Parents, I wanted to let you know that thanks to our awesome PTA an awning will be installed Oct.23, 2009 at Parent Pick-up. This will certainly be an appreciated addition for our students, parents and staff. Thank you for making this happen.

Starting soon , parents dropping off or picking up their children will see"No Idling: Young Lungs at Work" signs posted in the carpool lane. The No -Idling Zone is part of our involvement with the Clean Air Schools program, in partnership with The Clean Air Campaign. Through this program, we are working to protect the health of our students and the health of our environment. and we ask you to show your support by turning off your engines. MCSD has also adopted a no -idling policy for our school busses, greatly restricting the idling time on school grounds.

The emissions that come from our tailpipes harm all of us, especially children who breathe more and at a faster rate than adults. Georgia has a higher than average rate of pediatric asthma, and even low levels of pollution can trigger an asthma attack or respiratory symptoms.

So, if you are going to sit still more than 30 seconds, please remeber to turn your car's engine off. You will not only improve our air, you'll also save money in fuel and vehicle wear and tear costs.

To learn more about air pollution, its effects and how we can all breathe easier visit CleanAirCampaign.org