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Enjoy Siracusa's Pizza and Benefit NESF!
Special Spirit Week 03/29-04/05
Siracusa's Pizza is a special Friend of the Foundation. In addition to generously donating food to our events, they are giving back to our school this week! Mention "Nickajack Foundation" during any dine-in, take-out or delivery order this week and 10% of the proceeds will be donated to NESF. Gluten-free crusts are available. Siracusa's is located at 5350 United Drive Southeast, Smyrna 30082 (down from Wells Fargo Bank on E/W Connector). 770.432.7454 | Siracusas.com |
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Relay for Life Hat Day This Friday, April 3rd
"Hats" Off to Spring Break!
 Students and staff can donate $1 to the American Cancer Society and wear their favorite hat all day Friday!
No School Next Week
The Cobb County School District will be observing the Spring Break holiday next week, April 6th through 10th.
We wish all of our NES families and Staff an enjoyable and safe week off. |
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Jump Rope for Heart!
April 13th through April 30th
Are you ready to Jump Rope for Heart? Nickajack is excited for this annual event starting on April 13 and concluding on April 30th. During this time students will have the opportunity to practice their jumping skills in P.E. and also do their part outside the classroom by raising money to help those affected by heart disease. Students will get envelopes for cash and check donations and can also create their own Jump Rope for Heart website at www.heart.org/jump to send emails and accept credit card donations. Last year Nickajack students and staff raised an amazing $24,349 making us 8th in the entire state. For every $2,000 raised, NES receives a $100 gift certificate towards PE equipment from US Games. Your student will also be extremely excited to see the new ducks that the American Heart Association is offering. Students will also have the opportunity to jump rope in the mornings from 7:20-7:45 with a $1 donation. The following grade levels can come in on the below dates: - Tuesday 4/14- Grades 4th and 5th
- Wednesday 4/15 - Grades 2nd and 3rd
- Thursday 4/16 - Grades Kindergarten and 1st
- Friday 4/17 - Grades 4th and 5th
- Tuesday 4/21 - Grades 4th and 5th
- Wednesday 4/22 - Grades 2nd and 3rd
- Thursday 4/23 - Grades Kindergarten and 1st
- Friday 4/24 - Grades 4th and 5th
- Tuesday 4/28 - Grades 4th and 5th
- Wednesday 4/29 - Grades 2nd and 3rd
- Thursday 4/30 - Grades Kindergarten and 1st
Questions? Contact Mr. Homansky at eric.homansky@cobbk12.org |
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Coke Rewards Program
Donate Points to NES!
The Coke rewards program has changed to hopefully make it easier on everyone. Instead of people turning in bottle tops and labels to Mr. Homansky, you can now log in and "donate" them to Nickajack. The first step is to create an account if you don't already have one. After that is complete, you enter your codes, then simply search for Nickajack in the "Find A School" section and donate away.
In the past NES has received a variety of PE equipment such as gator skin balls, hula hoops, storage equipment, pennies, and flag football belts through the Coke rewards program.
Please visit the Coke rewards website at https://donate.mycokerewards.com/causes/featured for more details.
Thank you in advance for taking time to collect! |
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PTA Spotlight: i9 Sports
Summer Camps and Leagues Available
Platinum PTA Pal i9 Sports will be offering summer camps and leagues this year at NES.
Summer Camps will be for weekly, for 6 weeks:
- The weeks of June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, June 29-July 2, July 6-10, and July 13-17
- Great starting price of $219 if you register NOW
- Educational learning - quality Athletic Programs, fun Brain Exercises, and Healthy Dining from their nutritious Vendor
- Well-rounded offering with 4 sports (soccer, flag football, baseball, and basketball) and other fun games for indoor/outdoor play
- Ideal convenience - Mon to Fri from 9am-4pm with FREE support hours starting at 8am and late pick-up until 6pm
- All-Inclusive pricing with NO extra fees
- Emphasis is on FUN, interaction, and educational learning
Summer Leagues:
- Saturday Programs June 6 - July 18
- Baseball for 4-5 year olds
- Soccer for 3-8 year olds
- Tuesday Programs June 9 - July 14
- Flag Football for 4-8 year olds
- Soccer for 4-8 year olds
Please visit i9sports.com for more information. |
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Save the Date: PTA Food Truck and Movie Night
Big Hero 6, Friday, April 17th
This year's Food Truck and Movie Night will take place on Friday, April 17th, rain or shine. In the event of rain, food will be eaten in the cafeteria and the movie will be shown in the gym. Food trucks currently coming:- Island Chef Cafe
- Toasted Cheese
- Yoli's Street Food
- Bollywood Zing
Stay tuned for more details! Questions? Email foodtrucknightnes@gmail.com. |
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The Yearbook Deadline Fast Approaching
Great Pictures Needed!
