MAY 2024 EDITION

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, May 8

11:00a Spirit Night @ Twisted Taco

Wednesday, May 15

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

Thursday, May 16

6:45p 8th Grade Dance

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Simpson PTSA News & Events

School Supply Boxes - 50 Kit Challenge by May 5th!

Simpson Middle parents...

Help us qualify for the 1st Day School Supplies 50 Kit Challenge! If we sell 50 kits between 4/22 - 5/6 our school will be entered to win $2,500 in free school supplies. Buy your kit early this year!

ORDER TODAY HERE: https://bit.ly/Simpsonsupplies2024

You will need both the grade level box and connections box.

8th Grade Dance - May 16 2024

ALL 8TH GRADERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND FOR FREE!

8th Grade parents

Please read this information flyer for all the details - LINK
Please review information regarding dance attire and transportation here
We are requesting a few donations to help make the dance a success!

6th & 7th Grade parents

it is tradition for our 6th and 7th grade parents to help as chaperones and serve food during the event!
If you are volunteering for the 1st time for a school event this year, please complete the required Ident-a-kid volunteer verification prior to the event. Instructions are available here

To volunteer or donate, please sign up with this link

ALL the above information and links are available on this page - https://www.simpsonptsa.org/dance

Congratulations Riya - National PTA Reflections award winner

Hearty CONGRATULATIONS to Simpson Middle School student Riya, winner of National PTA Reflections Award of Excellence for her Film Production entry "For the Future"!! We are so excited and proud of your accomplishment!

How many students receive this particular award? To be awarded the National PTA Award of Excellence, the piece must be one of the 3 or 4 top-scoring entries for its division/arts category in the nation!

The Award of Excellence includes a $200 Young Artist Scholarship, Silver Medal, Certificate of Excellence, and her work will be featured in the National PTA Reflections virtual exhibition. National PTA received over 900 student entries and recognized 200 student artists with Awards of Excellence, Merit and Outstanding Interpretation Award.

Visit the National PTA Reflections Awards page to read the official press release and full list of all 200+ national-level Reflections winners -> LINK

May Spirit Nights - May 8th Twisted Taco

Check out Twisted Taco on May 8th from 11am - 8pm for Simpson Spirit Night!
For more info and upcoming Spirit Nights, click here > https://www.simpsonptsa.org/spiritnight

May Spirit Nights - May 15th Bad Daddy's Burger Bar

Check out Bad Daddy's Burger Bar on May 15th from 4pm - 9pm for Simpson Spirit Night!
For more info and upcoming Spirit Nights, click here > https://www.simpsonptsa.org/spiritnight

Simpson PTSA 2023-24 Awards and Honors

District 9 Georgia PTA Awards and Honors

Simpson PTSA is beyond honored and thrilled to be recognized with the following awards presented by Georgia PTA President Ms. Anita Hagin Jones at the Georgia PTA District 9 Spring Conference and Awards on April 25th. This is a huge accomplishment made possible by the hard work and support of our PTSA officers, Board of Directors, Simpson Middle School admin & staff, families and students.

Hearst Family-School Partnership Award (All 6 Standards)

Middle School Outstanding Local Unit (2nd place)

Model PTA

Best Idea - Increasing Student Membership

Best Idea - Outreach and Community Building

Outstanding Middle School Nurse - Laurie Bartlow

East Cobb County Council PTA Awards and Honors

Simpson PTSA clinched the following prestigious awards on April 25th, showcasing our dedication, teamwork, and commitment to excellence! These awards are a testament to the hard work, involvement and passion of our PTSA members along with the incredible support of our Simpson Middle School community. Thank you to everyone who contributes to making our PTSA and school shine!

Model PTA (recognizing our outstanding practices and programs that contribute to the well-being and success of our school community).

Outstanding Local Unit (highlighting our exceptional efforts in promoting parent involvement, student success, and community engagement).

Hearst Family Award Standard 1 Welcoming All Families (demonstrating our commitment to collaborative decision-making and shared leadership, with our school treating families as valued partners in their child’s education and facilitating a sense of belonging in the school community).

A special shoutout to Laurie Bartlow for being honored with the Outstanding Middle School Nurse award! Laurie's dedication and compassionate care make a world of difference for our students' health and well-being every day. Thank you, Laurie, for your tireless commitment!

Simpson PTSA has also been recognized with an array of Membership awards, including:

Early Bird Award

Pacesetter Award

Certificate of Membership Excellence

Oak Tree Award

Visionary Award

Cultural Connections May spotlight - Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month

May's Cultural Connections bulletin board highlights Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Jewish American Heritage Month is celebrated in May. KSU Museum of History and Holocaust Education panel exhibit "Anne Frank in Translation" will be on display in the Grade level Commons from May 6-10.

This month's newsletter (click here) includes -

Learn about GA Tech's Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking, how to make sustainable DIY paper at home, and the art of Origami.
Check out videos and ideas to celebrate different Asian festivals, henna for beginners
Learn about Hannukah celebrations, try some recipes at home

THANK YOU to all the students, families, PTSA, staff and administration for your wonderful support and involvement this year. Have a great summer!

We can only continue efforts like these with your help. Are you interested in creating the Cultural Connections newsletter next year or any other initiative? Please reach out to vicepresident@simpsonptsa.org for more information.

Join our PTSA Team!

Parents!! Want to get involved next year? Are you social media savvy? Love to plan events? Want to co-chair a committee with a friend? Simpson PTSA is making plans for next year and we have something for everyone! No experience is necessary! Become involved, support your child’s school, have fun, and meet great people in the process!

If you are interested, please contact vicepresident@simpsonptsa.org for more information.

Eagle Pride - 2024 Spring Semester 5K Challenges

Health and Wellness committee chair Shonda has curated a list of all of the fun runs/jogs/walks coming up in April and May if your family is interested in participating.

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May 11th - participate in the 10th Annual Midtown Race For MAC 5K. The Midtown Assistance Center’s mission is to prevent homelessness and hunger during periods of crisis by providing emergency assistance to low-income working Atlantans.

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May 27th - wrap up all of these Winter/Spring races on Memorial Day with an event in our own backyard, the Memorial Day 5K, starting at the Sprayberry Square Shopping Center. This race is the 1st of the Patriotic Series Races … be sure to check out the others to collect all 3 finisher medals.

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We hope to see everyone out there! Walk, jog, or run. Bring the family. Let’s just move!

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2024-25 PTSA MEMBERSHIP

Begins June 1st

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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