Principal's Corner

September 30

Betsey Kennedy and Barbara Powell-Schager have been diligently planning a math night for October 7, 2008 following the 6:30 PTA meeting. The theme is Math Safari so you may see all kinds of animals around Big Shanty. Students  from Kennesaw State University will have activities for students in grades K- 5. This is a family math night so we look forward to seeing you and your children.

Congratulations to Betsey Kennedy who has been chosen the 2008 WalMart Teacher of the Year. She was nominated by students and their parents at the Chastain Meadow WalMart. Ms. Kennedy is recognized as an "outstanding educator dedicated to making a difference in the lives of her students."

September 10

Next week we will begin testing in Grades 3 and 5. On September 17 we will administer the Cognitive Ability Test. During the week of September 22, the Iowa Test of Basic Skills will be administered. This is a test which will compare our students to other third and fifth grade students in the nation. Please be sure that your child has a good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast.

The PTA Reflections Program theme for 2008-2009 is "WOW". Please encourage your child to enter in one of the following categories: literature, musical composition, photography, visual arts, dance, or film production. The Big Shanty deadline for submissions is Friday, October 3, 2008.

Please consider helping our PTA raise money by using the Publix and Kroger cards for Big Shanty. Everytime you make a purchase and have the card scanned, you are contributing to our PTA. Again this year, we will collect box tops and Campbell labels. This process is easy and all our students will benefit.