The ECCC PTA recommends all new drivers to participate in a driving instruction program. It is extremely important for our children to understand the responsibilities associated with driving a vehicle. Driving is a privilege but a huge responsibility in aspects of defensive driving and environmental distractions. Parents, please make sure your child has the best success possible in preparing them for the responsibility of driving. Below is one opportunity provided recently for upcoming Driver’s Education:
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The Council will send out Invitations to our Reflections Reception that is scheduled for Tuesday, January 26th at Wheeler High School Auditorium, 6:30-8:30pm – Hosted by East Cobb Middle School PTSA. The Finalists and Honorable Mention students, as well as Special Artists, will actually get an invitation delivered via USPS. All PTA Presidents, Principals, and Reflections Chairs will receive an invitation via Evite and the ECCC PTA will greatly appreciate your participation in this event.
Each Finalist and Honorable Mention student will receive recognition at this Reception, as well as our Special Artists (list to follow). We have a power point presentation showing each student’s work as they come up to receive their Certificate (since they won’t be back from State)….we do have a few Special Awards as well along with their participation….their works were not judged…they were forwarded on to State directly.
Following the actual receipt of Awards there will be refreshments and snack in the Cafeteria at Wheeler High School. Please encourage all students and show your appreciation in their efforts.
We hope to hear from State by the time of our Reception, we do not know yet when that will occur, but if we do then we will announce our council student’s work placed at State.
State Reflections Reception is Sunday, March 21st at the High Museum of Art, in the afternoon sometime. More information will follow when defined.
Hear are our Statistics from our Reflections: (Entries Rec’d)
Dance Choreography - 21 (14 Elem/4 MS/3HS) Forwarded 16
Film Production - 24 (13 Elem/8MS/3HS) Forwarded 14
Literature - 165 +7 Spec. (102+7 Elem/30 MS/33HS) Forwarded 26 +7 Special Artists
Musical Composition - 70 (48 Elem/14MS/8HS) Forwarded 20
Photography - 183 +9 Spec (129+5 Elem/27+4MS/27HS) Forwarded 26 +9 Special Artists
Visual Arts – 191 +9 Spec (146+8 Elem/25MS/20+1HS) Forwarded 26 +9 Special Artists
Total Entries Received 654 +25 Special Artists
Entries Forwarded to Georgia PTA 128 +25 Special Artists
For the schools that participated…32 of 35 schools in ECCC PTA…..Total entries rec’d before forwarding to the Council was 2237 + 25 Special Artists. Thank you all for participating and making this a successful event!
In honor of America Recycles Day on November 15, the Mt Bethel Green Team, under the leadership of Annamarie Granros, held its annual "Trashy Art Show" in November. There were 24 entries that made extremely creative use of plastics, paper, motorcycle parts (!), household items and other "stuff". Prizes were awarded by grade and for "Best in Show" and were presented at a reception. Annamarie commented that the show "is a wondeful way for students to express their creativity while also looking at ‘trash’ in a whole new light." Congrats to all of the students who submitted entires and we can’t wait for the 2010 show!
Dickerson Wins!
Dickerson Middle School’s Environmental Club HEROES won first place in the Waste Reduction and Recycling category of the Keep Georgia Beautiful 2009 Awards Program. Their entry was chosen by a panel of judges from an impressive field of applications. As the notation read " Please take great pride in this well deserved recognition for the work you do for your community."
The East Cobb County Council PTA Parent Involvement Committee is hosting an informational meeting on the
Parent 2 Parent program by The Passage Group
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 9:30 a.m.
Held at the Mountain View Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta , GA 30066-4743
Learn how to bring this powerful parenting program to your school!
Parent-To-Parent creates a positive parent network within your school that counters the challenges of today’s toxic culture. It addresses core issues such as drugs, sex, violence, bullying, and more, honestly and directly. It helps parents understand they are not alone in setting and enforcing acceptable behavior.
ECCC and the Cobb County Prevention Intervention Center have worked together to bring this program to your school free of charge. Participating parents pay a nominal fee to buy materials they keep and can use at home. The program was created by Bill Oliver, a former Walton High School parent after his daughter was involved in drugs. Bonnie Brand, an experienced Parent 2 Parent facilitator will come to your school to help facilitate your group.
All are welcome, especially PTA presidents, Officers and/or Board members, Parent/Family Involvement Chairs and interested parents.
This program is best suited for 5th grade – High School, especially the Middle School transition years.
Please rsvp to Stephanie Holden at involvement@ecccpta.org by November 9.
For more information on Parent 2 Parent, go to http://www.thepassagegroup.com/Home_Page.html
