PTA Events

Vision and Hearing Screening

The PTA Vision and Hearing screenings for this school year will be held October 8, 9, and 10.   All 1st grade students, 4th grade students, and all students new to Cobb County, excluding kindergarteners, will be screened for vision and hearing.  If your 1st grader, 4th grader, or student who is new to Cobb County wears glasses, please make sure they are wearing them on the above screening dates.

This screening is not a substitute for a complete vision and/or hearing examination, but rather a method to suggest further care for those students who may possibly have a problem with  their vision or  hearing.  There will be some students who will be referred for follow-up who may have normal exams later. 

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Janice Kloess or Anna Jordan.  Email

Parent Education

Parent Education Committee presents a workshop on INTERNET SAFETY By  Mr. Joseph H. Rosen October 9, 10:30am-12:30pm at the Merchant's Walk Public Library

The workshop will include a discussion of the risks children face with the Internet, and procedures parents can follow to reduce these risks.

Click here to see a flyer.  Please complete the information at the bottom of the flyer and return in your child's backpack to let us know you'll attend.

Bus Driver Appreciation Day

Attention Parents and Students!

Mark your calendars:  Tuesday, October 16th is BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY!

Please take some time to do something thoughtful for your bus driver on this day. Perhaps some kind words of appreciation, or a sweet treat, or home made card!

Mt. Bethel loves Our Bus Drivers.... Let's show them how much we appreciate all they do for us!

Thank you!  The Hospitality Committee

Executive Dysfunction Lecture

All are invited to attend this free presentation, which is a segment of the "Putting the Pieces Together Lecture Series" sponsored by the PTA East Cobb Chapter for Exceptional Children.

Thursday October 18th, 7-8:30pm, at Wheeler High School Auditorium

Speaker: David M. Schwartz, Ph.D.

Getting & Staying Organized
Study Habits
Time Management

How many of us have watched a disorganized child or adult and assumed that they were just lazy or that if they really and truly wanted to, they would be more organized?”

“How many of us have wanted to pull our hair out over the child who never brings home their assignments and materials despite supervision from the teacher, who never starts the homework without a knockdown-drag out fight, and who when they do finally do their homework, seem to lose it before it gets handed in to the teacher?”

Please register by email with number attending to Deborah Kauffman.

Click here to view flyer for this presentation.

Upcoming programs in the series:
Gifted Learners - November 15th
Dyslexia - January 31st
Study Skills - February 21st
Activities, Learning & Motivation through the Summer - March 27th
Strategies for an Inclusive Classroom - April 21st

Red Ribbon Week

WHAT IS RED RIBBON WEEK?

Red Ribbon Week is a nationwide program that teaches our children about the dangers of drugs and substance abuse.  Mt. Bethel will observe Red Ribbon Week from October 22-26. 

This year’s theme is: Slam Dunk – Drugs Are Junk! 

Girl Scout troops will assist by decorating the campus with red ribbons and banners.  To view the letter that all students will have the opportunity to sign and pledge to be drug free click here. 

A flyer with fun ideas for enhancing kid participation and awareness will be sent home in October.

For more information on how to support a drug-free environment, visit the following websites:

Contact Rebecca Woody or Natalie Collins, 2007 Red Ribbon Week co-chairs, for more information.

A highlight of the week last year was a visit from one of Cobb County's finest ... Blue.

Partnership for a Drug-Free America

Parents: The AntiDrug

2007 Walton High School Homecoming Parade

On Friday, October 26, Walton High School will herald the homecoming game against Sprayberry High School with its annual HOMECOMING PARADE. This is a community event, showing all the faces of Walton High School to their friends and family in East Cobb.

The parade will include the Walton High School Varsity, JV and Freshman football players and cheerleaders, the outstanding marching band, and homecoming court. In addition, colorful floats showcasing each Walton High School “Class”, and its many sports teams, clubs and organizations will provide a festive and entertaining spectacle.

The faculty, students and parents of Walton High School urge everyone to come out and support the team, and to enjoy this annual event.

The parade will begin at 2:30, at the Temple Kol Emeth at the corner of Old Canton and Sewell Mill Road, and will proceed down Sewell Mill Road, continue on Bill Murdock Road and end at Walton High School. For further information, please contact Sandy Song Hayes at sandysong07@yahoo.com or 678-860-7244.

Go Raiders!!

Book Fair Oct 29-Nov 2

The Scholastic Book Fair will be held during the week of October 29th.  Kids will get to preview the books during the week of October 22nd. 

Click here to view a cool website for hours and more information about the Scholastic Book Fair at Mt. Bethel.

The proceeds go towards improvements of the Media Center!

For more information, contact Sabra Roegge or Kelly Hawley.

Mt. Bethel Night at Chick-Fil-A

Come to Chick-fil-A Tuesday, October 30th, 5-8PM and have Principal, Robin Lattazori, Assistant Principal, Reba Bachrach or Assistant Administrator, Peggy Fleming take your order!

During this event, Mt. Bethel Elementary will receive a portion of the profits from sales at the Woodlawn Chick-Fil-A (1201 Johnson Ferry Road)!