News From the Nest
Evansdale Elementary Newsletter - November 16th Edition
School Will Be Closed November 20-24 for Thanksgiving Break. We Hope Everyone Has a Safe and Happy Holiday!
A Note from the Assistant Principal ...
Parents,
If your child was given the CogAT test over the past few weeks, we wanted to let you know that we have completed all testing. Materials have been taken back to the DCSS warehouse and we hope to have results some time in March. Please contact Ms. Jackson, Gifted Coordinator, at Jessica_a_jackson@dekalbschoolsga.org if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Robert Clayton
Assistant Principal
Evansdale Elementary
Just a Reminder ...
LEGO Robotics Team in Action
Please Take a Few Minutes Over the Holiday Break to Complete This Survey
The Georgia Parent Survey is modeled after the student survey and contains 24 questions. Parents may complete the survey using their personal computer, smartphone or tablet. All parents are encouraged to participate in the Georgia Parent Survey because the data will be used as part of the calculation of the School Climate Star Rating. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis.
The Georgia Parent Survey is also available in Spanish. Parents may select the Spanish version within the survey. Results from the Georgia Parent Survey will not be available to the public and will not be posted online. The Georgia Parent Survey link is posted below.
Georgia Parent Survey:
A Peek at the 4th Grade Field Trip to Etowah Indian Mounds - Nov 14th
Calling All Eagles... Let's Hoop it up at Hawks Family Night Dec. 20th!
Buy discounted Hawks tickets for the Hawks vs Pacers on Wed 12/20 and and there will be a reserved section at the game just for our school! Evansdale will receive $5 for every ticket sold! There is no ticket limit so tell your family and friends. It's easy, just click on this link to buy tickets: https://www.fevo.com/edp/Atlanta-Hawks-vs-Indiana-Pacers--Jr-Hawks-School-Assist-N24eEZPQ
Don't forget to enter both the students name and school name when checking out to receive credit for the purchase!
Tickets for other games for the first half of the season are also now available. Students can also earn prizes! For more information on prizes and to order tickets, click on: http://www.nba.com/hawks/schoolassist . Once you're on the website, click the red box that says Fundraising games and buy tickets there. Again, don't forget to enter both the students name and school name when checking out to receive credit for the purchase!
Questions? Email Amy Appleman, PTA Fundraising President
Peace Week Pics 2017
Evansdale United Against Bullying
White Out Peace Day
Evansdale United Against Bullying
Who Needs Black Friday When You Can Shop at the Holiday Book Fair?
It’s that time of year again, our winter book fair is right around the corner. Give the gift of reading this holiday season and support the 5th grade field trip to Rock Eagle.
Reading for pleasure unlocks the power of information and imagination and helps children discover who they are.
Our Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that brings the books kids want to read right into our school. It’s a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please make plans to visit our Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits.
Book Fair dates: Monday, December 4th – Friday, December 8th
Shopping hours: Monday-Thursday 7:15am-7:45am (before school) 2:30pm-3:00pm (after school) Friday 7:15-7:45am (before school ONLY)
Bonus hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 8:00am-11:00am
If you are unable to attend the Fair in person, we invite you to visit our online Book Fair at scholastic.com/fair. Our Online Fair is available from November 29th to December 12th.
If you would like to volunteer for the book fair there is still plenty of time. Just follow the link and sign up it is a fantastic way to stay involved with your child’s school. Plus, you get 10% off all your purchases. Click here now: http://signup.com/go/GFzVSnT
We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair! Remember, all purchases benefit our school.
Sincerely,
Sandra Waters
Book Fair Coordinator
Kilometer Kids .... The Fall Finish Line
Altogether, the students logged 2,194 miles this season. We were joined at our last practice by Patrick Peterson and Rob Mullet from Atlanta Track Club. Thanks for coming out!
We had close to 40 kids win a medal for running 26.2 miles. Great work to all of them!
Top 3 Boys Overall: Patrick Rose (4th grade - 42.86 miles); Rory Lichtman (3rd grade - 41.71 miles); Cole Jones (5th grade - 38.57 miles)
Top 3 Girls Overall: Savannah Korth (2nd grade - 35.14 miles); Peyton Smith (3rd grade - 31.57 miles); Hannah Wages (2nd grade - 30.14 miles)
Top per Grade:
K-1st Ben Bitsko
2nd Savannah Korth
3rd Rory Lichtman
4th Patrick Rose
5th Cole Jones
I'd like to offer a huge thanks to Atlanta Track Club and our parent volunteers for making it all possible. See you in the spring!
Sincerely,
Brett (Coach) Broussard
Lakeside Foundation 5K
https://www.active.com/atlanta-ga/running/distance-running-races/lakeside-viking-5k-2017
Save the Date ...
11/20-11/24 Thanksgiving Break - No School
11/27 13.5 Week Progress Reports Go Home
11/28 French Tutorial
11/30 Last Day of Extended School Day
12/01 Picture Retakes & Club Pictures
12/01 Regular School Day Length Returns - 2:15 Dismissal
12/05 French Tutorial
12/05 School Council, 5 p.m., Media Center
12/05 PTA Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Media Center
12/11-12/15 Holiday Book Fair
12/14 Holiday Luncheon - K, 2, 4
12/20 Class Parties,1:00 p.m.
12/20 Last Day of First Semester
12/21-01/03 Winter Break