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Nickajack  2013-2014  Beat

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

 

Issue: 2014-047              

April 21, 2014 



In This Issue
Kindergarten Field Day T-shirts
Mother's Day Cakes
Jump Rope for Heart
CRCT
PTA Food Truck Movie Night
Smyrna Visioning Initiaitive
Post 2 School Board Candidates
PTA Pal Spotlight
Griffin Middle School Night
Campbell Middle School Night
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Kindergarten Field Day T-Shirts
Orders Due, Thursday, April 24th
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Kindergarten ONLY!  2014 Field Day t-shirt Orders due on Thursday, April 24th.

Please place CASH payment into a white school payment envelope & drop into a black box with the order form inside.

A separate order form for each student is needed.  Each grade will have a separate deadline to order a field day t-shirt. 

This is the ONLY opportunity to order a field day t-shirt for Kindergarten.  

No late orders will be accepted.  All sales are final.  No exchanges will be be made. 

Questions?  Please contact Mr. Homansky at 678-842-5814 or

 

Click here for order form 

Mother's Day Cake Ordering 

Pre-order Now through April 24th
 

 

$8 per cake, cash only

Decorating will take place for : 

Gr 3-5 on Thursday, 5/8
Gr PreK - 2 on Friday, 5/9 

 

Buy now - no extra cakes will be available.  

Nickajack gets a portion of the proceeds from our Parter In Education, Publix at Highland Stations.  

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Click Here for an Order Form and More Information

 

One Order form per Student Please

 

Questions?  Please contact the school bookkeeper, Brenda McMurray. 

Jump Rope for Heart
Now through April 24th!
Jump Rope

 

 

We are excited to kick off this year's Jump Rope for Heart activities.  Your student will receive an introduction letter and donation envelope in their Tuesday folder.  Along with learning to Jump in P.E. class students will also have an opportunity to come in before school from 7:20-7:45 and jump as well.  In order for them to gain admittance before school a $1 donation is requested.  This is in addition to any donations that they choose to raise on their own.  All donations are tax deductibleand due back to Mr. Homansky by April 24th. 

 

Here are some key dates:

 

 

April 15th- 4th/5th grade morning jump from 7:20-7:45

April 16th- 2nd/3rd grade morning jump from 7:20-7:45

April 17th- K/1st grade morning jump from 7:20-7:45

April 22nd- 3rd/4th/5th grade morning jump from 7:20-7:45

April 23rd- K/1st/2nd grade morning jump from 7:20-7:45

APRIL 24th- ALL DONATION ENVELOPES DUE BACK TO MR. HOMANSKY

 

Should you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Homansky 

 

CRCT - Sleep & Breakfast Please
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3rd, 4th and 5th grade 

CRCT Testing- April 23 - May 2nd

 

Did you know???

A good breakfast helps children have better test scores.

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 some benefits at breakfast.

 

Full pay breakfast $1.25

Reduced breakfast $.30

 

We offer hot choices such as Pancakes, Waffles, Turkey Sausage Biscuits, French Toast Sticks, Egg and cheese biscuits as well as Cold Cereal. Each meal is served with a juice and/or low fat milk or fat free milk or a fresh fruit.

Party Friday!!  Nickajack PTA Food Truck Movie Night 
Friday, April 25th, 5:30  pm

 

The PARTY starts at 5:30PM with FOOD TRUCKS serving up delicious po-boys, beignets, shrimp, chicken tenders, corn dogs, shaved ice, and more. 

 

We will have MUSIC, food, and fun, a brief PTA meeting, then start the movie "Despicable Me 2" on a giant movie screen under the stars!  Movie, popcorn and drinks are compliments of your PTA!

 

Come join the excitement and don't forget to bring your lawn chairs and blankets!  
Smyrna Vision Initiative 
Calling all Citizens of Smyrna to Participate 
by May 2nd

The City of Smyrna has hired Market Street Services to hel
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p create a Vision Plan for the City and they want to hear from all of you!   Please kindly take a moment to have your voice heard by completing the
The survey will ask you for your opinions on different aspects of your community. Broadly, the questions will cover topics related to: 
   
People: 
How are people doing who live, work, and learn in Smyrna? 
Prosperity: 
How is the local economy faring? What can be done to make it stronger?    
Place: 
What kinds of amenities would make Smyrna a better place to live?

Your input will be used to create a vision for Smyrna. The outcome of this process will be a unified community blueprint that supports enhanced quality of life and increased economic vibrancy. 

