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School Resumes Tuesday, Jan. 7th
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Back to School Teacher Luncheon, Mon. Jan 6th
Volunteers & Donations STILL Needed Please
 PTA will be serving lunch to the teachers on Mon. Jan. 6th to welcome them back. PTA will be catering in Subs from our PTA Pal, Firehouse Subs, but will need additional donations for salad items, chips, paper goods and beverages. We are also in need of volunteers to assist on the day.
Please consider signing up to donate or volunteer to make this special for our wonderful teachers.
Please Click Here to donate or volunteer.
Questions? Please email your PTA Co Presidents, Lisa Dunn or
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Nickajack's Media Center Needs Your Help!
Make Your Tax Deductible Donation by Jan. 17th!
So far donors have helped raise $970! Help us reach our goal!
The media center plays a critical role in increasing literacy among students, assisting teachers with their curriculum, and contributing to your child's lifelong joy of reading.
There simply is not enough money in the budget to fill our library with the books our students and teachers need for reading and research. A recent collection analysis indicates that 70% of our non-fiction collection is out dated, over 4,000 books! We need to purchase updated and relevant non-fiction books to support the Common Core curriculum and our student's interest in non-fiction topics.
For every $20 donated we will be able to purchase a new book and 100% of your tax deductible donation goes to the Nickajack Media Center!
Click to donate: http://www.funds4books.com/fundraiser.aspx?pincode=ece9
Donations ($10 minimum) will be accepted until January 17, 2014.
With your help, we can purchase the library materials our children need!
We greatly appreciate your support!
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Cobb County Schools in Budget Shortfall
What Can You Do?
Educate yourself on proposed cuts to our schools!
Cobb County Schools will face major budget cuts as school officials develop next year's budget. These cuts could include lower teacher salaries, more furlough days, decreases in art/music programs, staff cuts, etc. It is imperative that you learn more about this issue to help school officials make decisions that are right for our kids!
Here's what you can do:
Attend a meeting: Next meeting is Thursday, 1/9 from 7-8 p.m. at Walton High School. Confirmed Panelists: Walton Principal Judy McNeill, Superintendent Michael Hinojosa, State Representative Sharon Cooper, State Representative Valarie Clark and Cobb County School District Board of Education Members, Scott Sweeney and David Banks
Learn more:
LIKE the "Face it Cobb" page on Facebook:
Watch this video to learn more about this current budget crisis
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Casino Night Tickets on Sale NOW!
Tickets on sale for February 8th Event
Speakeasy Style Casino Night will be the Cats Meow!
Sneak in the back door for the 2nd Annual NES Foundation Casino night! Enjoy delicious food from Sinful Dish, table casino games, raffles and a silent auction. The top secret location (Monte Carlo's Back Room) will require a password that you will receive when you purchase your tickets.
Ticket prices are reduced from last year to $50/per person for an all-inclusive ticket or $75/per person for the "Ante Up" package (designed for high rollers). More information ONLINE.
Roaring 20s costumes are optional but semi-formal dress is a must! Click here to PURCHASE TICKETS.
If you buy your tickets by January 13th, you will receive an extra raffle ticket!
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Chess 2 Children Registration Open!
Sessions: Jan. 22nd - Apr. 30th and Jan. 24th - May 9
The Nickajack Chess Club had a wonderful 10 week Fall session! We had close to 25 players participate in the Chess2Children Holiday Chess Tournament at Mableton Elementary!
In the Spring, our Beginners will move into the Intermediate instruction, while our Intermediate class will move more into Advanced lessons/puzzles and will prepare for team tournaments, which happen this Winter/Spring. Our Advanced children will continue building on the strategy we have been focused on and look forward to expanding their learnings in chess! In addition, we encourage first timer's to join our club, as we plan to have a Beginner group with them on Wednesday's, as well.
Sign up for the Spring session began Jan. 2. You can register from home at www.chess2children.com. In addition, for returning parents, if your child was enrolled in the Fall, all you have to do is send an email to info@chess2children.com that your child will be continuing for the Spring, and we will have them on the roster!
We will have a 14 week/class schedule in the Spring. Our Wednesday classes (if you are new or if you were Wednesday in the Fall, this is your day) will begin Jan. 22 Our Friday classes (same from the Fall) will begin Jan. 24. The last classes will be Apr. 30 for Wednesday (no class 4/2) and May 9 for Friday (no classes 2/14 and 4/4). The cost of this 14-week session is $165.
As in the Fall, this session will fill up quickly, so please do not wait in registering for the Spring session. Based on the numbers of new and returning students, classes may be added. We would love to continue building on what we have started with your children!
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Kindergarten Open House, Jan. 16th
PTA Co-Chair Person Needed
Our annual kindergarten open house is quickly approaching and we are in need of a co-chair person. If you are interested in finding out more about the position, please email our current (and veteran) chairperson, Amanda Leach for more information. |
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Griffin Middle School Tour
Save the Date: Jan. 14th, 10 am
Looking ahead for middle school options? Why not check out Griffin Middle School which is just down the street from Nickajack on King Springs Road.
Take a school tour on Tuesday, Jan. 14th at 10 am. Meet the PTSA Tour Guide in the school lobby.
Can't make this? Don't despair. School Tours are held the second Tuesday of every month at 10 am. Or you can call the school at 678-842-6917 or contact our School Tour Guide, Denise Raymond.
It is never too early to check out your options and get involved!
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Help NES Win a Playground Makeover
Enter everyday until March 20, 2014
Enter Daily for Nickajack's Chance to Win $30,000 and a New Playground! To increase our chances of winning this year's Healthy Playground Makeover Sweepstakes, we wanted to remind you to enter every day until March 20, 2014. Be sure to spread the word to everyone! Anyone can enter to win on behalf of our school! Two Grand Prize Winners will receive a $30,000 grant and a new playground.
One of the Grand Prize Winners will be chosen from a special drawing for Title I Schools.
Three Second Prize Winners will receive a $5,000 grant. |
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