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New Parent Coffee Thursday
Coffee and pastries in the cafeteria 7:45-8:30am
Are you a parent of a kindergartner or a new Nickajack student? Do you want to get to know other Nickajack families? Are you looking for how to get more involved with the PTA? Then come to the New Parent Coffee in the cafeteria this Thursday, October 8th, 7:45am to 8:30am. All are welcome! |
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The NESF Great Skate is this Sunday
Sparkles in Smyrna 11am to 2pm
The Great Skate is back again this year, so come celebrate the end of the BACK the JACK Campaign with skating, food and fun on Sunday, October 11th from 11am to 2pm at Sparkles in Smyrna. The event ends at 2pm, but you are welcome to stay and skate ALL day!
We will have GREAT food from our awesome partner restaurants: Padriacs, Wing Stop, Siricusa's and Los Bravos! Food is first come first served, so plan to eat early!
You can purchase tickets in the school lobby every morning this week or on our website until 5 p.m. on Friday, October 9th. $8/skater, $5/non-skater, children under 3 are free. The cost will go up at the door so get your tickets now! |
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Los Bravos Spirit Night is tomorrow!
Wednesday, October 7th, 5pm to 7pm
Come out for the "best fajitas" in town! Be sure to sign in for Nickajack and 10% of all sales will go back to your PTA. Los Bravos Restaurant is located in the Highland Station shopping plaza next to Publix off the East West Connector and S. Cobb Drive.
Thank you for supporting our Platinum PTA Pal and your PTA! |
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Register Now for 2nd Fall Session
Abrakadoodle Art and Kids-Tech 3D Printing
Two of our After School Enrichment Programs are now enr
 olling students for their 2nd Fall Sessions. Kids-Tech 3D Printing meets on Fridays, and Session 2 starts October 16th. Abrakadoodle Art Forms meets on Thursdays, and Session 2 starts October 29th. Details and registration information are on the PTA website:
Please don't forget that all students enrolled in an After School Enrichment Program/Club are required to register annually for ASP, $10 fee. Click here for complete information. |
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Nickajack Dash Registration Ends Friday!
NEW activity added for 2015 Nickajack Dash
The 1.5 mile Nickajack Dash will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2015. After the dash, there will be a silent auction, snacks, face painting and other fun activities for the kids. This year, prizes will be awarded to the race winners by gender and grade level. Register here! Registration deadline is Friday, October 9th!
And NEW for 2015: The Nickajack Dash has gone to the dogs...sort of. The Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption have graciously agreed to bring some of their cute family-friendly dogs to the Nickajack Dash! After finishing the run, kids (and parents) will be able to take photos with the adorable pooches in a fun photo booth for a small fee of $1. |
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Calling All Creative Students
Annual Reflections Contest Deadline is Oct. 16th
Do you have a creative student? The Reflections Arts Recognition Program is a national arts recognition and achievement program for students, with a total of 6 categories: Dance, Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Film, and Music Composition. This year's theme is "Let your Imagination Fly". Division winning entries advance to the Cobb County Jessye Coleman Council for competition. County winners advance to State, and State to the National PTA Competition.
Flyers went home last week, but you can find all of the complete details, rules, and entry forms on our PTA website. Students can also pick up an entry form from Ms. Bonadona.
Remember, entries are due Friday, October 16th!
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Chalktoberfest this Saturday!
Come out to support the NES Team in the Chalkfest Competition
Nickajack students will be participating in the Chalkfest contest being held from 10am to 12pm 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.
For more information contact art teacher, Nicole Bonadonna at nicole.bonadonna@cobbk12.org |
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Items Still Needed for Silent Auction
Please return donation forms by Wed, Oct. 14th
To donate an item or a monetary gift to the Silent Auction fundraiser, please return the form that went home in last week's Tuesday's Red Folder. Don't have it? You can 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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Box Tops Classroom Competition Is On
Clip and turn them in October 7th-28th
Have you been clipping and saving your Box Tops all summer? Now is the time to turn them in! Our first classroom competition of the school year begins tomorrow, October 7th, through October 28th.
Each box top is worth 10 cents! Cut out and trim the Box Tops coupons, include the name of your student's teacher, and place them in the blue collection box located in the lobby. Box Tops can also be attached to this sheet, just be sure to include the teacher's name. The class with the most Box Tops wins an ice cream party, and the top class of each grade also wins a prize!
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Firehouse Subs Spirit Night Next Week
Wednesday, October 14th, 5pm to 8pm
Please come join us for Firehouse Subs Nickajack PTA night on Wednesday, October 14 from 5 PM to 8 PM. The Firehouse Subs is located at the intersection of South Cobb Dr. and East-West Connector adjacent to the Publix shopping center.
There will be face painting and firemen hats for all children. 10% of all sales will be donated to the Nickajack PTA. We look forward to seeing you then!
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Georgia Celebrates National School Bus Safety Week
National School Bus Safety Week is October 19 - 23
Schools and advocates around the state are using the week of October 19-23rd as an opportunity to highlight the importance of school bus safety. Georgia School Bus Driver Appreciation Day is Monday, October 19, 2015.
The 2015 theme for the week, Bully Free Zone, reminds students, parents and motorists of the important role each plays in ensuring that students are protected when on the bus and at the school bus stop. One key factor in protecting Georgia's students rests with motorists obeying the law and stopping for Georgia's school buses as they board and exit. For years, school buses have provided safe access to learning for Georgia's school children through secure and dependable transportation to schools. The safety of the yellow school bus is unparalleled by any other means of automotive transportation. School buses are equipped with more safety features than any other vehicle and are required to meet numerous safety specifications, including state and federal requirements. In addition, all public school bus operators receive rigorous, specialized training on a variety of topics before they can take the wheel behind the big yellow bus.
To better ensure our students' safety, School Bus Safety Orientations were held here at Nickajack for all bus riders during the week of September 8-16. NES is pleased to bring attention to this important public safety topic during National School Bus Safety Week.
If your student rides a bus, please take a moment to thank and honor the professional school bus driver who devotes themselves to transporting our most precious cargo. |
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Don't Forget: Nominate a Teacher to Win an iPad
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 in 100 words or less. The Marietta Daily Journal staff will select a winner from the nominations each week and present the iPad to the winner.
Questions can be directed to the MDJ at AnAppleForTeachers@mdjonline.com |
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Mark Your Calendars  Upcoming Events
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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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October 14th - Firehouse Subs Spirit Night
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October 19th - Bus Driver Appreciation Day
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October 19th - 23rd - Parent-Teacher Conference week (early dismissal)
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October 24th - Nickajack Dash & Silent Auction
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