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-
- 11/5- No School
- 11/5- Sparkles Skate Night- 4:00-8:00 THIS ACTIVITY IS STILL ON!!!- $5 from every ticket sale comes back to BSI
11/5-11/17- Thankful Turkey Sucker order forms due.
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
11/16 Student Turkey Lunch
11/22-11/26- Thanksgiving Break- No School
11/30- Last day to place a 5th Grade Yearbook Ad
12/16 & 12/17- Early Release at 12:30
12/20-1/4- Winter Break
1/5- Back to School!
News from the Nest
No School November 5th-
Friday 11/5 - Student and teacher holiday to celebrate the World Series Champion Atlanta Braves
In celebration of the hometown team’s World Series Championship, and in partnership with surrounding districts, all Cobb schools will be closed on Friday, November 5.
The Atlanta Braves parade and celebratory events will occur in Cobb County during the day and this holiday will also keep anticipated high traffic, throughout Cobb County, as manageable as possible for everyone who lives in Cobb.
Friday will be a student and teacher holiday.
Sparkles is Still On!!!
GEORGIA's ESOL Teacher of the Year!!!
We are so proud of Mrs. Taylor and thankful for all she does for the students, families, and staff at Big Shanty! This is a well deserved honor!
5th Grade Yearbook Ad!
Calling all 5th 👩‍🎓 👨‍🎓 Grade parents!!!
After today the price goes up $5.00.
Don't forget the final deadline to order is 11/30!
Our BSI Parents are the BEST!
Huge Shout Out to:
The Sapp Family
The Johnson Family
The Lumpkin Family
The Le Family
And The Munoz Family
For this cute little fridge for the staff’s Eagles Retreat! We are thankful for all of you!
Friendsgiving Fall Dance!
Thankful Turkey Suckers
Information sheets are being sent home in Thursday folders and can be turned into the front office.
Student Turkey Dinner
We will be serving a student holiday turkey dinner lunch on Tuesday November the 16th. This will include turkey with gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and a variety of fresh fruit and a ginger twinkle cookie. A yogurt plate will also be served for students as an option. We look forward to celebrating the upcoming holiday and all we are thankful for!
Please inform your students of this menu change prior to the date.
Music and Food Nutrition Contest
Art Room Needs-
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.
Join Our Cobb County Team!
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
Archived Editions of our Eagle Express Newsletters
- 10/28/21- https://www.smore.com/rt2s9
- 10/21/21- https://www.smore.com/psez5
- 10/14/21- https://www.smore.com/cv9e