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Nominations for School Council Needed
Deadline to submit nominations is this Wednesday, September 30th
 The Nickajack School Council is actively seeking new parent members. A school council functions as an advisory body, offering recommendations and assistance to the school principal and whenever appropriate, the superintendent and Cobb County Board of Education on any matter relating to student achievement and school improvement.
We are entertaining nominations for 3 parents. Two parents for a 2 year term and 1 parent for an unexpired 1 year term. If you are interested, nomination forms are available in the school office or here. The deadline to submit nominations is Wednesday, September 30th.
You can email your nomination to Ms. Beth Smith, the school secretary, at beth.smith@cobbk12.org. You can download the nomination form HERE. Prior to nominating a candidate, it's a good idea to touch base with the prospective nominee to ensure that he/she desires to run for the position.
The person nominated will need to submit a biography along with a picture to the office staff for posting by Friday, October 2. The nominations will be posted along with bios and pictures of the candidates so that parents will be knowledgeable about the nominees prior to voting.
Voting will take place Monday, October 19th through Friday, October 23rd during normal school hours. Ballots will be available in the front office and all ballots will be placed in a locked ballot box. |
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Last Week to BACK the JACK!
We are behind at only $23,000 and we need your help!
Please consider making a donation to BACK the JACK. The last day for the campaign is Friday, October 2 and we still have a long way to go to reach our goal. Many technology and curriculum enhancements are on the line. We wish to purchase fully loaded iPad carts, fund a second computer lab, make enhancements to the Media Center, fund teacher grants and more. These worthy projects all dependend upon your support. To get a better idea of what your dollars do for our kids, please take a look at our shopping cart. Participation is still very low across all grade levels. We need the support of ALL of our families because ALL of our children will benefit. Please take a moment and see what you can contribute, whether it be $50 or $5. Every donation helps!
Make your donations online or in person at Nickajack on the following days:
- 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.
Your student can also drop a donation in the black box by the front office. Make all checks payable to the NES Foundation. Does your company match? This is an excellent way to make your dollars count more! Please also encourage family, friends, and neighbors to donate! Friending NESF on Facebook makes this easy. Thank you for your support! And don't forget to come out and celebrate the campaign with us at our 2nd Annual Great Skate for Nickajack!
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Register for the Mathnasium TriMathlon
Free Math Game Show for Those Who Sign Up By Wednesday, September 30th
 Mathnasium's TriMathlon is an annual math event held over the course of one weekend at Mathnasium Learning Centers across the United States and Canada. This free, fun-filled event allows elementary school kids to demonstrate their mathematical skills in an atmosphere that is festive and where every child earns money for local schools! All participants receive a fun goody bag and the winners receive additional prizes.
Mathnasium of Smyrna is hosting the TriMathlon on October 17. The event is open to kids in 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grades.
This event requires registration. Students who register before September 30th will receive a FREE Math Quiz Game Show from Lakeshore Learning (a $19.99 value)!
To register your kids, please visit www.mathnasium.com/trimathlon
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Campbell High School Tailgate on Friday, Oct. 2nd
FREE Food During Friday Night for the Fight from 5p to 7p
Campbell High School Spartans invite you to join them for a FREE tailgate on October 2, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Come out join the fun and enjoy FREE food at the tailgate, sponsored by Service King. Kick -off is at 7:30 p.m. as the Spartans take on Langston Hughes.
Football Tickets are $7.00 adults, $5.00 for children and students.
They are inviting the community, all CHS feeder schools and their families to the tailgate.
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Save the Date: Chalktoberfest on Oct. 10th
Come Out to Support the NES Team in Chalkfest Competition
NES Students will be participating in the Chalk contest being held from 10a to 12p in the Marietta Square.
The winning school will win a Lecture from a Professional Chalk Artist.
View the flyer for the event here.
For more information contact our Art Teacher, Nicole Bonadonna at nicole.bonadonna@cobbk12.org
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More Donation Items Needed for the Nickajack Dash Silent Auction
Return the Donation Form By Wed, Oct. 14th
To donate an item or a monetary gift to the Silent Auction fundraiser, please return the form in Tuesday's Red Folder or print out and return the form here.
The Silent Auction will start at the conclusion of the Dash, where parents can browse while the kids enjoy plenty of fun activities!
