to their potential.

The OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation in conjunction with LensCrafters gave the gift of vision to Fountain Elementary students and staff this holiday season. The OneSight Vision clinic was at Fountain Elementary School from Tuesday, November 19th, through Thursday, November 21st. Our students and staff were screened, assessed, fitted, and walked out daily with a new pair of vision glasses. Also, students with a clear vision screening did not leave empty-handed, OneSight issued cool shades to students with 20/20 vision!

This event was a wonderful way to connect students and staff with an onsite opportunity to improve overall health and vision.

Literacy Empowerment-Today a Reader, Tomorrow A Leader Reading Contest

On March 6, 2024, a celebration of literacy and young leaders highlighted students' achievements in "Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader Reading Contest." The event recognized outstanding participants, bringing together the community to emphasize reading's role in shaping futures. The awards were presented by Victoria Williams (School Board Member), Gail Hambrick (Commissioner), Mayor Butler, and Charles Brooks (Solicitor General).

The event provided continuous engagement and opportunity for literacy improvement for all scholars. Our stakeholders reinforced literacy and leadership, inspiring continued encouragement for students' growth in Reading.