“Starting the Conversation about Teens and Mental Health” -Chat N Chew

Join Cooper MS PTSA 

Date: Sept. 13, 2016 at 9:30 am- 10:30 am  

Location: Parent Resource Room. 

Topic: “Starting the Conversation about Teens and Mental

Health”

Special guest speaker will be Annette Hughes, LMSW of Social Concepts and Development Services.

We know what it takes to keep a child physically healthy- but the basics for good mental health aren’t always as clear. 

Don’t worry, you’re not alone Children’s mental health matters! Talking about mental health concerns can be scary. 

Half of all mental health disorders begin by the age of 14. Early

identification and early intervention in children and teens is essential to their current and future

well-being.

With the start of a new school year, let’s start the conversation, get informed, be prepared and learn the facts about Teens and Mental Health with other parents, and your local community.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Message from Dr.Watkins Week of May 4

Teacher Appreciation Week

Help us show how much we appreciate our teachers, it's Teacher Appreciation Week.

Orchestra Concert Monday

The 6th grade orchestra concert has be rescheduled for tomorrow night at 7:00 PM.

Parent Volunteer Dinner

We will be honoring our parent volunteers this Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM in the Media Center. If you plan to attend, please contact the front office to let us know- 770-819-2438.

Summer Camp Deadlines

Parents are reminded that the deadline for signing up for the Rising 6th grade and STEM summer camps is tomorrow.  The application is on the Cooper website- www.cobbk12.org/cooper along with other important dates for the remaining 14 days of school.

GA Tech Game Development Summer Camp at McEachern for Rising 9th Graders

For more information http://mceachernhighptsa.blogspot.com/

Message from Dr. Watkins: Week of April 27

Meeting Regarding DC Trip

Parents of 6th grade students are invited to attend an informational meeting this Tuesday from 6:00-6:45 PM about a Washington, DC trip we are planning for next year. That meeting will be followed by the 6th grade band concert at 7:00 PM.

Register for Summer Camps Now

Parents are reminded to sign up their students for the Rising 6th grade summer camp and the Rising 7th and 8th grade STEAM Camp. The links are both on our website- www.cobbk12.org/cooper.  The deadline for transportation is May 4.

Parent Night

Our website also contains information for the South Cobb Parent Night which will be held on Monday, May 4. Cooper will host its Rising 6th grade parent night this Thursday at 6:30 PM.

Message from Dr. Watkins, Week of April 20

Testing Resumes This Week

Students will continue to take the Georgia Milestones test on Monday and Tuesday and parents are asked to ensure that students go to bed early and come to school each day and on time so that they can get breakfast. We will begin testing at 9:15. 

Summer Camp Information Coming!

Applications will be placed on the Cooper webiste www.cobbk12.org/cooper starting Tuesday, April 21 for our Rising 6th grade and STEAM summer camps.  Both camps will be held during the week of June 8 and space is limited.

McEachern Summer Bridge Program

McEachern is announcing their Summer Bridge Program to be held July 13-16. Applications are due by May 20. For more information please email Krystal Wattley- krystal.wattley@cobbk12.org

Message from Dr. Watkins Week of April 13

Welcome Back!

We hope that everyone had a safe and enjoyable spring break and feel prepared for the last six week of this school year.

GA Milestones Testing This Week

A reminder to all parents and students that the GA Milestones will be given beginning this Wednesday, April 15-Tuesday, April 21.  It is very important that students get a good night's sleep, come to school on time each day, and eat a healthy breakfast.  We will not be able to call into classrooms once testing has begun each day at 9:15.  We ask parents to encourage your student to take their time and do their very best. Information about the Georgia Milestones may be found on the Cooper website- www.cobbk12.org/cooper.

Important Parent Imformation: Operation Liberate

Operation Liberate is an organization that rescues victims from sex trafficking. They are getting ready to rescue around 100 girls in the Atlanta area this Spring! They are in need of Freedom Bags for the rescued girls. The girls will be rescued in just the clothes  on their backs! Some of these girls are as young as 11 years old!

To learn more, please see the linked letter and flyer below:

Operation Liberate  Workshop

Message from Dr. Watkins week of February 16

GEMS Has Success

 Thanks to everyone for helping to contribute to the GEMS Jeans for Teens community service project. In one week 926 jeans were collected for needy teens.

