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GCA PTSO Newsletter
News You Can Use!!
Volunteering
Facebook Pages and Links
Introducing the New 2015-2016 Executive Board
Letter From Your PTSO President
Introducing Your Region Leads and Co-Leads
Plans For the Upcoming Year with the PTSO
Become a Member!
Perks Program
Open Positions on the PTSO Executive Board
Looking For Region Leads
Introducing the 2015 - 2016 PTSO President
Jill Smith, PTSO President
I look forward to working with each of you this coming up year. We are going to have a wonderful year!
PTSO Executive Board Members
Vice Secretary
Treasurer
Vice Treasurer
Region Chair
Vice President
Secretary
Do YOU Have What it Takes?
Nominations and Elections
Nominating Survey
New Programs and Committees from the PTSO
Coach Cafe
Access to the Coach Cafe can be found on our website, www.gcaptso.org
Or you can go directly to the Coach Cafe by clicking HERE!
You may also register to get updates on dates and times the Cafe will be open by clicking HERE!
If you have at least 2+ years experience as a GCA Learning coach and would like to volunteer to help answer questions, please fill out the survey below.
Volunteer Survey
GCA PTSO Cookbook Committee
Do you or your student like to cook! Well the PTSO has just the thing for you. The PTSO has created a cookbook committee this year. This committee will be for GCA students and staff to share their recipes and help our school at the same time. To get involved with the creation of this wonderful cookbook, fill out the form below and we will take it from there. You will have the opportunity to have your students name and picture, if you choose, in the cookbook for your family and friends to see. The deadline to submit your recipe is October 15th. This will give our committee the time needed to have the cookbook ready for purchase in time for Christmas.
http://goo.gl/forms/adWXadL7yE
Or for more information, email us at ptsocookbookcommittee@gmail.com
The Daily Juice
If you would like for your student to participate in this program, please fill out the survey below.
http://goo.gl/forms/cQEuDAp9Rq
Or for more information, email us at gcaptsodailyjuice@gmail.com
Perks Program
Click HERE to join the program.
PTSO Membership
Memberships
For founding members, if you have not renewed your membership by September 1st, you will be removed as having founding member status.
Click HERE for your membership.
PTSO Summer Planning
July was a BUSY Month!
Georgia PTO Summit: A few of our Executive Board members attended the PTO Summit in Atlanta and made some wonderful connections. These connections have led to our ability to access valuable programs for the upcoming year.
Summer Retreat: The Executive board member's met at Hidden Hollow Resort in Chickamauga Ga for 3 days of straight decisions making and work sessions. At this retreat, they got some amazing programs in the works that will benefit our families and students this year.
Special Recognition
Volunteer Committee
Region News
Upcoming Dates
Region 3
Dekalb Educational Alliance and Vance Exley Tennis
Free Back to School Bash
Free Tennis Lessons, Fun and Socialization
For home school students, parents, and learning coaches
Friday, August 14, 2015
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sugar Creek Golf and Tennis Center
2706 Bouldercrest Road
Atlanta, GA 30316-4812
Register for this event:
http://goo.gl/forms/AR8zS6ufpR,
For more information:
The contact for this event is Jennifer Renee
770-954-5901
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dekalbed/
Popcorn in the Park
Join your Region 3 Lead Michelle Gilyard. Sponsored by Snellville Tourism and TradeAugust 15, 2015, 7:30 - 10:30 at Briscoe Park, Snellville Ga. Free movie this month: Night at the Museum 3. I will have a small PTSO sign, drop by to say hello. Pack a lunch, bring your popcorn and enjoy a great movie and games for the kids. Movie starts at sunset. For more information visit the Snellville Tourism and Trade website at http://www.snellvilletourism.com/events/popcorn-in-the-park
Meet and Greet
Join your Region 3 Co-Leads Marty White and Stacy Sparks on August 28, 2015 for a Meet and Greet at Suwanee Town Center Fountains from 1:00 to 3:00.
Sparkles of Gwinnett Home School Skate
Join your Region 3 Lead Michelle Gilyard on September 11, 2015 for Home School Skate at Sparkles of Gwinnett in Lawrenceville $5.00 Admission includes skates and playground. The fun starts and noon and ends at 4:00 pm.
Region Lead: Michelle Gilyard
Region 4
Hasbro Game Night!
Friday, August 14at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Gold Dust Park.
646 Industrial Blvd, Villa Rica, Georgia 30180
Bring a kid appropriate game from home and lets have some fun!
