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Newsworthy School

Each year the Governor's Office recognizes schools throughout the state for performance and improvements in academic achievements.  This year it was announced that Pickett’s Mill has been awarded the Bronze Star for academic achievements.  We are very proud and honored to have been named among the top performing schools in the District and the State.

Link to the article in the Marietta Daily Journal:

http://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/17277245/article-37-Cobb-County-Schools-recognized-for-achievement--4-for-greatest-gain?instance=home_news_special_coverage

Go Pickett's Mill Pirates! Our Leadership Day made the front page of the Marietta Daily Journal. We're so proud of the students, staff, and parents! Here's the online version in case you didn't see it in the paper.

http://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/17320532/article-Someone-to-look-up-to--Community-leaders-help-students-on-Leadership-Day?instance=home_news_left

Bingo Night

PICKETT'S MILL FAMILIES

BINGO NIGHT ON FRIDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2012

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Come and join us for a fun filled night with your family.  Concessions will be available upon preorders.  Information will come home in Tuesday's PTA folder.

Science Fair Deadline Extended

Hello, Parents.  We are extending the deadline for your student to enter the Science Fair.  Please send in your red entry form by NEXT TUESDAY, Feb 7th.  If you have misplaced your form, a pdf version will be available on the PTA website (http://pickettsmill.typepad.com/pickettsmillpta/).  Just as a reminder, the dates for the Fair are Wed, Feb 22nd for K-2nd grades and Fri, Feb 24th for 3rd-5th gr ades.  A rules packet will be sent home to all who enter - please remember to follow the Scientific Method!  Thank you for supporting your child in this wonderful opportunity to go above and beyond!

 

For questions, please contact Theresa Fix at theresa_fix@yahoo.com. 

Reminder:  You do not have homework from Miss Towne if you do a Science Fair Project.  4 Free Homework passes!

Support Cobb Schools

Just fill out the application attached and write PICKETT'S MILL ELEMENTARY on the form.

Download License Plate Application_2012

Science Fair

WOW, I heard Science Night was AWESOME!  So now it’s time to Be Proactive and Begin With the End in Mind as you start brainstorming some ideas.  We hope ALL our third graders will enter Pickett’s Mill Science Fair.  Start thinking of a topic and a title.  There will be less homework and extra credit for the students creating projects.  Please let Miss Towne know your topic.

When:      February 22^nd for K-2  

            February 24^th for 3-5

Where:        Pickett's Mill Media Center 

How: Think of a title for your science project.  All titles must be phrased as a question. Here are a few examples:  Which kind of gum holds its flavor the longest? Is the 5 day weather forecast accurate? The question should then be answered by the experiment.  The internet is a great resource for science fair project ideas! 

More information will be coming home in your child's RED PTA folder next Tuesday.  Here are some links with great Science Fair ideas. Beware...these links take you outside of CCSD and may contain advertisements. Science Fair Ideas and More Science Fair Ideas

Science Fair Project Examples & Ideas

Also, more information coming soon to our PTA website.

Leadership Day

Can you believe that our 1st annual Leadership Day

 is almost here?

This Friday is the BIG EVENT! So mark your calendars.

Don't forget to Dress For Success on this speecial day too.

After all, leaders set the standards in fashion too.

  ALL students have special leadership roles for this day.

 

Whew- I can't believe how busy we have been!!!

Leadership Day 2012 is sure to be a Fabulously Fun Event! 

Leadership Day Lunches

We are so excited! Leadership Day is going to be held on January 27^th, but we have to be proactive and plan ahead.  Because a lot of the “Big Day” activities will be taking place in the cafeteria, all of the children at Pickett’s Mill will be eating in their classrooms. So, we need to know whether your child will be bringing a lunch from home that day or purchasing a school sack lunch.  In our class we talked about this today and the students chose what they were going to do.  Please make a note of this at home so you remember to pack a lunch that day if necessary. 

Thank you!

Must Ministries Collection

2nd Grade is sponsoring the first annual

Janua"WEAR"y and Febru"WEAR"y

Clothing Drive for MUST Ministries.

Please bring gently used or new shirts, pants, pajamas, and sweaters in any sizes.

Clean out those messy closets to help others. Think WIN-WIN!

2nd grade leaders will be standing by the bins at the bus port to collect your donations.

Those Who Lead MUST Help those in Need!

Introducing...

Hello,

    My name is Kayla Cannon. I am twenty-three years old and a student at Kennesaw State University. I will be working with Miss Towne and your children this semester to complete my student teaching.  I am currently in my last semester and I will graduate in May with a bachelor's in Early Childhood Education. I grew up in Rome, Georgia, where I attended elementary, middle, and highschool. I lived there until I graduated in 2006 and came to live in Kennesaw, Georgia. I enjoy being around children and cannot wait to become a teacher. I look forward to getting to know everyone as we learn and grow together.

Some of Ms. Cannon's Favorites:

Birthday:  May 2nd, 1988

Favorite Color: Aqua

Favorite Restaurant: Kuroshio

Favorite Beverage: Unsweet Tea

Favorite Food: Japanese (SUSHI)

Favorite Music: Country/ Dance

Favorite Children's Books: Stella Luna

Favorite Sports Team: Michigan ( Football )

Favorite Activities: Playing tennis and coaching softball

Favorite Treats: Cookies n Creme candy bar =)

2012 Survey

The 2012 School Improvement Survey window is open. Parents and community members can participate online via the following link:

     http://www.cobbk12.org/sisurvey

Download Superintendent-message

The survey will be accessible through any computer with Internet access through Friday, February 10th.  I just completed the survey and it took less than 5 minutes.  Thanks for your time!