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Nickajack  2012-2013  Beat

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

 

Issue: 2012- 057         

May 13, 2013 



In This Issue
Literacy Update
Yearbook Distribution
Relay for Life Event
2013-2014 School Calendar
Rising 6th Graders!
Dad's Read
PTA Buckhead Barbecue Brunch
PTA Pal Spotlight
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PTA BOGO Bookfair
Mon. - Wed., May 13-15th
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The BOGO Book Fair is 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!  The bookfair will be located in 2nd grade hallway at the very end in the "new" section.

 

Book Fair Hours:

Mon. 5/13: 7:20 - 7:45 am and 2:20 - 4 pm

Tues., 5/14: 7:20 - 7:45 am and 2:20 - 6 pm

Wed., 5/15: 7:20 - 7:45 am and 2:20 - 4 pm

 

Volunteers are needed to help make this another great event for our students and families.

 

Volunteers Needed May 13-16th   

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.

Yearbook Distribution & Signing Party
Tuesday, May 14th, Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant, 5 - 8pm
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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.



Relay for Life Event
Friday, May 17th, 7 pm
Jim R. Miller Park 
Order Luminaria by Tuesday, May 14th 

Please join your NES Relay for Life Team in honoring your friends and family who have battled cancer by purchasing a luminaria (a paper bag filled with sand and a candle) to be displayed at the 2013 Relay for Life of Cobb County, Jim Miller Park in Marietta.

 

The lighting ceremony begins at 10 p.m. on Friday, 5/17/13 when hundreds of lighted luminaria will demonstrate our remembrance of those who have battled cancer. Everyone is invited to attend the Luminaria Ceremony. These candles also serve as symbols of hope to us as we continue to work for a cure for the disease that claims so many lives.

 

Your Luminaria will be on display at the Nickajack Relay for Life Campsite on Friday, 5/17. 


Click here for Luminaria order form.
2013-2014 School Calendar and Furlough Day Options
Email Your School Board Representatives TODAY
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The Board of Education is currently considering two furlough day options for staff for 2013-2014 school year. Those options will effect the 2013-2014 school calendar.  Email your School Board Representatives with your input.  

Click here to view option A.
 
Click here to view option B. 
Rising 6th Grade  Parent Night
Thursday, May 16th, 6:30 pm
Campbell MS

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.

 

F.B. I. (Fathers Being Involved) LAST Reading Day 
Friday,  May 17th ,7:35am
Dad's Read

F.B.I. READING DAY - Last Reading Day of the School Year

 

FRIDAY MAY 17TH, 2013

 

The last F.B.I. Reading Day of the school year is Friday, May 17th.  We will meet in the school lobby at 7:35 am to take a group picture.  We will disperse to the classrooms at 7:50 am.

 

If you are interested, please contact Steven Fuller at swfulla@clear.net or Mr. Foster at kendall.foster@cobbk12.org.  

PTA BuckHead Barbeque Brunch
Sunday, May 19th, 11 - 3 pm

Join us for Sunday Southern Brunch.  Buttermilk biscuits the size of your head, fluffy pancakes, house cured ham, loaded omelets along with some grits to start your day.  

Click here for the brunch menu.

Sign in for Nickajack and 10% of all sales will go back to your PTA.

Buckhead Barbeque is located right here in Smyrna!
3100 Highland Parkway 
SmyrnaGA 30082
404-792-7388
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PTA Pal Spotlight
Gateway Martial Arts
GATEway Journey Fund Gateway
 
 
2013 
Journey Fund Fundraiser
Sat., May 18, 2013
1355 East West Connector
Austell, GA 30106
(Hobby Lobby Shopping Center)
770-948-1400
770-842-2631
Betty Amodeo

Come join the fun and support the fundraiser!
FREE ADMISSION  Gateway fundraiser
All Day Events:
 Demonstrations...Bake Sale...Bounce House...Crafts...Raffle...Food

For more information visit:   Gateway is proud to sponsor this fundraiser for martial arts.

The Journey Fund is a non-profit memorial fund in honor of Grandmaster Michael Amodeo (1947-2006)

He was an exceptional person and martial artist who always spoke about the importance of focusing on the journey. For more than 30 years Grandmaster Amodeo nurtured countless students in their quest to be the best martial artists that they could become. He believed martial arts is a journey that leads to the warrior within, that it's a path of self-discovery that provides positive growth throughout one's life. We want to carry on his vision and this fund will help pave the way by providing financial support to
cover training costs and related expenses to deserving martial art students. 

 

The Fund was able to cover the cost of competitions for manygateway fighting martial artists in 2012. From tournament fees to travel costs. Students from around the state benefited from this non-profit memorial fund.

 

Please come 'Share the Spirit.'

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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.