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Nickajack  2012-2013  Beat

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

 

Issue: 2013-003        

July 29, 2013 



In This Issue
Nickajack Sneak-a-Peek
PTA Back to School Teacher Luncheon
Thank you Vinings Lake Church!
Attention Rising 6th Graders!
PTA Coffee & Kleenex
PTA Committees
Summer Reading Challenge
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Nickajack Sneak-a-Peek - Volunteers Needed Please
Monday, August 5th
Back to School

Parents and students,

This is your chance to preview your 2013-2014 school year!

In order to ensure that every family gets the opportunity to enjoy this event, please come at the time scheduled for your family based on the schedule below.  
Last Name Begins With:             Time:
A-H                                              10 - 11am
I-Q                                                12 - 1 pm
R-Z                                                 2 - 3 pm 
 
What you can expect to do:

  • Meet & Greet Your Child's Teacher
  • Find Your Child's Bus Route
  • Pick Up a Car Rider Number
  • Pay for Breakfast & Lunch
  • Join PTA
  • Support the Nickajack Foundation
  • Volunteer to Help in Your Child's Classroom
Volunteers Needed Please

In order to ensure this event is successful for all, your PTA is in need of volunteers.  

Please Click Here to sign up.

PTA Back To School Teacher Luncheon
Tuesday, 8/6, noon
Volunteers and Donations Needed Please
potluck
PTA will be providing pizza from Stevi B's pizza and a salad bar for the Staff and Faculty on Tuesday, Aug. 6th.  Volunteers and donations are needed please.

Please Click Here to Sign Up.

Thank you for helping us welcome back our wonderful staff and faculty!



Thank you Vinings Lake Church!
Silver PTA Pal

Our Silver PTA Pal, Vinings Lake Church, conducted a Community Makeover Day on Sunday, July 21st from 9:30 - 12:00.  In lieu of attending Sunday Services, Vinings Lake Church members took to their neighborhood and worked on 17 different community projects.  

Clean up and landscaping at Nickajack was one of their community projects, and we are so grateful!  Our campus is looking great with their help!

Thank you VL for a job well done!

Vinings Lake invites you to become part of their community.  They are located at 75 Cooper Lake Road, Mableton, 30126 or visit

 
Calling All Rising Griffin MS 6th Graders!
PTSA Parent Mixer, August 1st, 5-7pm

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 The Griffin PTSA
Invites You to Attend a
PTSA Mixer
August 1, 2013
 5:00 -7:00 pm
Griffin Media Center

Come to the PTSA Mixer and get all your PTSA items done
early! You'll have more time to enjoy the School sponsored
"Meet-n-Greet" on Tuesday, August 6 from 2-4pm.

Join us at the PTSA Mixer and learn more about how to get
active and involved at Griffin Middle School!

At this event, you can...
  • Meet other involved parents
  • Become a PTSA member (and get a coupon for a Chick-fil-A item!)
  • Hear a quick PTSA Presentation (given at 5:00 and 6:00)
  • Learn about each of our PTSA committees
  • Hear about planned PTSA events for this school year
  • Volunteer to work with the committees that interest you
  • Purchase spirit items at special Mixer-only Pricing
  • Pre-purchase yearbooks, T-shirts, Car Magnets
  • Get an advanced look around the school building with mini-tours conducted at 5:30 and 6:30
  • Get grade-level supply lists
  • Learn about school clubs

 For more information, click here for the GMS PTSA Mixer Invitation. 

PTA Coffee & Kleenex - First Day of School
Wed., August 7th, 7:30 am, Cafeteria
 
Coming to Nickajack for the first time?  Or just want to get to know other parents just like you. Wondering how to best get involved in your child's education?  

Come join your PTA Board on the first day of school to meet and greet other parents like you and ask questions of other veteran parents.  

PTA will provide coffee and kleenex for your comfort.

See you all then!  
Open PTA Committee Chair Position

Nickajack & PTA Combo Logo Calling all interested parents!

Your 2013-2014 PTA Board is seeking a Committee Chairperson and Committee Members.

Please consider donating your time and talents to this worthy committee.  

Studies show time and time again, students with involved parents are more likely to:
  • Earn higher grades and test scores
  • Be promoted, pass their classes
  • Attend school regularly
  • Have better social skills
  • Show improved behavior
  • Graduate & attend post secondary education
Committee Needing a Chair and Members:
  • Copy Shop (Photocopying for teachers)

If you are interested in the above committee or need more information, please contact one of your Co-Presidents:

 

Lisa Dunn or Julie Sabella 

 
Summer Reading Challenge
Keep Reading Kids!
summer challenge
The challenge is not over yet so keep logging your minutes!

Use the free, handy, and easy Scholastic Reader Timer app to track and log minutes during this busy summer, or go to 

 

Paper log sheets can also be used as well, and we will collect these at the conclusion of the Challenge in early September.  

  

Keep fighting the 'Summer Slide' by encouraging your 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!

  

Contact kim.trumble1@gmail.com or katyweihe@gmail.com with questions.


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