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ITBS Testing, Grades 3,4 and 5
Mon. - Mon., 9/23 - 9/30
We want all students testing to do their very best. Please be sure your child gets a good night of sleep and eats a hearty breakfast.
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A Good Breakfast = Better Test Scores
Did you know???
At Nickajack Elementary, we serve breakfast every day that school is in session. Did you know??? Students that qualify for free or reduced meal benefits at lunch are eligible for the same benefits at breakfast.
We would love the chance to feed your child a great, nutritious breakfast, each and every day!
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Full pay breakfast $1.25 Reduced breakfast $.30 "This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer" |
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"Believe, Dream, Inspire"
Deadline for entry is Thurs. Sept 26th.
The National PTA Reflections program is now underway. Each year the National PTA sponsors a nationwide art contest to recognize the artistic talent of students in all grade levels (PreK- 12). Artists may compete in one or more of the following categories: 
- Dance Choreography
- Film Production
- Literature
- Music Composition
- Photography
- Visual Arts
Artwork will be judged with special emphasis on how the art represents this year's theme: Believe, Dream, Inspire. Students will compete with other students at Nickajack within their grade category (PreK - 2 and 3-5). Winners will advance to the Jessye Coleman Council, then to the State and National levels.
For more information, student entry forms, and rules for participation, visit http://georgiapta.org/leadership-reflections.html or contact Renee LaPrade.
**Deadline for entry is Thursday, September 26, 2013.**
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Seeking School Council Nominations
Nomination Forms Due By Friday, Sept. 27th
The Nickajack ES School Council is actively seeking new parent members. A school council functions as an advisory body, offering recommendations and assistance to the school principal and whenever appropriate, the superintendent and Cobb County Board of Education on any matter relating to student achievement and school improvement. We are entertaining nominations for two parents. If you are interested, nomination forms are in the school office and is also available here online.
The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, Sept. 27th. Prior to nominating a candidate, it's a good idea to touch base with the prospective nominee to ensure that he/she desires to run for the position.
The person nominated will need to submit a biography along with a photograph to the office staff for posting by Wed. Oct. 2nd. The nominations will posted along with bios and photos of the candidates so that parents will be knowledgeable about the nominees prior to voting. Voting will take place Monday, Oct. 21st through Friday, Oct. 25th during normal school hours. Ballots will be available in the front office and all ballots will be placed in a locked ballot box.
Please complete the attached nomination form and submit to Beth Smith, School Secretary, in the front office by Friday, Sept. 27th.
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Two weeks left to BACK THE JACK!
DONATE TODAY!
Give to Back the Jack by 10/1! The class with the most participation will get a snowcone/pizza party. Help your kids' class rise up the rankings! As of 9/20, the class rankings are:
1. Johnston - 4th
2. Copeland - 2nd
3/4. Bassett - 5th and Wood - 2nd (Tie)
5. Newman - 1st
6. Chapman - 2nd
7. Cochran - 3rd
8. Slayton - 3rd
9. Jamison - 5th
10. Nelson - 4th
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PTA Pal Spotlight
Genesis Healthcare Associates
Genesis Healthcare Associates Private Flu Vaccine Day for families of our Partner Schools: Saturday October 12th from 8am-12pm Accepting new and established patients: All family members welcome Appointments preferred, walk in available if time allows Cost: $25 for cash pay patients. We will bill insurance if patient is established. If eligible for VFC then administration cost is $15. Please call with any additional questions or for appointment 770-434-1904 Genesis Healthcare Associates is located at 3903 S. Cobb Drive, Smyrna 30080, next to Emory Adventist Hospital. |
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Family fun that helps our school!
Nickajack Foundation's 4th Annual
Adult Kickball Tournament & Fall Festival
Sunday, October 13 at Brinkley Park
11 AM - 4 PM
 Volunteers needed! Share an hour or two of your time at the Fall Festival by signing up HERE. |
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Yellow Tags on Students' Book bags
Student Safety Measure
Last year, the Cobb County Schools Department of Transportation developed and implemented an initiative for all students ages 8 and under to have a yellow tag attached to their bookbags. The purpose of the yellow tag is for bus drivers to ensure that younger students are meeting an adult at the bus stop as they get off the bus each afternoon. If the bus driver does not see the student with a yellow tag meeting an adult, then they will bring the student back to the school as a safety and security measure. The yellow tags are to be left blank in order not to divulge any confidential information about the child. Thank you for your support to continue to ensure the safety of all students at Nickajack.
If you have any questions about the yellow transportation tags, please contact the Department of Transportation at 678-594-8000.
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Summer Reading Challenge Results
 We are proud to finally announce the winners of the Summer Reading Challenge! Congratulations to these Top Readers from each grade that read and logged the most minutes: Kindergarten: Sienna Bell 1090 minutes 1st Grade Zach Loper 3488 minutes 2nd Grade: Olivia Brown 3095 minutes 3rd Grade: Malia Yost 4935 minutes 4th Grade: Kirti Gourisankar 7530 minutes 5th Grade: Alexander Melzer 3050 minutes These Top Readers will receive a gift certificate to the fall book fair in November. We had a total of 21 students that read 1000 minutes or more, and these 21 students will receive a coupon for a free ice cream cone at Chick-fil-a. All certificates will be distributed by homeroom teachers this week. What a great job done by so many Nickajack students! Congratulations to all of you! |
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Order your 2013-2014 Yearbook Now!
Online Sales ONLY!
The time to order your 2013-14 yearbook is now - lowest price of the year is $28 for a colorful 80 page book featuring 5th grade cover artwork and tons of smiles!
Recognition ads are also available for a shout out to your special student. Look for details coming soon! Join the Yearbook Committee!
We are in need of some new members to help with the 2013-14 NES yearbook. If you enjoy taking photos, are at school, class parties & field trips with camera in tow, we need your photos and your help next year. Help is also needed with getting the word out for sales through The Beat, signage and flyers. Any hours that you can commit will be appreciated. Please contact PTA Yearbook Chair,
Tracey Byrde.
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