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PTA READ-A-THON IS THIS WEEK!

9th Annual Read-A-Thon

August 19 - August 25

Help us tape Assistant Principals Jaime Davies and Kevin Johnson to the PTA READ-A-THON WALL. How do readers earn their tape? Get Sticky by GIVING to the Mt. Bethel PTA and REMEMBER to electronically log your reading (after August 26th) on the PTA website. Top Readers in each grade will be first in line to tape up our Assistant Principals. Last year, 90% of students participated. This year we want 100%. Let's get reading Mt. Bethel!

UPCOMING DATES

August 19-August 25	PTA Read-a-Thon
August 19	Parent Volunteer Training 10:00AM
August 27	Walton Family Cluster Night & Menchie's Spirit Day 2:30-5:30PM
August 28	Early Release Day
August 30	Read-a-Thon Reading Logs and Pledges Due

NEWS FROM ADMINISTRATION

ABSENCE EXCUSES

We will accept absence excuses in three formats:

1. A note written to the teacher. Form HERE or write a note of your own.

2. A doctor's excuse. Send to your teacher or drop off in front office.

3. An email sent directly to our attendance clerks:

Grades K,1st & 2nd - Irene.Garcia@cobbk12.org

Grades 3rd,4th & 5th - Annie.Howland@cobbk12.org

To ensure correct coding of absences, please make sure you send in the note or email up the day of your child's return to school.

ANNOUNCING WALTON CLUSTER

FAMILY NIGHT AUGUST 27TH!

We are happy to announce August 27th as our first ever Walton Cluster Family Night! This is our first Family Night of the school year and it's meant to allow our entire Walton Cluster the opportunity to plan a Family Night knowing students will not have any homework that evening. Our goal is to promote Family Involvement and encourage families to schedule time together on these evenings. Again, this is a joint effort with all Walton Cluster Schools and we hope you plan a very fun night of Family Fun!

PTA NEWS

PARENT VOLUNTEER TRAINING

Monday, August 19th, 10-10:30am

Wednesday, September 18th, 8-8:30am

You MUST attend one training session each year to be allowed to volunteer in the classroom. Questions? TPV@mtbethelpta.org

HEAD OVER TO MENCHIE'S ON

WALTON FAMILY CLUSTER NIGHT!

Tuesday, August 27th, 2:30-6:30PM

Join us at Menchie's Frozen Yogurt for an afternoon treat! 15% of all sales go back to support our school. A great way to kickoff Walton Family Cluster Night!

The Avenue at East Cobb, 4475 Roswell Road

SPIRIT WEAR DEADLINE

Sunday August 18th

Please make sure all orders for Spirit Wear are placed before midnight on August 18th. Don't miss out on showing your school spirit in Tie Dye Style this year! Or rule the field in Dri Fit fun!

ORDER HERE

REFLECTIONS - PTA ART CONTEST

"Look Within"

Participate in PTA Reflections Art Contest. Deadline mid October (specific date TBD). Get started today! This National PTA Arts Recognition program gives students a chance to express themselves, unleashing their talent and creativity in a fun and positive way through the arts.

More information? Email reflections@mtbethelpta.org

FOUNDATION NEWS

FACT CLUBS

FACT clubs start the week of September 9th, and some clubs still have openings. Sign up HERE today to enrich your child's afternoons and make them even more fun!