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DICKERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL PRESENTS ANNIE, JR.
January 27 & 28 at 7:00pm
January 29 at 3:00pm
Dickerson Middle School Theater
Blake Cooper Productions, Inc.is proud to present the musical Annie, Jr.! The Dickerson Middle School Cast tells the story of Annie, a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy. Tickets and order forms are available online at www.bcprod.org. All seats are $10 general admission. Questions? Contact Blake Cooper at director@bcprod.org or Marge Cavitt at mcavitt@bcprod.org
Blake Cooper Productions, Inc. is a proud Partner In Education.

DODGEN BAND NEWS
The final All-State Band audition was held in Perry, GA, Saturday, January 7.
Eight of our awesome Dodgen Band students passed the district level audition, awarding them a spot on the final audition roster. The final audition involved the performance of a lengthy, very difficult etude and the sightreading of two very advanced musical exercises, one in ¾ time and the other in 6/8 time. The results were announced Sunday evening with five Dodgen Band students being awarded seats in the All-State Band! With over 100,000 middle school band students in Georgia, and only 222 selected between the two bands, the middle school All-State Band audition remains the most competitive music audition of any kind (high school or middle school) in the state!
Our five winners are:
Shannon Ke- 1st Chair, Principal Clarinet
Jonathan Chiou- 1st Chair, Principal French Horn
Aly Soriano- 2nd Chair Flute
Connor Bhandari- 6th Chair Tuba
Melanie Mislo- 6th Chair Tuba
A special footnote: There are 15 principal, 1st chair positions, one for each instrument in each of the two All-State Bands for a total of 30. Dodgen Middle School Band students were the ONLY Cobb County middle school band students awarded top, 1st Chair principal positions except for a Bari sax player from McClure Middle School. Our five All-State winners will have a plaque with their picture mounted on the Dodgen Band's Wall of Fame and will spend three days in Savannah for the All-State event during the first week of March. Congratulations to these fine student musicians for this incredible accomplishment!

WRITING ASSESSMENTS
Wednesday, January 18
8th grade Writing Assessment and 6th and 7th grade Mock Writing Assessment. Please make sure students are at school on time.

IGNORANCE IS NO DEFENSE, A TEENAGER’S GUIDE TO GEORGIA LAW
Wednesday, January 18 at 7pm in the Dodgen Theater
J. Tom Morgan is a nationally recognized expert on the prosecution of crimes against children. Realizing that many teenagers often do not fully understand the law and its consequences, J. Tom explains Georgia laws in a readable, informative way using real-life examples. Ignorance is No Defense aspires to help teenagers avoid situations in which they violate the law or are hurt by others who violate the law. Copies of Ignorance is No Defense, A Teenager’s Guide to Georgia Law will be available at Dodgen. If you have any questions please contact Marge Cavitt & Clairevon Nixon at co-president@dodgenptsa.org

WALTON CHORUS PRESENTS A RED CARPET AFFAIR:
8TH ANNUAL FASHION SHOW AND SILENT AUCTION
Saturday, January 21. Doors open at 5pm for bidding on the auction items. Fashion show begins at 6pm.
Over 50 young women from the chorus, escorted by many of our chorus gentlemen, will be modeling beautiful red carpet ensembles from Bravura Fashions. The entertainment is always a highlight of this annual event and this year we are excited to feature many of our choral students in 11 solo and group numbers sure to bring down the house! Auction items include something for everyone in the family--fitness and beauty services, theater tickets, dining certificates, local and regional outings, jewelry, gift baskets and more. To add to the bidding excitement, this year there are 3 big ticket raffle prizes(see detailed info below). Tickets to the event are $10 in advance--available from any Walton choral student and $15 at the door. All proceeds are tax deductible. All funds raised will benefit the internationally recognized choirs of the Walton Chorus in the form of scholarships, sheet music, accompanist fees and more. This is the only fund-raiser of the year for the chorus. Come out and support this wonderful program and allow our students to keep making beautiful music at Walton and beyond!
For more information contact Choral Booster President Tanya Wilson at wilsonfamily4@bellsouth.net.

WALTON CHORUS RAFFLE
If you cannot attend the exciting Fashion Show and Silent Auction (details above), here is another way you can support Walton Chorus and maybe win a great prize--To add to the bidding excitement, there are 3 big-ticket raffle prizes being offered this year!
The prizes: iPad 2, tickets are $5 each/3 for $10
On-Ear Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones, tickets are $1 each
$150 gift certificate to Bravura, the perfect place to find a prom dress!, tickets are $1 each.
Raffle tickets are available from any Walton choral student. You need not be present to win. Contact Tanya Wilson at wilsonfamily@bellsouth.net for more info.

CHADD MEETING
Tuesday, January 24 from 7:00-8:30pm at the East Cobb Government Services Center
Have you ever wondered if a private school is an option for your ADHD child? Come hear Stefanie Smith, Executive Director of the Alexsander Academy, discuss “Understanding Private Schools and the Special Needs Scholarship” at the East Cobb Satellite of CHADD meeting. Stefanie Smith is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Alexsander Academy, a small private not for profit school in Alpharetta. The school is for students with learning differences (such as LD, ADHD, and ASD) that need an academically rigorous, small school environment to be successful. Contact Cappie Suttle at east-cobb@chadd.net for more information.

COFFEE TALK WITH PRINCIPAL LATTIZORI
Friday, January 27 at 9:30am in the Dodgen Cafeteria
Robin Lattizori will share her presentation on Dodgen from the recent Principal's Group meeting as well as answer questions and share news. Coffee Talks offer a chance for parents to learn more about Dodgen in a small group casual setting. The coffee is free!

PTSA NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Volunteers are needed to serve on the Dodgen PTSA Nominating Committee. The committee, which will be elected at the February General Meeting, will put together the slate of candidates for the 2012-2013 PTSA Board of Directors. If you are interested in helping or have any questions, please contact Dodgen PTSA at co-president@dodgenptsa.org.

DODGEN GIVES BACK GIVING REPORT
The 2nd Annual DGB Drive was a wonderful success. The PTSA along with the Community Outreach Team cannot thank you enough for your donations this year. Congratulations!! 8th grade donated approximately $900 in gift cards to Calvary Children's home. The children were overwhelmed knowing that it was kids their own age thinking of them during the holidays! 7th grade donated 73 gifts to the Cobb County DFCS Foster Children's Secret Santa program. Their donations gave 9 children who were taken into the program the week before Christmas some much needed holiday happiness. At such a difficult and sad time for those 9 children, the Dodgen families showed them that they ARE special. The remainder of the gifts are being used for the DFACS Gift Closet, where children are allowed to choose a gift on their birthday. The closet was basically bare before Dodgen Gives Back. 6th grade donated over 100 gifts for the families and children staying in the Cancer Center at Scottish Rite. Mary's Merry Christmas Foundation hosted a family dinner for all of the families on December 23rd and decorated each child's room. Santa delivered bags full of gifts to the children and their families on Christmas Eve. Additional gifts were given to the play center and library at Scottish Rite.

