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PTA Firehouse Sub Night
Tuesday, Feb. 28th, 5 - 7pm
Hungry? Visit our tasty Silver Comet location on Camp Highland Rd. SE in Smyrna, GA! We specialize in hot subs and submarine sandwiches made with premium meats and cheeses, steamed to perfection, then piled high on a toasted private recipe sub roll.
Be sure to sign in for Nickajack as PTA gets 10% of all sales.
Our menu will surely satisfy your appetite! Founded by Firemen. Catering available.
Thank you for supporting our PTA Pal and your PTA!
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Casino Night Tickets on Sale till 2/1!
Enjoy a Kid-Free night out on February 8th!
Sneak in the back door for the speakeasy-style NESF Casino night! Enjoy delicious food from Sinful Dish, great music and table casino games. The secret location and password for the door will be revealed via text and email shortly before the event.
Plus, WIN BIG with raffle prizes including:
Braves jerseys, gift certificates to great restaurants like Meehan's, McCray's, Muss & Turners and Atkins Park, luxury hotel packages from the W Atlanta-Midtown and Ritz Carlton and others!
Ticket prices are $50/per person for an all-inclusive ticket or $75/per person for the "Ante Up" package (designed for high rollers).
Roaring 20s costumes are optional but semi-formal dress is a must! Click here to PURCHASE TICKETS. |
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Inclement Weather
Parents in the event of inclement weather, please do not call the school. Rather, you can sign up for CCSD text messages through BlackBoard Connect:
http://www.cobbk12.org/generalinfo/blackboard/
You should have also completed an inclement weather form and sent it back to your child's teacher so that know what to do in the case of inclement weather occurring during school hours. Please find the form here.
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Last Chance to Order Your Yearbook!
Deadline is Jan 31st to get a yearbook!
FRIDAY, Jan. 31st is the LAST DAY to order your 2013/2014YEARBOOK. The books are currently $34 and MUST be ordered ONLINE at www.nickajackyearbook.com before Jan. 31st. If you want to pick up your yearbook in May, it must be ordered NOW. NO ORDERS will be taken after this date! The hard-cover book is in full color & NES memories can be enjoyed for years to come. Glossy Fifth Grader artwork is featured on the front and back covers. Get yours today!
Yearbook distribution & signing will be held at Los Bravos in May, more details to come soon. If you have any questions, please contact PTA Yearbook Chair, Tracey Byrde at traybrzezinski@yahoo.com.
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Cobb County Schools are short nearly $80MM
Get informed to help protect our kids' education! 
Cobb County Schools are facing major budget cuts. 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:
Get Informed:
- LIKE the"Face it Cobb" page on Facebook
- Go to www.shoestringcampaign.com and follow the steps to contact your state legislators
Call and write your legislators:
- Call State Senator Horacena Tate (404-463-8053) and State Representative Rich Golick (404-656-5943) and tell them you are concerned that the budget shortfall will negatively impact your child's education. Then please ask them to better fund public education and give kids what they deserve.
- Write legislators through the shoestring campaign
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Georgia Parent Survey
Please Take a Moment by Friday 1/31
We need your input on the Georgia Department of Education's 
Survey closes on Jan. 31, 2014. Results will be used to calculate the School Climate Star Rating. There is no mandatory participate rate for parents, however a greater participation rate will more accurately reflect the school' s actual climate.
Any questions, please contact Beth Smith, School Secretary.
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PTA Pal Spotlight
Moore's Chinese Martial Arts
 You ALWAYS get a FREE week! Register NOW and get an extra week and a Moore's (PBA free) water bottle! CLICK BELOW
(in comment section add NES)
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. We specialize in Kung Fu Shou Shu (animal style). Shou Shu is a dynamic martial art which offers many benefits, some of which include (Training starts at age four): *Enhanced power of concentration, self-discipline and self-control
* An increased level of fitness and strength
* Improved balance, coordination & flexibility
* A subsequent reduction in stress and its harmful effects on body and mind
* Perception is greatly increased
* Positive Reactions in self-defense situations |
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Seeking Members for PTA Nominating Committee
 Your PTA is seeking volunteers to serve on the nominating committee. The nominating committee is tasked with filling any open Executive Board positions that will serve for the 2014-2015 school year. If you are interested in serving on this committee or can recommend a fellow PTA Member, please email nickajackpta@gmail.com with your interest or recommendation as soon as possible.
