Thursday Memo

Key Dates

Tritt Elementary: Holding the Keys to Success 

 

November 9-17 Thanksgiving Dinner Box Event collections

Tomorrow, November 13 Yearbook orders due

November 13 Reflections Reception 7:15 AM Cafeteria

November 30 Salvation Army stockings due

 

Noon on Tuesdays: Thursday Memo articles due to: hollymckinley@comcast.net

Science Olympiad Update for Applicants

We have so many fourth and fifth graders here at Tritt with a love for teamwork and Science!  We had nearly 70 Science Olympiad applicants attend our session yesterday.  Each student was assigned a number to put on his/her application.  Each application will be read and assessed without knowledge of who completed it.  After all applications have been assessed, those numbers will be matched up to students' names.  We will be able to place 36 students on Tritt's team--at least 20 fourth graders and no more than 16 fifth graders.  Students may look for this year's team roster outside the Science lab on Monday, December 14. Contacts:  Ms. Wilson, Ms. Donovan, and Mrs. Swierski

Salvation Army Stockings

For those classes participating in filling stockings for the Salvation Army to give to children during the holidays, please note that the stockings are to be returned to your teacher on or before November 30.

 

If anyone would like to fill one but didn't get one, please e-mail Mrs. Gentry at cg29@bellsouth.net  and she will get you one.  Please state your name and teacher's name.

2010 Yearbooks

The 2010 Tritt Elementary Yearbook is now on sale for the first time this year.  See why Tritt is “Holding the Keys to Success.”  All yearbooks are in color and have the option of being in a soft or hard cover.  Be sure to order your copy by Friday, November 13!  Please direct any questions to Anne Reuben at 678/324-6203 or Aimee Worley at 678/560-6382.

 

Yearbook Cover Winner Congratulations to Heather Thornton in Mrs. Smith’s class for winning the yearbook cover contest.  Heather’s artwork shows why Tritt Elementary is Holding the Keys to Success.  Good job to the following students who will also have their artwork displayed in the yearbook:  Jack Budow, Haley Burgett, Cameron DeMario, Jasmine Hau, Rebecca Martin, Alanna Reuben, Ally Scofield, Neely Swartz, Ethan Thomas, and Ashley Waddington.

PTA News

PTA Reflections 2009 Do you know what Beauty is?  Tritt PTA would like to thank all of our wonderfully creative and talented PTA Reflection's Program Participants that expressed so eloquently their ideas of beauty.  If your child submitted a Reflections entry this fall, then please join us Friday, November 13 at 7:15 AM in the Tritt Cafeteria for bagels, juice, and recognition of your child's talent.  All participants and their families are encouraged to attend.  First and second place winners will be announced at the event while we acknowledge the efforts and talents of all.

 

Community Outreach is sponsoring a Thanksgiving Dinner Box Event November 9-17.  Each classroom will receive a box in which to "prepare a meal" for a family in need.  As each student gives something toward a Thanksgiving Dinner, together a meal is made. 

If you or your student would like to be a part of delivering the boxes, celebrating what Tritt has done together, and seeing the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry first hand, please email Cindy Miceli, miceli3459@bellsouth.net.  We are looking for students and adults to be a part of this worthwhile effort and to make an impact on our children for a lifetime of giving.

 

Look at ALL Those Box Tops Collected!  Thanks to all the classes for submitting Box Tops!  Tritt is expecting to receive over $2100, putting us over halfway toward our annual goal.

Class tallies (winners in bold; honorable mentions underlined):

Kindergarten:  Crandall (550);  Hamiter (450);  East (260);  Bower (240);  Pasquarelli (240);  Arasi (210);  Grovhosky (150)

1^st grade:   Hughes  (830);  Kicklighter (720);  Babb (400);  Schnyder (300);  Carter (250);  Friend (220);  Baker (70)

2^nd grade:  Benson (830);  Lupiani (770);  Womble (770);  Thomas (370);  DeMeester (350);  Martin (340);  Gentry (330)

3^rd grade:  Wiggins (640);  Davis (440);  Qualman (350);  Therialt (340);  Salo (320);  Bourg (190);  Herman (170); Lamphere (100)

4^th grade:  Range (600);  Gerndt (370);  Pirlot (370);   Bosma (360);  Eichler (360);  Hall (330)

5^th grade:  I. Smith  (550);  Sweirski (350);   Hay (320);  Kleimon (320);   Bryer (260);   Dietrich (160);   Howell (90)

Keep saving for our next contest in February.  In the meantime, please do all your online shopping by first clicking on the link in the BTFE Marketplace http://www.boxtops4education.com/earn/marketplace/Default.aspx  and continue to the merchant website, to earn money for Tritt!

Boosterthon Survey.  Give us your feedback about the Boosterthon fund raiser by completing this survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=FGhk7ks_2fuHhHH3pIS1OXIw_3d_3d

TTF

Fundraising for our Foundation kicks off today, November 12th!  Our goal is 100% participation from our Tritt Families and Faculty, so that we can meet our $85,000 fundraising goal.  Our teachers have told us that their number one priority from the Foundation is to furnish the remaining 15 classrooms with ACTIVBoards.  If we can accomplish this, all of our students will be learning in 21st Century Classrooms!  