The survey will take roughly 15 to 30 minutes in a single sitting to complete depending on the level of detail given. If there is a question you feel is not applicable to you, please respond "Don't know" or "N/A," or simply skip the question. 

All responses are confidential. Your participation is important and very much appreciated! The survey will close Friday, May, 2nd. 

To learn more about this project Click Here.
School Board Candidates Run for Post 2
Please Exercise Your Right and Vote May 20th!

We have a BIG election coming up! VoteAs most of you know our Post (Post 2) seat onthe Cobb School Board is up for re-election.  We have four candidates running this year. Three Republican candidates, Jeff Abel, Tim Stultz & Susan Thayer will face off in the primary with the winner running against Kenya Pierre, the lone Democrat, in the November.   In the mean time, please proceed to vote in the primary election on May 20th for one of the following candidates:    

To learn more about each candidate so you can be an informed vote, please click their names below:
 

Tim Stulz (incumbent)


PTA Pal Spotlight
DSI Supports "Smryna Little League"

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DSI, founded in Atlanta Georgia in 1966, is a technology-focused company committed to superior customer service.

"Putting the right communication
in the right hands at the right time."

 

Their mission is to deliver creative marketing communications, print, apparel, label, business supplies and promotional products supported by industry leading distribution services and technology solutions that have a positive impact on our customer's bottom line through reduced cost and increased revenues.

 

DSI also supports our community and they support Smyrna Little League and wants you to too!

Looking for a fun night out without the kids? Smyrna Little League is hosting the Fielder's Choice Fiesta Silent Auction and Raffle Fundraiser. The event takes place on Saturday, April 26th, at 6:00 PM. This ADULT ONLY night will be held at the American Legion located at 160 Legion Drive in Smyrna right next to the ball park. Tickets are $15 per person, which includes a delicious Los Bravos dinner, non-alcoholic beverages, and dessert. There will also be a cash bar and a live band. Visit www.smyrnalittleleague.com to purchase tickets and sign up for child care. Go to registration and follow the prompts. If you purchase before April 24th, you will receive 10 free raffle tickets. Tickets will also be available at the door.

 

A sample of the items up for bid:  Flight Over Atlanta, Braves BAsket with Tickets, DBAT Gift Certificate, Summer Camp Packages, Game X Birthday Packages, Keurig Coffee Basket, Tickets to Falcons Games and much more!

 

Sunbrook Academy at Barnes Mill will provide babysitting for the event.  The daycare is located at 3947 Hicks Road, at the corner of Hicks Road and E-W Connector.  Sunbrook is 4.4 miles from the American Legion.  This service is for children 18 months and up.  They will set up as if it were "Fun Friday." They will have pizza, popcorn, and play a movie later in the evening.  Contact Claire James at mcp16@aol.com by Friday, April 25th, if you want to sign up, and she will send you a registration form to fill out. The cost is $25 for one child and $10 for each sibling. The hours will be from 5:30-11:30.

 

Griffin Middle School

Rising 6th Grade Night, May 1st, 6 pm
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The staff of Griffin Middle School welcomes all rising 6th grade students and their parents to join us on Thursday, May 1st beginning at 6 pm.   

 

Students will have a chance to tour the school and meet their teachers, counselors and administration.

 

6:00-6:25 pm-SCHOOL TOURS

6:30-6:55 pm-QUESTION & ANSWER IN THEATRE

7:00 - 8TH GRADE BAND CONCERT IN CAFETERIA

 

We look forward to seeing all of you and getting to meet the "Class of 2027!" 

 

Campbell Middle School

Rising 6th Grade Night, May 1st, 6 pm 
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Presents..
Rising 6th Grade 
Parent Night
Thursday  May 1, 2014, 6:30 pm 
 

"Passport through Middle School" 

 

Opening 6:30 - 6:55 PM
Session 1 7:00 PM -7:25 PM
Session 2  7:30 - 7:55 PM
Session 3 8:00 - 8: 30 PM
 

Parent Night will begin in the theater with a general presentation for rising 6th graders. After the presentation, students and parents will attend 3 engaging sessions of their choice ranging from hands on activities, iPads in the classroom, organizational skills for middle school students and strategies to support students at home. 

 

All sessions will highlight the integration of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program in the classroom.
Students will also get a first look at the 6th grade classrooms, lockers, media center, cafeteria and clubs.
 

We look forward to seeing you.