Chat & Chew Coming

Join us for the next Chat and Chew with the Principal on Thursday, February 26, at 9:30 AM in the Parent Resource Room.

Special - Watch Live! National PTA President and Other Education Leaders

This message is being sent on behalf of the Georgia PTA Family Engagement Chair, Angel Little and Rita Erves, Georgia PTA President: As part of the activities surrounding formal recognition of this week (Take Your Family to School Week), please watch a live discussion with a host of California state and local parent and education leaders. This Roundtable discussion will include participation by the California PTA and the National PTA President, Otha E. Thornton, Jr. The Roundtable will center around the need for increased collaboration among families, educators and administrators to support student success and school improvement. It will take place on Thursday, February 19 at the Los Angeles County Office of Education. Join Roundtable Discussion with National PTA and California State PTA National PTA and California State PTA will bring together state and local parent and education leaders on Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Los Angeles County Office of Education for a discussion on the need for increased collaboration among families, educators and administrators to support student success and school improvement. Hear from: Otha Thornton - National PTA President Dr. Arturo Delgado - Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools Justine Fischer - California State PTA President-Elect Josephine Lucey - California School Boards Association Immediate Past President Dr. Ramona Bishop - California Association of African-American Superintendents and Administrators President-Elect and Vallejo Unified School District Superintendent The forum, which is being held in conjunction with National PTA's Take Your Family to School Week, also will include discussion on effective, meaningful ways families and schools can work together to ensure successful implementation of these important reforms. Watch the livestream of the discussion online tomorrow at 5 p.m. EST (2 p.m. PST) .

Message from Dr. Watkins Week of January 19

Dr. King Holiday School Closed

School will be closed tomorrow in honor of Dr. King's birthday.

Free Tickets for Selma Movie

Please visit the link http://selmastudenttickets.com/. for more information on free tickets for 7th and 8th graders to see the movie Selma.

Chat -n- Chew STEAM Presentation This Tuesday

Parents are reminded to join us this Tuesday at 6:30 PM for our Chat and Chew which will be focused on our progress towards becoming a STEM certified school. If you plan to attend, please sign up using the Sign-up Genius found on the PTSA link on the Cooper website. www.cobbk12.org/cooper.  Students and teachers will be presenting information.

Academic Assemblies

Students who will be honored this Friday, January 23, during the Academic assemblies will receive their invitations on Tuesday.

Georgia PTA News

January 12, 2015

The 2015 Georgia Legislative Session for the House and Senate will convene today at 10:00am. Both chambers will swear in all members of the general assembly and approving their rules for this session. If you are available, you may want to attend the Governor's inauguration at the state capitol scheduled for 2:00pm. During the 2015 session, I will provide regular updates and action alerts to keep you inform of happenings in the legislature on children related issues such as education, child safety, juvenile justice, health and nutrition, and family engagement. 

In addition, your participation is critical to the success of Georgia PTA legislative and advocacy efforts. Please click here to join or update your profile in our grassroots advocacy network. By joining the network, you can inform us of any relationships you have with our elected officials and we can stay better connected with you throughout the legislative session as well as request your support for important legislation.

Prefiled Legislation for 2015 Legislative Session

• HB 39 - (Waites-60^th) "Dropout Deterrent Act"; to revise the age of mandatory education; this legislation amends the mandatory school attendance required for children between 5th and 17th birthdays .

• HB 40 - (Waites-60^th) Elementary and secondary education; bullying; revise provisions; this legislation provides provisions for bullying and add provisions for harassment of students and school employees .  

Office of the Governor Newsroom

• Deal releases Child Welfare Reform Council recommendations-  Read More
• Deal appoints 27 to boards - Read More  

No Committee Meetings Scheduled

To find more events and the happenings of the Capitol, be sure to look at the  calendar of events. You can also keep up with what's going on during the session with live broadcasts from  the House,  the Senate  or  both chambers at the same time .

