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Nickajack  2012-2013  Beat

This Newletter is jointly sponsored by the PTA and the NES Foundation 

 

Issue: 2012- 057         

May 8, 2013 



In This Issue
Field Day Volunteers Needed
Dad's Read
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
Library Books Due
School Council Meeting
Literacy Update
PTA Pal Spotlight
Lost & Found

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Field Day Volunteers & Donations STILL Needed Please
Thursday and Friday: May 9th and May 10th
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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


Thank you everyone for all you do for our students!
Dads Read - PLEASE NOTE: Date Change
Now Friday. May 17th, 7:45
Not Wed. May 8th
Dad's Read
We apologize, but have had to change the date for this event to Friday, May 17th.  

If you are interested, please come read a book to students in one of our classrooms on Friday, May 17th.

Meet in the school front lobby by 7:45 am that day and you will be assigned a classroom.

Thank you and we apologize again for the confusion.

Questions?  Please email
 
Volunteer/Partner In Education Appreciation Brunch
Wed., May 8th, 8:30 am, Media Center
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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. 
 
Reminder:  All School Library Books Due
Thursday, May 9th
Books
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.  
School Council Meeting
Friday, May 10th, 8:30 am

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If you are interested in attending the upcoming school council meeting, please sign in in the front office.  They will be able to indicate the location of the meeting when you sign. 



From Your PTA Literacy Committee:
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Join the 2013 

 Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge!

 

 

The challenge started on May 6, and so far 424 NES students have been enrolled!  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. More information on the Summer Challenge can be found in the Scholastic BOGO Book Fair Flyer that went home in folders on Tuesday, May 7th or go to  www.scholastic.com/summer 

 

The BOGO Book Fair starts Monday, May 13th, with Muffins for Mom!  

Parents are invited to join us Monday morning, between 7:20a-7:50a to help kick off our final book fair of the year, and to enjoy a breakfast treat (while supplies last). All book fair items are Buy 1 at full price, get a second one at equal or less value free, just in time to stock up for summer reading! Click here for hours and more details.

 

 Volunteers Needed May 10-16   

Click here to sign up:  BOGO Book Fair Volunteer Sign Up

 

Contact  kim.trumble1@gmail.com or katyweihe@gmail.com with questions on any of these programs.

PTA Pal Spotlight
Moore's Chinese Martial Arts
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moore's seal Teaching TRUE self defense for over 40 years! 

 

 

Moore's Chinese Martial Arts is a martial arts training center that offers classes for adults and children. This center specializes in Kung Fu Shou Shu (animal style). Training starts at age four.

Click here for available classes. 

 

 

We offer flexible schedule and FREE uniforms with enrollment.

We are also unique in that we offer other types of classes and services.

 

Tai Chi

 

Birthday Parties

 

Summer Camp

 

Special offer for Nickajack families: 2 FREE weeks! 

Walk in, Call, or  

 

 

Moore's Chinese Martial Arts  

1810 Spring Road #4 (next to Davinci Pizza)

Smyrna GA 30080

(678) 602-2908

 

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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.