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Nickajack  2014-2015  Beat

This Newsletter is jointly sponsored by the PTA and the NES Foundation. 
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Issue: 2015-09
 

March 9, 2015

In This Issue

Quick Links

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Easy Money Links

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Beyond a Classroom

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Mentor a Child, Make a World of Difference
Cobb Mentoring Matters Meeting Thursday, March 12th
Cobb Mentoring Matters
Adults with a big heart and a capacity to nurture are in great demand. If you have ever considered being the one who gives a little attention to a child who needs it, mentorship might be right for you. Children will be paired with adults who are willing to generously devote even just a small amount of their time, encouragement, and genuine interest in their lives. It can change their whole world.

Cobb Mentoring Matters is hosting a mentor orientation right here in our community Thursday, March 12, 6:00-7:30PM here at Nickajack, and we are inviting you to take the next step to changing a child's life. 

 

Attending this meeting is:

The best way to learn if mentoring is right for you, and is

a necessary step to becoming a mentor in Cobb County.  


 
Attending this meeting, however, does NOT: 

Obligate you to become a mentor, or

Obligate you to mentor a Nickajack Elementary School student

 

Facts that matter to all of us:
1. Children throughout our county desperately need mentors in their lives
2. Our public schools are in desperate need of community help

3. Making a difference in one life, makes a difference to our entire community

 

If you or a friend, neighbor, relative, male or female, college aged or retired could be a mentor, will you PLEASE help us put this invitation to use?

 

It just takes a click, on the survey link below,  to let us know our message was received, and at least one of these things about you:

 

A) I will attend Thursday, March 12 at 6:00 PM (children welcome)
B) I'm interested, but unable to attend this meeting
C) This is not for me, but thank you

D) Though unable myself, I'm referring someone else

 

While it's true we cannot pretend to know the difference any single event will make throughout someone's life, we do know that we have children in our midst who are calling out to us. Our ancestors told us, "It takes a village to raise a child." Will you come help make a world of difference?

 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Cobb_Mentoring_Matters

 

Most sincerely,

 

PTA Co-President, Nickajack Elementary School
770-778-8552

nesptaSeth@gmail.com

 

Yearbook Recognition Ads Available
Recognize Your Student - Order by March 17th

Year book
Recognition ads are now available to send a personalized message & photo to your special student. The ads are limited in quantity and are available in two sizes 1/8-page for $25 and 1/4-page for $40.
The ads are placed at the end of the yearbook. 

If you are interested in ordering a recognition ad, please send an email to nes2014yearbook@gmail.com with your child's name & teacher & an instruction packet will be sent home. The deadline to order ads is March 17.

Click here to order your 2014-15 Nickajack yearbook.

 

Book Fair Open On Line Through Friday, March 13th
Thank You for Supporting the PTA Scholastic Fair!

Book Fair
It's not too late to shop! Books found in the Spring Book Fair flyer are available to purchase on-line through this Friday, March 13th, and will ship for free to your student at the school by March 25th. Click here to review books available and to order.


 
Many thanks to the families and staff at Nickajack for supporting the Spring Book Fair! The funds raised are used to support literacy for our students.

 

A big Thank You, also,  to all of the wonderful volunteers that donated their time and support to this week long event, including the many Dads who supported the F.B.I. Reading Day.  And, finally, a VERY special Thank You to the PTA Book Fair Committee, for bringing the Book Fair to life 3 times a year, as well as supporting literacy for our students throughout the year.

 

The PTA has several autographed copies of 

Stella By Starlight  by Sharon Draper, available for purchase, for $20. Students can contact Faye Yost in the Media Center, for a specific payment envelope if interested in purchasing one.

 

College Day Thursday, March 12
NES Students Can Wear Favorite College Gear
Go Team

During their Specials Rotation March 12th-20th, NES students will learn about careers in art, music, science, technology, and PE/health.


 

The festivities will kick-off with a "College Day" on Thursday, March 12th.  All students and staff are welcome to dress in their favorite college gear/school colors on March 12th!

 

Builder Bunch LEGO Spirit Night March 18th
Pre-register Now For This Event, 6pm-8pm
Builder Bunch

This Spirit Night is a two-hour school event where Builder Bunch will brings all the LEGOS and staff to NES for a LEGO-filled fun night! Booths will be set up to allow students to engage in fun games and challenges through-out the evening and even a chance to win a free camp! The PTA will be selling pizza during the event.

40% of all funds raised at Spirit Night will go to the NES PTA!

 

Please join us on March 18th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for the fun event.  

This event will sell out so you must pre-register here. The cost is $10 per student.

Box Top Classroom Update
Clip, Trim and Turn in Box Tops by March 20th

We have counted and clipped the second week entries for the box top campaign, and we have collected over 2500 box tops so far!  The contest ends on 3/20/15 - keep clipping! 

The top classrooms across NES so far are the following: 

4th grade - Ms Ladd 
2nd grade - Ms Copeland
2nd grade - Ms Wood 

When submitting your Box Tops, please include your child's teacher's name on the outside of a sealable bag or collection sheet.  Here are some optional tips that'll make the submission process easier:
  • Bundle your Box Tops in groups of 10 or 50 using a sealable bag envelope
  • Tape or glue Box Tops on a collection sheet, available at BTFE.com

The classroom with the highest number of Box Tops collected at each grade level will receive an awesome Popsicle Party to kick off Spring! Remember, each box top is worth $.10 for our school.


Questions?  Contact Yvonne Johns at eyjohns@bellsouth.net.
Show Your Nickajack Spirit!
Submit Order Forms by Monday, March 23rd
Nickajack Logo N
The Sports Hut, once more, 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 were sent home last week, or click here to view products and for order form.

Please return your payment and completed form to PTA Spirit Wear, into the Black Box at school by Monday, March 23rd!
PTA Pals:  Camps over Spring Break
 

Looking for options for your students over Spring Break? Several of our PTA Pals are offering camps for 1/2 day, full day, single days or the whole week!

 

Check out our PTA Pal camps by clicking here. Summer camps with our PTA Pals will be added soon!

Save the Date: Field Day in May
Many Volunteers Needed
Save the date

Field Day 2015 is approaching fast, and the dates for this year are as follows:


 
May 7th for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grades

May 8th for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades

 

This is an exciting, annual event for the students, and the PTA will be in need of many volunteers to assist with setting up, taking down and managing the various events / competitions throughout the day.  Sign up will commence in April, but please mark your calendar now and consider taking time to assist in this event.

 

Mark Your Calendars
Upcoming Events      
  • 3/09-13: Teacher Appreciation Week
  • 3/17: Chick-fil-A Spirit Night, 1st Grade Teachers hosting
  • 3/18: Builder Bunch LEGO Spirit Night 
  • 3/24 - Los Bravos Spirit Night
  • 3/25 - Kindergarten Registration
  • 3/26 - Relay for Life Talent Show 

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