Useful Links

• House of Representatives Contact List
• House Committees List
• State Senate Contact List
• Senate Committee List
• How a bill becomes law

Important News From Georgia PTA

Dear Parents,

I would  like to thank you for your support and service this past year on behalf of the children in Georgia. In addition, I wish you a Happy New Year as you continue your legislative and advocacy efforts in 2015. To help you kick-off the new legislative year, please find below some  important i information: 

Important  Days During the Legislative Session 

• On January 12, 2015, marks the first day of the   2015 Georgia Legislative Session .   The General Assembly , consisting of   180 Georgia Representatives   and   56 Georgia Senators , gathers inside the gold dome of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. These legislators will work vigorously to go over the 2015/16 state budgets, discuss proposed bills and resolutions and keep our state in the best shape possible. Each session lasts 40 days, but, keep in mind, that doesn't mean 40   consecutive days. Each day the General Assembly convenes, a day is officially notched in the calendar, but the two houses can remain in recess for several days or even a week at a time. Theoretically, those 40 days could stretch for five months and run all the way to May.  

• Governor Nathan Deal's inauguration is scheduled January 12, 2015 at the State Capitol. Prior to this event, Gov. Deal will kick off a statewide volunteer day - called "With A Servant's Heart on Saturday, January 10, 2015.

•   Crossover Day -  This day typically occurs on the 30th day of the session. All bills in each chamber must be approved by this day so that they can then move to the other chamber for discussion and review. For example, a bill in the Senate must pass the Senate by this day in order to be considered by the House. If a bill does not pass its initial chamber, it can no longer move forward this year, but its hopes for passage may lie for another year .

• Sine Die -  This is the very last day of session. "Sine Die" is Latin for "without day." In our context it means that we aren't going to assign a day for a further meeting. By declaring Sine Die, we are adjourning the General Assembly, indefinitely causing the 40-day legislative session to officially come to an end.

 To find more events and the happenings of the Capitol, be sure to look at the  calendar of events . You can also keep up with what's going on during the session with live broadcasts from   the House ,  the Senate  or  both chambers at the same time .

House and Senate Prefiled legislation for 2015 Legislative Session

• HB 3 -  Education; programs; person solicit transaction with student-athlete; provide sanctions
• HB 6 -  Georgia Student Finance Commission; provide weighted grade point averages in excess of 4.0 for purposes of determining eligibility for HOPE; authorize
• HB 7 -  Child Safety and Emergency Preparedness Act; enact
• HB 16 - Education; no high school which receives funding from Quality Basic Education Act shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events unless students enrolled in magnet schools can participate under certain conditions; provide
• HB 17 - Hidden Predator Act; enact
• HB 22 - HOPE; grants cover full cost of tuition; provide
• HB 23 - HOPE; eligibility requirements; eliminate seven-year limitation from student's graduation from high school
• HB 24 - HOPE; eligibility as a Zell Miller Scholarship Scholar for students who do not qualify as freshmen; provide
• HB 25 - HOPE; Zell Miller Grant Scholars; provide that spouses and dependent children of military service members and veterans are eligible
• SB 7 - Crimes and Offenses: children who have been sexually exploited; make provisions; create Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission (PF
• SR 7 - Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund; provide that General Assembly by law may impose additional penalties or fees for the offenses- CA (PF)

Georgia PTA Public Policy and Legislative Agenda for 2015

Georgia PTA serves to strengthen our collective voices to engage and empower families and communities to advocate on a broad range of state public policy issues that affect the lives of children. The Georgia PTA Board of Directors adopted the 2015 legislative agenda based on critical policy issues surveyed by the Georgia PTA membership. Georgia PTA agenda includes: legislative advocacy in the general assembly, executive and regulatory advocacy with administration and officials of state agencies, and legal advocacy through participation in state courts.To read 2015 Georgia PTA Public Policy, click:   Georgia PTA Legislative Priorities

Save the Date: Georgia PTA Student Advocacy Day

Tuesday, february 5th, 2015 is Georgia PTA's Student Advocacy Day. This day is an opportunity for Georgia students to join Georgia PTA to learn about our legislation process and discuss important topics affecting their education and community. More information will be provided soon. 

