Provided by Mt. Bethel Elementary PTA
UPCOMING DATES
August 20 TPV Training @ 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
August 20-26 Star Wars Read-A-Thon 
August 23 Vision Screening 1st and 4th grades
August 24 Star Wars dress up day/STEAM Night
August 27 Menchie's Spirit Day 2:30-6:00PM
August 29 Early Release Day
August 30 Concert on the Green 5:30-8:00PM
August 31 Final day for Read-A-Thon Pledges and Minutes 
THIS WEEK AT MT. BETHEL
MT. BETHEL READING WARS
Readathon 2018
Read-A-Thon 2018
8th Annual PTA
READ-A-THON 
"FUN"draiser
August 20-August 26

It is a period of unrest in the Galaxy. A brave alliance is preparing to challenge the Empire. Your support is needed to engage a new generation of Rebel Readers and to support the alliance. 
Parents loyal to the cause should enter their pledges  HERE.

Extended Galactic Patrons (Grandparents and other Relatives hoping to over throw the Evil Empire) can enter additional pledges  HERE. 

DO OR DO NOT. THERE IS NO TRY.
TPV TRAINING
3 training sessions to choose from:
  • August 20th 10-10:30am UPDATED TIME
  • August 20th 1-1:30pm
  • September 12th 8-8:30am
Attend training! Don't miss the chance to help out in your  child's class during teacher planning times.

Questions? Email Alison Krizner @ tpv@mtbethelpta.org
VISION SCREENING 1st & 4th GRADES 
Thursday, 8/23
** If your 1st or 4th grade child wears contacts or glasses, please make sure they wear the contacts or bring the glasses to school on the screening date.

NEW from the MBES Foundation...
Full STEAM Fridays with your very own  STEM teachers Ms. Griffee and 
Mrs. Reyes!  Friday night just got better! 
The first STEAM night will be Friday, August 24th from  6:00-9:00pm. The evening will be a time for your child to engage in LEGO builds, robotics, coding, technology, engineering challenges, and creative collaborative projects. Come join this fun-filled evening of wonder and discovery!  Dinner and activities will be provided.  Please click HERE to learn more and register! 
Space is limited...so sign-up today!
NEXT WEEK AT MT. BETHEL
CONCERT ON THE GREEN 8/30
Kick off the 2018-2019 year with a Concert on the Green at the new turf field!
 
PTA invites you to join us on Thursday, August 30 from 5:30pm-8pm!
 
Our featured band - The Sandels Music Party - will begin playing all of the kids' favorite songs at 6:00pm!
 
Bring your low-back lawn chairs and picnic blankets to set up at 5:30pm and enjoy dinner from one of the yummy FOOD TRUCKS - drinks will be available for purchase too! Food trucks will accept credit cards.
 
All Buccaneers, their siblings, and parents are encouraged to come and celebrate this fun night! 
 
Mark your calendars for a night full of live music, dancing, games, family and fun!

**Tickets are not required to attend this free event.**
Questions?  Email concert@mtbethelpta.org 
EARLY RELEASE NEXT WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, August 29th is our first Early Release day of the year. Dismissal will take place approximately two hours earlier than normal. For students riding the bus, parents should be at their bus stops two hours earlier than their normal time. 
(Example: Bus usually arrives at 2:46, be at the bus stop no later than 12:46). 
Carpool will begin running around 12:10. 
ASP is available from dismissal until 6:00 pm.
 
MENCHIE'S SPIRIT DAY 8/27
2:30-6:00PM
Join us at Menchie's Frozen Yogurt for an afternoon treat!  15% of all sales go back to support our school!
*Menchie's is located at  4475 Roswell Rd.
LEGISLATIVE NEWS
Save the Date!!
Now that the primary and run off elections are over, it's time to start thinking about the November 6 th  general election.    For a listing of all State and local candidates, please click  HERE . 
 
Our MBES parents are invited to a candidate forum for the State House of Georgia seats for Districts 43 and 45, taking place at 6:30-8:00PM on Monday, September 17th at the Dickerson Middle School Auditorium. 
 
If you would like to submit a question for the candidates to answer at the forum,  email DMS PTSA Legislative Chair Amanda Moulthrop with your question.
 
And don't forget to  register to vote online . Voter registration deadline is October 9, 2018.
 FOUNDATION NEWS
FACT Club Registration - Happening Now!
Are you looking for FUN and ENGAGING extracurricular activities for your child? In search of creative, innovative, and exciting ways to ENRICH, EMPOWER, and EXCEL your child's learning beyond the school day?  If you are...you're in luck because the Foundation sponsored F.A.C.T. clubs are still enrolling!! Click HERE to learn more about the sessions that are currently open and find information on how to enroll today!!  These clubs are LOTS of FUN...and that's a FACT!!
COMMUNITY NEWS
Interested in Rugby?
East Cobb  Rugby Club is now recruiting players for the 2018/2019 season!  If you don't know how to play the fastest growing team sport in the US, don't let that stop you.  Come out and 'try'  rugby!  Boys and girls aged 8-19 are welcome and practices are arranged by age/ability.

Come join us Tuesday, 8/21 from 6pm-8pm at Walton High School. Contact eastcobbrugbyclub@gmail.com for more information. 
VIETNAM VETERANS CEREMONY
In an effort to thank the Vietnam Veterans for their service to our country, the US Dept of Defense and the GA Dept of Veterans Service will host a 50th Anniversary Lapel Pin and Certificate of Honor Ceremony for all eligible veterans. 
Saturday, 8/25 @ 2pm at the Cobb County Civic Center
INTERESTED IN JOINING GIRL SCOUTS?
2. Attend a Parent Information Meeting
on 9/5 @10am or @7pm
PARENT'S NIGHT OUT/MINECRAFT CAMP
Date: Friday, 9/7
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: ECR Outreach Center (at Johnson Ferry and Shallowford)
Ages: 1st to 6th grade
Cost: $40 per student (includes drinks, snacks and pizza for dinner)

Led by East Cobb Robotics high school students, kids learn new ways to use Minecraft, get all their questions answered, and play with other kids. Camp size is limited, so sign up today.
STAY INFORMED



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