The Roots Cultural Festival is sponsoring an Academic Olympics competition on Saturday, July 11, from 8 am to 2 pm at Pompey Park. The competition is open to students in grades 3 to 12. Events include essay, oratorical and math contests, and a spelling bee, each in elementary, middle and high school divisions. Visit the Roots Cultural Festival website for details and an application. 

High school students are also invited to volunteer at the event. Community service hours will be awarded. Click here for volunteer information and an application. Questions? Email academics@rootsculturalfestival.org

Monday, June 1 is a full day with Period 3 exam from 8:35 am to 10:25 am. 

Tuesday through Thursday are morning half days, with 11:30 am dismissal. 

Tuesday, June 2
Period 1 exam 7:30 am - 9:20 am
Period 2 exam 9:25 am - 11:15 am

Wednesday, June 3
Period 5 exam 7:30 am - 9:20 am
Period 7 exam 9:25 am - 11:15 am

Thursday, June 4
Period 4 exam  7:30 am - 9:20 am
Period 6 exam 9:25 am - 11:15 am

Lunch will not be served Tuesday through Thursday. Activity buses and after school activities are canceled Tuesday through Thursday (unless written approval is received from Coach Logan). Thursday is the last day of school for students.

Three cases of measles have been identified in nearby counties in recent weeks. The Palm Beach County Health Department has issued a letter to parents regarding procedures that will be used should a measles case occur in Palm Beach County, including details on what actions the health department and the school district will take to minimize exposure among students who have not been immunized. The letter is available online here (Creole  and Spanish versions are available). The heath department encourages anyone who has not been immunized to get vaccinated. More information on how is available on the health department website. 

ATL's class of 2015 graduates at 8 am on Saturday, May 16. You can watch it live on The Education Network (Comcast Channel 235 and AT&T Channel 99) or click here to watch it online.

Congratulations to incoming Student Government Association president Cameron Lee, vice president J.D. O’Halloran,  secretary Hannah Cruz, treasurer Nina Rocha, and historian Alexis Fisher.

To Carolyn Ehrlich and Jeanine Lerner for organizing last week's teacher appreciation lunch, and to all the ATL parents who came out and helped and contributed to the lunch. 

WPEC CBS 12 was there as the ATL construction academy poured the foundation for Eagle Nest 3 on April 30. Click on the image below to see the video.

Scholar Career Coaching (Scholar CC) is offering four scholarships to high school students in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Scholarships will be awarded May 31. For more information and an application, please click here. The application deadline is May 15. 

Scholar CC offers biweekly mentoring at Atlantic. Please contact Ms. Loulis for more information.