Friday, August 19th:

No official homework for over the weekend, but we encourage you to continue to study your spelling words and to work on building your reading stamina.

I know there were some hiccups with completing the diagnostic test on Front Row, but all students have now taken the pre-test and are good to go for future assignments.  The link and class code are written in the "Notes" section of their agenda and you can also find this information on the blog under "Classroom Links".

** If you haven't turned in the Cobb County paperwork from the beginning of the year please do so ASP.   This includes the Emergency Weather paper, Clinic Card, 2 Emergency Cards, Technology Consent Form, Performing Arts permission slip, and the Receipt of the Family Information Guide.

Important Information:

Picture Day is Tuesday, August 23rd.  Students are to wear standard attire.  

THE TIGER UPDATE

-The Tiger Fund Drive has launched! Please support the PAWS Foundaiton with a tax deductible donation that supports educationsl initiatives for all Tealsey Tigers.  Visit www.TeasleyTigers.com to make your Tiger Fund donation and to learn more about the PAWS Foundation.  See atached flyer for more information!

-Our first Spirit Night of the year will be on August 25 (5-7pm) at the Paces Ferry Chick-Fil-A.  Come out to support Tealsy and enjoy a night off from cooking!

-Please join us for the first PTA General Meeting of the 2016-2017 school year on Tuesday, August 30 at 6:15 in the Cafe.  Come learn more about PTA's plans fo the year and hear from our Principal, Ms. Mansfield on the "State of Teasley".  Elections for our School Council will also take place that evening.  We look forward to seeing all PTA members there!

-An informational meeting about the "Opportunity School District" bill on this year's ballot will be held on September 8 from 6-7 pm at Campbell High School. See attached flyer for more information.

Notes from Coach Homansky:

Teasley Jogging Club

Tealsey Jogging Club is a 5K training program designed to teach students the value of hard work and effort not only training the body, but the mind as well.  The club will be on Monday afternoons from 2:30-3:45 and is open to 3rd through 5th graders who show good character in all aspects of their life and meet their academic standards in the classroom.  in order to be considered for jogging club students must fully complete the attached application in pen/pencil along with their/parent guardian signature.  Each application will be looked over by a panel of staff members along with feedback from their current and past grade level teachers.  Should you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Homansky.

Rise and Shine Morning Exercise

What better way to start the day than breaking a sweat?  Rise and Shine morning exercise is designed to get your student active and moving before even stepping into their homeroom.  The doors of the gym open at 7:20 am and close at 7:35 with all students being released to class at 7:45.  Students must eat breakfast before coming to Rise and Sine.

Rise and Shine morning exercise will begin Monday, August 15th and is open to the following grade levels on the following days:

Monday: 4th and 5th morning miles

Tuesday:  2nd and 3rd morning miles

Wednesday: Kindergarten and 1st morning miles

Thursday: 3rd, 4th and 5th Boot Camp

Friday: K, 1, 2 Boot Camp

Back to Football Friday

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?  Teasley's Physical Education department is proud to partner with the NFL and their PLAY60 program to bring to you BACK TO FOOTBALL Fiday on September 9th.  Back to Football Friday is a school wide event that encourages students to get active and excited about the upcoming football season.  Students are encouraged to wear their favorte NFL football gear.  During their specials time the students will participate in football related stations testing their throwing, catching, kicking, punting, and speed/agility.

WE NEED YOUR HELP.  If you are interested in volunteering we would love to have you.  Please visit: http://signup.com/go/faQPcy to help facilitate a station.  Should you have any questions please feel free to contact Coach Homansky at eric.homansky@cobbk12.org.