Blackwell Elementary PTA

ECCC PTA Weekly Update-3/23/2009

Local Opportunities:

See the attached flyer for the Lunch and Learn opportunity at Sope Creek Elementary call “Litterless Lunches”. litterless lunches

 

Health and Wellness:

SIMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL SHUFFLE AND HEALTH FAIR!

Simpson Middle School will host a 2K (1.2 miles) and  5K (3.1 mile) run/walk along with a Health Fair, on Friday, March 27th, 4:30-6:30 PM. Come enjoy the fun and promote health and fitness for our kids!

 

The run will take place in the Northampton subdivision.  Kids and adults have a choice between 2 distances, which can be walked, jogged, or run with friends and family.  Medals will be awarded to the top 3 boys and girls in each grade level, and the top 3 men and women.  Elementary school kids are also welcome!

 

The health fair will be held inside at Simpson.  The Big Peach Running Co. has provided race numbers and coupons, along with goody bags in which kids can collect samples and freebies from the different exhibits.   

 

See the attached flyer for more information! health fair info , health fair registration  

 

Youth Services:

Please review the attached flyer with regards to an upcoming GA Summit on Underage Drinking.  The workshops and keynote speakers presenting at this workshop will assist; parents, PTA officers or members, treatment professionals, intervention personnel, faith based youth leaders, law enforcement personnel, community leaders, business owners and individuals who are concerned about the health, safety and well being of youth in their community.  If you are not able to attend both days I would encourage you to come for one day and empower yourself with the information you will receive.

 

The current trend should be alarming to anyone who cares about youth and about public safety.  Nearly one third of underage drinkers report they paid for the last alcohol they consumed, while 40 percent received free alcohol from an adult, and one in 16 from a parent or guardian.  Underage drinking is a complex problem, one that can only be adequately addressed through a sustained and collective effort to mobilize parents, schools, public safety and public health officials, citizen groups, elected officials, members of the media, businesses, and faith communities as well as youth into action.  Do not let this summit pass you by.  Register today.  underage drinking

 

 

 

Pat Giuliani
Walton Parent Leader
Parent Corps
GA PTA Youth Service
ECCC PTA Youth Service
Cobb Safe Neighborhoods/Safe Homes, Coordinator
Cobb Alcohol and Drug Program Manger
Council on Alcohol and Drug
pat.giuliani@parentcorps.org
safehomes@cudtf.org
pgiuliani@livedrugfree.org
jimpatgiul@aol.com
404-409-9112 (cell)
770-971-7463 (fax)

Parents' Corner

Character word for March: COMMITMENT-The obligation or pledge to carry out some action or to support some policy or person.

Character word for the week: MOTIVATION-the desire to move towards a goal.

The School Store is OPEN FOR BUSINESS every Tuesday and Friday morning before school!

Barnes and Noble Book Fair, March 23-25th; store hours are 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

Picture Day is Tuesday, March 24th

Hat Day is Friday, March 27th

Kindergarten Registration is Wednesday, April 1st

Domino's Pizza Night is Thursday, April 2nd

Spring Break - School Closed April 6 - 10

Stevi B's Pizza Night is Monday, April 13th, 4:30-9:00 pm

Chick-Fil-A morning carpool, Thursday, April 16th

Skate Night is Thursday, April 16th, 6:00-8:00 pm

CRCT Testing April 21 - 27 (Grades 1-5)

Johnny's Pizza Night is Tuesday, April 28th

 

Follow these links for other PTA information and news!

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Parent input requested:  Mr. Sanderson, Superintendent of Cobb County School District, has requested input from parents concerning budget balancing ideas.  It is a great opportunity to advocate for our students!  Please complete the form in the attached file and submit it per the instructions. 

Budget Balancing Ideas

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PTA Parent

 

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Georgia PTA

 

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Food and Nutrition Services (FNS)

FNS

 

Cindy Kanarek Culver, MS, RD, LD
Nutrition  & Wellness Supervisor

cindy.culver@cobbk12.org
Food and Nutrition Services
6975 Cobb International Blvd.
Kennesaw, GA 30152
770-590-4507

We Can! in Cobb

 

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Healthy Schools Campaign

 

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BLACKWELL GOES GREEN!

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”. Each student was provided a blue bag in which they can carry paper products from home to be collected 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 finally 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), 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, 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!!!

Join PTA!  Our goal is 100% membership this year.  If every adult in the household joins we can reach our goal.  Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Brothers, Sisters, Friends, Co-Workers or anyone else you can think of can join PTA.  Attached is a order form that can be printed and filled out and placed in the PTA mailbox along with cash or check made payable to "Blackwell PTA".  If a family of 2 joins PTA, receive your free Blackwell PTA calendar.

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