DODGEN HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES
Thursday, December 22
Following the “Dodgen Gives Back” activities, each grade level will be having a pizza party.
To cover the costs, we are asking for donations.
6th grade = $6
7th grade = $7
8th grade = $7
Donations will not only cover this holiday party, but Olympic field day and end of year purchases as well. Make check payable to Dodgen Middle School. Money envelopes are available from the homeroom teacher. We appreciate your support,
Dodgen Teachers

DODGEN GIVES BACK
Dodgen Gives Back collections will be in the pod of each grade level. Thank you in advance for your support of Dodgen Gives Back.

6th grade: AFLAC Cancer Center at Scottish Rite
Donations Due: December 22
7th grade: Cobb County DFCS Secret Santa
Donations Due December 16
8th grade: Calvary Children’s Home
Donations Due: December 22

Dodgen Gives Back was started last year as an opportunity for our students, parents, families, faculty and staff to enrich the lives of those in need in our community and the world around us. We were able to assist several organizations with our collections of needed items and uplifted the spirits of hundreds through the letters our students wrote with the help of our faculty. Grade level assemblies by motivational speaker Dan Thurman encouraged students to set goals for their lives and work hard to reach them.
This year Dodgen Gives Back will focus on giving to those in need closer to home. Our Community Outreach Committee has organized a donation drive that will help three area organizations. The donation drive has been organized by grade level and homerooms in an effort to help with the specific needs of each. Click to open DODGEN GIVES BACK GIVING LIST (.pdf)
Please know that this is a suggestion list; feel free to donate to the organization of your choice and the item of your choice. The letter writing activity this year will also focus on those close to home with letters of support to family, friends and neighbors. We also have another set of grade level assemblies students will attend.
On behalf of Dodgen PTSA we would like to thank you in advance for your support of Dodgen Gives Back. Our hope is that by Working Together our Dodgen family can make a difference in our community in a positive way. If you have any questions please email communityoutreach@dodgenptsa.org.
Thank You,
Marge Cavitt & Clairevon Nixon
Dodgen PTSA Co-Presidents

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Pebblebrooke High School
Friday, December 16 & Saturday, December 17 at 8:00pm and Sunday, December 18 at 3:00pm
Performances by: Dance Stop, Ray Hall Dancers, Ravan Durr, Copelyn Jue, Kasey Wallace, Michela Lackey, Johnny Johnson, Robert Ross, Pebblebrook/CCCEPA Chamber Choir and Company 2012
Featuring Pebblebrook/CCCEPA alumni who are home for the holidays, including:
Collean Gallagher, Chauncey Jenkins, Joseph Lattanzi, Liz LeGrande, and Deanna Morrow
Tickets are $15. Tickets are on sale now at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre Box Office at the Cobb County Civic Center (770-528-8490) or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Come join us for this fun, fast-paced show that is guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit!

DODGEN ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB MEETING
Wednesday, November 30 at 8:15am in Room #749
Meet in Mrs. Barkley's science classroom to discuss results of the Clean Air Campaign baseline survey, plan the education campaign and tour the new pond deck (weather permitting).

WALTON SPIRIT SHOP
Saturday, December 3 & Saturday, December 10 from 12-2pm
The Walton Spirit Shop is open for any parents who would like to purchase Walton sweatshirts, sweatpants, t-shirts or other merchandise before the holidays. Additionally, "The Walton Raiders Winning!" shirt will be sold during all lunch periods this week to commemorate the success of the Raider's football team this year.

POPE JR. GREYHOUNDS BASEBALL NEW 13U TEAM TRYOUTS
Saturday, December 3 from 1-3pm
We will begin practice in December and start playing games in Spring 2012. Players may be in 6th-8th grade but must be age 13 or younger on April 30, 2012. For location and registration information, please visit www.PopeJrGreyhounds.com or call the Jr. Greyhounds office at 678-340-3353.

MUST MINISTRIES FOOD DRIVE
Monday, December 5
The demand for food is outpacing Must Ministries supply and we need your help to stock the shelves with food and supplies that provide help and hope to our community. Please send a donation to school with your student. They are in desperate need of canned meats, peanut butter, cereals, breakfast foods, canned goods and personal care items. This will be our last food drive for Must Ministries before the Christmas Holiday, please give generously. Thank you for your support.

AWARENESS CLUB AND BETA CLUB HOLIDAY STOCKINGS FOR THE SALVATION ARMY
Stockings are due no later than Wednesday, December 7
All Dodgen students are invited to participate in this service project. Stockings should be filled with non-perishable, age-appropriate items. Stockings and forms can be picked up and returned to Ms. Fitzgerald in the 6th grade, Ms. Kellett in the 7th grade, and Mrs. Strasser in the 8th grade. Remember to completely fill out the stocking form and attach it to the stocking.

SCOLIOSIS SCREENING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
On Friday, December 9 the Health and PE staff will be conducting the annual scoliosis screening for 6th and 8th grades.
Two parents from each grade level are needed for each time slot to help check off names after students are screened. The volunteers will sit at a table in the gym and highlight names of students as they come out of the locker room after screening. The times that are needed are for as follows:
8th grade 11:05-12:00 and 12:00-12-56
6th grade 2:20-3-16 and 3:16-4:10
Please contact krquirk@bellsouth.net as soon as possible if you are interested in helping.

11TH ANNUAL SLEIGHBELLS ON THE SQUARE 5K
Saturday, December 10 on the Marietta Square
Cobb County Bar Association sponsors Sleighbells on the Square 5K Race annually to gather funds for the Children’s Emergency Fund, Inc. The Community Resource Fund was established for the School Social Work Department in order to assist families in crisis throughout Cobb County. There is an award each year for the school with the MOST participation, so if you sign up, please make sure you note your school affiliation! For a registration form, please email Karen.Schwartz@cobbk12.org

CHADD PARENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
Tuesday, December 13 from 7-8:30pm
Walton High School Media Center
This is an opportunity to discuss relevant issues regarding ADHD in a support group type setting. East Side Elementary Exceptional Children’s Committee and the East Cobb Satellite of CHADD present Mike Perkins on December 15 from 6-7:30 pm in the East Side Cafeteria. His topic is Ownership, Cooperation and Self-Advocacy-Strategies for success that address executive functioning difficulties. Mr. Perkins is the principal of an elementary school in Cobb County and the father of a child who is diagnosed with AD/HD and Tourettes. He uses his experiences to help others understand how to motive children to invest in positive, preventative and high yield strategies that address executive functioning difficulties and increase self-advocacy. His message is to promote independence and self-esteem that will result in reducing conflict for children and the adults who care for them, and strengthen the ties within families.