DONATIONS STILL BEING ACCEPTED! Last year's event was a huge success. We were able to raise $14,000 for our PTA. We want to secure continued success for 2015!
Click here for more details and online registration.
To volunteer your time or to donate an auction item, please contact Heather Graham at hagraham@gmail.com. |
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Nominate a Teacher to Win an iPad Each Week
The Marietta Daily Journal and Superior Plumbing are sponsoring"An Apple for Teacher" Giveaway
Superior Plumbing and the Marietta Daily Journal (MDJ) have teamed up to give a local teacher, from Kindergarten to 12th grade, an iPad each week of the 2015-2016 school year. The first winner will be announced the week of October 1, 2015 and then consecutively each week through the end of May, 2016.
Parents and students can go to http://mdj.secondstreetapp.com/2015_apple_teacher/ to nominate a teacher. The Marietta Daily Journal staff will select a winner from the nominations each week and present the iPad to the winner. A photo of the weekly winner with their students will appear in the Marietta Daily Journal print and online editions.
The MDJ advises anyone who would like to participate, that they write a brief statement, 100 words or less, explaining why they think the person deserves to be one of The Marietta Daily Journal and Superior Plumbing's "Apple for your Teacher" weekly winners.
Questions can be directed to the MDJ at AnAppleForTeachers@mdjonline.com |
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PTA Pal Spotlight: MathWizard
September Special - Enroll Now with No Registration Fee
MathWizard of Smyrna is now enrolling students from Pre-K to High School for Math and English. Take advantage of our special this month - No registration fees and free pre assessments.
Located conveniently on Atlanta Rd, across from Campbell Middle School, MathWizard is a leading provider of supplemental enrichment education in Math and English. We think of every child as gifted and our goal is to prepare every child for academic success and acceleration.
How do we do it: We place our students in a highly structured program that has a two-pronged approach:
- Build basic concepts like math drills, vocabulary, and grammar
- Enhance problem-solving skills with analytical and critical thinking word problems, comprehension, and writing
Why we are different: MathWizard is a supplement to the school system. Our greatest strength is our material. We have aligned our topic-based curriculum with Common Core standards and we incorporate challenging methods and concepts to add variety and acceleration beyond what schools may provide.
Call (678) 424-1787 or email smyrna@mathwizard.net to reserve your spot for a pre assessment!!
Be sure to mention Nickajack when you register. Mathwizard of Smyrna will be giving your PTA $5.00 per student per subject!
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Summer Reading Challenge Results are In!
NES Students Finish 4th in the State
 Congratulations to our Nickajack readers! We had a total of 146 students participate in the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge, reading & logging a total of 271,787 minutes! Our school had a final rank of 167th in the country, and 4th in the state of Georgia! Shining SuperStar Readers: 20 students met or exceeded the grade level reading challenge issued by Ms. Jeter last spring: K = 1,000 minutes 1st = 2,000 minutes
2nd = 3,000 minutes 3rd - 5th = 5,000 minutes
Our Top 3 Readers:
1st Place: Jonathan F. 8,917 minutes
2nd Place: Samyra B. - 8,835 minutes
3rd: Sophie B. - 8,787 minutes
Grade that read the most: Our current 5th grade students.
Homerooms that read the most minutes:
Mrs. Lasiter's students from last spring: 55,645 minutes
Ms. Johnston's students from last spring: 34,508 minutes
Ms. Nelson's students from last spring: 14,691 minutes
We had students from every grade level participate:
Current 1st graders - 25 students
Current 2nd graders - 10 students
Current 3rd graders - 21 students
Current 4th graders - 19 students
Current 5th graders - 65 students
Current 6th graders - 6 students.
If your student was enrolled individually in the contest (and not by the school) please contact Mrs. Jeter with your student's total number of minutes read so that she can add them to the wall of Super Stars! Keep your students reading everyday!
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Mark Your Calendars  Upcoming Events
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September 30th - Nominations Due for Nickajack School Council
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September 30th - Deadline to Register for TriMathlon contest and receive a free gift
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October 2nd - BACK the JACK ends
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October 2nd - Free Tailgate at Campbell High School
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October 7th - Los Bravos Spirit Night
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October 8th - PTA New Parent Coffee/Breakfast in the cafeteria
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October 10th - Chalktoberfest School Competition in Marietta Square
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