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Nickajack PTA is thrilled to welcome back the various vendors and clubs that make us such a wonderful school!  Some new guidelines have been put into place to ensure the children's safety and liability protection for the school. 

All parents who plan to have their child participate in an after school club or program must adhere to the following:

• 1. All children must be enrolled in Nickajack/Cobb County ASP to participate in a club, even if they do not plan to attend ASP.  This requires parents to only pay the $10 fee to become registered in the system. Forms are available in the NES school lobby.  You DO NOT have to SEND YOUR CHILD to ASP. They simply must be enrolled in the system.  This is a safety net for you, your child, and NES should you not be able to pick up your child on time.  
•  2. All children enrolled enrichment and who also attend ASP must be current on ASP fees. If you have an outstanding balance with the county ASP, your child CANNOT attend a club. This will be monitored and reported to ensure compliance.

To REGISTER for ASP in order to participate in the Enrichment programs:

1. Fill out the appropriate form or register online (if applicable) for the Vendor (payment goes in ORANGE envelope)  
2. Fill out ASP form and include the $10 registration fee (GOLD Envelope) 

 Envelopes are located outside the front office door.  Please COMPLETE information needed.  Drop all envelopes in BLACK BOX located out side the front office.

Questions?  Please contact PTA Afterschool Enrichment Chair, Tricia Grantham.  

September 11 - November 27*

Grades 3-5

Tuesday:  2:30 - 3:30

September 12 - November 28*

Grades K-2

Wednesday: 2:30 - 3:30 (car-riders) or 3:45-4:45 (ASP students**)

* No club Oct. 23& 24, Nov.6 &7th

**We have a second session on Wed. for ASP students to allow for lots of individual attention.

CALLING ALL ACTORS: Fall Drama Club!

We have an exciting and fun-filled semester ahead developing a character, learning musical numbers, staging and choreography in preparation for our show.

Everyone gets a part!

Together, shy children develop confidence and energetic kids focus their energy to create wonderful moments on our stage

The emphasis is on having fun and encouraging self-expression.

9 classes include a "Stunts and Special Effects" workshop!

***REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  September 6th, Thursday***

Tuition*:Pay in full: $145.00 (We offer a $15 sibling discount)

*additional discounts available for long-term parent volunteers, email if interested.

***NEW on-line registration HERE! 

Questions?  Contact Wednesday at 678-656-3637

Playing chess has proven to help students enhance their creativity, improve their power of concentration, develop and expand critical thinking skills, boost memory and retention, and achieve superior academic performance. Additionally, chess has been shown to augment problem-solving capabilities, provide cultural enrichment, advance intellectual maturity, and enhance self-esteem... qualities that we all desire for our children.

Children will meet after school for 60 minutes.   

Beginning Chess

September 12- November 13

2:30 - 3:30PM

Advance Chess 

September 14- November 15

2:30 - 3:45PM

Tuition is $40 per month. 

We will offer a 5% sibling discount and a 10% semester pay in advance discount*

($108 for the Fall, $250 for the Year).  Portion of tuition given to PTA!   

Register and pay on-line HERE   

For more information, please contact Tarun Ganeriwal or 404-964-1355 

We had a fantastic kick-off to kindness at Nickajack with our Power of One Walk on Wednesday, August 22nd, Georgia's official "Random Acts of Kindness Day."   

The Griffin Middle School K2O Club joined some of our fifth grade KC Club members to "spread" kindness by displaying positive messages throughout the Nickajack campus.  We will continue to emphasize the significance of random acts of kindness by continuing our challenge to build the longest kindness chain possible.  All students are encouraged to add a link to the chain whenever they commit an act of kindness or when they observe others doing so. 

For the past three years, we have offered students the opportunity to participate in the Rachel's Challenge Kindness and Compassion Club after school.  Students in our KC Club represent leaders in the effort to promote kindness and compassion on the school campus.  They learn about the importance of kindness and giving and about numerous ways that they can make a difference in the lives of others.  KC Club students will participate in school, community, and even global service projects. 

