Week at a Glance
- Tuesday, August 31: School Picture Day
- Tuesday, August 31: Open House for Grades K, 1, and 2 at 6:30 PM in Cafeteria (Parents Only)
- Thursday, September 2: Open House for Grades 3, 4, and 5 at 6:30 PM in Cafeteria (Parents Only)
- Friday, September 3: All Pro Dad Meeting in the Cafeteria at 7:00 AM
- Friday, September 3: Adventures in Art Volunteer Training in Media Center at 10:00 AM
Open House and PTA Meeting
Please remember that the Open House is for parents only – parents should meet in the cafeteria at 6:30 PM and then can go to the classrooms after the PTA meeting. The Open House for grades K, 1 and 2 is on Tuesday, August 31 at 6:30 PM. The Open House for grades 3, 4 and 5 is on Thursday, September 2 at 6:30 PM. Car magnets, bumper stickers, stainless steel water bottles and dismissal pads will be available for purchase at both sessions of Open House. See the table outside the cafeteria.
SPIRITWEAR: Your last chance to order spiritwear for the 2010-2011 school year will be this week at Open House. Order forms will be available in the front hallway on Tuesday and Thursday nights. T-Shirts = $12; Hoodies = $25. Pay by check or exact change. Don’t miss your chance to show your school spirit! A BIG thank you to Mr. Carlson (5th grade) for the fabulous logo design!
MUST Ministries Emergency Food Request
During the last month, MUST ministries has seen the need in their food pantry grow over 200% from last year. Due to this growth, its pantry is at its lowest food level in years. East Side Elementary will be conducting a food drive to help them from August 30 to September 10, 2010. There will be bins set up in front of the school for donations. As you come to Open House this week, please drop off a few items or send them with your child. Items needed include canned protein (chicken, tuna, etc.), flour, instant potatoes, jelly and peanut butter, dry milk, oatmeal and grits, canned beans, spaghetti sauce and canned spaghetti meals, canned tomatoes and tomato sauce, dry beans, rice, boxed dinners, mac & cheese, and spaghetti. Please help others by participating in this Community Outreach project. Together we can make a difference in the lives of many.
A Little Breakfast, a Little Bonding, a lot of Fun!!
All Pro Dad is having its first meeting on Friday, September 3 at 7:00 – 7:50 AM. All Pro Dad is fathers and children meeting once a month before school to discuss and share thoughts on relevant topics. Founded by former NFL Coach Tony Dungy, All Pro Dad is endorsed by the National PTA. Please contact Sean McArthur at allprodads@eastsideelementary.com for more information about this fun new program. Please park across the street in the church/synagogue parking lot due to morning carpool.
Questions About Target?
Get answers from the Target teachers. There will be a meeting on August 31 and September 2nd from 5:45 to 6:15 PM in the cafeteria prior to the PTA/Parent Open House. The Target teachers will be sharing information about how students qualify for the Target Program. **This is not intended for Target parents.
The Boosterthon Fun Run is Coming to East Side
The 8 day event will kick off with a Pep Rally on Tuesday, September 7th and end with the Fun Run on Thursday, September 16th. This is the main fundraiser for the PTA and we need your help. We need enthusiastic parents to help out during the morning and afternoon carpool by holding posters and reminding parents and students to get pledges for the Fun Run. To volunteer, please contact Paty Holdmeyer at fundraising@eastsideelementary.com. Remember: Run, Raise $, and we all WIN. Go TIGERS!
Why Should You Join?
Help the East Side PTA meet its membership goal by purchasing a PTA membership for EACH ADULT in your family! Help your child’s class reach 100% membership and receive a special surprise! See the attached for more information and a membership form. Return the form with payment to school with your child in an envelope marked “PTA membership”. http://eastsideelementary.com/folder/62/Membership.doc
Volunteer for East Side Fit Programs
We need parent volunteers for first, third and fifth grades to go into the classroom and to teach nutrition and fitness once per month for 5 or 6 months during the school year. If you are interested in helping out with the Fit Programs contact the Health and Wellness Committee at healthandwellness@eastsideelementary.com.