DODGEN TRIVIA NIGHT AT TCBY (4305 Roswell Rd.)
Thursday November 17 from 6-8pm
This is going to be an awesome event! 50% OFF all items for students, teachers, and family! Live music, prizes awarded every 15 minutes, cool lights and lots of fun. Best art on chalk wall wins TCBY shirt. Sign up now in the Media Center in front of room 508-2 students per team by grade level.
6th grade trivia times-6:00-6:30
7th grade trivia times-6:40-7:20
8th grade trivia times-7:30-7:50
So come on out and meet our new Partner in Education, TCBY!

BAND NEWS
Congratulations to all Dodgen ensembles for their outstanding performances Palmer Middle School for the annual GMEA Solo & Ensemble Performance Evaluation. The Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) awards the following ratings for student performances: I- First division rating SUPERIOR; II-Second division rating EXCELLENT; III-Third division rating GOOD; IV Fourth division rating FAIR; and V- Fifth division rating POOR. Medals are award to students scoring in the top two divisions.

ALL students in ALL groups earned a performance medal from GMEA recognizing their achievement! The highest first division rating of SUPERIOR (silver medal) was awarded to our Trumpet Choir, Sax Choir, Clarinet Choir, Percussion Ensemble, Double Reed Choir, and Flute Choir. The second division rating of EXCELLENT (bronze medal) was awarded to the Low Brass Choir. The Jazz Band evaluation will take place in May, and the German Band exceeded the GMEA size limit of 16 with their 30 members and were not involved in the evaluation.

The GMEA Evaluation followed a splendid performance at our Dodgen Fall Band Ensemble Recital presented by all nine groups plus a beautifully performed duet by Aly Soriano and Shannon Ke. The Recital program was as diverse a collection of music as one will ever find on a single concert....everything from Bach to Bebop.

HONOR ROLL RECOGNITIONS
We are beginning a new way of recognizing our Honor Roll students. Students who earn all A’s and S’s in conduct will be on the Principal’s Honor Roll in the Gold Status. Those students who earn all A’s and B’s (maximum of 3 B’s) with all S’s in conduct will be in the Silver Status. There will also be a Bronze status beginning after the 2nd nine weeks. The Bronze status will be for those students who improve in at least one subject area by a letter grade. A letter and certificate will be sent home after each nine weeks informing your families of your student’s accomplishments- and those students receiving a letter and certificate will get either a Gold, Silver, or Bronze reward card that offers various discounts from nearby merchants.

CHANGES TO SCHOOL DISMISSAL
Beginning Monday, November 7, we will be dismissing our bus riders first followed by our car riders and walkers. Please wait until you have pulled around to the sidewalk area closest to the building before dropping your student off or picking them up. Students should not be crossing traffic to get into the building or get into your car.

DODGEN ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB MEETINGS
Wednesdays at 8:15am in Room 749:
November 30, December 14, 2011
January 18, February 15, March 21, April 25, 2012
We began our club last year and it was a wonderful success. We petitioned drivers to reduce emissions in the car pool line, had a fall clean-up, and celebrated Earth Day in the spring. We added more recycling to classrooms and had food and fun as we planned new ideas. Please join us to help with these and more ways to KEEP DODGEN GREEN.

BAND CHEESECAKE DELIVERY
Wednesday, November 9
The Band's cheesecake delivery date of November 9th is here. Please come to pick your order today! Thanks so much for your help and for making our annual fund drive a huge success! $22,632.80 IN PROFIT!

PEBBLEBROOK INFORMATION
Wednesday November 9 at noon
Mr. Frank Timmerman will meet with eighth grade students interested in attending Pebblebrook High Schoool. Students interested in meeting him need to sign up in the counseling office by Tuesday November 8. Auditions will be held on Wednesday November 30th. Please see counselors if you have questions.

PEBBLEBROOK HIGH SCHOOL COBB COUNTY CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS: STEEL MAGNOLIAS, by Robert Harling
James Wilson Studio Theatre - Pebblebrook High School
Friday, November 11 at 7:30pm
Saturday, November 12 at 3:00pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, November 13 at 3:00pm
Tickets - $10/General Admission. To purchase tickets, email frank.timmerman@cobbk12.org or call 770-819-2521 ext. 221.

POPE JR. BASEBALL MINI CAMP
Saturday, November 12 from 12-2pm
Due to rain on Friday, Oct. 28, the Pope Jr. Greyhounds Baseball Mini-Camp has been rescheduled. The time has been extended by 30 minutes to allow for more baseball instruction. Don't miss this opportunity to work on batting, pitching and catching with the Jr. Greyhounds coaching staff and Pope Varsity players! This Mini-Camp is open to all baseball players ages 9-12. Players who signed up for the original Mini-Camp on October 28 do not need to register again. Early Bird registration is $18 per player and ends Wednesday, Nov. 9. Standard registration is $20 per player and ends Friday, Nov. 11. Siblings receive an additional $2 discount. Please register online at www.PopeJrGreyhounds.com and call 678-340-3353 with any questions.

HIGH MUSEUM OF ART PTA DISCOUNT & FREE FAMILY WORKSHOP
Sunday, November 13
Remember to bring your PTA membership cards for this special price. After viewing the galleries, be sure to participate in the free family workshop on sculptures being offered from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The workshop is free with museum admission.

JR GREYHOUND BOYS SELECT LACROSSE TRYOUTS
Sunday, November 13 at the Hightower Trail Middle School fields
For more information, please go to our website at www.jrgreyhoundlax.com

WALTON AP 8TH GRADE STUDENT AND PARENT ADVANCED STUDIES NIGHT
Monday, November 14 at 6:30pm in the Walton High School Theater
Join us for a presentation regarding the many opportunities for advanced studies through our Advanced Placement and Pre-Engineering programs. We will have Bill Heron from the College Board as well as students to discuss the benefits of taking a rigorous curriculum. Students will have an opportunity to hear from the AP Human Geography teachers as well as tour our Pre-engineering and science labs.

CHADD MEETING
Tuesday, November 15 from 7-8:30pm Walton High School Media Center
Sometimes life with an ADHD child can be challenging. You may have other children who don’t understand why their brother or sister does the things they do. Come hear Jessi Henneghan, a Child, Adolescent and Family Therapist, discuss how ADHD affects siblings. Contact information – Cappie at east-cobb@chadd.net

COBB ALCOHOL TASKFORCE: TOOLS FOR PREVENTING UNDERAGE DRINKING
Wednesday, November 16 from 10am – 12pm at the Cobb Central Library
Registration deadline: Friday, October 28
Register online at www.cobbat.org; link on right side of homepage.
Three local experts will facilitate open dialogue, share evidence-based methods and resources PTA’s can use to help parents. Register online at www.cobbat.org; link on right side of homepage. There will be a basket with door prizes of resources, and 2 gift cards to local restaurants.