Tracy Kennedy- Region 4 Lead
Region 5
**Under Construction**
Region 6
**Under Construction**
Region 7
**Under Construction**
Region 8
We are seeking a Region Lead for Region 8! Do you like to plan outings? Do you love to get connected with others in your area? If you are interested please contact Angela Nowitzke, PTSO Region Chair at gcaptsoregchair@gmail.com 912-495-8618 for more details!
Thank you!
Region 9
Caution!! Region 9 is under construction! We are currently planning a trip to GSU's Planetarium as well as a trip to the Raptor Center! Stay tuned for more details!
Stephanie Wambles - Region 9 Lead
Region 10
Region 10
Welcome back to school event! Reed Bingham Park August 29th from 11am to 2pm
We will meet up at Reed Bingham Park for some game time!
Make sure to bring your favorite board game! Yahtzee, Twister, Memory, or any kind of game (student appropriate) is welcome. We will break for lunch at noon. After lunch we will hold a scavenger hunt starting at 1.
Please make sure to bring a sack lunch, bug spray and sunblock!
Look forward to seeing you there!
Donna Ashby Region 10 Co-lead
Any volunteers wishing to assist Donna with Game Day in the Park please message Donna Ashby or Angela Nowitzke.
Thank you in advance!
Region 12
Kids Free Summer Lunch Program!
We had a GREAT turn out for our kids free summer lunch program! Thank you to all who attended! Gift bags with school supplies, coloring books, and gift boxes were given out at the end of the event to thank everyone for their participation and attendance! A big thank you to New Life Family Church for being so giving to our community! We plan on doing this again next year!
ALOHA Region 12! Welcome Back to School!
August 29th, 11:00 at Tom Triplett Park in Chatham County (Pooler)
We are having a game day as well as a tie-dye and lei craft table for our region fundraiser!
We will also be handing out Publix key fob's to earn money for our school! Make sure to pick one up! Also bring in those business cards for us to start working on getting discounts for you in our local areas!
This event is FREE, but there will be items available for purchase!
Tie dye t-shirts must be ordered in advance from our PTSO website. I will have them prepped and waiting for you on event day. Please purchase in advance as I cannot guarantee items available in-person. I will bring my limited extras! Advance ordering will reserve your shirt. If you are not able to attend, I can get your items to you!
Here is the pre-order link and information. Click on Region 12 Tie Dye T-Shirt Event;
select the WHITE shirt to tie-dye. The other colors are available as well, but will not work to tie-dye. If you do not see your size listed select the color you want and comment the size you wish to have. SUCH AS ADULT XL IN WHITE! Please remember this!
The Leis, water bottles, and magnets will also be listed for you to order in advance!
I will have everything available for you at the event!
Times and dates yet to be announced are:
McIntosh
Camden
Look forward to seeing you all there!
Under construction! Pajama Day!
We are hoping to have a student pajama day at a local Chick-fil-a or McDonald's with a play place near you! Kids can goof off in pj's and have fun together in the play place while the adults can chat! No age limit on the Pajama Day, but aimed towards the kids!
Karla Martin - Region 12 Lead
Box Tops For Education
Box Tops for Education
Clip Box Tops! Let’s reach our goal of $1,500.00! Gather all your Box Tops, Bonus Box Tops, and collection sheets; even if you don’t have 50 box tops, that's okay. Mail them to C/O Box TopShirley Lester
2387 Rodgers Dr. SE
Conyers, Ga. 30094
More ways to earn! Collection Sheets: Print Rally Collection and attach Box Tops by tape or glue to sheets of 10, 25 or 50. Do not attach Box Tops with staples. You can print sheets here http://www.gcaptso.org/label_rally_sheets.html
Box Tops Code: If you a 14-digit eBoxTops code you can redeem it here http://www.boxtops4education.com/Bonus-Box-Tops/Redeem-Box-Tops-Code your designated school will automatically be credited with this bonus: In-StoreBonus Offers:
PTSO Executive Board
President - Jill Smith
Phone # 762-338-1285
president@gcaptso.org
Vice President - Vacant
Phone # 404-480-3506
vpresident@gcaptso.org
Secretary - Vacant
Phone # 470-269-3643
secretary@gcaptso.org
Vice Secretary - Shirley Lester
Phone # 770-765-3320
vc.secretary@gcaptso.org
Treasurer - Angel Gilstrap
Phone # 762-338-1092
treasurer@gcaptso.org
Vice Treasurer - Tiffani Stacy
Phone #
vc.treasurer@gcaptso.org
Region Chair- Angela Nowitzke
Phone # 912-495-8618
gcaptsoregchair@gmail.com