 

Check out your teacher's blog to learn why an ACTIVBoard is so important to them and to the students.  Since nearly 100% of TTF donations go toward curriculum enhancements and capital improvement projects at our school, every donation counts, no matter how big or small.  To learn more about the Foundation and to donate on line, visit our blog at http://tritt.typepad.com/ttf.  Thanks!

Caring Corner

Former Tritt Student/Hightower 6^th grader, Rod Ball, Jr, had surgery November 6, to help relieve pain from the nerve tumor growing on his spine.  His sister, Sydney, is in Ms. Martin’s 2^nd grade class; sister, Jordan, is at Hightower. 

 

Stay posted and send well wishes at his Caring Bridge site: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/rodball

"The Rod Ball Medical Fund" is at your local Wachovia (contributions help with the cost of surgery and rehabilitation).

Clinic News

Is my student well enough to go to school?  Please be diligent about monitoring your child for illness and keeping your child home when they are showing signs of illness. http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/studentsupport/schoolhealth/wellenough.htm

 

Other helpful links:

Update for Parents Regarding H1N1 Flu on the CCSD web site: http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/studentsupport/schoolhealth/20090730_H1N1Flu_Notice.aspx

 

The H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Provider Locator is an online search tool:

1. Log on to www.health.state.ga.us/h1n1flu
2. Click on the H1N1 Provider Locator button
3. Enter a 5-digit zip code and select your preferred distance for travel to the provider’s office
4. Click on ‘Search for a Provider’

Please call Mrs Kamal at the Tritt Elementary School clinic if you have any questions (770-642-5636), and thank you for helping us keep our school as healthy as possible.

Community News

Pope High School

Parents Night Out, a babysitting service hosted by Pope High School Interact Club: Friday, Dec. 4; 6:00-10:00PM; Pope HS Cafeteria.  Parents, it’s your chance go out and have some fun while your kids play with Pope students, enjoying dinner, snacks, movies, activities, games and more.  Registration forms are in the Tritt lobby, and can be returned to the Tritt or Pope main office, by Dec. 3.  Cost is $20 for one child, $25 for two or $30 for three or more children.  Children must be in grades K-5 but potty trained siblings are allowed.  You must prepay to reserve your spot!  Limit, first 40 responses.  All proceeds go toward our local and international service initiatives.  Questions go to: Pam Kretzmer: (7) 578-7918; pam.kretzmer@cobbk12.org

 

 

The Pope High School Band presents their 4th Annual Community Performance!  Monday, November 9, 7:00 PM, Pope High School Stadium.  See how a marching band show is put together!  Admission at the gate: Adults $5, High School Students $5, Middle School & Under Free.  *Three For Free: Prospective Pope Band middle school students qualify for two family member admissions for free!!  Just mention at the gate that you're considering joining the band.  Contact: Michael or Felicia Andrew (770) 578-6235 

 

Hightower Trail Middle School: 

HTMS Husky Foundation’s 3rd Annual Holiday Shoppe: Saturday, November 14; 10 AM–3 PM; HTMS.  Vendors, student shopping, bake sale, concessions, student entertainment & more!  To register as a vendor, contact: Debbie Gaynor, gaynor8@att.net. 

 

 

Tritt’s 4th Grade Girl ScoutTroop 2598 will sell their handmade beaded rings ($1 ea) at the HTMS Husky Foundation’s Annual Holiday Shoppe this year.  They will also have the supplies available to teach kids how to make their own ring ($1.50 ea).  

 

 

The Hightower Trail Drama Club presents "Middle School Awakenings: A Night of Monologues and Short Skits" on Wednesday, December 2, 7:00 PM, HTMS theater, free.  This production is themed around the trials and tribulations of the middle schooler!  Special guests, the R.I.F.F. club, will help open with rock, improv and fiddling fun!  Contact: Judy Condon, judith.condon@cobbk12.org

Tiger Tips

Tritt ES - No Idle Zone!  Please turn off your engine while waiting in carpool line after school. 

 

Parking Lot Recycling Containers: 

Please use a reusable bin to deliver your items, as plastic bags end up in the landfill.

Newspapers and magazines only

Empty aluminum drink cans only

 

Recycling Box in Front Office: Ink Jet Cartridges and cell phones (chargers & accessories can be included).

 

Tritt Publix Reward Cards: swipe ‘em so funds come back to Tritt! 

 

Box Tops for Education: www.boxtops4education.com 

 

Box Tops for Education Marketplace: http://www.boxtops4education.com/earn/marketplace/Default.aspx.

 

Spirit Wear Order Form: http://www.cobbk12.org/tritt/pta/PTA%20Spiritwear%20Order.pdf

Thursday Memo How To

Thursday Memo is a weekly e-publication of the Tritt Elementary PTA.  It is e-mailed to subscribers each Thursday.

 

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Tritt PTA Board of Directors: Co-Presidents: Deirdre Walsh & Heather Legg; Vice Presidents: Mary O'Connor & Adria Ward; Secretary: Lorrie Rodriguez; Treasurer: Rachael Krussel; Parliamentarian: Louise Briggs

 

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Special Tuesday Edition

Cobb County School Calendars: Last Chance to Submit Feedback

 

The Cobb County School Board will meet tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11, to vote and adopt a school calendar for the next three years.   You can take a look at each of the four proposed calendars at the following link, and send your feedback to our school rep, David Banks, by clicking on his name below the calendar choices. 

 

http://www.cobbk12.org/generalinfo/calendars/ccsd_Calendars.aspx