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Mayor's Education Award Recipients
Congratulations!
This evening, Monday, Dec. 3rd at 6 pm, our Mayor's Awards recipients were honored by Smyrna Mayor Max Bacon and the city council. Our recipients were 5th grade student, Naomi Christian, PE teacher, Mr. Eric Homansky and PTA volunteer, Mr. Charles Young. Mayor Bacon created the Mayor's Education Award to recognize the academic achievement of students, the dedication of staff and service contributions of volunteers in the 12 Smyrna Area Schools. Awards are presented twice each school year, once in the fall and once in the spring. Nickajack's recipients are nominated and voted upon by the staff and faculty of Nickajack.
Congratulations to our very deserving recipients!!
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Angel Tree
Help us Help Others - Now through Fri. Dec 7th
It's time again for the annual "Angel Tree" at Nickajack. Each year students, staff and community members sponsor F
amilies in Need during the Holiday Season.
Please assist us in helping these families in our school community by allowing your child(ren) to select an Angel(s) from the Angel Tree. Permission forms must be completed in order for students to participate. Permission Forms, located on the back of your Smoke Signals, went home in LAST Tuesday's Red Folders.
Please complete Angel Tree Permission Form and return it to your child's teacher.
This year we will be collecting gift cards for our families in any denomination (please write the amount on the card):
Red Angel (Target or Wal-Mart gift card)
Pink Angel (Toy Store gift card)
Green Angel (Publix or Kroger gift card)
White Angel (Gas Station gift card)
Students will be allowed to come to the Angel Tree between 7:20 and 7:50 each morning from Wednesday, November 28th through Friday, December 7th. All gift cards to be placed in BLACK BOX at the main office by Monday, December 10th.
If you have any questions please contact Nicole Pfleger (School Counselor for grades K-2) or Andrea Mackey (School Counselor for grades 3-5) at 678-842-5814.
Thank you for your support and generosity!
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Nickajack presents....
Multicultural Night - Thurs. ,Dec. 6th, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
 Come watch live performances, listen to the 4th & 5th grade chorus, sample foods from around the world and see classroom country displays.
2nd Annual Multicultural Extravaganza Night! Come Celebrate Many Cultures; One World! Our theme this year..Dashing into the Olympics-Celebrating Olympians Around the World! Come out and sample foods from around the world and enjoy live performances! See country displays from around the world! Prepare a cultural dish and bring it!!! It's going to be a fiesta night!!! Calling All Cooks: To make this a SUCCESS we are seeking volunteers to prepare a dish from a country special to you or of your origin. If you are interested in sharing a dish, and did not get a form, please sign up HERE. Dishes should be portioned and ready to serve a minimum of 25 people. Feel free to dress in traditional clothing representing your country of origin.
Many Thanks!
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PTA Candy Grams Sales - Volunteers NEEDED Please
Mon.-Fri. Dec 6-12th, 7:20 am
Send a sweet note with a sweet treat to a favorite friend, teacher, or staff person. 
On sale for $1.00 in the front lobby of school.
You will also have an opportunity to purchase during the multicultural festival. Look for our table!
Candy Grams will be delivered Thursday the 20th!
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PTA SPOTLIGHT
K-9 Coach
K-9 Coach is PROUD to partner
with Nickajack Elementary PTA.
We look forward to helping create a lifetime of wonderful memories with your dog!
Are you adding a pup to your family this holiday season? Early foundational training and socialization is crucial to raising a friendly and well-behaved dog. Our Premier Puppy Program is just $400* and is the perfect mix of training and socialization activities to help you and your pup succeed!
(1) Introduction to Companion Dog (Puppy Class - for
puppies 10-18 weeks)
(2) Puppy Daycare (5 full days OR 8 half days)
(3) Companion Dog 101 Group Class
(4) Two Private Lessons
*Over 25% OR $100 in savings as compared to services purchased separately
Established by Certified Master Trainer and Certified Pet Dog Trainer, Amber Burckhalter, K-9 Coach is Atlanta's ONLY complete canine experience, providing industry-leading: Training, Playcare, Lodging & Grooming.
Cobb County Small Business of the Year, 2011; Atlanta Magazine's Best of Atlanta Dog Training, Boarding & Daycare, every year published since 2008; Best of Smyrna/Vinings, Doggy Daycare, 2011.
Call now (404) 603-9744, or visit www.k-9coach.com to make a reservation or for additional information. Nickajack families and teachers receive 10% OFF their first service.
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FBI (Father's Being Involved)
Friday, December 14, 2012
The first reading day was a TREMENDOUS success with each class having a Dad to read. The F.B.I. is an organization of Dads and Males in the Nickajack Elementary School Community dedicated to making a positive impact on our kids' education. Study has shown children whose Fathers are involved;
1.Perform better academically
2.Show more confidence
3.Enjoy school more
4.Participate in extracurricular activities
5.Are rated higher by their teachers in conduct
Let's continue to make a difference by volunteering on December 14th. Please remember to seek other opportunities to volunteer by contacting your child's teacher. Imagine the impact on our kids if the Dads volunteered one (1) full day a year.
If you have not received an email to read and would like to participate, please contact Steven W. Fuller at swfulla@clear.net.
Please meet in the lobby at 7:40 am on Friday., Dec. 14th. We will disburse to the assigned classrooms at 7:50.
Thanks and we look forward to your participation.
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1st Annual Casino Night: February 1, 2013
Tickets on Sale Now
Reserve Your Tickets Today for the NES Foundation Casino Night
Now there's even more reason to enjoy a night out with other adults at the 1st Annual NES Foundation Casino Night. Atlanta-based Kayla Taylor Jazz, will be performing live! You may have caught the band at the Mable House or other local venue. Great music, fun games, fabulous prizes, no kids....what more could you ask for?! When/Where: February 1, 2013 from 6 - 9 pm at the Taylor Brawner House on S. Atlanta Road in Smyrna. Cost: Your $75 ticket includes delicious food from Muss and Turner, casino-style games, a free raffle ticket AND the musical stylings of Kayla Taylor Jazz! What a bargain! Bonus Fun: You also have the chance to participate in a raffle featuring lots of great prizes and you might even be a lucky winner at the end of the night. DON'T FORGET TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW & GET EVEN MORE FOR YOUR MONEY!Reserve your ticket now for $25 and you will receive one ticket good toward the beverage of your choice AND an additional raffle ticket with your paid admission. The balance of $50 will be due prior to the event. If you wait until January 1st to purchase tickets, you will only receive one raffle ticket. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR TICKET(S) IN ADVANCE. |
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Please Shop Amazon
NES benefits
Still beat those holiday lines by shopping at Amazon. Some of the proceeds go back to our PTA!
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