Programs

HONORING OUR HEROES ESSAY CONTEST
Select a real life hero who has made a difference, and who has shown one or more of the following characteristics: generosity, trust, persistence, dedication, leadership, creativity, caring, bravery, imagination, service, generosity, courage or compassion. Describe how this hero has had an impact on your life, directly or indirectly.
Entry Form (PDF download)

For more information, please contact:
education.literacy@dodgenptsa.org

REFLECTIONS PROGRAM

2011–2012 PTA Reflections Theme: “Diversity Means . . . ”
Deadline to submit is Monday, October 3, 2011
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://www.georgiapta.org/leadership-reflections.html

Thank you to the 43 students that entered Reflections. Here is a list of the students who went on to East Cobb Council. A reception will take place some time after winter break. Details will be sent to every participant. Congratulations to those who continued on.

SIXTH GRADE
Grace Zhon - Photography
Kseniya Spikina - Visual Arts
Grace Zhon - Literature
Brinkley Doherty - Dance

SEVENTH GRADE
Erika Sprecher - Photography
Rebecca Xhajanka - Visual Arts
Nathan Wu - Literature

EIGHTH GRADE
Katie Lynch - Photography
Xinzhu Yang - Visual Arts
Alex Muller - Literature
Seth Robbins - Music

SPECIAL ARTIST
Lexie Luckcuck - Photography
Chris Castillo - Photography
Chris Branch - Photography
Zachary Nesbit - Photography
Jason Nash - Photography
Jake Tolar - Photography
Carolyn Prunkl - Literature

EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN RESOURCE

Support Programs (www.cobbk12.org website)
Parent Mentors (www.cobbk12.org website)
Parent Mentor eBoard (www.cobbk12.org website)
Council for Exceptional Children (www.cec.sped.org website)
Georgia Federation Council for Exceptional Children (www.gacec.org website)
Learning Disabilities Association of Georgia (www.ldag.org website)
Autism Society of America - Greater Georgia Chapter (www.asaga.com website)
Self - Regulation through Goal Setting (PDF)
Educating Students on the Autism Spectrum (PDF)
Reading Tips Bookmark (PDF)
Parental Rights (PDF)

For more information, please contact:
exceptionalchildren@dodgenptsa.org

CONSEQUENCES OF CRIME
This is an educational field trip to the Cobb County Work Release Center, which was developed by Past ECCC PTA President, Margie Hatfield. Students from 7th and 8th grade visit the jail on an assigned date to discuss the Consequences of Crime. Students spend two - hours focusing on shoplifting, smoking, alcohol/drugs, or drinking and driving.

Information Packet (Adobe PDF download)

For more information, please contact ECCC PTA Consequences of Crime Chair, Lisa Dick at:
404 -229-1920 or CofC @ ecccpta.org