Originally delivered on 1/5/2025 12:02 pm

SUBJECT: Simpson PTSA Eagle Eye Newsletter January Edition

JANUARY 25 EDITION

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, January 7

7:00a 8th Grade Music trip to Orlando

Wednesday, January 8

12:00a 8th Grade Music trip to Orlando

8:15a PTSA Executive Committee meeting

Thursday, January 9

12:00a 8th Grade Music trip to Orlando

Friday, January 10

12:00a 8th Grade Music trip to Orlando

Wednesday, January 15

6:00p Parent Engagement Night

Monday, January 20

MLK, Jr. Day

Tuesday, January 21

8:00a 2025 PTSA Silent Auction Bidding opens

7:00p Orchestra - 8th Grade preview for performance in Athens

Monday, January 27

6:00p Rising LHS 9th graders: Schedule for success - Honors & AP Explored

Thursday, January 30

5:00p PTSA Spirit Night: Westfield Tavern

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Simpson PTSA News & Events

STEAMapalooza - Thursday Feb. 6th

Simpson families, come enjoy an evening of free STEAM fun on February 6th!!

Simpson teachers and staff will host many hands on activities/challenges. In addition, the event features activities from several well known organizations in our community and surrounding high school clubs.

Check out the PTSA Silent Auction items in person, and explore activities at your own pace!

2025 Simpson MS Silent Auction - Bidding Opens Soon!

BIDDING OPENS SOON FOR THE 2025 SIMPSON MS SILENT AUCTION!!

Visit this link for a sneak peek: https://www.32auctions.com/Simpson2025

More items are being added daily.

Proceeds from Silent Auction go to support our students, teachers and staff!

Bidding will OPEN at 8am on Tuesday, January 21st and close at 10pm on Thursday, February 6th (after STEAMapalooza Family Event.)

If you have any questions, please reach out to Silentauction@simpsonptsa.org

Thank you for supporting our school and Happy Bidding!

General Membership Meeting - February 6th

General Membership Meeting Notice

Please join us on February 6th at 5:45PM for our General Membership Meeting in the Simpson MS Cafeteria. The item on the agenda include voting in our nominating committee.

If you are interested in being part of the nominating committee or part of the PTSA executive committee, please reach out to president@simpsonptsa.org.

Everyone is welcome, however, only 2024/25 PTSA members can vote. Not a current member? Annual dues are $10.00/member.

Help us reach our 100% membership goal by joining today.

Click the link to join.

January Spirit Nights - Jan 30th Westfield Tavern

Head to Westfield Tavern on January 30th from 5-9pm for Simpson Spirit Night!
For more info and upcoming Spirit Nights, click here > https://www.simpsonptsa.org/spiritnight

Save the Date - 7th Grade Activity Feb. 13th

SAVE THE DATE - Foundation Fun Fair Mar. 14th

SAVE THE DATE- our Foundation Fun Fair will be held on March 14, 2025. More info will be coming soon!

Thank you to all of our families and partners who have supported the Foundation. With your donations, we've been able to approve school grants, make exterior improvements to our school grounds, supported study hall and homework club, and supported our wonderful technology instructor. We're looking forward to 2025! DONATE to help us reach our goal of $10,000.

Volunteer: PBIS School Store- Fridays 8:30-9:15am

We are looking for volunteers to help out in our PBIS Store on Friday mornings from 8:30-9:15. Duties will include helping to manage the store, scanning points, and handing out items to students.

Looking to VOLUNTEER? Sign up here --> PBIS Store

2024-25 National PTA Reflections - ECCC Winners

CONGRATULATIONS to our Simpson MS Reflections artist Riya K. whose winning entries will advance to the GA PTA level of competition. We are so proud of you and wish you the best of luck in the next round!

Restocked Spirit Wear

Simpson PJ pants available in all sizes! Order your spirit wear today!

CCSD Board Meetings

Cobb County Board Meetings

Mark your calendar! Below are the dates for the upcoming CCSD Board Meetings through the end of the school year. Unless otherwise notes, each meeting begins at 2pm with a work session and public comment, followed by the 7pm Board meeting with public comment. Meetings occur at 514 Glover Street, Marietta or are available ONLINE by clicking HERE. You can also watch previous board meetings via the link above.

Thursday, January 16th - 2pm Work session / 7pm Board meeting

**2025 Board Meeting dates will be set by the Board during a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2025

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!

SIMPSON FOUNDATION

Does your child have an upcoming birthday or another important milestone? Consider purchasing a "Shoutout" on the school marquee! Shoutouts are $20 each and directly benefit the Foundation. We also have Jeans Passes available for purchase. Jeans passes allow our teachers to wear jeans on Thursdays throughout the school year. Each pass is $40.

Thank you to all of the Simpson families who have already donated to our Family Investment Campaign. Please consider donating to help us reach our goal of $10,000. As we near the end of the year, and you begin to consider your holiday giving opportunities, double check if your company participates in corporate matching!

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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Thank You to Our Partners and Sponsors

Please join us in thanking our 2024-2025 Partners in Education and Sponsors by supporting their local businesses.

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Please email communications@simpsonptsa.org

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