Save the Date: Georgia PTA Day at the Capitol

Tuesday, March 3^rd, 2015 is Georgia PTA Day at the Capitol! This day is an opportunity for PTA leaders and members to join other advocates at Georgia State Capitol to speak with elected officials to advocate our legislative priorities for the children and families of Georgia. In addition, this will be an important opportunity to invite your legislator to the luncheon in appreciation for their hard work and commitment to our issues.  More information will be provided.  

Please contact me if you have any questions or need further assistance regarding Georgia PTA legislative and advocacy efforts.

Sincerely,  

Tyler Barr

Georgia PTA

Legislative Policy Specialist/State Lobbyist  

2015 CEISMC KIDS Club and Summer PEAKS

KIDS Club and Summer 2015 coming soon! Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. We hope your family is having great holidays, and are getting ready for the new year! 2015 is almost here and Summer PEAKS are in development. We're working hard to put together a great lineup for this summer. Due to many campus collaborations, we are hoping to have our summer catalog ready by the end of January. Also, our application to go live in mid February! Check out our website ceismc.gatech.edu/summerprograms for more information. K.I.D.S. Club Still has space! The Holidays are over, bring your student down to explore some awesome STEM concepts. We still have a few spaces for 4th/5th for January 24, and plenty of spots for elementary students for February 21. Don't delay, these spots fill up fast! Our March 21 program will be offered in collaboration with the Atlanta Science Festival. registration will begin on the Atlanta Science Festival site on January 30. (http://atlantasciencefestival.org/)