 
If your child is interested in participating in the KC Club this school year, please go to the following link to download a permission form:  K.C. Club Registration. 

Meetings will be held on Mondays after school from 2:30 - 3:30 pm.  We will have three clubs this school year: Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd, and 3rd - 5th.  The Kindergarten and 1st - 2nd grade clubs will meet on the same Monday but in different locations.  The 3rd - 5th grade group will meet on alternate Mondays in the Media Center.  We will still have a maximum capacity due to space issues so enrollment will be first come, first serve.  As indicated on the permission form, students will need a teacher's signature to participate in KC Club. 

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Katy Weihe or 770-745-5460 with any questions. 

10 week 1 hour program conducted by professional soccer coaches designed to instruct players in the fundamentals of the game and bring the game to the level of the learner in a fun environment.

Mondays:  3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Visit our website for program details and instructor bios.

Registration Deadline: September 14, 2012

Register and Pay On-line HERE  

We believe in using the FUNdamentals of sport to promote healthy lifestyles among children in a positive, high energy, and enriching environment. Sportsmanship, physical fitness and teamwork are the building blocks for life that transcend the playing field. Our structured programs allow all children to succeed by emphasizing participation, positive attitudes and FUN.  

Scrimmage (Grade 3rd to 5th)

September 14- November 30

2:25pm - 3:25pm

Play Ball! Come join OTA for our ALL games ALL the time after school program. The All Star Sports Scrimmaging program features a variety of sports (basketball, soccer, flag football, etc.) and will be structured as a REAL GAME from start to finish. Choose up sides and get ready to play! Coaches will organize each game to teach kids the rules of competition, team play, and sportsmanship. We have always believed athletes get better the more they play. Here is your chance! This organized scrimmage every week will give players the opportunity to test new skills and get more comfortable in game situations. Come be a part of our TEAM!

Sports Spectacular Variety Program (Grade K - 2nd)

September 14 - December 12

2:45 - 3:45pm

Do you love to play sports? Then you'll love Sports Spectacular! Each week we'll play a different sport or game including: basketball, soccer, flag football, kickball, capture the flag, tag games and MORE! Get moving with games like Bump and Bite, Knights and Dragons, the Numbers Game, and Safe Base. We'll work on teamwork, sportsmanship and fitness, all while having FUN.

Register and pay on line  HERE , under Territory select Georgia, select Nickajack Elementary

Questions? Contact OTA at 404/844-6267

A second language improves kids overall learning as they make "connections" across other subjects. Activities include:

Spanish lessons 

☼Songs   

☼Games   

☼Storytelling   

☼Cultural awareness.

New Students (Tuesdays)

September 11- December 18, 2012.

2:35pm - 3:30pm, and

3:45pm - 4:40pm

(No classes on Oct. 23, Nov. 6 & 20, 2012)

Returning Students (Thursdays)

September 13- December 13, 2012      

2:35pm - 3:30pm

(No classes on Oct. 25 & Nov. 22)

Registration forms went home in Tuesday's folder and some are located on the PTA table in front of the office.  If you have questions please Email Coco or call 404-474-2667.

Pay Online HERE      

Brainy Builders (Thursdays)

September 6 - December 13

2:30 - 3:30pm

Students use LEGO® and K'Nex® Education sets, Brainy Builder students work together to solve problems and build solutions. Students learn the fundamentals of physics and mathematics while encouraging social interaction through team building. Your child will have fun while learning about levers, gears, pulleys - all the components of basic machines - through projects aimed at grades K-2 and more advanced projects for grades 3-5.

BrainyBots (Mondays)

September 10- December 17

2:30 - 3:30pm 

Utilizing LEGO® Education materials and curriculum, your child can work in a hands-on robotics laboratory! Students will design, construct and program robotic models (robots) using creativity, logic and problem solving skills. The activities cover content in the areas of science, technology, engineering, math and language arts.

Register and pay online HERE

Questions?  Please contact Mr. Homansky.