Field Day!
Field Day is Wednesday, May 6th! Please make sure to send in your child with their Blackwell t-shirt on!
April 28, 2009
March 17, 2009
Upcoming Important Dates
MArch 19th-Report cards go home. Please send your child back with the white card signed in the report card envelope!
March 20-GO Green Dance!! 6:00-8:00 p.m.
March 24th-Picture Day
March 27th-Performing Arts Field Trip. The trip is already paid for. Students will be gone from 9 am -12 noon to see a performing arts performance.
April 3rd-Last Day of School before Spring break!
February 17, 2009
REMINDER!
All Six Flag reading logs are due this Friday, Feb. 20th! Please turn in all forms before the deadline!
January 23, 2009
Reminder!
Early Release is ALL next week. Dismissal will be 12:20 every day the week of Jan. 26th.
January 16, 2009
January Newsletter
On January 9, 2009, Blackwell implemented a PAPER recycling program that we are very excited about! This is our first attempt as a school to become more aware of our environment and become “greener”. PTA provided each student a blue bag in which paper products can be collected from home and then brought to school and recycled. They are encouraged to bring in items as often as they would like. Each classroom has a box or bin for the paper to be placed into. The 5th grade “Green Peer Helpers” come by and pick it up from each classroom. They put the items in a central location in the school and then it is put into the green bin in the parking lot. The following is a list of acceptable paper materials: white paper, colored paper, newspaper, telephone books, catalogs/magazines, junk mail, white envelopes (even with windows), and index cards. The following is NOT acceptable: construction paper, paper with crayon or glue on it, waxed paper, laminated paper, any type of cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum. As we move forward, we will venture into recycling other items as well. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support of this very important program!!!
It's the time of year that we start preparing for next year's board. In order to begin the process of looking for potential board members for the 2009-2010 school year, a Nominating Committee must first be elected. The primary role of this committee is to evaluate possible candidates and prepare a slate of nominees for election. The committee will consist of 5 members and 1 alternate. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please submit your name and contact information (phone number and/or e-mail) to the current board at blackwell_pta@yahoo.com. All names submitted will be placed on the ballot and voted on at the General Membership Meeting on February 3rd. Please feel free to contact us with any questions at the aforementioned e-mail address.
Also, be on the lookout for a letter coming home with your child concerning election of officers for the 2009-2010 PTA Board. Positions will be open and you are encouraged to submit your name. Once the Nominating Committee is selected you will be contacted regarding your interest. Officers will be elected at the March 5th General Membership Meeting.
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS IN EDUCATION:
Blackwell’s next Spirit Night is Thursday, January 22nd. Chick fil A is donating 20% of Blackwell sales back to the PTA, so please come and out “Eat Mor Chikin”. Spirit Night hours have been extended from 5:00-8:00pm. The class with the most participation will win an incentive party with snacks provided by Chick fil A. And who knows, you may see some of our favorite teachers working the counter that night!! Hope to see you there and be sure to tell the cashier that you are supporting BLACKWELL ELEMENTARY!
Get Your Financial House in Order
The term “New Year’s Resolution” is generally associated with goals of weight loss or spending more quality time with family. Let’s try something new for 2009; let’s resolve to get our Financial House in Order.
Considering the current economic status of our country, this may prove to be a daunting task. Americans need to resolve to save more, spend less and pay off as much debt as possible. Take the first steps toward financial wellbeing with these helpful tips:
Make the commitment: Commit to yourself and those around you to take better care of your finances in 2009. Sharing your goal with someone close to you will not only give you a sense of pride, it will also keep you accountable.
Set yourself up for success: Figure out exactly where you stand financially so that you can make a realistic goal. It is important to be sensible so that you are not overwhelmed or discouraged. Try breaking down large goals into smaller tasks. You will be sure to get an extra boost of confidence every time you meet a goal.
Get organized: Come up with an at-home payable system. A small file cabinet with a folder for each standard expense is a great place to start. This will not only simplify the task of paying bills, it will also be a life-saver if you ever have the need to research a past payment.
Check your credit reports: There are 3 major credit bureaus: Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax. It is important to get a copy of your credit report from each of these bureaus, as different companies sometimes report to different credit bureaus. You may have great credit on one report and less than great credit on another. Check for errors and fraudulent information. Keep in mind that negative information can negatively affect everything from a future car or home loan to a prospective job.
We can help! If you need help getting started, the professionals at Community Bank of the South are happy to assist. Don’t hesitate to call!
Banking Factoids:
· There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar.
· If you toss a penny 10,000 times, it will not be heads 50% of the time, but more like 49%. The heads picture weighs more, so it ends up on the bottom. Always pick tails; you will have a slightly better chance.
