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Nickajack  2014-2015  Beat

This Newsletter is jointly sponsored by the PTA and the NES Foundation. 
Stay Current: Check NickajackPTA.org for the most up to date information.

 

Issue: 2014-060     

September 8, 2014



In This Issue
Curriculum Nights
Back the Jack
Picture Day
Spirit Wear
Homework Central
Enrichment Programs
NESF Great Skate
Media Center Help
Bike Rack
PTA Pal Spotlight
Summer Reading Update
Thank you to Volunteers
Mark Your Calendar
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Curriculum Night & PTA Meeting
Grades 3-5: Tuesday, September 9th
Grades K-2: Thursday, September 11th

This year each Curriculum night will begin at

6:30 pm with the 1st PTA meeting of the year.  Parents are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting as many important topics will be covered, including:

  • The Budget & Audit report presented by the Treasurer
  • The Nickajack Dash
  • The NES Foundation
  • The new ticket behavior system presented by Mr. Homansky
  • A presentation from a member of the school council
  • Several topics will be covered by our Assistant Principals, Mr. Foster and Mr. Hooker as well as our Principal, Mrs. Lloyd

Once the meeting is dismissed parents will go to the student classrooms to find out more about their class curriculum.

 

Many of our PTA Pals will be set up in the hallways for parents to become familiar with goods and services offered by our sponsors.

 

Lastly, PTA members will be there to welcome new members into the PTA for only $5.00!  Nickajack T-Shirts and car magnets will be available to purchase as well.

 

For more information please contact Ashley Bunkley at nesptaashley@gmail.com.

 

Please note that overflow parking is available at the Silver Comet Trail lot if the school parking lots are full.  Mavell Road parking is heavily restricted so please abide by the No Parking signs to avoid traffic tickets and towing.

BACK THE JACK!
Donate to the Nickajack Foundation (NESF) Today!
    

The goal is Participation!

EVERY DONATION HELPS - whether you can give $10 or $1,000. 

Check if your company matches!

Many companies match donations at 1:1 or 2:1 ratios.  Click HERE for a list of companies that we know match including Coca-Cola, The Home Depot, ING and more!


Show your children the value of supporting their education!
Every child that has a donation made in his/her name will get an apple placed on their classroom door. The class with the most participation will receive a pizza/snowcone party! Currently, Ms. Wood's 2nd grade is in the lead, followed by a three-way tie between Maples (5), Cochran (3) and Butler (K)!

 

DONATE TODAY at www.nesfoundation.com

Reminder-Picture Day This Week!
Thursday, September 11th

 

Mark your calendar and get ready for Picture Day on Thursday, September 11th!  Picture day order forms were recently sent home with your child.  Please return the completed order form with your payment by picture day. 

 

Have a Questions?  Please call GCI Portraits at 770-428-3717 or email at support@GCIportraits.com

NES Spirit Wear
Orders Due by Friday September 12th
 
Once again The Sports Hut is offering many styles of shirts and additional gear with several logo styles to choose from, for your NES student or yourself.  Long-sleeve T's, jerseys, tank tops, tie-dyes....and many more styles!  Order forms have been sent home, or download the Fall Order Form from the PTA website. Return your payment and completed form to PTA Spirit Wear, into the Black Box at school by Friday, September 12th
 
Basic navy Nickajack t-shirts, shown here, ($10, adult & youth sizes) will be available at the Curriculum Nights, September 9 & 11.
New After School Enrichment Program Added
Homework Central

PTA Pal, Beyond A Classroom, owned and operated by Nickajack parent Evonna Bruner is pleased to introduce to NES, Homework Central.  Homework Central was created to provide students with academic support by assisting them with their daily homework assignments and offering small group tutoring that supports the school's curriculum and the state standards.  As an after school enrichment program, Homework Central will be piloted to 4th and 5th graders and offered twice a week this fall beginning the week of September 22nd.  The Homework Central staff consists of other educators who are passionate about helping students reach their full academic potential

You can meet Evonna this Tuesday and Thursday during Nickajack's annual curriculum night.  For more details please contact her at evonna.bruner@gmail.com or visit the NickajackPTA website.  
Last Call - After School Enrichment Programs
Classes are starting for fall, register online at NickajackPTA.org

Several classes still have space, but are starting soon, so register now!  These programs include: 
Spanish, Sports, Cheer, Art, Drama, Science, and more.

A complete list of programs and details, as well as registration and payment for most, are on line, click here:  www.nickajackpta.org . 