HEALTH FAIR PLANNING MEETING
Thursday, November 17 at 8am for anyone who is interested.
Contact health.youthservices@dodgenptsa.org with any questions.

AWARENESS CLUB & CENTER FOR FAMILY RESOURCES
ANNUAL THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
Now through Thursday, November 10
There will be a box in each homeroom to collect food items. We are asking grade levels to bring specific items in (see list below). We will also be collecting roasting pans and $15 Kroger or Publix gift cards.

Thank you for your support for these families. Last year, we collected over 1100 items and were #1 for Cobb County Middle Schools! Last year, we collected over 1100 items and were #1 for Cobb County Middle Schools. The grade level that collects the most items will earn their own Spirit Day. Thanks for Giving!
The Awareness Club will meet this Friday, November 11 to count and sort the food items.

ORDER SCHOLASTIC BOOKS ONLINE
Tuesday, October 25 through Monday, November 14
Have them delivered to the school and sent home for FREE!!
Go to www.scholastic.com/schoolbookfairs and locate Dodgen Middle School.
Place your order. All orders will ship to the school for free when the online book fair ends on November 14. What an easy way to do holiday shopping! Thank you so much for supporting Dodgen’s Book Fair.

MUST MINISTRIES FOOD DRIVE
Monday November 7
Please keep this in mind when you are grocery shopping during the next week. Must Ministries is in desperate need of canned meats, jelly, breakfast foods, boxed meals, canned meals, rice, pasta, pasta sauce, disposable razors, deodorants and canned fruits. They are struggling to keep their shelves stocked. Please help by sending your students to school on November 7 with a donation. This is the last food drive before Thanksgiving. Your generosity is appreciated.

HALLOWEEN CANDY DRIVE SUCCESS
Girl Scout Troop 2445 would like to thank everyone who contributed to our Halloween candy drive at Dodgen. We were able to collect and send approximately 225 lbs. of candy to soldiers stationed overseas, filling some 400 stockings with candy! Your generosity and support are much appreciated.

HIGH SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY
Friday, October 28
omorrow is the last day to purchase spirit wear from Pope and Walton. T-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants and other spirit wear will be for sale at Dodgen before school on Thursday. Sales will be outside the cafeteria by the school store. Students, show your high school spirit by wearing spirit wear to school this Friday. Cheer on your high school varsity football team Friday night--Pope, Walton and Wheeler all have home football games!

POPE JR. GREYHOUNDS BASEBALL MINI-CAMP
Friday, October 28th from 5:30-7:00pm
This is a great opportunity to end your fall baseball season by working out with the Jr. Greyhounds coaches and Pope High School players. There are just a few spots left, so if you haven't signed up yet, please be sure to register today at www.PopeJrGreyhounds.com or call the Jr. Greyhounds' team office at 678-340-3353.

ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB FALL CLEAN-UP DAY
Saturday October 29 from 9:00am - 11:00am
Beta Club service hours available!

HALLOWEEN CANDY DRIVE FOR SOLDIERS
Collected by Girl Scout Troop 2445
November 1 - 4
Please drop off candy donations in the bin located outside the school office. All donations will be collected, bundled and given to Operation Stars & Stripes. This organization uses the candy in stockings for soldiers who are stationed overseas during the holidays. Thanks for your help in sharing treats with our military personnel! Questions? Contact Meg Levin at Mlevin1234@comcast.net.

CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA PARENTS NEEDED
Wednesday, November 2
The students did a great job selling cheesecakes and now we need to get them off the truck, sorted and delivered. If you can spare any time on November 2, please join us. To sign up please visit http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/1112345634235184069
We also can use as many little red wagons dropped off to the covered play area as we can get on November 1st. Please make sure to label them with your name on them and we will return them with your order.
If you would like to pick up your order between 1 & 3 on November 2nd please consider volunteering with us for a little while and taking your order with you when you leave. Thanks for your support!

CHANGE MY WORLD NOW BUS TOUR ARRIVAL AT DODGEN
November 3
In advance of the tour's arrival, plesae watch the following short video showing what the bus tour is about.
http://www.youtube.com/user/CMyWorldNow
Students will get the chance to spend time with Gina Otto and the cast of Cassandra’s Angel- the musical as well as watch the performance. We then present the Change My World Now initiative, engaging students to take action in the world. Visit www.ChangeMyWorldNow.com for more information.

PEBBLEBROOK HIGH SCHOOL COBB COUNTY CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS
A FALL VOCAL CONCERT: LIMERICKS, LEGENDS AND LOVE
Thursday, November 3 at 7:30pm
Earl Reece Performing Arts Theatre Pebblebrook High School Tickets - $5/general admission
Tickets may be purchased at the door, box office will open at 6:30 PM.

WALTON DRAMA PRESENTS: ONE...THE BROADWAY REVIEW
Thursday, November 3 at 7pm
Friday, November 4 at 7pm
Saturday, November 5 at 2pm and 7pm
Come see this phenomenal Broadway review with musical numbers from your favorite Broadway shows like A Chorus Line, Legally Blonde, Hairspray, Chicago, West Side Story and more! Get your tickets:
• Via reservation (pay upon arrival at the door): www.waltondrama.com
• On sale every day 11am - 1pm in the Walton Commons November 1 - 4
• At the door prior to each show
• Students: $5 Adults $10
www.waltondrama.com

BLAKE COOPER PRODUCTIONS, INC. PROUDLY PRESENTS DISNEY'S 101 DALMATIAN'S KIDS
Friday, November 4 at 7:00pm, Saturday, November 5 at 7:00pm, and Sunday, November 6 at 3:00pm
Dodgen Middle School Stage
Featuring 73 talented Mt. Bethel 2nd-5th Graders. Tickets are on sale now! Please visit www.bcprod.org for your order form to pay by check or to order online with PayPal. Tickets are $8 for all seats. Order forms may be put in the BCP, Inc. mailbox in the Dodgen front office. Tickets will be available for pick up at will call the day of the show. Blake Cooper Productions, Inc. is a proud Partner In Education with Mt. Bethel Elementary and Dodgen Middle Schools through the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce.

KINCAID FUN RUN AND 3K RUN
Saturday, November 5 at 9:15am
While the 1 mile Fun Run is just for Kincaid students, the 3K run is open to the community. We would love to see alumni come back to Kincaid for this annual event. This year, our P.E. department has partnered with the Kincaid Foundation to include a post-run community festival.
REGISTER NOW:
Scroll down to the Fun Run event and use the link there to access the registration form that should be printed and mailed in: http://www.kincaidfoundation.org/events/
If you have any questions, please contact Scott Furr, head of the P.E. team at Kincaid E.S. at scott.furr@cobbk12.org or you can reach him at school by calling the Kincaid front office at: 770-578-7238.

