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Outstanding Parent Volunteers
Seeking Nominations, Submit by Friday
Do you know a fellow parent volunteer who goes above and beyond for Nickajack?Please consider nominating them to be recognized at our 2nd Character Assembly in front of their child(ren). This is a great way to show our appreciation for our wonderful volunteers and for their children to be proud of their parents/guardians. You all may know this, but just in case.... Research shows that students with involved parents are more likely to: - Earn higher grades and test scores
- Be promoted, pass their classes
- Attend school regularly
- Have better social skills
- Show improved behavior
- Graduate & attend post-secondary education
So not only do we want to show our appreciation, but we want their children to know that their parent is involved with their education. Many of our volunteers do "behind the scene" tasks which their child may not know about.
If you have someone in mind, please submit the parent's name, with a short paragraph describing what the nominee does to make them an outstanding as a volunteer. If you know the student of the parent, please let us know that too as well as the student's grade/teacher. We also need contact information for the parent so that they can be notified in time enough to accommodate the assemblies in their schedules.
Please email your submissions to PTA Volunteer Chair,
P ortia Carter, at pecarter143@gmail.com by Friday, January 23, 2015 so that we can be prepared for the assemblies to be held on: February, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 2015.
Thanks so much for taking the time to recognize those parents who continue to go above and beyond what is expected. |
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Chick-fil-A Spirit Night, Tonight
Kindergarten Hosting, 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Our Kindergarten team is hosting NES spirit night on Tuesday, January 20th. Visit our PTA Pal Chick-fil-A, located at 3100 South Cobb Drive by the Kroger, and a portion of the sales from the NES families will go to Nickajack!
Be sure to sign the guest book during your visit. |
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Please Join Us - New Parent Breakfast
Tuesday, January 27th at 7:30 am
Attention all new families to Nickajack!
Please join us for a new parent breakfast on the morning of January 27th at 7:30 am in the school's cafeteria. This is a great opportunity for parents new to the school to meet others and to learn more about Nickajack. A light breakfast of muffins and coffee will be served.
We hope to see you there! |
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Spirit Night - Firehouse Subs
Tuesday, February 3rd, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Nickajack parents, please come join us for the second Firehouse Subs Nickajack PTA night of the year on Tuesday, February 3rd from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.
Firehouse Subs is located at the intersection of South Cobb Dr. and the East-West Connector, adjacent to the Publix shopping center. There will be face painting and Firemen hats for all children. 10% of all sales will be donated to the Nickajack PTA.
We look forward to seeing you then! |
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Middle School Town Hall Meeting
Save the Date: Tuesday, February 3rd at 6:30 pm
 
Griffin and Campbell Middle Schools will hold a Town Hall Meeting at Nickajack for prospective students on Tuesday, Feb. 3rd at 6:30 pm. Both principals and key members of their faculty will be present to meet all of you and answer your questions. PTSA's from both schools will also be present as well as some current students of each school. Bring your prospective students and come out to see what your middle schools have to offer!
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Family, Fun, and Fitness Event at NES
Thursday, February 5th, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Please join us on February 5th from 6:00-7:30 pm for our annual Family, Fun, and Fitness event at Nickajack. The night will start in the cafeteria with a PTA meeting, then performances from local Martial Arts and Dance studios. From there we will move in to the gym for activity stations. Local health and wellness businesses will have tables set up around the perimeter of the cafeteria to give you information on the services they provide. The first 100 students will receive a special treat from Mrs. Lloyd!
Questions? Please feel free to contact our PE Teacher, Mr. Homansky at eric.homansky@cobbk12.org. |
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New to Nickajack - Kids Yoga After School
Tuesdays, Starting February 3rd
Atlanta Kids Yoga: In a fun environment, students learn yoga by imitating animals and nature, and by using creative expression, games, music, art, and storytelling. Students will strengthen their bodies as they learn how to focus their minds through breathing and relaxation techniques. They will learn how to focus and center themselves with various breathing and visualization techniques.
Our classes promote improved flexibility, strength & coordination, balance, and foster creative energy. We will be incorporating light tumbling as well. A mat will be provided for each child. Please wear comfortable clothing.
- Classes are on Tuesdays, from February 3rd through May 5th, 2:30-3:30 pm. No class during spring break.
- Tuition: 13 weeks for $170, due by January 30th, please click here to review full details on the registration form.
For more info. go to www.atlantakidsyoga.com/Activities.html or contact Sheila Cooper at 404-433-2333 or at sheila@atlantakidsyoga.com.