Yearbook Order Deadline: Friday April 17
Don't miss out on all the wonderful memories of the 2014-2015 NES school year! Yearbooks are still available online at www.shop.yearbookmarket.com Order before it's too late. The yearbook moms & friends are working hard to capture all the great events and make this book the best ever! Yearbooks will be here in May so order now.Photos Needed Do you have a great picture from the Talent Show or the 5th graders' field trip to Birmingham? Email them, and other great class or NES event pictures to nes2014yearbook@gmail.com now and they may pop up in the yearbook!
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Volunteers Still Needed!
Help Needed with Mother's Day Cake Orders
We are in need of volunteers to help get the students who ordered Mother's Day cakes to and from the art room.
Students will be decorating cakes on the day they are not participating in Field Day if they pre-purchased a cake.
Decorating for Grades 3, 4, & 5 is Thursday, May 7th
Decorating for Pre-K, K, 1, & 2 is Friday, May 8th
You do not have to help with the decorating; Publix sends their bakery staff.
Please email Brenda Mcmurray, Brenda.mcmurray@cobbk12.org, to volunteer. |
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Save the Date for Pajama Jam!
Slumber Party themed Dance Party on 5/2
Party in your PJs to support NESF! Mark your calendars for the first ever Nickajack Pajama Jam Dance Party! It's a slumber party in the Nickajack gym and cafeteria without the slumber! From 5pm-8pm, come jam with the DJ, play musical pillows, work it out in the Sports Corner, get some "Who Hair," eat some delicious food and much more! Fun times in cozy clothes for parents and kids!
Tickets go on sale beginning this week! Got to www.nesfoundation.com for tickets and more info. $8 ea in advance, $10 at the door. All proceeds support the Nickajack Foundation (NESF). Volunteers needed! Please sign up to HELP. |
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Save the Date: Field Day in May
Volunteers, Grillers, and Grills Needed
Field Day 2015 is approaching fast! 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.
In addition, we would like to incorporate a new Field Day tradition this year by serving a hot dog lunch to all the staff and students. The hotdogs and buns will be provided, but we are looking for an individual, or group of individuals who can handle the grilling duties or can lend a grill. We will need approximately 600 hot dogs prepared for each of the two days (1,200 total). If you would like to take on this responsibility, please email Wes Bunkley at cwbunkle@gapac.com
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Another Great Talent Show!
Bravo! Bravo!
 Thank you to all the Nickajack families and staff for supporting another great Relay for Life Talent Show! We had about 90 students that rehearsed for weeks, and they provided 38 acts in a wonderful evening of entertainment last Thursday.
A very special Thank You to the show's crew, lead by directors Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Cochran, and our Relay for Life team, lead by Beth Smith and Brenda McMurray, for coordinating all the many logistics and volunteers for the show and dinner. This event is a fund raiser for our Relay for Life team, and all proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.
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PTA Pals: Spring Break & Summer Camps
Drama, Legos, Sports, Science, Art... and More!
 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! Summer camps with our PTA Pals have also been added.
Check out our PTA Pal camps by clicking here.
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Mark Your Calendars 
Upcoming Events
- 3/29 - Start of Siracusa's Pizzeria Spirit Week
- 4/06-10 - Spring Break
- 4/13-17 - GA Milestones Testing, grades 3-5
- 4/17 - Food truck and movie night
- 4/21 - Chick-fil-a Spirit Night 5p-8p
- 4/28 - Firehouse Subs Spirit Nigh 5p-8p
- 4/30 - Kindergarten Orientation Breakfast & Tour
- 5/02 - Pajama Jam 5p-8p
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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