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-
- 10/28- First Responders Day
- 10/28- Bully Awareness-Wear Blue
- 10/29- School Friendly Costume Day
- 11/2- NO SCHOOL- Election Day/Teacher Work Day
11/5- Sparkles Skate Night- 4:00-8:00 - $5 from every ticket sale comes back to BSI
11/10- Kona Ice Day
11/12 Friends Giving After School Dance
11/12- Taziki’s Spirit Night 5:00-9:00 – 15% back to BSI
11/22-11/26- Thanksgiving Break- No School
12/16 & 12/17- Early Release at 12:30
12/20-1/4- Winter Break
1/5- Back to School!
News from the Nest
Mrs. Hutchinson- Big Shanty Teacher of the Year!
NO SCHOOL DANCE THIS WEEK!
ACTIVATE FUN RUN!
Wow!
Big Shanty is so amazing! We are so thankful for all of your donations and all of your support. We had the best time during the fun run and we hope you saw the fun pictures on our Facebook page. We just love those smiling faces.
We couldn't do this without you! Thanks again!
Shrinky Dinks
Shrinky Dink Success!! We had a blast! If your student did not reserve their spot in time, don’t worry! I will have another “Fun with Shrinky Dinks” upcoming TBD. Also something to keep on your radar is our annual BSI tradition; Holiday Ornament Painting! It’s different this year, more information to come in November.
SPLOST Vote- November 2nd!
SPLOST stands for Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. It is a one-cent tax on all consumer goods that must be approved by voters in a referendum. Education SPLOST (Ed-SPLOST) receipts can be used only for school-related capital improvements. The referendum on Ed-SPLOST VI is on November 2nd, 2021, and early voting information can be found at this link: https://www.cobbcounty.org/elections/voting/advance-voting.
More information about ED-SPLOST VI can be found HERE.
Music and Food Nutrition Contest
Shark Frenzy Art 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
HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
We can do this Eagles!
Get your kids involved too! Make this a family event to help others and to realize how thankful we should be for all that we have!
Thank you in advance for contributing to this great cause! Filled boxes will be given to families at our school during the holiday months to make that time of year a little less stressful for families in need.
Please sign up below and bring in your donations to your homeroom teachers starting Monday, October 4th.
Kennesaw Parks and Recreation Fun Events-
Friendly Reminders
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