National PTA Internet Safety for Students Webinar

Celebrate the holidays with Cobb County Parks & Recreation

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December 2014

Jingles and Jammies Bring your family to this fun annual holiday event to be held Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10:00am at the Ward Recreation Center. Enjoy brunch, make a gingerbread house, sing Christmas carols, and watch a fun play. This year's production is of "Frosty the Snowman". Fee is $10 per person, pre-registration is required. To register, call (770) 528-8885 or register online. This is an event that will be enjoyed by the entire family. Don't forget to wear your pajamas!!! 2014 Empty Bowl Brunch This year's Empty Bowl Brunch will be held on Dec. 14 from 11:00am-1:30pm. The Empty Bowl Brunch is where pottery teachers, staff, and students have donated their time and talents to make bowls that will be sold for charity. This is by far our favorite day of the holiday season! Get your ticket to purchase a beautiful hand-made bowl and have your fill of home-made soups or chili! All funds go to local charities helping to make everyone's season bright! Our Empty Bowl Brunch has raised over $20,000 for local charities since our first brunch in 2002. Volunteers are needed to make bowls, donate soup, chili or bread, sell tickets, assist patrons in selecting bowls or serve food and beverages. To volunteer, call (770) 509-2700. Tickets can be purchased at The Art Place - Mountain View (checks made out to Mountain View Arts Alliance). For more information visit www.theartplace.us. Photo Contest Winners Announced The 'Fun in the Park' Photo Contest is over for 2014 and once again we had a great response! Over 80 photos were submitted in 3 categories - General category, Nature and Wildlife, and Sports and Action. With so many great photos submitted, the panel of 7 judges had a difficult time selecting the winning photographs. Once the scores were tabulated, the following photographers were selected as the 2014 winners:  view winning photos here General Category 1st Place David Robinson 2nd Place Jennifer Peters 3rd Place Dina Lettre Honorable Mention Kevin Bradley Honorable Mention Traci Lavelle Nature and Wildlife 1st Place Katie Bryant 2nd Place Craig Ehler 3rd Place Kevin Hill Honorable Mention Kevin Hill Sports and Action 1st Place Dina Lettre 2nd Place Dina Lettre 3rd Place Kevin Bradley Honorable Mention Trish Albert Honorable Mention Rick Harwell The winning photos can be found here along with links to all the entries. The panel of judges were photographers from Cobb PARKS and the Cobb Photographic Society. Thanks to all the judges for making the selections from numerous outstanding images, and thanks to all the photographers for their participation! Now it is time to start taking pictures for the 2015 contest! Upcoming Events The Art Station - Big Shanty through Dec. 13 Holiday Shop The Gift Box The Gift Box is a fun and unique holiday market, featuring local artists, and their original arts and crafts pieces that will be for sale during this holiday season. Monday - Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm Friday  10:00am-5:00pm Saturday  10:00am-2:00pm   Dec. 2-11 Workshop Handmade Holiday Bells Course #69664 Adult workshop. Make some hanging bells for the holidays! All levels welcome including beginners and experienced potters. Beginners will construct their bells using handbuilding techniques and the more advanced potter can have the option to use the wheel. Everyone will explore various decorating options such as stamping, slip trailing, carving, and glazing. Class meets twice a week for 2 weeks. You must register for this workshop. Please call (770) 514-5930 to secure your spot. Fees: $70.00 (R) / $95.00 (NR) Supply Fee:  $10.00 (fee covers clay, glazes & studio supplies) Time:  Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00pm-9:00pm Instructor: Holly Lacour Dec. 5 Workshop Winter Wonderland Kid's Art a la Carte Workshops! (ages 2 & up) Get snowed in with this fun winter-themed workshop! Please call to register: (770) 514-5930 Fees: $5.00 (R) Course #68343: Friday Dec. 5 from 3:30pm-5:00pm  Dec. 12 Workshop Santa's Studio Kid's Art a la Carte Workshops! (ages 2 & up) Ho! Ho! Ho! In this Christmas themed workshop kids will create a fun and festive craft just in time for Santa! Please call to register: (770) 514-5930 Fees: $5.00 (R) Instructor: TAS staff Course #68344: Friday Dec. 12 from 3:30pm-5:00pm For more information about upcoming events at The Art Station - Big Shanty, see their website at artstationcobb.org. The Art Place - Mountain View through Dec. 14 Holiday Shop Artist AtticCome shop for great holiday gifts, decorations or functional year-round items. All artwork is handmade by staff, instructors or students. Some sales will go to benefit the Mountain View Arts Alliance for art programming, equipment needs and scholarship needs at The Art Place. Dec. 6Theater Performance 'Frosty the Snowman' St. Nick's Café 8:30am or 10:30am breakfast & 12:30pm lunch holiday shows, "Frosty the Snowman". See www.theartplace.us  for reservations and information. See Santa and leave with a clay handmade ornament for the kids! Dec. 13 Holiday Event Holiday Character CafeAges 4-10 years You will eat a simple breakfast or lunch, then take pictures with their favorite Wizard of Oz characters! After the meal, the kids head on down the yellow brick road for a holiday art make & take project. Visit www.theartplace.us for tickets and information. Dec. 14 Holiday Event Empty Bowl BrunchFor a $15 ticket you get to pick out a beautiful handmade bowl made by staff, instructors and students from The Art Place. Then go across the hall and have soup or chili. All proceeds go to local charities. 