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October 2008

Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 27-31

2008-10-27 10:14 by Mary Lin

RED RIBBON WEEK REMINDER

 

Monday       10/27/08   COMMITMENT DAY- WEAR RED

(Class competition: Class showing school spirit by wearing the most red wins. Students will sign the school-wide banner on the cafeteria hall wall.)

 

Tuesday      10/28/08   SOCK IT TO DRUGS - Wear your craziest/favorite socks.

 

Wednesday  10/29/08   PUT A CAP ON DRUGS - Wear your favorite cap/hat.

 

Thursday      10/30/08  DON’T LET DRUGS SNEAK UP ON YOU - Wear your favorite
                                sneakers/tennis shoes.

 

Friday        10/31/08 SAY BOO TO DRUGS -Dress as your Favorite Book Character!

Ø      Student must have read the book and must bring the book to school.

Ø      All attire must be related to the book character.

Ø      All attire must be tasteful and suitable.

Ø      Please use minimal props (NO Halloween costumes, masks, weapons, face paint, powder, confetti, flower petals, or anything that will cause a mess.

 

Thank you for your continued cooperation and support as we look forward to another successful Red Ribbon Week Campaign! 

Brenda Stroman, Counselor

NABSE-PARENT DAY SUMMIT

2008-10-20 20:31 by Mary Lin

The National Alliance of Black School Educators' 36th Annual Conference is being held in Atlanta November 18-23, and on Saturday, November 22 they will host a Parent Summit. This summit aims to prepare parents, school personnel and the community in better understanding and implementing the No Child Left Behind Act.

Dr. Mitchell would very much like to have a few Mary Lin parents attend this one-day summit and will even pay the registration fee for three parents to go! Contact Dr. Mitchell directly if you are interested in attending this event: 404-802-8850 or bdmitchell@atlanta.k12.ga.us.

More Information on the Parent Summit November 22

Download the Pre-Registration Form

PTA Meeting 10-21 to Feature Legislation/TADs

2008-10-15 09:54 by Mary Lin

Do you know what Tax Allocation Districts are? What better time to address Legislation issues and learn about TADs than 2 weeks before Election Day? Sharon Gay, a partner at McKenna Long Alderidge, will speak to the PTA audience about TADS  and how they affect our  schools. This will be a great opportunity for our community to learn about  Tax Allocation Districts in layman's terms. PTA General Meeting, Tuesday, October 21, 6:30p.

PTA-sponsored Teacher Appreciation Luncheon This Friday

2008-10-14 23:33 by Mary Lin

On Friday, the PTA is hosting a Harvest Luncheon for our wonderful Mary Lin teachers and staff in the Hall House. Thanks to all of you from the PTA! 

This is a PTA-sponsored event, but parents and students may also choose to show their appreciation for their teachers personally. If anyone has any questions, feel free to email specialevents@marylinelementary.com or president@marylinelementary.com.

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