DODGEN/SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
October 24-28 (Conference week) in the Dodgen Media Center
A portion of the proceeds from the Book Fair will go to much-needed equipment and new books. There will be many old and new favorites to choose from so make sure to stop by the Book Fair during Conference Week and stock up on some great books.
PARENTS: Stop by the Book Fair before or after your teacher conference to purchase Gift Certificates for your favorite teachers ($1 and $5 increments), buy Holiday gifts or pick up a favorite book for yourself.
VOLUNTEERS: if you can spare an hour or two during conference week to work with us please contact Mitzi Underwood 770-633-9197 / mitziu@gmail.com or Susan Higgins 770-971-2277 /susan@planetstudio.com

DODGEN RED RIBBON WEEK
October 24-28
This year's theme: One Decision - Changes Lives.
In honor of this Red Ribbon Week, local merchants are celebrating with us!
Have your Dodgen student wear their red wristband to these fine establishments & they will enjoy the following:
Wednesday 10/26: Gigi's Cupcakes ~ 50% off a Halloween cupcake
All week enjoy:
Menchies ~ 10% off
Cold Stone ~ 20% off
Pinkberry ~ 50% off

ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB OCTOBER CLUB MEETING
Wednesday October 26 at 8:15am in Mrs Barkley's Science Classroom
Theme - Clean Air Campaign

POPE JR. WRESTLING REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Wrestling practice starts Wednesday, October 26
Wrestling is a fun sport for kids of all sizes. Build self-confidence in a positive, hard working environment. Please visit www.popejrwrestling.com for registration information and FAQ.

WALTON HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY NIGHT
Thursday, October 27 from 6:30-8pm in the Walton Theatre
Explore careers, technology and your future. Door prizes and refreshments will served. Explore auto tech, graphic arts, pre-engineering, and video production. Sponsored by Walton Skills USA, for more information Mr. Campagna 770-578-3225 ext 290.

ROAD CLOSURES
Friday, October 21 from 2:45-3:40pm
Due to the Walton Homecoming Parade, there will be road closures on Sewell Mill Rd, Old Canton Rd and Bill Murdock Rd. The Parade begins at 2:45pm and ends at approximately 3:40pm.

BLAKE COOPER PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS BEAUTY & THE BEAST
Auditions: October 17, 19, 24 & 26 from 7:30am-9:00am in the Dodgen Theater (Please note dates have changed)
Cast List Posted: Friday, October 28 9:00am
Rehearsals will be Monday and Wednesday mornings from 7:30am-9:00am.
Performances will be March 23-25.
Please visit www.bcprod.org/dodgen for the complete schedule, information packet and audition materials. Completed audtion forms should be turned in to the BCP,Inc. black mailbox in the Dodgen front office no later than Friday, October 14th. All actors MUST be present for their audition on their scheduled day. You will receive your audition date via email.
Thank you for your support of Blake Cooper Productions, Inc. We look forward to working with the talented students at Dodgen Middle School. For more information, please visit our website www.bcprod.org or contact Blake Cooper a tdirector@bcprod.org or Marge Cavitt at mcavitt@bcprod.org. Blake Cooper Productions, Inc. is a proud Partner In Education with Dodgen Middle School through the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce.

NATIONAL BUS SAFETY WEEK
October 17-21
Dodgen has the best bus drivers around! If you see your student's bus driver, please thank them for what they do.

8TH GRADE SAVANNAH FIELD TRIP NEWS
Due to parking for the Walton Homecoming Game on Friday, October 21, we will arrive at the Eastminster Presbyterian Church at the corner of Old Canton Road and Sewell Mill Road. Please pick up your student from Eastminister Presbyterian and not at Dodgen that evening.

WALTON ORCHESTRA CONCERTS
Wednesday, October 19 at 7:30pm - Full Orchestra Concert featuring members of the Walton Band with the Walton Philharmonia and Chamber Ochestras
Thursday, October 20 at 7:00pm - String Orchestra Concert featuring perfomances by the Dorian, Lydian, Serenade, and Sinfonia Orchestras

COBB ALCOHOL TASKFORCE 2ND ANNUAL YOUTH COUNCIL SUMMIT
Registration deadline: Friday, October 21
EVENT: Saturday, October 29 from 9am - 4pm at Mt. Zion UMC in Marietta
Register online at www.cobbat.org; link on right side of homepage.
This will be an exciting youth-facilitated leadership training/recruitment opportunity highlighting ways youth can educate and motivate adults to prevent underage and youth binge drinking. Free giveaways, interactive sessions and lunch provided.Participants are eligible to receive community service hours!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLERS:
EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY FALL FESTIVAL
Friday, October 21 from 5:30 to 9:30 pm
This is a great way to earn community service hours, shifts can be worked in 1 hour increments. Email fallfestival@eastsideelementary.com with questions or to sign up for a shift.

JR GREYHOUNDS ONE-DAY BASEBALL MINI-CAMP REGISTRATION
Register online at www.PopeJrGreyhounds.com by Sunday, October 23 to receive the Early Bird rate of $15 per player. Siblings also receive a discount for registration. Space is limited, so sign up today!
JR GREYHOUNDS BASEBALL MINICAMP
Evening of Friday, October 28
Jr. Greyhounds' Head Coach Alan NeSmith would like to invite all Pope-district players ages 9-12 to join us for a one-day baseball mini-camp. The Jr. Greyhounds coaching staff will provide instruction on pitching, catching and hitting. Players will learn proper mechanics and fundamental skills to practice at home during the off-season to prepare them for spring baseball.

MUST MINISTRIES FOOD DRIVE BEGINS
Monday October 3
Please send your student to school that day with canned goods or personal care item to help stock their dwindling cupboards. They are in need of canned meats, jelly, breakfast foods, boxed meals, rice, pasta, disposable razors, deodorants and canned fruits. They are in critical need of donations and if each student donated one item we would make a big impact in restocking their shelves.

REFLECTIONS "DIVERSITY MEANS . . . " ENTRY DEADLINE
Monday, October 3
Each year, the PTA Reflections Program challenges students to create art inspired by a specific theme. The theme this year is: "Diversity Means.” . To find specific Reflections program information go to the reflections web page at http://georgiapta.org/leadership-reflections.html

NATIONAL STOMP OUT BULLYING DAY
Monday, October 3
Several things are planned for students and all have been asked to wear a blue shirt. Each student who has a blue shirt on will receive an ice cream at lunch.

