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NES Foundation News & Notes
Greetings!
The Nickajack Foundation Board would like to welcome all new and returning parents back to school! We look forward to working with all of you throughout the 2012 - 2013 school year to ensure your children have a fun and fulfilling educational experience at Nickajack.
The Board is excited to introduce our new newsletter, the NES Foundation News & Notes, which we will use to share information about the Foundation, upcoming events and our sponsors. Our goal is distribute the newsletter on the first Wednesday of each month.
In this first edition, we would like to introduce you to the Foundation and our 2012 - 2013 Board members as well as provide some preliminary information on the Friends of the Foundation sponsorship program and the first major Foundation event of the year - our Third Annual Kickball Classic and Fall Festival coming in October. So, please, read on! Attending Sneak-a-Peek on August 9? Be sure to stop by the Foundation table and talk to one of our Board members to learn more about who we are, what we do and how you can help! |
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| About the Foundation |
The Nickajack Elementary Foundation is a nonprofit organization operated by a Board of Directors comprised of parents, faculty and staff for the benefit of our school. 
The Foundation was formed in 2010 to supplement educational expenses that were no longer being covered by Cobb County Schools, allowing Nickajack to keep our children's education competitive in all areas of learning. The Foundation receives funding from individual donors and businesses who receive a tax benefit for their donation.
The primary mission of the Foundation is to raise money that will allow Nickajack Administrators to fund enriched curriculum programs, student services and cover the cost of additional faculty. To learn more about the Foundation, or to donate at any time, please visit our website at www.NESFoundation.com. |
| 2012 - 2013 Foundation Board of Directors | |
Meredith Yahne, President
Traci Abel, Vice President
Rodney Brooks, Treasurer
Sam Spaulding, Secretary
Dina Gundersen, Creative Director
Lesley Lyons, Marketing/Communications Director
Tarun Ganeriwal, Kickball Tournament Director
Mark Ohde, Golf Tournament Director
Lynne Scott, Fall Festival Director
Denise Raymond, Casino Night Director
Imani Thomas, Educational Program Director
Louis Bates, Fundraising Director
Heather Whitley, Sponsorship Director
Nicole Pfleger, Teacher Liason
Beverly Parks, Principal |
| Back the Jack Campaign |
During the 2011 - 12 school year, The Foundation raised over $47,000 through our 60/60 Campaign. In addition to raising m  oney to pay the salary for the Computer Lab / Technology teacher, The Foundation also funded the following educational programs: BrainPop, Ed Helper, Renaissance Learning, Tumble Books, Current Events Magazines and OnCoures. This year, in an effort to broaden the support of all fundraising efforts, we are introducing the Back the Jack campaign. Our goal is to raise over $60,000 to continue to fund programs such as those listed above and other curriculum-focused, educational enrichment programs not covered by the Cobb County budget. And don't forget to check and see if your company has a Corporate Matching program. Here is a ...is yours on the list? |
| Friends of the Foundation / Sponsorships |
The NES Foundation is excited to announce our "Friends of the Foundation" sponsorship program. This program provides an opportunity for community businesses and leaders to help strengthen  our school's curriculum and prepare today's students to become tomorrow's leaders.
Whether you represent a large corporation or are a small business owner, as a Friend of the Foundation sponsor, your contribution will provide our students access to vital educational tools such as a technology lab and other enriched learning programs.
In addition to our Friends of the Foundation program, we are offering the opportunity to sponsor the individual Foundation events being held this year which include the Kickball Classic, Golf Tournament and Casino Night. |
| Third Annual Kickball Tournament: 10/14 |  Mark your calendars, clean off your cleats and join us on Sunday, October 14 (time TBA) for the 3rd Annual Kickball Tournament! The Kickball Classic and Fall Festival is a fun-filled day for kids and adults with lots of great activities for the kids to enjoy while their parents show off their kickball skills! Be sure to check the Events page on the NES Foundation website over the next few weeks for more information. If you would like to volunteer for our 3nd Annual Kickball tournament, please email the Kickball Tournament Director and be sure to include your contact information. If you would like to be on the Fall Festival Committee, please email the |
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_______________________________________________________ Again, welcome to the 2012 - 13 school year at Nickajack! Together, we truly can make a difference in the education of our children!
Sincerely,
The Nickajack Foundation |
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