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Field Day Volunteers & Donations Needed Please
Thursday and Friday: May 9th and May 10th
Mr. Homansky and his team will be once again hosting field day for our students. It is rapidly approaching and your help is needed. Please volunteer to come and help with the games & events and/or to bring supplies.
Grades K -2 Thursday, May 9th
Grades 3 - 5 Friday, May 10th
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Outstanding Parent Volunteer of the Year
Please Cast Your Vote
Voting will close on May 7th
Please cast your vote for who you think deserves to be recognized as Outstanding Parent Volunteer for the Year.
See Page Two of the survey for more details on why these parents were recognized to assist you in your decision. You must make a choice before you can proceed to page two, but you can go back and change your choice if necessary. If there is a parent volunteer who you feel has not been recognized, you may write in your nomination in the "other " section and then please include a short write up as to why they should be recognized.
Outstanding Parent Volunteer of the Year and any write in nominations will be recognized during our end of year Character Assemblies in front of their child (ren).
Thank you for your support!
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Career Day
Tuesday, May 7th
Students may dress for a career. This is optional. |
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Volunteer/Partner In Education Appreciation Brunch
Wed., May 8th, 8:30 am, Media Center
Mrs. Parks and her entire staff would like to extend an invitation to all of you for making all the wonderful things at Nickajack possible!
Please stop by the media center beginning at 8:30 am for brunch.
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Reminder: All School Library Books Due
Thursday, May 9th
Please have students return all books checked out from the media center by Thursday, May 9th.
That is also the last day to take an AR quiz for this school year.
Reports cards will be held for any students with outstanding media center books or outstanding fines.
Please note: Only cash or money orders for all School Payments will be accepted. |
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Dads Read
Wed., May 8th 7:45 am
Calling all dads and male volunteers!
Come read a book in one of our classrooms on Wed., May 8th.
If you are interested, meet in the school front lobby by 7:45 am.
Questions? Please email
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From Your PTA Literacy Committee:
Important Messages
Join the 2013 Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge! The challenge begins Monday, May 6th, 2013. Let's fight the 'Summer Slide' by encouraging our students to read all summer and log their minutes for a friendly competition! All NES students are encouraged to participate, and top readers of our current K-4 grades will receive gift certificates to our fall book fair. The top 20 schools with the most summer reading minutes will be featured in the Scholastic Book of World Records 2014! Check with your student's teacher to see if the class is being enrolled in bulk, or click here for individual instructions. Look for more information in the Scholastic BOGO Book Fair Flyer that goes home in folders on Tuesday, May 7th. AR Store May 6th-10th Please volunteer to help 7:15a-8:15a Click here to sign up: AR Store Volunteer Sign Up Many of our Nickajack students have been busy participating in the Accelerated Reader program this school year, earning points as they complete AR tests on books that they have read. The Book Fair/Literacy Committee will be inviting the top AR point achievers from each grade to shop for fun trinkets at the AR Store May 6-10. Homeroom Teachers will have the list of eligible students and the schedule for the store. Volunteers Needed May 10-16 Click here to sign up: BOGO Book Fair Volunteer Sign Up The BOGO Book Fair is almost here! This is our final fair of the year, just in time to stock up for summer reading, May 13th-15th. All items are Buy 1 at full price, get a second one at equal or less value free! Volunteers are needed to help make this another great event for our students and families. Contact kim.trumble1@gmail.com or katyweihe@gmail.com with questions on any of these programs. |
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PTA Pal Spotlight
Mathnasium
During the summer months, many students lose 2 to 2.5 months of the math computational skills learned during the school year. Summer is fast approaching! Mathnasium of Smyrna is now enrolling for its summer programs, which will run from May 28th to August 31st. We can create a special program for your child to prevent summer learning loss and ensure that he or she is ready for the next school year and beyond. In addition to the regular Mathnasium program, we also offer specific readiness programs during the summer, including: - Jumpstart for Next Year for students who need a preview of the upcoming year's math topics.
- Algebra Readiness for students going into algebra next year.
- Multiplication Review or Introduction for students who need help with multiplication.
- Fraction Boot Camp for students who find fractions mysterious.
This summer we are offering two enrollment options - unlimited visits $219/month or a block of 17 one-hour visits for $429 to be used throughout the summer however you want. Sign up this month to take advantage of our current discounts. Receive a $50 discount off enrollment if you register and complete the assessment by May 15th or a $25 discount if enrolled by May 31st.
Hurry! Space is limited. Call or email us today to reserve your spot and schedule your assessment. We look forward to working with you this summer to make sure your student is prepared for the upcoming school year. Mathnasium of Smyrna is located in the West Village on Atlanta Road at 285.You can reach us at (770) 436-4949 or smyrna@mathnasium.com.  |
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Lost and Found - Please Come Claim
The school lost and found is brimming with students' jackets, lunch boxes, hats, etc....
Please take a moment to stop by the bus port where the lost and found is located.
Items such as eyeglasses, cell phones, and the like are kept in the front office.
All items not claimed by the last day of school will be donated to a worthy organization.
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Yearbook Distribution & Signing Party
Tuesday, May 14th, Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant, 5 - 8pm
If you ordered your yearbook online, it will be available for pick up on Tuesday, May 14th from 5 - 8 pm at Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant. Come join us for the "Best Fajitas" in town and let your kiddos get their yearbooks signed.
If you are unsure if you ordered a yearbook, please email our PTA Yearbook Chair, Tracey Byrde.
Los Bravos is located in the Highland Shopping Center next to Publix off the East West Connector and S. Cobb Drive.
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Rising 6th Grade Parent Night
Thursday, May 16th, 6:30 pm
presents:
"Passport through Middle School"
Opening 6:30 - 6:55 PM
Session 1 7:00 - 7:25 PM
Session 2 7:30 - 7:55 PM
Session 3 8:00 - 8:25 PM
Parents, we will begin in the theater with a presentation just for your rising 6th graders. After the presentation, you will attend 3 engaging sessions of your choice ranging from hands on activities, to the use of iPads in the classroom.
You will also get a first look at the 6th grade classrooms, lockers, media center and cafeteria.
We look forward to seeing you.
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