The Eagle Express
Big Shanty Intermediate Elementary
Hey Big Shanty families!
We have had a great week and are so proud of our Excellent Eagles!
Please continue to be on the lookout for our Thursday communications. Student folders and a CTLS email message will be sent home each Thursday with lots of fun information.
Everyday is a GREAT day to be a Big Shanty Eagle!
Important Dates-
- 11/29-12/3- Penguin Patch Holiday Shop
11/30-12/6- Winter Book Fair
12/2- Cookies with Santa & Chorus Performance 6:00-7:15 pm
12/16 & 12/17- Early Release at 12:30
12/20-1/4- Winter Break
1/5- Back to School!
News from the Nest
Penguin Patch Holiday Shop
Penguin Patch Holiday Shop is Coming! Your child will love shopping for family & friends for Christmas gifts during the school day. While your child is having fun shopping, you are also helping raise money for your school. A portion of the proceeds will go right back to your school.
Monday, 11/29, will be a PREVIEW day for all students
The Penguin Patch will be open before school Tuesday-Friday for your students to get an early start to their holiday shopping!
11/30 - open for 3rd Graders with money
12/1- open for 4th Graders with money
12/2 - open for 5th Graders with money
12/3 - last minute shoppers with money
**We will also be open after school 12/2 for our cookies with Santa event :)
Book Fair Fun!
Our Winter Book Fair will be here November 30th – December 6th. Only students will be able to shop during school hours and parents or loved ones can shop before and after the Cookies with Santa event on December 2nd.
Can't wait to find some amazing books!
Cookies With Santa and a Holiday Chorus Performance
We are so excited for have Cookies with Santa and a Holiday Chorus performance on December 2nd, from 6:00-7:15. The Chorus performance will begin at 6:00. The Penguin Patch Holiday Shop and the Winter Book Fair will both be open.
All students need to be accompanied by an adult at this event.
Theme Day Fun!
Eagle of the Week
Congrats to our Eagle of the Week. Thank you for being an Excellent Eagle.
Thank you to Depew Orthodontics for sponsoring this amazing honor.
Student Council Needs-
Art Room Holiday Ornaments
PTA Ornaments-
Look at these super cute ornaments for just $8. 20% comes right back to BSI.
If you’d like to order one for your favorite Eagle or teacher, or family member … or anyone on your gift list this year …. Check out the link below!
The deadline is December 8th and will be delivered to your student before the Holiday Break!
https://crafty6.godaddysites.com/shop/ols/products/bsis-custom-holiday-monogram-ornament
Music and Food Nutrition Contest
Sleighbells on the Square 5K
Attention all Runners....(staff, students or parents)
It is that time again to sign up for Sleighbells on the Square. There is something for everyone...a Tot Trot, 1K, 5K, virtual 5K and a virtual 12K.
Proceeds from this event go to the Children's Emergency Fund- held by the Cobb Bar Association. This fund is used by School Social Workers in Cobb County to help families with rent, utilities, and other needs.
Register at Active.com
GEORGIA's ESOL Teacher of the Year!!!
We are so proud of Mrs. Taylor and thankful for all she does for the students, families, and staff at Big Shanty! This is a well deserved honor!
Please click on this link to read an amazing article about Mrs. Taylor! https://www.cobbk12.org/_ci/p/57983
Join Our Cobb County Team!
Kennesaw Parks and Recreation Fun Events-
Friendly Reminders
Updates-
The district has updated guidance regarding parents and visitors effective December 1, 2021:
- Due to continued social distancing and limited visitors in the classroom, we are sorry that parents will not be allowed to attend the classroom holiday celebrations this year.
- Due to lack of space and continued social distancing, parents may not request to have lunch with students at this time.
- Students will continue to walk to class independently at drop off.
- Late check in, early check out, and ASP check out procedures will remain the same at this time.
We appreciate your continued support at BSI.
Attendance Matters
- School begins at 7:50AM (in your seats & ready to learn)
- No sign outs after 1:45PM
- Dismissal starts at 2:20PM
- Please update the front office if there are changes in address or updated contact numbers
Absence Notes
- Please email any notes or correspondence regarding attendance to:
BigShantyESSupport@cobbk12.org
- Please send in a note any time your student is absent from school within three days of the absence.
- This can include parent notes or doctor excuses.
- Automated messages are sent through the system any day your child is absent. We are unable to control these automated messages
Join and Support our PTA
Our PTA is amazing and has a lot of fun ideas for our year. We can’t do it without your help. Please join here-
https://bigshantypta.memberhub.com/store?category=Memberships
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Big Shanty Intermediate School
1575 Ben King Road
Kennesaw, Georgia 30144
Phone: (678) 594-8023
Fax: (678) 594-8026
Archived Editions of our Eagle Express Newsletters
- 11/18/21- https://www.smore.com/qr9w6
- 11/11/21- https://www.smore.com/yh5vp
- 11/04/21- https://www.smore.com/zqceh
- 10/28/21- https://www.smore.com/rt2s9
- 10/21/21- https://www.smore.com/psez5
- 10/14/21- https://www.smore.com/cv9e