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Nickajack  2015-2016  Beat

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

 

Issue: 2015-29
 

August 11, 2015

In This Issue

Quick Links

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Easy Money Links

 

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Coke Rewards  

Publix  

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2015-2016 
 
Platinum 
PTA Pals

 
Los Bravos i9 New Banner
 
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  Builder Bunch
  
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Gold PTA Pals

 

Kids Tech  

Imagine That

 

Eye Level

 

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Padriac's  

k-9 Coach  

 

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Overtime Athletics


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Silver PTA Pals
 
Math Wizard

Sketchworks

Dekel Real Estate
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Counseling Services of Atlanta
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Genesis

Music Studio 
 
  Pedo at Vinings   
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Bronze PTA Pals


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Please Join Us:  PTA Coffee & Volunteer Sign Up 
Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12th, 7:50am

Please join us in the cafeteria tomorrow morning to review the complete list of PTA Committees and to learn more about the many opportunities available to parent volunteers to get involved here at Nickajack. Go to our PTA website now to check out the current list of committees and openings, or print this Family Engagement Form and let us know what your interests are.

Studies show that students of involved parents have better social skills, improved behavior, adapt well to school, earn higher grades and test scores, and enroll in higher level programs.

Open Co-Chair Positions Include:
Year Book Editors (2)
PTA Website Co-Editor         
Reflections Creativity Contest (Fall)
Nickajack Dash & Silent Auction (Fall)
Kindergarten Open House (January)
Volunteer Coordinator (Sign Up Genius)

If you are interested in signing up or learning more but cannot make the PTA Coffee, please email Seth Rubenstein, our PTA Co-President.

PTA memberships will be available to purchase at the coffee; the annual membership fee of $5 goes towards special activities and projects for the welfare of our children. NES magnets and t-shirts will also be available for purchase.

There are many ways to support our school.  Click here for an overview of Nickajack's PTA, Foundation, and School Council.
After School Enrichment Programs at NES
Now open for enrollment; Classes begin next week

The Nickajack PTA is proud to partner once again with several PTA Pals, as well as teachers and parents of NES, and offer a wide choice of After School Enrichment Programs and clubs for students right here at school.

These programs include: 

Abrakadoodle Art Forms
Brainy Builders (K-4)
Cheer Your Heart Out
Chess 2 Children
Drama Club
Garden Club (3-5)
Imagine That: Science
Imagine That: Sew Exciting & Fashion Design (2-5)
Jogging Club (4-5)
Kids Tech: 3D Printing
Kindness & Compassion Club (K-2)
Math Team (3-5)
Overtime Athletics
Playball with Coach Brandon (K-3)
Spanish 4 Me
Rhythmz & Motion: Ballet (K-2)
Rhythmz & Motion: Hip Hop (3-5)
Spanish 4 Me
Young Authors Club (4-5)

The NES PTA has gone green and a complete list of programs and details, as well as registration and payment for most, are now all on line, click here:  www.nickajackpta.org.
Many programs begin the week of August 17th, next week, and many will fill, so register soon.  

All students participating in an Enrichment Program must also be registered in ASP; please see details on line. ASP forms and envelopes are available in the Front Office.
PTA Pal: Chick-fil-A Spirit Night 
Next Tuesday, August 18th
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Our first Spirit Night of the new school year is next Tuesday, August 18th, from 5pm to 7pm, at our PTA Platinum Pal  Chick-fil-A located at 3100 South Cobb Drive, near Kroger.  Bring the family for dinner and show your spirit!

Be sure to sign the guest book during your visit, as a percentage of sales goes back to Nickajack.
 
Mark Your Calendars
Upcoming Events      
  • Aug 12th - 7:50am PTA Coffee and Volunteer Sign Up
  • Aug 18th - Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night
  • Aug 25th - Blue Moon Spirit Night
  • Sept 1 - Open House grades 3-5, 6pm
  • Sept 3 - Open House grades K-2, 6pm
  • Sept 7 - Labor Day, School Holiday

Keep up to date by visiting the NES PTA Website and the NES PTA Facebook Page