· There are 60 communities in the United States Ithaca New York Berkshire Massachusetts Walt Disney World Theme Park
· There is more Monopoly money printed in a year than real money printed throughout the world in a year. There is $15,140 in a game of Monopoly.
Blackwell Foundation News
Are you interested in becoming more involved at Blackwell? We’d love your help. We meet a few times throughout the year to plan events and raise money for Blackwell … you can volunteer for an hour, 5 hours - or more if your schedule allows! Please contact Julie Hale at hale620@bellsouth.net or 770-591-2057 if you are interested in helping.
Other ways to help -
- Consider donating to the Blackwell Foundation using the form below.
- Do you work for a major corporation? Do they have a foundation? Many organizations want to have a connection with recipients of grants they may offer. Let us know if your company has a foundation and we’ll research the rest!
- Check with your company to see if they match education-related donations.
- “Rent” space on the school sign to celebrate a birthday or other special occasion – example: “Happy Birthday Alex”. Cost is $25 for 2 day message; use the form below to request your date / message.
- Purchase biscuits at our Chick-fil-A car rider breakfast on the any of these dates:
January 15th
February 19th
March 19th
April 16th
May 14th
Chicken biscuit/bottled water is $3; butter biscuit is $1.
Donation:
q Yes, I'm committed to helping the Blackwell Foundation enhance the learning environment for my child(ren) at Blackwell Elementary.
My donation in the amount of $__________ is included.
Student Name: ________________________ Teacher: ___________________
SIGN RENTAL – rent the sign to send a special message!
Please complete information below and return in an envelope marked “Blackwell Foundation”. Requests must be submitted at least one week before start date of your message.
Your Name: _______________________ Phone Number: _______________
Start date: _________________________ (message will be up at least 2 days)
Message: _____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
*(No more than 5 words; appropriate content only)
q My $25 donation to the Blackwell Foundation is enclosed.
Blackwell Foundation Presents:
Meet the Robinsons
Bring a blanket and
come join the Blackwell Foundation
for a Family movie night in the cafeteria!!
When: January 23rd
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
The movie starts at 6:30 p.m.
This is limited to the first 175 people that sign up
so make sure to sign up before January 16th.
Popcorn, drinks and candy will be available for sale.
We are pre-selling hamburgers and hot dogs.
$5.00 for a hamburger, drink, chips and a glow necklace.
$4.00 for a hot dog, drink, chips and a glow necklace.
Just want to come and enjoy the movie?
That’s FREE!!
We would like to purchase ______ hamburger meals.
We would like to purchase_____ hot dog meals.
We have_____ people that are coming to enjoy the movie. (no food)
Please make checks payable to: Cobb County Schools Foundation
If you would like to volunteer to help please
email Kim Gerdes at blackwellfoundation@yahoo.com
January 06, 2009
Happy New Year's!
Important Dates to Remember:
Jan 19th: MLK Day/ No School for Students and Teachers
Jan 26th-30th: Conference Week/Early Release-Please remember to return conference slips back into me!
December 03, 2008
HOLIDAY PARTY!
Our holiday party this year will be on Friday, December 19th from 10:10 to 11:10!!
November 21, 2008
December Events!
I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Here are important dates in December:
Dec. 2:Domino's Pizza Night
Dec. 4:PTA General Meeting and Holiday Performance 6:30
Dec. 5: Jump Rope for Heart
Dec. 8: Stevi B's Pizza Night 4:30-9:00
Dec. 16: Texas RoadHouse Night 4:00-10:00
Dec. 18:Skate Night 6:00-8:00
Dec. 22-Jan.5: Winter Break-School Closed
Holiday Party Date To Be Announced
November 17, 2008
Important Information!
November 12, 2008
TO: All teachers, building occupants, or legal guardians
SUBJECT: Annual notification of asbestos management plan to all Cobb County
This letter is to advise you that this School Facility in accordance with the mandated requirements of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) prepared an Inspection Report and Management Plan. The purpose of the Inspection Report and Management Plan is for detecting, controlling and informing the public of any asbestos containing materials that may exist in this School Facility. In the event that a building addition, renovation or response action is required at this Facility, the Inspection Report and Management Plan will be revised accordingly.
This will advise you that a copy of the Inspection Report and Management Plan for this Facility is available for public review in the Administrative Offices of the Facility during normal working hours. Copies are available, upon request, only in completed sets at twenty-five (25) cents per page.
PC: AHERA Office File
Thanksgiving Feast
Just a reminder!
Our annual Thanksgiving feast will be held on Wednesday November 19, 2008 from 11:16 to 11:46! Come out and have a good time eating with your child!