Don’t be Left Out of the 2010-2011 Directory
We are in the process of compiling information for the 2010-2011 school directory. If you have not completed a presale form at Tiger Day and indicated that you wanted to be included in the directory and/or ordered a copy of the directory, you may do so at this time by requesting a form at Directory@eastsideelementary.com. The school directory is an invaluable resource – use it to schedule play dates with new friends, organize carpools, send birthday invitations to classmates, and find out who is in your subdivision! Don’t be left out of the directory and don’t forget to order a copy!
Getting Ready for Your Adventure in Art
Volunteer training for Adventures in Art will take place Friday, September 3rd at 10:00 AM in the Media Center. For more information, please contact Patty or Stephanie at adventuresinart@eastsideelementary.com.
Are you Ready for a Challenge?
Are you Ready for a Challenge? It’s not too late to sign up for Sunshine Math!
Sunshine Math runs for 10 weeks starting on Monday, September 13th (revised start date). Please go to http://eastsideelementary.com/resources/pta-forms/ on the PTA web site to download the registration form. It is listed halfway down the page under “For Students / Families”. If you have any questions please contact Angie Arsenault at sunshinemath@eastsideelementary.com. A Parent Grader is still needed for Mrs. Slayton’s class. Please email sunshinemath@eastsideelementary.com if you are interested.
Turn Off Your Engine!
The Tigers Cage School Supply Store…
Now open for business in the cafeteria on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:30 AM to 7:50 AM each week! Students love to shop for fun pencils, sharpeners, erasers, etc. It’s a great way for them to learn how to budget their money for a special item. Items are priced from 5-cents to $1.50. Please remind your child to check in with their teacher before coming to the Tigers Cage. (4th graders can shop first, but need to leave time to make it to class!) Classes can shop as follows: Tues.– K & 3rd; Wed.– 2nd & 4th; Thurs.– 1st & 5th. Parents – we now have the handy Dismissal Change pads and Absentee pads available for $1 each. They are a great way to get important easy-to-read information to the teachers!
Box Tops for Education – Fall Collection Contest – Submit by 10/29 to Win a Prize
It’s that time again! Gather your Box Tops and submit them to win a prize! Prizes will vary depending on the number of Box Tops submitted, but everyone will win a prize! The submission deadline is Friday, October 29 – but please start submitting Box Tops as soon as possible. Important: all submissions must be placed in a plastic baggie and clearly marked with your name, teacher and grade. Also, all Box Tops must be clipped, counted and bagged and labeled in quantities of 25 or 50. Please do not submit baggies containing hundreds of unclipped Box Tops. Example: if you have 175 Box Tops, please CLIP them and submit them in 3 baggies of 50 Box Tops and 1 baggie of 25 Box Tops. Make sure each baggie is clearly labeled with your information. Thanks for your support! Contact Shoppingrewards@eastsideelementary.com for more information.
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
b Road Race!
Run one of East Cobb County’s oldest traditions: the East Cobb Road Race!
The race will take place Saturday, September 11th at 8:00 AM at Walton High School. There will be food, beverages, music and prizes. This is a great way to get in shape for the fall! Just $20 before September 7th; $25 after September 7th and race day. All registrants by September 1st receive a shirt. Register at Big Peach, www.active.com <http://www.active.com/> or http://www.waltontfxc.com/.
CHADD – “Empowering Kids Who Have ADHD”
Come hear Mike and Lorie Perkins discuss social, behavioral and educational strategies they are using with their 12 year old son. Mike is an elementary school Assistant Principal with the Cobb County School District. Lorie has 18 years of experience in special education and is an Educational Diagnostician. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010 at 7:00-8:30 PM at the East Cobb Government Services Center on Lower Roswell Road. Contact Movita at east-cobb@chadd.net for more information.
Cobb Schools Night with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Join the Cobb Schools Foundation for an upcoming event! The Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting, rewarding and enhancing the schools, staff and students of the Cobb County School District. Join us Saturday, September 25 as the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets take on the NC State Wolfpack at Bobby Dodd Stadium in ACC Football Action! Special Cobb Schools pricing at only $25! Order your tickets today to this great event! Ticket order forms can be found on the Cobb Schools Foundation website: http://cobbschoolsfoundation.org/proj_familynights.htm.