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Sunday, September 13, 2015
Your Weekly Update from the CCHS PTSA
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DeKalb County Schools introduces Launchpad, a student portal that provides access to the students' Office 365 accounts as well as a multitude of digital academic resources which are provided by the district. With Launchpad, students are able to integrate technology in the classroom while maximizing instructional time. Launchpad is dynamic tool that changes resources as the needs of the students change. It is easily accessible from any mobile device. Please click here for more information on this great resource for our students.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences
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Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, September 17th from 3:30-5:30pm. Conference appointments can be made by calling the main office at 678-676-6902 on Monday and Tuesday (Sept. 14-15) from 8:00 - 3:20 and on Wednesday (Sept. 16th) from 8:00 - 12:00.
Conferences can be scheduled at other times (before or after school) by contacting the teacher directly via email.
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Testing Information Night September 17
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Students in grades 9-12 and their parents are invited to attend Testing Information Night Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 5:30 pm immediately following parent-teacher conferences in the CCHS Auditorium. Attendees will receive information on Georgia's Milestone Assessment System, CollegeBoard updates, GAA, ACCESS, and tips on helping your student succeed. We hope to see you there
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Governance Council Meeting
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All are invited to the next Governance Council meeting to be held on Monday, September 14 at 6:00 pm in the Media Center.
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The 4.5 week Progress Reports will be distributed to students on Tuesday, September 15 in homeroom. Please check with your student to view this important document. The Progress Reports will not be mailed
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The CCHS Art Department invites all, students, parents, faculty and staff, to their first "Pop Up Art" event to be held on Wednesday, September 16 on Bulldog Plaza outside the school. Come see the wonderful works and support our talented art students!
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Chamblee Baseball Booster Club Spirit Night
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Calling all past and present Bulldog baseball fans and supporters. We invite you to join the Chamblee Baseball Booster Club for our first 2015-2016 Spirit Night at Galla's Pizza in Chamblee at 4849 Peachtree Road Chamblee, GA 30341 on Tuesday September 15, 2015 from 5-8 pm.
Galla's has agreed to make a financial donation back to our program of 10% of total sales during this three hour window. If your schedule is tight please consider to at least stop by for takeout and make sure to mention you are there to support Chamblee baseball. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Following an off week last week, the Chamblee Football team returns to open their region schedule this Friday, September 18, at 7:30. Everyone come out and cheer on the Bulldogs as we take on Arabia Mountain at North DeKalb Stadium.
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Parent Input Focus Groups
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Dr. Sauce is holding a series of parent focus group discussions in order to provide him with parent input regarding our school's strengths, challenges, opportunities, and possible next steps.
Attendance for each group will be limited 22 parents/guardians in order to optimize a small group setting.
Please click here for the Sign-up Genius Link to RSVP your attendance. All parent focus group sessions will take place in the Media Center from 6:00pm to 7:30pm on the following dates:
- September 29, 2015 (filled)
- October 8, 2015 (filled)
- October 22, 2015
- November 3, 2015
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Neff Jacket Shop will be at Chamblee September 23, 2015 to conduct sizing. This is your opportunity to get your authentic letter jacket and display your bulldog pride. Click here to print out the order form.
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Support CCHS Softball Teams in September
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Join the JV and Varsity CCHS Softball teams for SPIRIT NIGHT at Zaxby's(located at 4906 Peachtree Blvd., Chamblee, GA ) Wednesday, September 23 from 5-8pm! You'll have a good time, eat great food and help support our girls!!! Go Lady Bulldogs!
Need running shoes or apparel? Shop at any BIG PEACH RUNNING COMPANY store during September and mention "CCHS Softball" when you pay for your items. They will donate 10% of all non-discounted purchases to the CCHS Softball Booster Club. Thank you for your support!
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Swim and Dive Team Kickoff
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Please join us on Wednesday, September 23 at 6 pm in the CCHS cafeteria to kick off the start of the 2015 - 2016 VARSITY Swim & Dive Season.
Meet our coaches, get fitted for suits, turn in your paperwork (physicals, medical releases, concussion forms, swimmer contract), order spirit wear and have your questions answered. Go to the Swim & Dive Team Website for more info: http://chambleeswim.weebly.com/
Practice starts Monday, October 19th; First Swim Meet is Thursday, November 5th.
New this year ~ a Special Team Bonding Event - Join your swim/dive friends for dinner and fun Wednesday, September 30 at Blackburn Park for Food Truck night between 5-7pm. Bring a chair, bring your cash. See you there!
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Seniors! It's time to schedule your senior conference with your counselor. Senior conferences will take place Sept. 3-30, 2015. Be sure to attend this important meeting to discuss your progress towards meeting graduation requirements, and to learn how to begin the college and scholarship search, as well as how to request transcripts and recommendations.
All appointments will last approximately 30 minutes, and must be booked at least two days in advance but no more than 10 days in advance. Upon receipt of booking your appointment, you will receive a confirmation and a reminder email. Please share the confirmation with your student so that they may use it as a pass out of class to the Counseling Office for your appointment.
Click here to schedule an appointment now!
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From Ms. Branca, Yearbook sponsor.......Senior picture deadline to be included in the yearbook is September 30, 2015. Click here to book your session at Cady Studios.
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Senior Ads deadline October 10
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Peace Essay Writing Contest
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Grandmothers for Peace announces the Peace Essay Writing Contest 2015 for high school Juniors and Seniors. Cash prizes of $500 for first place, $300 for second place and $100 for third place will be awarded. The essay this year is on how the impact of the US intervention in the Middle East could change from one of war and violence to one of peace and unity.
An entry packet including a description of the topic, writing guidelines, cover sheet, judging criteria and deadlines are available in the CCHS Counseling Office. The deadline for submission is October 30. Entries may be mailed or emailed.
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COUNSELING CORNER - COLLEGE, CAREER and GRADUATION
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Information from Counseling on College, Career and Graduation will now be sent in a separate newsletter each week.
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Are You Available to Volunteer in Main or Attendance Office?
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Volunteers choose which day, how many hours and which week/weeks within the month that works best for them. You can volunteer anytime between 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Morning Shift) or from 12:00 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. (Afternoon Shift). You determine the amount of time you are available to assist.
Main office volunteers only answer the phones. Attendance Office volunteers interact with both parents and students who check in and check out during school hours. Which office best suits you? Each week, we have several vacant spots that need to be filled. If you are available to come in to fill one of these VACANT spots please use SignUp Genius to do so. Your support makes a difference!
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Add Email Addresses to our Mailing List
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Do you know any new families that need to receive this newsletter? Has your student subscribed to the Bulldog Bulletin? Forward them this email and encourage them to sign-up on our mailing list.
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Is it time to say goodbye?
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Students change schools, move to new schools. Your time for CCHS news may be past. It happens. Nothing is constant except change.....If you no longer wish to receive CCHS PTSA e-communications, please scroll to the bottom of this email and follow the "SafeUnsubscribe" link. All the best in your future endeavors.
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Need to Get Your Word Out?
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The school and PTSA will use this Bulldog Bulletin to promote club, booster, sports, arts and other school activities. Our goal is to publish our weekly issue each Sunday night. Please send your stories to chambleehs.news@gmail.com by noon Saturday for the Sunday mailing. Thanks for reading! Sincerely, Sarah Pannill, Communications
Chamblee Charter High School PTSA
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