 

All students participating in an Enrichment Program must also be registered in ASP; please see details online.
Purchase Tickets NOW for The NESF Great Skate
Skating Party on Sunday, Sept. 28th at Sparkles! 

Enjoy skating, contests, games and prizes - all benefiting the Nickajack Foundation!
  • Sunday, September 28th, 11:00am-2:00pm at Sparkles in Smyrna
  • The event ends at 2:00 pm but please feel free to stay and skate all day

Tickets are LIMITED - Purchase by Tuesday, September 23rd at www.nesfoundation.com

  • Skaters - $8 (includes skate rental and one game ticket)
  • Non-skaters - $5 (includes one game ticket)

All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. 

Please bring extra cash for food, games and contests!

Media Center Seeking Assistance
Volunteer Opportunity

 

The Media Center is currently in need of some help with sorting and shelving books, repairing books, and replenishing supplies for the media center activity centers such as creating book marks and cutting out media center passes, and more.

 

If you are interested in volunteering in the media center or want to find out more about this opportunity, please sign up and plan to attend one of the orientations, either Sept. 24th at 8:15 am or Sept. 25th at 1:00 pm in the media center.

 

Please click here for the link to sign up for an orientation.

 

If you have questions, please email Mrs. Yost at  faye.yost@cobbk12.org.

 

Thank you in advance for your support!  

New - Nickajack Bike Rack 
Tired of the car rider line?

Is the bus taking forever?  How about biking to school?  Nickajack now has a bike rack located at the front of the school just waiting for some company.  Not only can you cut down on your carbon footprint you can also start the day off with a little exercise.  The bike rack, generously purchased through an American Heart Association grant, holds 10 bicycles.  Not only have students been using it but a few faculty members, including Mr. Homansky, have been seen rolling in to school on two wheels. 

As the year progresses our goal is to start a bike club and continue to add more bike racks.  Should you have any questions or have interest in helping get the bike club off the ground please contact eric.homansky@cobbk12.org.
PTA Pal Spotlight : Genesis Healthcare Associates
Private Flu Vaccine Day for families of NES
Genesis

On Saturday, October 4th, our PTA Pay Genesis Healthcare Associates is offering a private flu vaccine day for our NES families.  The vaccines will be given from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.  All family members are welcome from new and established patients.  The cost is $25 for cash pay patient adults and $20 for children.  Insurance will be billed if the patient is established.  Peachstate and Wellcare are accepted. 

Appointments are preferred but walk ins will be accepted if time allows.  For questions or appointments please call 770-434-1904.

Summer Reading Challenge: Top Readers
Submit Totals by September 12th
Reading

Nickajack students logged a total of 114,627 minutes in the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge, and finished 4th in the state of Georgia!

We would like to recognize our NES Top Readers from this Reading Challenge.
Please submit a Print Screen of your student's total either electronically to Kim Trumble , or print and place a copy in the PTA Mailbox in the Front Office, no later then Friday, September 12th. Please include your student's name, grade, and teacher's name.  Top readers from each grade will receive a gift certificate to the fall book fair, click here for additional details.

Keep your students reading at least 20 minutes everyday!
Thank You to Volunteers!
F.B.I. Reading & Football Friday were a great success!

The NES Faculty and Staff, along with the PTA, would like to say Thank You to all of the dozens of parents, including 60+ Dads, that were able to volunteer their time this past Friday. 

The Nickajack students truly enjoyed the fathers reading to them in their classes, as well as the many parents, and even grandparents, that assisted Mr. Homansky with the annual Back to Football Friday events. Thank you, Volunteers, for making a difference!
Mark Your Calendars
Upcoming Events         
  • 9/08 - Ticket sales begin for the Great Skate event (9/28 at Sparkles benefiting BACK THE JACK)
  • 9/09 - Curriculum Night & PTA Meeting, Grades 3-5
  • 9/11 - Picture Day
  • 9/11 - Curriculum Night & PTA Meeting, Grades K-2
  • 9/11 - PTA Budget Approval
  • 9/15 - 9/19: Fall Break, no school
  • 9/23 - Chick-fil-a spirit night, 5p-8p, 2nd Grade hosting
  • 9/27 - Back the Jack ends
  • 9/28 - The Great Skate benefiting the NES Foundation

More news and updates, as well as the PTA calendar snapshot for the school year, can be found on the NES PTA Website and the NES PTA Facebook Page.