RYDER 5K DAY AT CHURCHILL'S
Monday October 3
20% of the days earnings benefit our race and will go to Childhood Cancer Research

7TH GRADE TESTING
Cognitive Abilities (CoaGAT) Testing October 5 - 7
ITBS Testing October 10 - 14
Please make sure your student has a great breakfast, good night's sleep, plus comes to school every day as usual. School begins at 9:13. Anyone that may be tardy will be sent to the media center. Thanks for your help in getting your student here on time and ready for our exciting days of testing

EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY INVITATION & OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, October 6 from 6:30 - 7:00pm: program in cafeteria
7:00 - 8:30pm: Open House
Eastside Elementary invites you to join us in celebrating the opening of our new school and sixty years of education and service to East Cobb's children and families.

REGISTER FOR RYDER'S 5K AND FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 8 at 8:00am
The race starts at 8:00 am and the festival will begin right afterwards. You don’t want to miss the cake walk, air baseball, pumpkin painting, and seeing Penelope get her kiss!!!
For a printable version of the registration form or to register online go to:
www.active.com/donate/ryder5K
If you can't come you can still get a cute t-shirt. Forms are in each pod or you may print one at www.active.com/donate/ryder5K
and put it in the race box in the front office.

COBB SCHOOLS DAY AT GEORGIA TECH! ACC FOOTBALL ACTION!
Saturday, October 8
Order deadline has been extended to Friday, September 16
(Please disregard deadline on the form)
Join us for some college football as the GT Yellow Jackets take on the Maryland Terrapins! Special Cobb County Schools pricing at 20% off! Just $40! Order your tickets today! Simply click on the link below to print out your ticket order form! http://www.cobbschoolsfoundation.org/forms/GTMaryland2011.pdf
Offer available for employees, students, parents, friends and family!
Please share this with your teachers, families, members and students! We hope to see you at the game! A portion of the proceeds benefits the Cobb Schools Foundation. Go Jackets!

6TH GRADE DANCE
Tuesday, October 11 from 4:15-6:00 in the Dodgen Cafeteria
VIBE entertainment will be back and snacks are available for purchase.
Tickets on sale before school in the 6th grade pod on Thursday, October 6, Friday, October 7 and Monday, October 10.

PICTURE MAKE-UP DAY
Tuesday October 18
Order forms were sent home on Tuesday, October 11 for those students who did not have their photo taken on Panther Day. If you want to order photos, please fill out the order form and have your child bring it with them. Even if you do not order photos, this is the last opportunity for your child to have their picture taken for the Dodgen yearbook.

REGISTRATION/ARTICULATION ACTIVITIES FOR EIGHTH GRADE/RISING NINTH GRADE STUDENTS
“What you need to know now” Parent meetings

• Pope High School October 17 at 6:30pm in the Dodgen Theater
• Walton High School October 18 at 6:30pm in the Dodgen Theater
• Pebblebrook High School—Open House October 14 at 7:30pm in the
  J.T. Anderson Theater, Cobb Civic Center

ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB MEETING
Wednesday September 21st at 8:15 in Mrs. Barkley's Science Classroom (#749)
Join us for our first Club meeting. We'll be working on bird feeders, the school's recycling program and plans for the upcoming year. Breakfast goodies to be provided.

COMMON CORE GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (CCGPS) WEBCAST
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm (REPEATS)
Georgia, along with 47 other states, has adopted a new set of standards that are geared towards unifying the standards that are used from state to state and enabling students to be college & 21st century workplace and career-ready upon graduating from high school.
If you are unable to view the initial broadcast, an archived version will appear the following day. Three days later, a closed-caption version of the broadcast will air through the same site. The Web link for the initial broadcast and the archived sessions will be:
http://www.gpb.org/education/common-core

REFLECTIONS WORKSHOP
Thursday, September 22 at 8:15am in the Media Center
The Reflection theme for this year is "Diversity Means..." If you would like to participate in Reflections this year but need some help with the theme, rules, and different categories then come join us for the Reflections Workshop. Parents are more than welcome to join their student for the workshop. All entries for Reflections are due Monday October 3, 2011. For more information and to go over the rules please visit http://www.georgiapta.org/leadership-reflections.html
7TH GRADE DANCE
Thursday, September 22 from 4:15pm - 6:00pm
Tickets are $3.00 and will be available for purchase before school on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (19-21). Snacks will be available for purchase.

DODGEN DIRECTORY PRE-ORDER DEADLINE
Friday, September 23
This is also the deadline for submitting your information to be included in the directory. To have your information included in the directory, you must fill out a Dodgen PTSA order form. Order forms are available outside the front office. Return your form and payment to the white PTSA box that is mounted on the wall outside the front office. If you have already completed a PTSA order form (most parents did this on or before Panther Day) then no action is necessary. Please contact Ann at directory@dodgenptsa.org if you have any questions.

MARLOW'S AT MERCHANTS WALK IS HOSTING RYDER 5K NIGHT
Monday, September 26
Dine in or take dinner home- MARLOW'S is giving a % of sales to the Ryder 5K held here at Dodgen which benefits Childhood Cancer Research! Come out to MARLOW'S September 26th and don't worry about dinner!

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING FOR THE HELEN RUFFIN READING BOWL COMPETITION
Thursday, September 29, right after school
We will discuss the requirements as wells as the days/times to have weekly meetings. All are invited. Students will be asked to read as many of the 20 Georgia Award books as possible, and to write ten questions with answers for each book. The competition will be held in January (TBA). Participation at the competition will be determined by attendance at meetings, number of books read/questions written, as well as ability to compete. Please have a ride available to pick you up promptly at 5 p.m.
We are still looking for a Parent co-captain. Email Ms. Klodnicki for any further questions. susan.klodnicki@cobbk12.org

PTSA HEALTH & YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE PLANNING MEETING
Friday, September 30 at 10am at the Panera at the Avenue
Topics for discussion will include Red Ribbon Week, Internet Safety including cyber-bulling, Anti drug & alcohol issues, Health & wellness. Any questions please contact: health.youthservices@dodgenptsa.org

PINK OUT AT WALTON T-SHIRT SALES
On sale at Dodgen on Tuesday and Thursday morning September 27 and 29 and at the game Friday, September 30
Sales will be next to the school store and cost is $12 (cash or check made payable to Susan Komen 3-Day for the Cure). Walton will host a Pink Out for the home game versus Lassiter to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Come out and support your Walton Raiders and help find a cure for breast cancer! All proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HEARING AND VISION SCREENING
Week of September 12-16
Volunteers are needed for hearing and vision screening. We operate 4 or 5 hearing stations and 3 or 4 vision stations. With the addition of 2 “runners”, we need a total of 10 volunteers per day, for a time commitment of about 2 hours each day, beginning at 11:45. If you can only work one or two days, great! If you can work the entire week, even better! State regulations require all persons who administer a hearing or vision screening must attend one training session, which is slated for Thursday, September 8th at Palmer Middle school at 8:30am. If you are unable to attend on Thursday, you may attend on Wednesday, September 7th. The workshop lasts approximately 3.0 hours.

