NOVEMBER 2023 EDITION

Upcoming Events

Thursday, November 9

4:00p Spirit Night @ Rosa's Pizza

Tuesday, November 14

9:30a Principal Coffee & Chat

4:00p Spirit Night @ Marlow's Tavern

Wednesday, December 6

8:45a PTSA Executive Committee meeting

10:00a PTSA Board of Director's meeting

Thursday, December 7

4:00p Spirit Night @ Bad Daddy's Burger Bar

Tuesday, December 12

4:00p Spirit Night @ Jim' N Nick's Bar-B-Q

Wednesday, January 10

8:45a PTSA Executive Committee meeting

Friday, January 12

9:00a Celebration student success

Tuesday, January 23

9:30a Principal Coffee & Chat

Tuesday, February 6

5:30p Spring Family Engagement Night -

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Simpson PTSA News & Events

November Spirit Nights - Nov 9th Rosa's Pizza

Head to Rosa's Pizza on November 9th from 4-8pm for Simpson Spirit Night!
For more info and upcoming Spirit Nights, click here > https://www.simpsonptsa.org/spiritnight

November Spirit Nights - Nov 14th Marlow's Tavern

Head to Marlow's Tavern on November 16th from 4-10pm for Simpson Spirit Night!
For more info and upcoming Spirit Nights, click here > https://www.simpsonptsa.org/spiritnight

Family Engagement International Night - Dec 5

During this holiday season, PTSA is excited to host International Night, an evening filled with cultural enrichment. All Simpson families are invited to attend and/or present.

How will your family participate and share your culture?

Fill out this form - https://forms.gle/EcTWF1Dm3LNq1qPE9 to help us plan (questions are in English & Spanish)

Presenting families -> RSVP by November 3 2023

Attending families -> RSVP by December 1 2023

Simpson Silent Auction - Seeking Donations

We are actively seeking donations for the Simpson Silent Auction and would appreciate your help!

Need a donation idea? Here are a few that are always "hot" sellers:

Tickets to a professional sporting event or popular show or concert.
Got a get-away? Donate your vacation home for a weekend or week stay.
Artist in the family? Donate a painting, sculpture, pottery, photograph....
If you have a special talent (knitting, cooking, gardening, etc.) consider offering a "101" class to a small group.
Put together a theme basket - sports, books, beach, tools, movie night, etc.
Member of a golf club? Donate a round of golf for a pair or foursome.
Have a favorite restaurant in the area? Donate a gift certificate or better yet, ask them to!

This is also a great opportunity to advertise your businesses. All donations are tax deductible. Proceeds from the event will benefit the many important programs and services provided for our students, teachers, and families by the Simpson Middle School PTSA.

Please email silentauction@simpsonptsa.org If you can help or have any questions. Thank you for your support!

PTSA Special General Meeting Notice 11.01.2023

PTSA will hold a special meeting on Thursday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. to consider an amendment to the School Year 2023-24 budget. This is a virtual meeting on Zoom. This should be a short meeting only on the budget amendment. Please join us if you can!

Health & Wellness

If you are in town on November 23 (Thanksgiving) and December 16, we would love for you to join us for a couple of 5Ks this Fall/Winter. Health and Wellness Chair Shonda has created Team: Best Self Warriors, so please sign up with us using the links below. Looking forward to seeing many Simpson families out there!

MUST Ministries Gobble Jog 2023 --> Signup here

Marietta Square: Thursday November 23, 2023 - 9am

Dashing Through the Square 2023 --> Signup here Marietta Square: Saturday December 16, 2023 - 7:30am

Cultural Connections - Native American Heritage Month

Read the November Cultural Connections Committee (CCC) newsletter here.

The bulletin board has been set up to highlight Native American Heritage Month. Visit the CCC page for more information -> https://www.simpsonptsa.org/ccc

Kindness Initiative - Honoring Veterans Day

Simpson ELA teachers and students are working together to write handwritten Thank You notes which will be donated to the United Military Care of Marietta. Visit this page for more information on other initiatives throughout the year -> https://www.simpsonptsa.org/kindness

Simpson & Lassiter Chorus Veterans Day Concert - Nov. 10th

Come listen to the Simpson MS Chorus sing with Lassiter HS Chorus and area feeder Elementary Schools on Friday November 10th 7:00pm.

Thanksgiving Food drive and Families in Need donations

Spread your kindness by supporting a Simpson family in need this Holiday season! PTSA Kindness committee is collecting canned food AND gift card donations to directly support our most in need families at Simpson. Your generosity will ease the burden of our neighbors during the Holidays. Gift card donations will be collected through November 30th. Click here to donate gift cards.

We are grateful to continue this program in partnership with our Simpson Social Worker. This year, Simpson students will be involved in putting baskets together. Your kindness generously supported over 10 families each with a $100 Walmart Gift Card last year. Thank you!

2023-24 PTSA MEMBERSHIP

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ORDER SPIRIT WEAR

Every Friday is Spirit Day on campus. Show your school pride and wear your spirit gear! All orders will deliver to your student's homeroom.

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STAY UP TO DATE

*If you already signed up last school year for REMIND, we've moved you up to the next grade level, so no need to sign up again.

*Got questions? Here's a helpful video: https://youtu.be/DLP__QYSOj4

The Simpson PTSA LinkTree has useful links you will need all school year long in one convenient location. This LinkTree also includes links to:

- Join PTSA

- Find Volunteer Opportunities in ONE place

- Order Spirit Wear

- Follow Simpson PTSA on Facebook

....And so much more!

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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Pope Boys Basketball - Holiday Camp

December 20-22 10:00-3:00 PM
3^rd-8^th Graders (grouped by age/skill)
Applications can be found @ www.Popebasketball.com
Camp will be run by Pope HS Coaches/Players
Contact Coach Pat Abney – Patrick.Abney@Cobbk12.org 770-905-9091

Lassiter Winter Guard Auditions - Nov. 8th - 10th

Open to male and female students in grades 5th-12th, zoned for Lassiter.
No experience necessary

Lassiter Craft Fair - Nov. 4th & 5th

Lassiter Wellness Initiative Community Yoga Classes

Slow Flow & Deep Relaxation, Saturday Nov 11th @4pm, Dec 2nd & 9th @3pm

Family Yoga: Parents & Kids Ages 5-12, Saturday Dec 2nd & 9th @4:30pm

Registration is open at https://www.lassiterbands.org/form/m/262501

Lassiter Basketball Trojan Tip-Off - Nov. 6th

The Lassiter Basketball program would like to invite the community to attend the annual "Trojan Tip-Off," celebrating the beginning of the high school basketball season. This event will take place November 6th, from 6:30pm to 9pm, and will include kid-friendly games and raffles and will culminate in a faculty vs. athlete scrimmage.

Thank You to Our Partners and Sponsors

Please join us in thanking our 2022-2023 Partners in Education and Sponsors by supporting their local businesses.

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