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Abrakadoodle - After School Art Class
Be Mine Valentine, February 2nd and 9th
Make Valentines cards for loved ones and create your very own heart inspired canvas painting like Pop Artist Jim Dine! - Cost: $64
- Dates: Monday, Feb 2nd and 9th
- Time: 2:30 to 4:30 pm
- Location: Nickajack, Room TBD
To register for these classes please click here to visit the abrakadoodle website. |
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Register Now for After School Clubs & Classes
Winter/Spring classes still enrolling!
Register now, on-line, for the new sessions of several After School Enrichment Programs and clubs.
 - Kids Yoga
- Playball Sports
- Spanish
- Overtime Athletics
- Science Club
- Chess Club
- Abrakadoodle Art
- Cheer Your Heart Out
- Jogging Club
- Drama Club
Go to www.nickajackpta.org for the complete list of classes, and click on each vendor's web site for registration, payment, and additional details. Classes fill quickly!
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Georgia Schools' Parent Survey
Your feedback is needed!
All parents are encouraged to participate in The Georgia Parent Survey. The data will be used to calculate the School Climate Star Rating. School climate refers to the quality and character of school life as it relates to norms and values, interpersonal relations and social interactions, and the organizational processes and structures. School climate sets the tone for all the learning and teaching done in the school environment and it is predictive of students' ability to learn and develop in healthy ways.
The online survey consists of 24 questions.
Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. Data results from The Georgia Parent Survey will not be available to the public and will not be posted online.
Please click here to participate in the survey. |
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PTA Spotlight: Vinings School of Art
After School & Saturday Fine Art Classes
Our PTA Pal, Vinings School of Art is located at 1675 Cumberland Parkway #102. Since 2006, our fees are still just $50 for 4 weeks of one class per week, that's $12.50 per class or take both classes FINE ARTS + SPANISH = 4 weeks ART + 4 weeks SPANISH and pay just $85 (that's $10.62 per each hour of class with no contract).
Classes start in January...all class types are $15 or less per 1 hour class with 4-8 students per class. - Fine Arts: Drawing, painting, sculptures, clay for toddlers age 2-4, for children age 5-15 yr., ADULT 7 week courses , art supplies included
- Spanish Language /Language Arts: Six different levels of children's Spanish study.....beginner level to advanced levels + ADULT level
- Dramatic Arts: Acting for Kids help create and develop the script with your class....the children create the characters! limit 8 students
- Music Education and Learning to Play Piano: Limit 4 students in a 1 hour class-rate $15 per hour, private lessons available for additional fee)
- Art full Parties: Still just $210 for a 2 hour custom art party for 10 total children or 10 adults, $260 for an art party with up to 15 children, $310 for 20!
- ART + FITNESS CAMPS: Half day OR full day camps April 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (choose your day or days)
Please call 678-213-4278 or email inquiry@viningsschoolofart.com to register. |
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Save It Forward Food Drive Continues!
Classroom Challenge: Through Thursday, Jan. 22nd
 This year Nickajack Elementary is partnering with Alive Ministries, Inc. to help meet the needs of students & their families right here in Cobb County.
We have asked each child to assist their homeroom in collecting 100 cans or boxes of food by bringing in 1 can or box of food each week from now until the 100th day of school (January 22nd).
On Thursday, the 100th day of school, we will bring together all the food that each homeroom has collected so they can see the difference that they have made. It will give the students a great sense of accomplishment! Click here for the list of ideal donations. Thank you in advance for your support!
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Lost and Found
New Look and Feel!
Please stop by and check out the new look and feel of the NES Lost and Found. Items have been organized and are being displayed in a neat fashion to make them easily searchable.
The Lost and Found is located across from Mr. Foster's window, outside the cafeteria. |
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2014-15 Yearbook Orders
Last day to order at $25 is January 31st
 Click here to order now, or learn more details at www.nickajackpta.org. The yearbook price will go up to $27 after January 31st, 2015.Great pictures needed! We always need classroom candids and great school event photos. Currently, our new yearbook site is being set up for direct uploading capabilities (NOTE: we are NOT using RePlayit anymore). Keep a look out for new uploading instructions in upcoming issues of The Beat and on the PTA Website. Until then, photos can be emailed to the Yearbook editor at nes2014yearbook@gmail.com.
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer with the Yearbook committee, please email Tracey Byrde at traybrzezinski@yahoo.com.
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Mark Your Calendars 
Upcoming Events
- 1/20: Chick-fil-a Night, Kindergarten hosting
- 1/22: Food Drive Ends
- 1/27: PTA New Parent Coffee 7:30am
- 2/03: Firehouse Subs Spirit Night
- 2/03: Middle School Town Hall at NES
- 2/05: Family, Fun, & Fitness Event at NES
- 2/11: Los Bravos Spirit Night
- 2/17: Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
- 2/24: Blue Moon Pizza Spirit Night
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.
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