11:00am-1:30pm. Tickets on sale TAP and online, www.theartplace.us. Mable House Arts Center Dec. 5-14 Show and Sale 30th Annual Christmas House Arts and Crafts Show Select from a huge variety of holiday items from over 65 artists! Monday-Saturday from 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday from 2:00pm-6:00pm Dec. 5-13Holiday Event Mable's Tea Room A holiday tradition, bring your friends and family for homemade sandwiches, salads, soups and desserts! Mable's Tea Room is open daily from 11:00am-2:00pm (except Sunday). Call for reservations of 4 or more. For reservations, call (770) 819-3285. Tours of the Historic Mable House available between 11am-2pm. Dec. 6 Holiday Event Candy Cane HuntFree event! 10:00am-12:00pm Dec. 7 Holiday Event Mommy and Me Tea PartyEnjoy tea served by your favorite princesses! Reservations required. Call (770) 819-3285 for reservations. Tables of 4 are $45. For more information about upcoming events at The Mable House visit www.mablehouse.org. Civic Center   Dec. 6-7 Eastman Gun ShowSaturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm Dec. 19 Feed My Lambs Happy Birthday Jesus 6:00pm-9:00pm Jim Miller Park Dec. 13 Cobb Christmas Distribution Dec. 27-28 Eastman Gun Show Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Public hours at all shows are Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm. Admission is $10.00 per day (children under 12 free). Keep Cobb Beautiful Dec. 26 - January 3 Bring One for the ChipperChristmas tree recycling at select park locations: Lost Mountain Park, Noonday Creek Park, Sewell Park and Fullers Park. For information, contact Keep Cobb Beautiful at (770) 528-1135. Natural Resources Dec. 5 Toddler Time "Raindrops and Snowflakes"Friday 10:00am-11:30am and 12:00pm-1:30pm Wright Environmental Education Center 2661 Johnson Ferry  Road, Marietta, 30062 Toddlers (2-5 years old) come join us, rain or shine, for storytime (don't forget to bring an adult along!) We'll read a weather story, dress several bears so they can play in the rain and snow, sing songs, make a craft and go on a nature hike. Registration required. Cost: $2.00 per child Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (770) 528-8803 to register or for information. Recreation Centers Dec. 13 Jingles and Jammies 10:00am-12:00pm Ward Recreation Center Enjoy brunch, make a gingerbread house, sing Christmas carols, and watch a fun play. Fee is $10 per person, pre-registration is required. To register, call (770) 528-8885 or register online. This is an event that will be enjoyed by the entire family. Don't forget to wear your pajamas!!! East Cobb Park Dec. 7 2014 Holiday Lights Celebration FREE & Open to Everyone! This special evening features the Mt. Bethel Christian Academy and Simpson Middle School choirs, live music by Loose Shoes band, special guest appearances by Santa Claus and Rudolph, and the lighting of the live 40-foot East Cobb Park tree.  Join us and share in the holiday spirit by giving back to our community. The proceeds from this event will go towards refurbishing and enhancing the park, as well as offering you and your neighbors a classic holiday celebration. Program Registrations Get PINned - Conveniently register for PARKS' programs from your home or office with EZ-Reg.  A Personal Identification Number (PIN) and Internet Log-in number are required to register using EZ-Reg. To get PINned, visit any Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs facility during normal operating hours and complete a Family Account Registration Form. You must show proof of residency.  Tip: Do not wait until the day of registration to get your login information, as many classes fill up quickly.  Be sure to get PINned in advance to take advantage of EZ-Reg online registration. Program Registration begins Location Art Programs in progress The Mable House Arts Center Winter Classes E-Z Reg Online www.MableHouse.org in progress The Art Place - Mountain View Winter and Spring Classes E-Z Reg Online more info in progress The Art Station - Big Shanty Winter Classes E-Z Reg Online more info Aquatics in progress South Cobb Aquatic Center Winter Classes EZ-Reg Online in progress Central Aquatic Center Winter Classes EZ-Reg Online in progress Mountain View Aquatic Center Winter Classes EZ-Reg Online in progress West Cobb Aquatic Center Winter Classes EZ-Reg Online Gymnastics Saturday, Dec. 13 3:00pm Ages 2–5 and all boys' classes  4:00pm All girls' and cheerleading classes Ages 6 and older Cobb Gymnastics Center Winter Classes EZ-Reg Online Tennis Tuesday, Dec. 2nd at 9:00am (Cobb residents) Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 9:00am (non-residents) All Cobb Tennis Centers Winter Classes EZ-Reg Online Recreation Centers in progress All Cobb Recreation Centers Winter Classes Register in person Therapeutic Recreation in progress Windy Hill Recreation Center Winter Classes and Programs EZ-Reg Online For information, call (770) 528-2562. Adult Athletics Dec. 1-2 Flag Football more info Other News and Notes 'Mommy and Me' Tea at The Mable House Come and have tea with your favorite princess! The 'Mommy and Me' Tea Party will be held Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Mable House Arts Center. Space is limited so call (770) 819-3285 and make your reservations early. Tables are available that seat 4 ($40), 6 ($60), or 8 ($80). You are sure to have a delectable time! Tennis Tournament Supports Safepath Lost Mountain Community Tennis Association recently held its annual Halloween Fright Festival Tennis tournament to benefit the SafePath Children's Advocacy Center. The event was held at Lost Mountain Tennis Center and a players' party was held at Brookstone Country Club. At the players' party, a raffle and silent auction were held. Between the tournament and events, close to $9,000 was raised for SafePath located here in Cobb County. All this was made possible with the community support of the event, including sponsors: Moms on Call, Mark and Julie Emmanual with Atlanta Real Estate Communities and Pureza for Life. For info on the Lost Mountain Community Tennis Association, please visit lmcta.usta.com or Lost Mountain Community Tennis Association on Facebook. To learn more about the Safepath Children's Advocacy Center, visit their website at Safepath.org.

