Originally delivered on 12/3/2023 12:02 pm

SUBJECT: Simpson PTSA Eagle Eye Newsletter December Edition

NOVEMBER 2023 EDITION

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, December 5

6:00p Simpson International Night

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

7:00p PTSA Special General Meeting

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

10:00a Principal Coffee & Chat

Tuesday, February 6

5:30p Spring Family Engagement Night -

Wednesday, February 7

8:45a PTSA Executive Committee meeting

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Simpson PTSA News & Events

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!

Virtual Meeting Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/95686601571

Nominating Committee Nominations

Date: November 15, 2023

The Simpson Middle School PTSA hereby places the following names in nomination for the Nominating Committee:

· Claire Bruce

· Kim Lindsey

· Cristy Moreira

· Stacey Albracht (Alternate)

We will be voting on this at our next PTA General Meeting.

Simpson PTSA Executive Board

Families in Need Donations

Spread your kindness by supporting a Simpson family in need this Holiday season! Gift card donations are being collected to directly support our most in need families at Simpson. Your generosity will ease the burden of our neighbors during the Holidays.

We are grateful to continue this program in partnership with our Simpson Social Worker. Your kindness generously supported over 10 families each with a $100 Walmart Gift Card last year. Thank you!

Please donate using this link!

Family Engagement International Night - Dec 5

International Night "Celebrations Around the World" FREE family event - 12/5 6-8:30pm

All families are invited to an evening filled with cultural enrichment this holiday season! Several Simpson families are sharing their cultures with food samples, arts & crafts, activities, games and performances. Visit https://www.simpsonptsa.org/intlnight for details.

New this year:

-> hear Simpson Orchestra students perform
-> join Djoli Kelen for African drumming & dancing
-> make your own paper for an art installation and much more

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

The bulletin board has been set up to highlight "Celebrations around the world" and International Night. Visit the CCC page for more information -> https://www.simpsonptsa.org/ccc

Health & Wellness

David Flood, October's Family Engagement night youth motivational speaker reached back to thank the Simpson community for being a wonderful audience. He sent a short video for the students and to share with the broader community -> link

PTSA has received several of your insightful suggestions for possible February topics, stay tuned for details.

Health and Wellness chair Shonda has created Team: Best Self Warriors and would love for you to join a 5k in December. Please sign up using the link below.

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

The Giving Tree

This season we are especially thankful for all we have and want to give a little extra to those hardworking Simpson Teachers and Staff who do so much for our students!
Please help PTSA fill our Teacher and Staff Giving Tree with $10 gift cards to show our appreciation.
If you are able, please donate either by dropping off one or more $10 gift cards to the decorated drop box in the front office, or if no time to grab cards, you can donate online below and we will purchase gift cards with the online donations.
Please send in gift cards in $10 increments only—if you wish to give more than $10, please send multiple cards, or donate via the website in any amount. Gift cards to any favorite places are appreciated…some popular suggestions include: Amazon, Target, Chick-fil-A, Uber Eats, Starbucks, Dunkin’, Publix, Kroger, etc.
The donation link will close at midnight on December 11 to allow time to purchase cards. We can accept actual gift cards through December 12.

DONATE HERE- https://www.simpsonptsa.org/form/m/256010

December Spirit Nights - Dec 12th Jim 'N Nick's BBQ

Head to Jim 'N Nick's BBQ on December 12th from 4-close for Simpson Spirit Night!
For more info and upcoming Spirit Nights, click here > https://www.simpsonptsa.org/spiritnight

December Spirit Nights - Dec 7th Bad Daddy's Burger Bar

Head to Bad Daddy's Burger Bar on December 9th from 4-9pm for Simpson Spirit Night!
For more info and upcoming Spirit Nights, click here > https://www.simpsonptsa.org/spiritnight

Information resources on the PTSA website

As the first semester winds down, a gentle reminder that besides PTSA social media channels, the PTSA website has many resources and handy information.

Visit https://www.simpsonptsa.org/askdrmitchell to find 2nd semester dates/topics for Principal Coffee and Chat sessions, previous questions answered by Dr. Mitchell and presentation links. Submit any questions you may have to this monitored mailbox -> askdrmitchell@simpsonptsa.org

2023 National PTA Reflections - Simpson School Results

Simpson PTSA is excited to announce school results for the 2023 National PTA Reflections program. Our talented students submitted several amazing creations in Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts.

CONGRATULATIONS to all participants and best of luck to all grade level winners representing Simpson in the ECCC round!

We look forward to celebrating everyone at a Spring reception and awards presentation.

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

Lassiter Band Annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser

Pope Recycling Day - Jan. 13th

Please join the Pope High School Band at our upcoming Community Recycling Event on Saturday, January 13th from 9am-2pm at the NE Cobb Family YMCA located at 3010 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta, 30062. We accept metal, electronics, appliance, glass, paper shredding while you watch, and we have REDUCED PRICES ON PAINT RECYCLING this year!! For more information, visit: http://www.popeband.com/recycle.html. We also offer residential and business pick up, email us at popebandrecycling@gmail.com to get started.

Thank you for supporting the Pope Band and the environment.

Pope Showcase of the Arts - Dec. 8th & 9th

Please join us for this annual Pope tradition! The Pope High School Showcase of the Arts takes place on Friday, December 8th and Saturday, December 9th at 7:30PM. Enjoy the band, orchestra, chorus, drama, and visual arts as they come together to celebrate the season. You’ll love the festive atmosphere and beautiful music. Don’t miss it! Purchase your tickets via GoFan ahead of time by scanning the QR code on the flyer for either day.

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 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

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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