FYI
Hearing checkout for renewing screeners is Wednesday, September 7 from 1:30-2:30pm at Palmer Middle School. Vision checkout for renewing screeners is Tuesday, September 7 or 8 at 11:15am at Palmer Middle School. A renewing screener is someone who has attended two previous training sessions and has performed screenings before. Contact Tricia Eoff at 770-578-2726 or tricia.eoff@cobbk12.org for the particulars.

MAGNET SCHOOL PRESENTATION
Tuesday, September 13 at 6:30pm Dodgen Middle School Theater
The Cobb County School District recognizes that students who demonstrate exceptional potential in a specific area may benefit from a specialized program. Cobb’s magnet programs allow students to pursue their interests, develop their talents, and extend their competencies beyond the usual scope of high school. During fall semester, eighth grade students at each district middle school are provided information about all magnet programs.
Due to limited space at each program, students are selected through a highly-competitive, rigorous application process. Applications to academic magnets are due in early December. Performing arts candidates participate in an application/audition process during spring semester. The district provides arterial transportation for students attending magnet programs. Interested students and parents should go online or contact program coordinators for more information. Dodgen parents and students are invited to attend!

4QUARTERS 4RESEARCH T-SHIRT SALES
On sale Thursday September 15 and Friday September 16 from 8:45am-9:10am near the Dodgen Cafeteria
The Pope High School Football team and Leadership class would like you to join their crew to help Construct a Cure for Childhood Cancer. Former Pope High School student and football player Matt Hobby requested that we rally to support 4Quarters 4Research to help eliminate childhood cancers. All Dodgen students, teachers, parents, siblings, family, and friends can help this effort by buying a t-shirt to wear to the Pope vs. Kell game on Friday, September 30. Please support this worthwhile cause by purchasing a Matt Hobby neon yellow t-shirt for $10. Pay by cash or check made out to the Rally Foundation. The shirts will not be available for sale at the game. Shirts are available in sizes Youth S through Adult XL. Wear your t-shirt to the game and show Kell what a caring community Pope is. Go Hounds!!! Contact Kim Smith at kvsmith@bellsouth.net with any questions.

WEEK-LONG TRIP TO CENTRAL AMERICA JUNE 2012
Informational meeting on Thursday, September 15 at 6:00pm in the Media Center
Attention all 7th and 8th graders! Do you have an adventurous spirit? Want to get up close and personal with a volcano, explore a rainforest filled with endangered species, or lounge on a tropical beach? You can do all of that in Costa Rica! If you’re interested in joining us, bring a parent to this meeting with Mrs. Becton and Mrs. Keever. The trip is open to all current Dodgen 7th and 8th graders as well as any Dodgen alumni.

COBB EMC MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Saturday, September 17 at Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road
Meeting information will be posted at www.cobbemc.com

MIDDLE SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAM
Walton High School World Languages Department
Begins Monday, August 22 and will meet Monday through Thursday each week from 7:10-8:10am
Highly motivated, self-directed students are invited to pursue and/or expand their study of foreign language by taking advantage of this opportunity to take Chinese I, French I or Latin I at Walton High School. Parents will be asked to drop off students at the front entrance to Walton on those days. A Cobb County school bus will take the students to their middle school after class each day." Please contact karen.webb@cobbk12.org with questions. Karen G. Webb, Foreign Language Division Head, Walton High School.

DODGEN INTRAMURALS BEGIN
Tuesday September 6 at 8:15am
Intramurals continue on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Check your agenda for more information.

DODGEN CHORUS, BAND, AND ORCHESTRA ENCORE CHEESECAKE SALE
Orchestra and Chorus students will turn in orders and money on September 7 All Band students will turn in orders and money on September 9. The anticipated delivery dates are November 2nd for Orchestra and Chorus orders, and November 9th for all Band orders. Our Music Department appreciates the support of the Dodgen community! Parents, have your customers write their checks payable to you, and you write one large check payable to Dodgen Middle School. This will cut down on the number of checks that have to be receipted by our book keeper.

GIRLS ON THE RUN IS COMING TO DODGEN!
Deadline for registration is Sunday, September 11
Registration is online: www.girlsontherunatlanta.org. This club, which incorporates games, activities and exercise, will meet Monday's after school and Saturday mornings at the East Piedmont YMCA. For more information, please see the Girls on the Run webpage at or contact Molly O'Neil at (770) 365-6929 or Karen Schwartz (770) 973-7145 karen.schwartz@cobbk12.org.

NEW PARENT TEA
Wednesday, August 31 at 9:30am
Administration and PTSA will be on hand to give lots of helpful information on how a day at Dodgen works. This is a great way to ask questions and meet other parents. See you there!

MODIFICATIONS TO THE DRESS CODE
Through input from our students, we would like to make the following adjustments to the Dodgen dress code. On page 4 under dress code for boys-additional bullet should read: Shorts greater than 2 inches from the top of the knee. On page 5 under dress code for girls-7th bullet should read: "Spandex" or bicycle shorts. (Athletic shorts can be worn as long as they meet the requirement of no shorter than 2 inches above the knee. Sweatpants may be worn as long as they meet the above mentioned requirements about pants: Must be worn at the waist. Undergarments may not be visible.)

PTSA PRE-ORDERS
If you did not attend Panther Day but pre-ordered your PTSA supplies (PTSA membership cards, calendar, vocabulary book, etc), your packet will be delivered to your child this week. If you would like place an order, PTSA order forms are available in the front office. You can leave your completed form and payment in the PTSA box at school and your order will be delivered to your child in homeroom. Please allow one week for processing. Questions? Please contact Ann Kriscovich at pantherday@dodgenptsa.org.

PTSA GENERAL MEETING AND OPEN HOUSE
6th Grade: Tuesday, August 23 at 6:30pm in the Dodgen Theater
7th Grade: Thursday, August 25 at 6:30pm in the Dodgen Theater
8th Grade: Thursday, August 25 at 6:30pm in the 8th Grade Cafeteria

• PTSA General Meeting begins at 6:30pm in ther Dodgen Theater. On the agenda is the 2011-2012 PTSA Budget.
• Parents or Guardians are invited to attend this informational meeting. Due to limited seating and space in the theater and classrooms we ask that students do not attend
• Overflow parking is available at Walton High School. Please do not park in fire lanes, block entrances, exits or traffic lanes in the Dodgen or Walton parking lots.
• Pinnacle numbers are available for pick up by parents or guardians from 6:00-6:25pm. . Please bring your photo identification to receive your number. Pinnacle numbers not picked up Tuesday evening will be available in the Dodgen front office from 10am-3pm school days with ID. You do not need a new Pinnacle number if you already have one. Pinnacle will be available online beginning August 26.

