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May 12 / admin

Legislative Reapportionment Map:

Changes for Daniell Families

The General Assembly approved the Cobb County School District Reapportionment map at the end of the legislative session; it now goes for review before a state judge. While it appears that Daniell will remain in Post 4 (represented by BOE member Kathleen Angelucci), it seems that several of our feeder schools — including Sprayberry HS, Kincaid ES, and Addison ES — will be moved to Post 4. To see the image of the Approved Reapportionment map click on the following link: http://www.davidbanksforschools.com/downloads/CCSB_Map_Approved_03-30-12.pdf   For a more detailed Cobb County Reapportionment map which shows the streets within a school Post, click here:  http://www.davidbanksforschools.com/downloads/COBBSB_SENAMD_P3_2012.pdf

CCSD Budget to be Adopted at May Meeting
The FY13 school district budget (covering school year 2012-13) will be formally adopted at the May 17 Board of Education meeting. Current discussions and revisions of the budget include five furlough days for teachers and increased class sizes. To see the current budget report, click on 

http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/finance/reports/201203_BudgetNewsletter.pdf .
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May 12 / admin

Last 2011/2012 General Session PTSA Meeting

May 8th, 6:30pm

PTSA Membership Dues Increase Will Be Proposed 

As you are probably aware, a portion of the $5 membership fee you pay to join the Daniell PTSA goes to the National PTA and a portion goes to the Georgia PTA.  In March 2011, National PTA approved a $.50 increase in the dues we pay to them. This increase went into effect this school year.  Last summer, Georgia PTA also approved a $.50 increase in the dues that we pay to them that will go into effect this summer.  Our PTSA was able to absorb the National PTA dues increase and keep our membership cost to $5 each this year, but we cannot afford to absorb another $.50 increase from GA PTA going forward.  To be able to continue to focus on offering quality programs and advocacy for our members next year, we will amend the bylaws at our May 8th General Membership meeting to increase our membership cost to $6.00 each for next year.  Specifically, we will propose to amend Article V, Section 7, Line 119 Dues, by striking out $5.00 and inserting $6.00 Please plan to attend this important meeting.
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May 12 / admin

8th Grade Picnic

For Both 8th Grade Students AND Their Parents!

May 23rd

11am – 1pm

The 8th grade students will finish out their graduation celebrations with a fun outdoor event on the last day of school.  Come bring a dessert and join your student for the festivities.  Other volunteers will be needed to help set up, serve food, monitor activities, and supervise students.  So 6th and 7th grade parents come help us let our 8th graders know they will be missed and we wish them all the best at Sprayberry!
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May 12 / admin

8th Grade Dance Is Coming!!

May 11th

6:00-9:00pm

Attention all parents of 8th grade students!!  As you know, the 8th grade dance is a very special event for our soon-to-be graduating students.  Please come help us make this a night they will truly always remember.

Parents are needed to help decorate the cafeteria on Thursday, May 10th starting at 2pm and all day on Friday, May 11th.  If you have even just one hour to come help, we need you!!  Also, donations of food and drink items are greatly appreciated.  Please contact Kristine Goldstein or Melissa Hewitt to find out what donations are needed and to let us know you’re willing to help.  You can reach Kristine at kgoldstein_4@yahoo.com and Melissa at 924Hewitt@comcast.net.
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May 12 / admin

End of Year Honor Roll Picnic
Friday, May 4th
11am-1pm

Come help us celebrate the hard work this year of our A/B students!  We will need volunteers to help us set up, serve food, monitor activities, and supervise students.
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May 12 / admin

Daniell Is First Cobb County Middle School To Be Certified As A “No Place For Hate” School!!

On April 10, Daniell Middle School proudly celebrated our first year as a No Place for HateTMschool.  At that time we were the only middle school in Cobb County to earn the certification in the 2011-12 school year.  A representative from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) presented the school with a banner in recognition of the school’s achievements for incorporating anti-bias, anti-bullying and diversity education as part of their goals for the year.

Last October, the majority of the students, teachers and staff signed a “Resolution of Respect”, thereby meeting the first requirement.  The resolution reads as follows:
 “I pledge from this day forward to do my best to combat prejudice and to stop those who, because of hate or ignorance, would hurt anyone or violate their civil rights. I will try at all times to be aware of my own biases and seek to gain understanding of those who I perceive as being different from myself. I will speak out against all forms of prejudice and discrimination. I will reach out to support those who are targets of hate. I will think about specific ways my community members can promote respect for people and create a prejudice-free zone. I firmly believe that one person can make a difference and that no person can be an “innocent” bystander when it comes to opposing hate. I recognize that respecting individual dignity, achieving equality and promoting inter-group harmony are the responsibilities of all people. By signing this pledge, I commit myself to creating a community that is No Place for HateTM”.

Following this commitment, the students met the remaining requirements by participating in several activities, including an International Festival, various assemblies supported by the ADL and a large world map with pictures of students posted in their home countries.  Commitment and belief to this program was embraced by the faculty and the students. Come check out the banner that is proudly hung in the school representing this achievement.  Congratulations to the students at Daniell Middle School and their commitment to respecting each other!
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Feb 28 / admin

PTSA Meeting

Next General Session PTSA Meeting
March 1st, 6:30pm

Join us for the next general session PTSA meeting to elect next year’s officers.  Then plan to stay for a great  performance by our chorus, starting at 7pm.  Volunteers will be needed to work the concession stand starting at  6:30pm.
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Feb 28 / admin

Another Great Book Fair Coming to Daniell!

Book Fair
March 5th-9th

Another great book fair is coming to Daniell!  Encourage your students to check out the new additions and to make some purchases for their home library.  Volunteers will be needed to assist with sales in the Media Center each day. Contact the Daniell PTSA at daniellptsa@hotmail.com if you could help us out by working a few hours.
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Feb 28 / admin

We Want Your Input!

Now Gathering Feedback on Our School and PTSA Communications
If you would be willing to give us your input and suggestions regarding our school & PTSA website and other communications, we’d love to talk with you.  We are gathering feedback so we can put together an even better communications plan for next year.  Please contact daniellptsa@hotmail.com if you have ideas and suggestions and would be willing to be a part of this process.
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Feb 28 / admin

Lolli-Grams A Big Hit As Always

Lolli-Grams Helped Us Show Lots of “LOVE” on Valentine’s Day!

Students had lots of fun, as always, sending fun Valentine’s messages with a lollipop to their friends and favorite teachers.  545 lollipops and messages were delivered to the homerooms on Valentine’s morning. Thank you to all the parents who helped with selling, “wrapping”, and delivering!
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