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Nickajack  2014-2015  Beat

This Newsletter is jointly sponsored by the PTA and the NES Foundation. 
Stay Current: Visit NickajackPTA.org  and Like us on Facebook.

 

Issue: 2015-15
 

April 16, 2015

In This Issue

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Support the Brick the Jack Campaign 
Proceeds Benefit Playground & Outdoor Improvements 
Brick
For a limited time, your family can purchase a custom engraved brick, to be installed adjacent to the back playground at NES, similar to the existing engraved bricks located next to the front parking lot.

Sample bricks will be on display this Friday at the NES Movie Night, along with order forms, or bring the order form that went home in Tuesday folders this week. Purchase one brick for $40, two for just $70 or three for only $100.  That's just $33.33 each! (Accepted forms of payment: Cash or Check only).  

Each brick can have up to 3 lines of text with 16 characters per line, including spaces.  Examples of the maximum text, including spaces are as follows:
  • MAXIMINO GRADE 4
  • RUBE FAMILY 2015
  • LOVE ONE ANOTHER

Requests can be made to cluster bricks together for longer family messages, BFFs, or for neighborhoods, school groups, ASEP/Pal sponsors, etc.  Clusters will be accommodated as best we can. Please staple orders together for groupings.


Be a part of Nickajack history and come help us...
Brick the JACK!


Can't make it to the Friday night party?  Brickajack order forms will be available in the front office or click here to print one. Questions? Email Seth at 

nickajackPTA@gmail.com.

 

Come Join us Friday for Dinner and Movie
Big Hero 6, Friday, April 17th, Rain or Shine

Volunteers Needed: Please sign up for a short time to help us with this event, click here to view time slots available in the morning, afternoon, or evening. 

Get the family together and come to Nickajack rain or shine on Friday evening from 5pm to 10pm. Admission to the movie is free, and dinner can be purchased from the selection of food trucks. The movie, Big Hero 6, will start at sunset or about 8pm.  In the event of rain, food will be eaten in the cafeteria and the movie will be shown in the gym. Food trucks coming:
  • Island Chef Cafe
  • Toasted Cheese
  • Yoli's Street Food
  • Bollywood Zing 

Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs!  

 

Parking will be available in the front, lower and the bus lots. Overflow parking will be at the Silver Coment.

 

A brief PTA meeting will be held prior to the start of the movie.

 

Questions?  Email foodtrucknightnes@gmail.com.

Tickets on Sale NOW 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!

 

BRING A PILLOW CASE TO DECORATE AND HAVE SIGNED BY YOUR FRIENDS! Great for 5th graders!


Tickets are available online at www.nesfoundation.com $8 ea in advance, $10 at the door.  All proceeds support the Nickajack Foundation (NESF) and OUR SCHOOL!

 

20+ Volunteers needed!  Please sign up to HELP and make this event GREAT!

 

Final Reminder: Yearbook Deadline is Friday
April 17th is the Last Day to Order!

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 this week 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 a few weeks.

PTA Executive Board Openings for 2015-16
Make a Difference, Get Involved!

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Do you have great ideas and are ready to make a difference at Nickajack? Do you know someone that is ready to take the next step and join our active PTA Board? 

The Nickajack PTA Executive Board 
has several open positions for the upcoming school year; Heather Graham and Ivy Ableman will remain on the Board for a second term.

Please email 
Suparna Venna to nominate someone or to be considered for one of these roles, or just to learn more about the positions.
  • PTA Co-President, 2 openings
  • PTA Co-Vice President, 1 opening
  • Treasurer 

The overall purpose of PTA is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

Support Your Specialist Teachers
Supplies Needed

Your fabulous Specialist Teachers are in need of a few supplies to help them make it through the end of the school year.  Please consider donating directly to the Specialist Teachers in need. 
  • Art - Clorox/Lysol Wipes, Paper towels, Tissue
  • Science - Clorox/Lysol Wipes, Paper towels, Tissue
  • Computer - Clorox/Lysol Wipes, Paper towels, Tissue
  • PE - Clorox/Lysol Wipes, Paper towels
  • Music - Clorox/Lysol Spray, Tissues
  • Media Center - Swifter refill sheets
Thank you for all of your support!
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 $229 if you register NOW
  • Sold out past 2 summers with 92% of parents grading i9 a 9 or 10
  • 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
  • Brain Exercises - include hand selected Board Games, Legos for free play, and iPad Minis with pre-loaded Apps teaching Match, Geography, Nutrition, and more
  • 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.
Mark Your Calendars
Upcoming Events      
  • 4/15-21 - GA Milestones Testing, grades 3-5
  • 4/17 - Food truck and movie night
  • 4/17 - Last day to order Yearbooks
  • 4/21 - Chick-fil-a Spirit Night 5p-8p
  • 4/28 - Firehouse Subs Spirit Night 5p-8p
  • 4/30 - Wear Purple to honor Military Children
  • 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