Yesterday the twig was brown and bare;
To-day the glint of green is there;
Tomorrow will be leaflets spare;
I know no thing so wondrous fair,
No miracle so strangely rare.
I wonder what will next be there!
~L.H. Bailey
Dear ECMS Chairs,
A little more than a month to go! How quickly middle school flies. Thank you to everyone who has made this year so incredible. We have a few more big events and we hope spring fever holds off for a little while longer so we can get through the rest of the school year. Thank goodness CRCT’s are over!
Early Release Days Scheduled:
Please note the early release schedule for May 24 & 25, 2011:
• High Schools: ALL Students released at 11:30 a.m.
(no regular dismissal at 3:30 p.m.)
• Middle Schools: Students released at 12:30 p.m.
• Elementary Schools: Students released at 1:30 p.m.
ECMS Awards Days Updates Due to Early Release Day Changes:
Students who receive invitations will be awarded according to the following schedule:
6th May 23rd 9:30AM
7th May 24th 9:30AM
8th May 25th 9:30AM
ECMS PTSA NEWS
Staff Appreciation Help Needed
Donations of food and/or time is needed to create a wonderful Staff Appreciation Week. This event is held April 25-29th. However, we need to work on this week NOW! We are planning a lunch, breakfast and several small tokens of appreciation. If you prefer to support this event by making a donation of money, please e-mail ecmschairs@live.com. Please check out the following links to offer your support.
There are items that cost no money (write a note of appreciation), gift cards ($5- I am happy to have a different location than what is listed), food of varying prices-some store bought, some homemade, and volunteer opportunities. Please support this event.
Gift cards are needed asap. The food will not be needed until the end of April-but please sign up now so I know we have the supplies that are needed for a nice celebration.
This is the link to donate food.
http://ecmsvolunteers.pleasebringit.com/public/aIDJnn5lGbU
This is the link to donate time or goods.
http://ecmsvolunteers.pleasebringit.com/public/vHxvLKOATcI
This is the link to donate gift items.
http://ecms.pleasebringit.com/public/oEF1bDm8RFs
If you have any questions, please contact Kristin at ecmschairs@live.com.
Thanks for your support!
ECMS Foundation News
The ECMS Foundation seeks committed volunteers to help raise friends and funds as a member of its 2011-12 board and committees. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate, contact a member of the nominating committee: http://ecmsfoundation.org/board/
This year more than ever, as ECMS adjusts to historic budget cuts, the Foundation wants to help fill classroom and equipment needs from its teacher wish list.. You may donate online with PayPal or mail a check. Click here for details. http://ecmsfoundation.org/give/ .
SCHOOL NEWS
Sweets & Swing: WHS, EMCS Jazz Bands
The East Cobb Middle School and Wheeler High School jazz ensembles come together for Sweets & Swing, an evening of jazz and dessert, Tuesday, April 26, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the East Cobb Middle School cafeteria. All are invited to enjoy great tunes and sweet treats donated by parents and local businesses! More > http://wildcatpride.wordpress.com/2011/03/28/sweets-swing-april-26-at-ecms/
Wheeler night at Bingo!
Come play bingo with other Wheeler students and families this Saturday evening, April 16, from 6:30-9:30 at the VFW at 140 Powers Ferry Road (between the 120 loop and Roswell Road).
Calling starts at 7:30, but be there early to buy your games and find a table with friends.
Students, parents and family members are welcome. Anyone over age 6 can play, as long as they are with an adult if they’re younger than 18. Bingo is an alcohol-free and smoke-free environment.
A $10 minimum per person — cash only! — buys two books, and prizes range from $70 to the jackpot of at least $920. The snack bar sells hot dogs, burgers and other goodies, or you can bring your own. At Wheeler nights in previous years, one student won the jackpot, and another won a game.
Bingo is a year-round fundraiser for Wheeler’s Wildcat Pride Band, which hosts occasional Wheeler nights.
More > http://wildcatpride.wordpress.com/2011/04/13/bingo-wheeler-night-this-saturday/
COMMUNITY NEWS
FROM GEORGIA PTA – YOUTH SERVICES WORKSHOP
Recognizing and Managing Anxiety Disorders in
Children and Adolescents
Ashraf Attalla, M.D.
April 20, 2011 10:00 - 11:30 am
Ridgeview Institute, Professional North Building
The workshop helps parents and educators identify and understand anxiety symptoms and risk factors in children and adolescents. Treatment options (including both psychological interventions and medications) will be presented, along with typical outcomes.
Ashraf Attalla, M.D., is the Program Director of Youth Services at Ridgeview Institute, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Psychology at Emory University and Morehouse School of Medicine and the Director of Clinical Trials at the Institute of Behavioral Medicine. Dr. Attalla completed his child and adolescent psychiatry training at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School. His practice is located on the Ridgeview campus. For more information, (770) 319-8013 or www.ashrafattalla.com
The workshop is free and open to the public. No reservations are required.
DIRECTIONS to RIDGEVIEW INSTITUTE:
3995 S. Cobb Drive
Smyrna, Georgia 30080
Phone: (770) 434-4567 (800) 329-9775
Ridgeview is located off I-285 at Exit 15 (S. Cobb Drive). From Exit 15, you will travel north on S. Cobb Drive approximately 2.5 miles. Ridgeview is on the right. When you enter the campus, the Professional North Building is the first building on left. Parking is available adjacent to the building.
Thank you for all you do!
Barbara and Alison
