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Open House Nights & PTA Meeting This Week
Learn about Curriculums: September 1st & 3rd
Please plan to attend one or both of these dates to learn more about the curriculums for the grade your student is in. Look for more details from your student's teacher. A brief PTA meeting still start off each night, in the Cafeteria.
Tuesday, September 1st, 6pm-7:30pm: Grades 3-5; the PTA meeting will include Budget Review
Thursday, September 3rd, 6pm-7:30pm: Grades K-2; the PTA meeting will include Budget Ratification.
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Nickajack Spirit Wear: Fall order deadline is THIS Friday, September 4th, 2015
We've got spirit. Yes we do. We've got spirit. How about YOU!?
Support the PTA and your school by purchasing Spirit Wear including t-shirts, hoodies, tie-dye shirts, and dry-fit shirts!
Reminder Order forms will be sent home in Tuesday's Folders. You can also REVIEW AND ORDER ONLINE, directions are below. Orders must be submitted by September 4th, 2015.
To Order on line: The Nickajack Spirit Wear web store address is included on the form, or go to
Families may pay using credit or debit cards. Please select the garments you'd like, and please note that Youth and Adult sizes are in 2 separate sections. Youth is above. Scroll down for Adult sizes. And then place your order!
Please be careful making your online purchases or completing the form, as these are custom made items, and there are no returns or exchanges for incorrect sizes ordered. (If you would like to order more than one garment of the same style and color, please use the bulk ordering tab).
Orders will be delivered to the school and given to your child in class. If you are ordering for more than one child, during on-line checkout, you will be asked to use one child's name and homeroom to which your entire order will be delivered after the sale is over.
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Summer Reading Challenge Ends Friday
Students need to log all minutes by Sept 4th
The Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge ends this Friday, September 4th, so please remind your student to log all of their reading minutes on the Scholastic web site no later than Friday. Super Star readers will be recognized in the Media Center!
Research shows that books in the home, and involved parents make a world of difference in a child's school, and overall life success, so keep your kids reading year round!
Our NES students have read and logged over 258,000 minutes since May, and are currently in 4th place for elementary schools in Georgia. Go Nickajack!
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No School on Monday, September 7th!
Happy Labor Day! 
There will be no school on Monday, September 7 for the Labor Day holiday. Enjoy the long weekend! |
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More Volunteers Needed: Friday, September 11th
Annual Back to Football Friday
Nickajack Dads: Please join us on Friday, September 11th for our annual Back to Football Friday event and our first Davis Dads involvement day. Davis Dads (formerly F.B.I.) is a great way to show your support by helping in the morning car rider line or bus lanes starting at 7:15am. You can then transition in to an assigned classroom starting at 7:50am to read to our students.
All Volunteers: After the morning reading, the students will roll right in to Back to Football Friday during their Specials class. While Davis Dads is obviously for the gentlemen, Back to Football Friday is open to both our male and female volunteers. Please click on the links below to sign up. Dads: Sign up here to join in 7:15am-8:15am: Davis Dads |
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My Friend Too is Looking for New Friends!
Now offering HANGOUTS after school!
Every child deserves a friend. Unfortunately, for some kids this can be difficult for many reasons. Often, it only takes finding the right kid to reach out and be a friend.
My Friend Too is a social program that will match a Nickajack student with a big heart to a kid struggling to make friends. Our goal is to develop one to one relationships between students here at Nickajack.
Kids that are matched will simply spend time together playing. This can be anytime afterschool, weekends or during one of the many group activities (Hangouts) My Friend Too has planned throughout the year. (The first one will be September 14th!)
Encourage your child to expand his/her circle of friends. Whether your child has difficulty socializing or your child could be a special friend, please join the My Friend Too program.
We are currently looking for both Nickajack students who need a friend and those that want to be their friend! To enroll your child or for more information please email myfriendtoo@gmail.com. More information can be found on the
Every kid can be a great friend! |
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Remember to BACK the JACK Now - October 2nd!
The Nickajack Foundation's annual fundraising campaign is underway and we want to reach our goal of $65,000.
The purchase of iPads, carts, cases and software, the funding of a second computer lab and enhancements to the Media Center, and the funding of teacher grants all depend on your generous support.
Donations can be made online or in person at Nickajack. Checks should be made payable to the NES Foundation. The Foundation will also be at the school to accept your donations (cash, check, or credit card) on the following days:
- Tuesday, Sept. 1, 6 p.m.
- Thursday, Sept. 3, 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, Sept. 8, 7:15 - 7:50 a.m.
- Thursday, Sept. 10, 7:15 - 7:50 a.m. & 1:45 - 2:30 p.m.
- Monday, Sept. 28, 7:15 - 7:50 a.m.
- Tuesday, Sept. 29, 7:15 - 7:50 a.m. & 1:45 - 2:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7:15 - 7:50 a.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 1, 7:15 - 7:50 a.m. & 1:45 - 2:30 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 2, 7:15 - 7:50 a.m.
Don't forget about corporate matching. A list of companies that definitely match is on the NESF website. And please encourage family and friends to donate! Friending NESF on Facebook makes this easy.
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Bragging On Our Braves
NES 4th Grader is Regional Soccer Standout
 Ben Childs, a 4th grade student in Ms. Lassiter's class, recently attended the invitation-only Super Y League Regional Soccer Scouting Series for elite level players. Ben attended the 3 day program in Lake City, Florida where he competed with the top 10% of Super Y League players (aged 9 to 12) from Region 3 (TN, NC, SC, GA, AL, MS).
Ben participated in technical training developed by Renee Meulensteen, a former Manchester United coach, competed in matches, learned about nutrition for athletes, and attended a workshop on mental toughness and character development.
After 3 days of being evaluated and scouted by coaches from throughout the southeast, Ben was named to the Regional Scouting Series All-Star team. Although he was the youngest (and smallest) player on his All-Star team, the coaches selected Ben as a starting defender in the All-Star game. In the regular season, Ben plays Academy soccer at Southern Soccer Academy in Marietta, GA.
To brag on a stand-out student at Nickajack, please submit your article suggestion to the Nickajack Beat Editor.
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PTA Pals: Camps Over Fall Break
September 21st-25th
Looking for a camp for your student over the CCSD fall break? Be sure to check out what camps are being offered by Nickajack's PTA Pals by visiting the NES PTA website. |
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Mark Your Calendars  Upcoming Events
- Sept 1st - PTA Meeting & Open House grades 3-5, starts at 6pm
- Sept 3rd - PTA Meeting & Open House grades K-2, starts at 6pm
- Sept 4th - Deadline to order Spirit Wear
- Sept 7th - Labor Day, School Holiday
- Sept 11th - Back to Football Friday & Davis Dads
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15th - Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night at 3100 South Cobb Drive
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17th - School Picture Day
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20th- PTA Day at Braves- Turner Field
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21st-25th- No School, Fall Break
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