Pope Jr. Baseball Tryouts
Thursday, August 25
7th & 8th graders should have their parents register online at www.PopeJrGreyhounds.com at the Tryouts page or they can call or text to 678-340-3353 to sign you up.

Beta Club Meeting
Friday, August 26 at 8:00am in the Dodgen theater
This meeting is to initiate all new members, renew returning members' membership, and discuss service projects for this year. Any member who cannot attend the meeting needs to check the sponsors' blogs for information, and new members will need to see the sponsors for your Beta certificate. Other Beta Club meeting dates for the year: Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Dec. 2, Jan. 27, Mar. 2, and May 11 (these meetings will begin at 8:15).

DODGEN DATELINE NEWSLETTER
The deadline for articles for the September edition of the newsletter is Friday, August 26. Please email newsletter@dodgenptsa.org. Past editions of the Dateline can be found at http://dodgenptsa.org/newsletters.html.

THANK YOU
Dodgen PTSA would like to thank all of the parent and student volunteers that worked to make Panther Day a success! We couldn't have done it without you.

DODGEN SCHOOL COUNCIL NOMINATIONS
Nominations will be accepted until August 22
The Dodgen School Council is accepting nominations to fill two open positions -- a parent representative and a business parent representative. To serve as a representative, you must have one or more children enrolled in Dodgen. The business parent representative must also be a business person. Council membership involves participation in regular meetings, a two-year term, and the willingness to be an active representative of the Dodgen community. If you are interested in serving as a parent or business parent representative or you would like to nominate a representative for the Dodgen School Council for the 2011 and 2012 school years, please stop by the Dodgen front office or download a nomination form at www.dodgenptsa.org. For more information, contact Suzanne Lynch at Suzanne.Lynch@comcast.net

PANTHER UPDATE
Panther Day, August 12
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to work on Panther Day. We now have enough student volunteers for all shifts. We are still in need of parent volunteers during each of the following shifts. Each grade level time is split into 2 volunteer shifts, you will still be able to participate in Panther Day if you volunteer. Please email Ann Kriscovich at pantherday@dodgenptsa.org to volunteer and let her know which shift is best for you.

Panther Day 2011 Schedule
6th Grade – 9:45am-11:00am
7th Grade – 11:45am-12:45pm
8th Grade – 2:30pm-3:30pm

On Panther Day, parents and students will have the opportunity to meet their student’s homeroom teacher, find bus routes, purchase Dodgen spiritwear, put money in lunch accounts, and pick up PTSA pre-orders (if you did not pre-order, then you can purchase your PTSA memberships, calendar, directory, and vocabulary books during Panther Day). Yearbook pictures are also taken during Panther Day. Please note that you will need separate checks or cash for Spiritwear, PTSA orders, school pictures, and lunch accounts!! Credit or Debit cards are not accepted. Please contact Ann Kriscovich at pantherday@dodgenptsa.org with any questions.

Yearbook Pictures are taken on Panther Day! Please have your student wear school appropriate attire for their photo. Spaghetti straps and low cut tops will not be allowed. Students who do not have their yearbook photo taken on Panther Day will have the opportunity for a retake later in the year.

SAVE THE DATE: PANTHER DAY 2011/2012
Friday, August 12

6th Grade: 9:45am — 11am
7th Grade: 11:45am — 12:45pm
8th Grade: 2:30pm — 3:30pm

Yearbook photographers will be available for individual student photos.

Panther Day is Dodgen's big day to meet teachers, greet friends, buy school necessities, and take care of Dodgen business. Mark the date in your calendar now and look for more information on the Dodgen PTSA website www.dodgenptsa.org as the date approaches.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Panther Day can't happen without your help! We will need lots of volunteers on Thursday, August 11th for setup and preparation and on Friday, August 12th to be cashiers, distribute pre-orders, sell Spirit Wear and School Store items, and many other jobs. Please commit now to work one or more of the time slots shown above. To volunteer send an email to Rani Quirk, volunteercoordinator@dodgenptsa.org with your preferred timeslot.

ATTENTION ALL RISING 8TH GRADE STUDENTS
Please visit the following website for some very important information about your summer assignment. You will need this information for the first week of school: https://sites.google.com/site/dodgenpanthers/home

2011-2012 DODGEN PTSA COMMITTEE CHAIR OPENINGS
Please get involved and support our students. If you are interested please contact co-president@dodgenptsa.org. Thank you!

• Art Aide
• Arts in Education- Reflections
• Community Outreach and MUST Mondays
• Education and Literacy- Book Club and Heroes
• Eighth Grade Party
• Family Engagement
• Legislation & Advocacy
• Media Center
• Panther Day (Aug. 12)
• Staff Appreciation
• Student Recognition
• Website Liaison

SUMMER READING LISTS ARE NOW ONLINE
Please go to www.cobbk12/dodgen, click Media Center, parent student resources.

PTSA ORDER FORM 2011-2012
Please return your form to the PTSA box in the front office or mail to Dodgen. Orders received by August 1st will be ready to pick up on Panther Day. We appreciate your support of Dodgen PTSA. If you have any questions please contact co-president@dodgenptsa.org

DODGEN FRONT OFFICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The commitment is only twice per month and shifts are about three hours long. If you can help or would like more information, please contact Lorra Holman at lorralamar@mindspring.com or Linda Caballero at tealinda@bellsouth.net

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Thank you to everyone for sending in those box tops. We are off to a great start for next year's PTSA. You can still drop them off thru the end of the school year in the box by the front office. Please keep collecting all summer long! You can find a list of products that carry Box Tops for Education at boxtops4education.com. You can receive coupons and recipes and participate in events to raise even more money for our school PTSA. Thanks again and keep collecting.

POPE BOYS BASKETBALL SUMMER CAMPS
June 6-9, June 27-30, July 25-28
Camps are open to boys from ages 8-15 who attend any school
Contact Coach Abney @ Patrick.Abney@Cobbk12.org or 770-578-7920 with any questions. Applications can be downloaded at popebasketball.com

WALTON 2011-2012 RISING FRESHMAN
In order to ensure that you get up to the minute information about registration, orientation, etc. please go to waltonhigh.org then to the "QUICK LINKS" on the left side of the home page and click on "WHS E-News Blast" and sign up there. You will not be sent any emails from this other than Walton weekly eblasts. This is the way that the PTSA and Administration reaches Walton families on a weekly basis with pertinent information as well as any urgent bulletins that need to go out. Feel free to sign up your student as well so that they get the same valuable information. We look forward to seeing you and your student next year! Heather Rees, President, Walton High School PTSA hprees@aol.com

WALTON SUMMER MATH PACKETS FOR 2011-2012
Now available on the Walton web page under academics, summer assignment list.

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