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Sunday, September 20, 2015
Your Weekly Update from the CCHS PTSA
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Calling all Chamblee Charter High School Students and families!
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Does your child attend CCHS as a result of application and selection in the School Choice Program (non-magnet)? If so, the Governance Council would like to hear from you as soon as possible about the impact attending CCHS has had on your student.
Our CCHS Charter Petition Clarification meeting with DCSD is Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 8:30 10:30 am at the DCSD Administrative Office complex at 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd. Stone Mountain, GA 30083. in the Decatur Room: This is an open meeting and you are invited to attend.
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Programs to Help Students Succeed
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CCHS wants all students to succeed. In addition to the before or after school help provided by classroom teachers (as outlined in their class syllabus), there are meetings open to all students before and after school for many subjects. For the days/times for the Programs to Help Students Succeed - Math, please click here. For all other subject areas, click here.
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Update Staff Email Addresses
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Reminder....DCSD has transitioned to Office 365 for employee email. When emailing a faculty or staff member, please use the updated email address. The employee's name remains the same as under the old first class email, but is now @dekalbschoolsga.org. If you have any question, you may look up staff email here.
This year, emails sent to a fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us address are no longer forwarded and teachers, staff and administrators will not receive your important communication. Thank you for updating your contacts so faculty can receive your important communications.
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The Pop Up Art Show was great. Thank you to our students and faculty in the Art Department for sharing! Look for other pop up artwork in different locations throughout the school year
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Check out the artwork being hung throughout the school. Some of these are "historical" pieces that were brought from the old building and some are artwork from current students. Thanks to Mr. Smiley, former faculty, for his expertise and assistance in displaying these treasures. Display of important artwork is an ongoing effort to beautify our space and honor our heritage.
Look for:
- The Beach painting - First floor by elevator
- Guernica painting - Media Center
- Rotating display of student art - Media Center
- PTSA Art Purchases - Counseling Office outside Ms. Steadman's office
- Rotating display of student art - Counseling Office Reception area
- Andy Warhol like Bulldog paintings - Fine Arts Building upper level entrance
- Graduating Class pictures - First floor across from cafeteria
- Teacher of the Year photos - Second Floor Main Lobby
- Photographs of CCHS building through the years - Second floor hallway outside Ms. Coleman's office
- Recycled metal bulldog Class of 2010 gift - "island" by the bus lanes
- Hall of Fame plaques - Auditorium/Gym lobby
- Covers of periodicals honoring CCHS as a "Best School" - Second floor hallway outside Dr. Sauce's office
- CCHS Crest - Second Floor Main Lobby
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Reflections - Let Your Imagination Fly
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The PTA Reflections Arts Recognition Program is a national arts recognition and achievement program for students. Our theme this year is "Let Your Imagination Fly". Categories for submission are:
Dance choreography
Film Production
Literature
Music Composition
Photography
Visual arts
Please click here for rules and forms. Rules and submission forms may also be found in the Media Center. Entries may be turned into the submissions box in the Attendance Office beginning Monday, October 5. The deadline for turning in submissions is 4:30 pm on Friday, October 16th.
For more information, contact chairperson Alexandra Sachs, alexandrasachs@comcast.net.
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Testing Information Night September 17
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If you were unable to attend the Testing Parent Information Night Presentation, on September 17, check the CCHS website Home Page for links to pertinent information.
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Free and Reduced Lunch Applications
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Mr. Townsend, our CCHS cafeteria manager, would like to remind families who are eligible that updated Free and Reduced Lunch applications for the 2015-2016 school year were due at CCHS by Wednesday, September 10. . As of September 16, more than 100 families had not updated their Free and Reduced Lunch applications! Please submit your updated application online asap. Beginning on Monday, September 21, eligible students without an approved, updated application will need to pay for their lunches until submission and approval of the new application.
Applications may be submitted online at freeandreducedmeals.com/lfserver/DeKalb. Paper copies of the application are available in the Counseling Office. Online applications are processed most rapidly and are recommended for use at this time.
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Reminder from Attendance Office
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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 (new location: 5632 Buford Highway NE Doraville, GA 30340) 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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TRACK & FIELD PARENT MEETING September 24 6pm
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The 2015/16 CCHS Track & Field team information meeting for parents AND athletes is Thursday, September 24 at 6pm in the cafeteria. ALL returning and interested athletes must attend. Learn about general team expectations, fall conditioning, spring season and how you can raise money NOW to help pay your dues. Visit www.leaguelineup.com/chambleetrack for more information on the track team and highlights of last year's great season.
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The Chamblee Football team looks to rebound from last week as we take on Stone Mountain this Friday, September 25, at 7:30 at Avondale Stadium. Everyone show your spirit and come out to cheer on the Bulldogs!
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Save the Date....The CCHS Homecoming game will take place on Friday, October 2 at 7:30 am at North DeKalb Stadium. Come out and support our Bulldogs as they take on Redan Raiders! Go Bulldogs!
CCHS Student Government Association is looking for parents volunteers to help with coat check and refreshments at this year's Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 3 from 8:00 pm till 11:00 pm. If interested in helping, please contact SGA President, Venida Fagan at venida.fagan@gmail.com. Thank you very much!
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On the Scene with Dr. Green
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Please join us in welcoming our Superintendent, Dr. R. Stephen Green, to Chamblee Charter High School on November 19 at 7:00pm in our auditorium. Dr. Green will meet with DeKalb County School's stakeholders in a series of community discussions called "On the scene with Dr. Green." Click here for all of the dates and locations. Let's all give Dr. Green a hearty Chamblee Welcome on November 19!
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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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Parent Councils United (PCU) invites you to attend State of the District Address by DeKalb County School System Superintendent Dr. Stephen Green on Thursday, September 24, 2015, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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2016 Prudential Spirit of Community Award
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High school students who are making a difference through volunteering are encouraged to apply for the 2016 Prudential Spirit of Community Award. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards are a unique opportunity to recognize young people for volunteer service in their communities. Applicants could win $1,000 scholarships and a trip to Washington DC next May. Interested students should go to http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit to access the online application and complete the application and the student/parent agreement before the deadline of November 3, 2015.
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Audi Atlanta is currently seeking part time employees for SATURDAYS from 9-6 for $10 per hour. Must have a perfect driving record. Interested students should contact tracied@jimellis.com .
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Senior Conference Time through September 30
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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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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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