We are seeking a minimum of five members for this committee. Duties will commence on Feb 6th and end at the April General PTA Meeting. Committee members will be announced at the February PTA General Meeting, Feb. 6th. |
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Nickajack Dash
Register by Feb. 7th!
 ***PTA Nickajack Dash- Saturday, March 1 at 9am*** Registration Form were sent home in your child's red Tuesday Folder. Please return them to school by Feb. 7th!! The 1.5 mile run will begin in the back parking lot at 9am and travel around the school towards the Silver Comet Trail. Winners from all grade level will be announced and awarded a prize. Bounce houses, Book Fair and Silent Auction to follow the Dash. ***PTA Silent Auction will be after the Dash*** Here is a sample of some of our great items that will be at the auction:
- High Museum of Art
- Becky Jones School of Dance
- Gateway Martial Arts
- Smyrna Eye Group
- Shannon Bell Photography
- Sparkles
- Stella and Dot
- Thirty-One
- Longaberger
- In Tennis
- Village Taqueria
- Plum Salon
- Titanz Fitness
- Trinity Equestrian
- Dragonfly
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English Language Arts Adoption System Wide Review
Opportunity to Review and Give Feedback
The Cobb County School District ELA Adoption Committee is offering a system wide review of materials. This is an opportunity to review textbooks and materials being considered for use in K-5 English Language Arts Programs.
These materials will be available for System wide review from January 27th through February 7th, 2014.
Review of materials will take place at the following Elementary Schools:
Area 1 Powder Springs
Area 2 Teasley
Area 3 Mount Bethel
Area 4 Blackwell
Area 5 Due West
Feedback forms will be available at the site and this information will be included in the data to help the committee make the best possible recommendation.
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Drama Club Registration Extended!
Sign Up Online Now!
CALLING ALL ACTORS:
Winter Drama Club, "Ocean Adventures!" registration open!
We have an exciting and fun-filled semester ahead developing a character, learning musical numbers, staging and choreography in preparation for our show.
Everyone gets a part!
Ahoy matey! Sail the seas in scenes with pirates, mermaids and sea creatures galore!
- Together, shy children develop confidence and energetic kids focus their energy to create wonderful moments on our stage.
- The emphasis is on having fun and encouraging self-expression.
***REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, Jan. 31, 2014
Tuition: Pay in full: $145 We offer a $15 sibling discount. *payment plan available, call for details
*additional discounts available for long-term parent volunteers, email if interested.
***NEW on-line registration!
Questions? Contact Director, Wednesday Lampinen
678-656-3637
Grades 3-5 Tuesday: 2:30 -3:30 Jan. 21 - March 21
Grades k-2 Wednesday: 2:30 - 3:30 (car-riders) or 3:45-4:45 (ASP students) Jan. 22 - March26
* Spring session April 8-May 13
*We have a second session on Wed. for ASP students to allow for lots of individual attention.
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Save the Date: Griffin Middle School Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, Feb. 27th, 6:30 pm
We would like to invite all rising 6th grade students and interested parents to Meet the Principal at Griffin Middle School!
Dr. Mark Trachtenbroit, Griffin Middle School principal, and the staff would like to showcase Griffin Middle School (GMS).
Come join us February 27th at 6:30 pm in the Vinings Estates Summit Clubhouse, 1231 Grand View Drive SE, Mableton 30126
Everyone is welcome to come hear his vision and ask questions. Light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited. If possible, please bring a chair. Thank you!
For questions please contact Griffin parent: Faye Yost at
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Join the Nickajack Adult Book Club
Sign Up Now!
Open to ALL parents, grandparents, guardians, and other Nickajack adults! We will be reading "Life's Greatest Lessons or 20 Things I Want My Kids to Know" by Hall Urban Friday Mornings from 7:30-8:00 AM Four Meeting Dates: January 31, February 21, February 28 and March 7 Nickajack Elementary School (exact location TBD) FREE COFFEE! FREE BOOK TO FIRST 20 ADULTS TO REGISTER! Sign up by emailing Nicole Weber, School Counselor at
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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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