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•      Design is moving forward on the Civic Center and The CM@Risk submitted schematic budget pricing based on the preliminary design for the improvements at the facility. The designer is currently moving forward with the design development phase and the next meeting with the CM@Risk and the designer to review design development pricing is scheduled for November 10.

•      Construction of improvements at Fair Oaks Park bid September 11 and a recommendation of award will be submitted to the BOC for consideration at the October 14 meeting.  The project will include replacement of two buildings and renovations to the football and soccer fields.

•      The construction of Kennworth Park Improvements is continuing to move forward. Interior work is starting on both new concession/restroom buildings, irrigation is underway on all fields (1 through 5) and fencing is underway at fields 1 and 2.  The tennis center is nearing completion.

•      The construction of the new restroom pod at the upper hub and the football concession/restroom building at Lost Mountain Park bid September 11 and a recommendation will be submitted to the BOC for consideration at the October 14 meeting. The project will include the replacement of the concession/restroom at the football field and the addition of a restroom pod with six restrooms at the upper softball hub.  The temporary conversion of field #9 from baseball to softball is complete; the field is in use.  Paving at the park was in the current DOT resurfacing contract and is complete.

•      Construction of the new concession/restroom building at Oregon Park is underway.  The rehabilitation of field #2 is nearing completion.  Sod has been installed and the fencing work will start soon.  Demolition of the interior at the old Swingtime building is underway and planning of improvements to the facility is moving forward.

•      Construction is moving forward on the two restroom/concession buildings at Fullers Park .  Building #3 (football) slab has been poured and block work is underway.  Interior plumbing, electrical and the metal roof installation is underway at building #2; upon completion of Building #2, Building #1 will be demolished and reconstructed. 

•      The NTP for Construction has been issued for the reconstruction of the Hyde Farm Historical Buildings.  The disassembly and reconstruction of the North Chicken House and Goat House is complete.   The disassembly of the South Chicken House and the Brood House is complete

•      The RFP to select the designer for the new district office at Noonday Creek Park bid September 11 and proposals have been reviewed and scored by the selection committee.  A recommendation will be submitted to the BOC for consideration of award at the October 14 meeting.

•      The construction at Sandy Plains Park is underway.  The building footings and slab have been poured and masonry work is well underway, dugout slabs have been poured and fencing installed at fields 1 and 3.  Irrigation work on the fields is complete.  The new irrigation main will be ran into the park when the remainder of the construction is complete.

•      The improvements at Shaw Park are under construction.  Irrigation at fields 1-4 and the new irrigation main is complete.  Fencing at fields 1 and 2 is underway. Construction of the new concession/restroom building is moving forward.  The new retaining wall near field #4 is complete. New concrete dugout pads at fields 1, 2 & 3 are underway.

•      Construction of improvements at Hurt Road Park is continuing.  Lighting and fencing on field 1 is underway.  Laser grading on field 3 is underway, and earth is being moved from the slope outside of field 2 to create the two new football fields. Sports field lighting improvements have also been approved by the BOC, and work has started. 

•      Construction for the Mable House Arts Center office addition is continuing. Two offices are being added to the front of the building and are scheduled to be complete prior to the Christmas season. 

•      The assessment and design of subsurface and building infrastructure improvements at Jim Miller Park is complete.  Utility infrastructure and paving improvements will bid October 23.  The construction associated with improvements at the dam was approved at the BOC meeting September 23, contracts are underway. The construction of the midway restroom building bid October 9.  Roof repair on Building B is scheduled for mid-October.  A contract to replace the air conditioning system in building B will be considered for award by the BOC at the October 14 meeting.

•      Construction is underway for the new pool and bathhouse at Wild Horse Creek Park . The slab has been poured and block work is underway at the bathhouse. Pool exaction is complete and pool piping is nearing completion.  The pool is scheduled to be poured the week of October 13.

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McEachern High School PTSA
"Making Every Child's Potential A Reality"