PTSA's Viking Voice

Cultural Extravaganza & Social Studies Fair

The Annual Cultural Extravaganza and Social Studies Fair is Saturday, February 2, 2008 at Awtrey Middle School, from 10:00 am-2:00 pm.

The event is open to the community at large and is free of charge.  It will be held in the Awtrey Cafeteria.  Our students will compete for cash prizes and awards for the best social studies project depicting a country with visuals, food, artifacts, etc.  Come on out and show your support…the students work very hard on these projects and would love to show you their country!

New 2007-08 PTSA Executive Board

The 2007-08 PTSA Executive Board for Awtrey Middle School would like to welcome all the students and parents back for another wonderful year of learning! 

The contact information for our executive board is as follows:

Co-Presidents:            

• Kim Gallo - kimgallo@bellsouth.net
• Desiree Seufert - desireeseufert@bellsouth.net

Co-Vice Presidents:   

• MaryBeth Henderson - mbethhenderson@bellsouth.net
• Lynn McGreevy - Lynn.Mcgreevy@cobbk12.org

Secretary:                  

• Whitney Vandiver - wvandiver@comcast.net

Treasurer:            

• Kelly Donahue - Kellydonahue@bellsouth.net

Parliamentarian:       

• Kay Milam - Milamhouse@comcast.net

Sneak-A-Peak - August 10, 2007

It's time to start another GREAT year at Awtrey Middle School!!  We look forward to seeing you all at the Awtrey Sneak-A-Peak on Friday, August 10th from 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

We will have bags of school supplies on sale at Sneak-A-Peak that will include all necessary items on the 6th grade school supply list.  These pre-packaged school supplies are only available for 6th graders at a cost of $25.00.

There will be a great selection of Spirit Wear available for sale at Sneak-A-Peak, so bring your money or check book and get your kids ready to start the year off with Awtrey Spirit!! 

Also, please make sure while you are at Sneak-A-Peak to stop by to sign up for the various memberships, and volunteer for a committee!

End of Year Events

As the school year wraps up, we encourage each of you to take the time to thank your student’s Teachers,  School Nurse, Front Office Staff, Custodians, Cafeteria Staff, Counselors, Officer Jim & Administration with a note or some small token of appreciation for all that they do. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful team at Awtrey.  It has been our pleasure to work with each of you this school year.  Thank you for being such excellent Parents and for your help in so many ways. 

Reminder of Upcoming Events at Awtrey:

• Tuesday, May 8, 2007 Band Concert at 7:00pm
• Thursday, May 10, 2007 Academic Night and Art Show at 6:00pm
• Friday, May 11, 2007 Day on the Grounds-Students eat outdoors at their lunchtime
• Thursday, May 17, 2007, Orchestra Concert at 7:00pm
• Friday, May 18, 2007, 8^th Grade Event at 6:00pm
• Tuesday, May 22, 2007, Awtrey Idol Talent Show at 7:00pm
• Wednesday, May 23, 2007, 6^th Grade Awards Celebration at 9:30am
• Thursday, May 24, 2007, 7^th Grade Awards Celebration at 9:30am
• Thursday, May 24, 2007, 8^th Grade Awards Celebration at 7:00pm
• And…Friday, May 25, 2007, Last Day of School

Please attend as many as you can; we are counting on you.  Have a wonderful summer!

Desiree Seufert and Rhonda Stearns, Co-Presidents, Awtrey PTSA 2006/2007

PTSA Meeting - May 8, 2007

On Tuesday, May 8, 2007, Awtrey PTSA will have a brief  business meeting before the concert at the Awtrey Auditorium at 6:30pm. 

The nominees for the upcoming school year for the PTSA Executive Board will be voted upon by the general membership at this meeting.  As required the slate of nominees has been posted for several weeks on the PTSA Bulletin Board at the school.  Additional nominations are also taken from the floor. We hope you can attend to enjoy the music of our excellent band.

Our Sincere Sympathy

On behalf of the Awtrey PTSA, the Executive Board would like to express our sincere sympathy to all of the families that have been affected by the recent incident at Virginia Tech.  The State of Georgia lost two of its brightest stars, who were Fulbright Scholars with excellent character.  We’d like to remind all of our parents that our school counselors are available should you or your student wish to talk with them. 

Giving Tree

Please open your hearts this time of year to help some of our families in need.

In the front of the school there is a "Giving Tree" with several ornaments on it.  Each ornament has a child's age and wish on it. All you do is pick an ornament, sign up on the sheet next to the tree, buy the item, attach the tag to the item and return it to school by December 18th.  You can make a child's wish come true this holiday season!

Thank you so much for your generosity.

Fundraiser A Success!

I AM PROUD TO ANNOUNCE OUR FUNDRAISER WAS A BIG SUCCESS!  A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU THAT PARTICIPATED.....BECAUSE OF YOU, WE WERE ABLE TO REACH AND SURPASS OUR GOAL!!!  WE RECEIVED NUMEROUS DONATIONS AND HAD SO MUCH SUPPORT!!!  AWTREY MIDDLE SCHOOL THANKS YOU!!!!  ALL ORDERS WILL BE READY FOR PICK-UP ON OCTOBER 18th...KEEP CHECKING BACK FOR DETAILS REGARDING PICK-UP!!!

MaryBeth Henderson

Awtrey Environmental Day

The Awtrey P.T.S.A. will hold the annual Environmental clean-up day on Saturday, October 7^th. 

Please come and help us clean up around the school!  We need as many hands as possible.  We will be working from 9:00 a.m. until we are finished.  Please bring rakes, hedgers, brooms, and any other useful items to clean our campus!

Legislative Update

2007 Georgia PTA Legislative Priorities Survey

The Georgia PTA wants to hear from its’ members and parents.  The Georgia PTA Board of Directors are in the process of formulating their 2007 legislative priorities for the upcoming Georgia Senate Legislative Session.  Please go to www.georgiapta.org to complete the 2007 Georgia PTA Legislative Priorities Survey.  The survey should be completed by Oct. 1.  Your input will help the Georgia PTA be an advocate for legislation that is important to both you and your student.

2007 Major Legislative Issues that Impact Education

§         Motor Vehicle Tag Tax

§         Property vs. Sales Tax Increase

§         Voucher for Private Education

§         School Calendar

§         Austerity cuts

§         …and MORE

Get to know the positions of your

Georgia

State

Senate and House Representative regarding the 2007 Major Legislative Issues

§         Georgia Senate:          District 37 - John Wiles: www.johnwiles.com

§         Georgia House:           District 35  - Ed Setzler: www.legis.state.ga.us ed setzler

Questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, please contact the Awtrey Legislative Chair - Ellie Stokes at stokesgang@comcast.net.