The Peach Pit
GCA PTSO Newsletter
December 2015
Send Your Student a Gift from Your Region Rabbit!
What child does not like receiving letters and cards in the mail? For only $3, parents and learning coaches have the opportunity to order a personalized card and picture from the Region Rabbits, to be sent directly to your child. Each card will include a picture of your Region Rabbit and will be signed by your your Region Rabbit as well.
Order your cards here!
You will have 3 options, the cards can be Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, or a generic card that is not Holiday related. All profit goes directly back to the PTSO. Feel free to order as many or for whom ever you would like, whether a GCA student or not.
Send Your Favorite Teacher or Staff Member a Gift!!
- Visit the PTSO Store
- Under "Teacher Gift Cards", choose which department (Elementary, Middle, High, Staff).
- Select the amount and "add to basket"
- In the "note to seller", enter the first and last name of the teacher or GCA staff member you would like it sent to and any special note.
- Check out.
Join Today!!
PTSO will be hosting a Holiday Membership Drive from December 1st through December 13th. For the $5 membership fee, you will receive voting rights, the opportunity to run for office in the April Executive Board Elections, access to the Perks Program, and much more. Show your support, and join today!!
PTSO is Awarding One More Scholarship to Covenant CNA School of Atlanta and Discounts
Another scholarship will be awarded to one High School Senior at the end of the school year. Details will be announced at a later date.
GCA PTSO will also be helping any GCA student, 17 years of age or older, that would like to attend the Covenant CNA School of Atlanta, by providing a significant discounted rate. If you would like more information please kmail Maria Blencowe.
If you would like more information, please kmail Maria Blencowe. mblencowe@k12.com
GCA Student Gets Special Recognition!!
Boys & Girls Club of American Youth of the Year Local Finalist: Jhacori S.
Georgia Cyber Academy High School senior, Jhacori S., is one of seven local Boys & Girls Club finalist for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Youth of the Year.
Jhacori S., 17, of Columbus Elizabeth Canty Boys & Girls Club, started a community meal program in April of 2012.
For the past three years on every Friday, Jhacori spends his allowance on transportation to pick up meals prepared by SODEXO staff at Total Systems and brings the meal to his house where he helps feed 50-60 families in need.
PTSO Gives Back Charity Drive
December 1st through December 26th
Keep record of your charity time and submit it to the PTSO by Dec 26th. The family with the most hours will be recognized in the January edition of the Peach Pit Newsletter.
Log Hours Here!!
PTSO Charity Week December 21st through December 26th
PTSO Raffles
B&B Circus Extreme
Enter for your chance to win 4 FREE tickets!! $1 each!!
B&B Circus Extreme Feb 15th (we are out of school this day)
Phillips Arena in Atlanta
1 Philips Dr NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
seating 100 area $13.00 per ticket
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rZYHdzOmB-FcOCalKhO0lpeeFDM6DLD5xc_hpjlSTa0/viewform
Children age 2 and older must purchase a ticket. Lunches permitted during intermission as long as there are no cans or glass containers. Performance runs approximately 2 hours with a 15 minute intermission. Sorry no refunds after Jan. 3rd, 2016
Email: treasurer@gcaptso.org
Website: http://www.gcaptso.org/OnlineItems.html
Extra! Extra! Read all about it!!!
http://www.gcaptso.org/WeeklyJuice.html
Coach Cafe
Our next meetings will be Jan 12th and Jan 14th!
Need help before then? Contact the Coach Cafe at
gcaptsocoachcafe@gmail.com
Event Calendar
Future Events
Lego Land Atlanta (Pre-Pay)
3500 Peachtree Road, Suite G-1 Atlanta, Georgia 3032
10:00am to 6pm
Sorry no refunds after Dec. 1st, 2015
Frozen Disney On Ice (Pre-Pay)
Friday, April 22nd 2016
Infinite Energy Arena
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097
Children age 2 and older must purchase a ticket. All sales final. Performance runs approx. 2 hours with a 20 minute intermission. Lunches permitted during intermission as long as there are no cans or glass containers. Orders will be shipped to the address on your order form. Thank you and we hope everyone enjoys the show! Sorry no refunds after Fed. 3rd, 2016
B&B Circus Extreme (Pre-Pay)
Phillips Arena in Atlanta
1 Philips Dr NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
seating 100 area $13.00 per ticket
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rZYHdzOmB-FcOCalKhO0lpeeFDM6DLD5xc_hpjlSTa0/viewform
Children age 2 and older must purchase a ticket. Lunches permitted during intermission as long as there are no cans or glass containers. Performance runs approximately 2 hours with a 15 minute intermission. Sorry no refunds after Jan. 3rd, 2016
Region Events!
December Regional Events
Check the PTSO Parent Led Calendar for more information!!
Statewide
12/21: Lego Land Atlanta 10 am-6 pm Prepay: http://mkt.com/georgia-cyber-academy-ptso/lego-land-atlanta
Region 1
12/4: Ci-Ci’s Pizza 11:00 am
Region 2
None Listed
Region 3
12/5 Indoor Rock Climbing @ Stone Summit Atlanta,GA
12/9 Sparkles home school skate Kennesaw, GA
12/11 Yule Log Celebration Reynolds Nature Reserve Morrow, GA
12/15 Stars And Strikes Bowling Sandy Springs 7/10 Grille Atlanta, GA
Region 4
12/5 Christmas on Main Street in Villa Rica
12/7 Cookies and Milk with Santa @ Villa Rica Library
12/10 Holiday Wreath Making @ Villa Rica Library
12/17 Christmas Crafts @ Villa Rica Library
12/18 Children's Christmas Play @ Villa Rica Library
Region 5
12/3 Christmas Parade @ Downtown Monroe
12/4 Meet and Greet @ Walnut Grove Public Library
12/15 School Spirit Night @ Ole Town Conyers Outdoor Skating Rink
Region 6
None Listed
Region 7
None Listed
Region 8
None Listed
Region 9
None Listed
Region 10
None Listed
Region 11
12/5: Home Depot Build Event 9 am-12
Valdosta Farm Days Downtown Valdosta 9 am
Valdosta Open House & Christmas Parade Downtown Valdosta 10 am-7 pm. Parade starts at 5 pm
12/12: A Seussified Christmas ‘Dosta Theater Downtown Valdosta 7:30 pm Prepay event: A Seussified Christmas
Lowe’s Build and Grow 10 am-11:30
12/19: Region 11 Holiday Party Details TBD Please check FB and PTSO Calendar as details become available!
Region 12
None Listed
Fundraising from Home
PTSO Executive Board
We Would Love To Hear From You!
President - Jill Smith
Vice President - Michelle Gilyard
Secretary - Tracy Kennedy
Vice Secretary - Shirley Lester
Treasurer - Angel Gilstrap
Vice Treasurer - Tiffani Stacy
Region Chair - Alyce Avary