News From the Nest
Evansdale Weekly Newsletter - March 23rd Edition
PTA International Night Was Out of this World!
It's Time to Power Up and Party with the Foundation!
PTA RUN4FUN
Georgia Milestones Reminder
Below is the schedule for the administration of the EOG in the DeKalb County School District. It is imperative that students attend school each day and arrive on time so they will not miss any sections of this important assessment.
- 04/10 - ELA Section 1
- 04/11 - ELA Section 1
- 04/12 - ELA Sections 2 & 3
- 04/13 - ELA Sections 2 & 3
- 04/16 - MAKE-UP DAY
- 04/17 - Mathematics Sections 1 & 2
- 04/18 - Mathematics Sections 1 & 2
- 04/19 - Science Sections 1 & 2 (Grades 5 & 8)
- 04/20 - Social Studies Sections 1 & 2 (Grades 5 & 8)
- 04/23 - MAKE-UP DAY
You can help by taking the following steps on testing days:
- Limit evening activities prior to testing so that adequate time is provided for rest.
- Discuss the importance of testing with your son/daughter.
- Provide a nutritious breakfast.
- Ensure your child is present and on time each morning. If possible, please avoid scheduling doctor/dentist appointments during the testing period.
- If an issue arises that may impact your child’s performance, please contact a school counselor.
If you have any questions regarding any aspect of testing, please contact the school at 678-874-2702
New PTA Website
Check out our new PTA website at evansdalepta.org. There you will find our calendar, information about PTA events and general helpful information. We are excited to now have the school directory online through our site. You should have received an information sheet in your child's courier with instructions on how to register on the site.
Note: If your browser is not redirecting you to the new site, try clearing your browser history. If this does not fix the problem then you can reach the site directly at evansdalepta.membershiptoolkit.com.
Please send any questions to evansdalepta@gmail.com
GET INVOLVED
The PTA is in search of the following volunteers for the 2018-2019 school year.
- VP of Fundraising (elected)
- Scholastic Book Fair Chair
- School Directory
- School Pictures Coordinator
- Fantastic Friday Committee Chair
- Cultural Arts Chair
- Grandparents' and Holiday Luncheons Coordinator
- International Night Committee Chair
- Teacher Appreciation Committee Chair
Volunteering with the PTA is a great way to support our school and meet new people all while making a difference. If you are interested in these positions, please send an e-mail to evansdalepta@gmail.com.
French Immersion Summer Camp
We will have our French Immersion Summer Camp on July 9-13, 2018. The camp is open only to currently enrolled Evansdale Immersion students in grades Kindergarten through 4th grade. Due to limited spaces available, we will hold a lottery for the camp. If you are interested, please go to the following link to register and/or for information. Merci!
DCSD ASEDP SUMMER CAMP AT EVANSDALE...REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
http://filecabinet3.eschoolview.com/A0E659DF-260A-4470-8A64-28B3F9BCB1DD/SummerRegistrationForm.pdf
5th Grade Rocked at Rock Eagle!
Our 5th graders had an outstanding educational experience at Rock Eagle 4-H camp last week. Students took several classes including Ornithology, Herpetology, Lake Ecology, Canoeing, Native American Games, Challenge Course Events, and an informational hike to the Rock Eagle effigy. All of our classes were taught by knowledgeable staff and included wonderful hands-on experiences. We want to thank all of our 5th grade parents, teachers, and chaperones for making this trip possible.
Melissa Bachman
Academic Coach
Evansdale Elementary School
03/22 PTA International Night, 6:30 p.m.
03/23 Evansdale Foundation Fundraiser at Vista Room
03/24 Title 1 Match Carnival, 10-1, Tucker High School
03/24 Run for Fun, 5K and 1K, 8 a.m.
03/27 State of the District Address, 6:30 p.m., AIC
**03/28 Parent Teacher Conferences Have Been Rescheduled for 05/08**
03/30 80% AR Cut Off
04/02-04/06 Spring Break, School Closed
04/14 Patrol Trip, Asheville
04/24 Spring Pictures
04/26 PTA Art & Music Night
04/27
KICK OFF YOUR WEEKEND WITH TEAM SOCCER NIGHT ....
Lakeside High School is having a team soccer night on Friday, March 23rd at Silverbacks Stadium (3200 Atlanta Silverbacks Way, Atlanta, GA 30340). So any CFC Chiefs, Concorde Fire, TYSA, Evansdale Soccer Club, or any soccer club members and families, please plan to attend.
Atlanta Science Festival Exploration Expo This Saturday!
The Atlanta Science Festival's Exploration Expo, Atlanta's biggest interactive STEM event will take place tomorrow, March 24, 2018, at Piedmont Park.
For more information, please visit https://atlantasciencefestival.org/
IT'S YOUR MOVE....CHAMPIONSHIP CHESS AND TENNIS SPRING BREAK CAMP
HENDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA AND PARENT RESOURCES PRESENT - HANDLING STUDENT STRESS, ANXIETY, AND DEPRESSION
Parenting is hard work and there is no doubt that the middle school years are particularly challenging. Kids are growing physically and emotionally at their own speed – some quickly, some slowly – each with their own unique circumstances. We want our kids to be prepared for high school, not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well.
Mark your calendars now for Tuesday, April 24th at 6:30pm when the PTSA will host a program for parents that will address stress and anxiety among middle school students (and the sources of stress, including, but not limited to bullying and social media).
Our speaker will be Dr. Noriel Lim, assistant professor at Emory University, who specializes in evidence-based approaches to the treatment of anxiety and depression among children, teens and adults.
Developing skills to cope with stress, anxiety and depression are critical, as there has been a documented rise in all three in recent years among middle and high school students.
The PTSA is also adding a new section to the PTSA Website titled “Parent Resources” and while some of the content will be school-specific, the majority of resources are for you as parents. We don’t know what will cause our kids stress – it could be their grades or worrying over things they cannot control, the bus ride home or what to wear to school one day. It is important to pay attention, and while fixing the problem isn’t always possible (or helpful), developing skills to persevere in the face of hardship is.
Please reach out to the PTSA if you have questions, concerns or helpful information you would like to share.
Sincerely,
Amy Kirsch and Mary Sullivan
PTSA Co-Presidents
LHS SUMMER SOFTBALL CAMP
Visit us at http://www.lakesidesoftball.com to learn more.
Register at http://www.lakesidesoftball.com/daycamp_2018.html