PTA Events

Gifted Learners ~ Thu, Nov 29th

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, November 29th, 7:00pm - 8:30pm, at Dodgen Middle School  (NOTE-NEW LOCATION)

Speakers: Lynn Hamblett, Advanced Learning Program Supervisor (K-5), Cobb County & Marva Wiggins, Consultant, Twice-Exceptional Learners, Cobb County

This presentation will focus on state requirements for gifted identification, Cobb County's assessment process, and how children are served at the elementary, middle and high school level.  Click here to view flyer for more information.

PLU credit is available as part of the Exceptional Children Lecture Series.

Please register by email with number attending to TR Exceptional Children Committee.

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

Creative Re-use Contest ~ entries Wed, Nov 14th

Hey Buccaneers! If you have ever wrapped a birthday present with newspaper, then you have participated in creative re-use!

In honor of our efforts to go green, Mt. Bethel is celebrating America Recycles Day with a Creative Re-use contest!

What can you make with a soda can and an old magazine? How about a cereal box and a toilet paper roll? We want to see all of your inspired ideas!

Contest entries will be received on November 14 in the cafeteria by a Recycling Committee representative. Please bring your entry to school that morning only, labeled with your name, grade, and teacher's name. 

The winners will be announced November 15 on America Recycles Day.  First, second, and third place winners will be showcased in the school's display case.  Winners also will receive a Mt. Bethel Green Team water bottle and credit for the Spirit Shop. 

For details, contact Alison Paul.  Click here to view flyer.

Remember, GO GREEN MT. BETHEL!!!!

Executive Dysfunction Talk ~ Tue, Nov 13th

The Parent Education Committee presents a talk on "Executive Dysfunction" by Dr. Libby Turner

Tuesday, November 13th, 10:30am-12:30pm at the Merchant's Walk Library. Click here to view flyer for more information.

Mark your calendars and attend this lecture, as well as a presentation on Learning Differences, December 10th. 

Check back to see dates and topics for additional programs the Parent Education Committee has in store for us this school year!

Habitat Cleanup ~ Sun, Nov 11th

We're looking forward to seeing Mt. Bethel families at the annual Fall Habitat Cleanup.  Mark your calendar for Sunday, November 11, from 1:00 - 4:00pm and meet us in the woods behind the general parking lot.  Please bring some gloves, contractor bags, and any yard tools that could be useful - rakes, gas-powered blowers, and weed eaters are especially helpful.  Drinks and other supplies will be provided. 

Please contact Cheryl or Bret Swenson for more information or to let them know they can expect your help. Thanks in advance for your willingness to keep Mt. Bethel's Habitat beautiful!

Fun Run & Health and Safety Fair ~ Sat, Nov. 10th

November 10th...One day, Two fun activities!!

Fun Run

5 K begins at 8:00am

1 Mile begins at 9:00am

1/2 Mile “Kindergarten Trot” follows 1 Mile

Everyone wanted! Help us get this year off to a “running” start.  All registered Fun Run participants will receive a long-sleeved T-shirt.  To guarantee a T-shirt for race day, please turn in your applications along with your race registration fee of $10 by October 18.  A late registration fee of $15 must accompany any orders turned in after the 18th. 

Click here for entry form.  If you have multiple entries, please fill out one application per person.  Please put completed applications and your payment in the Fun Run box located in the front office.  Checks payable to Mt. Bethel PTA.

Contact Karen Huban for more information about the Fun Run.

Health & Safety Fair

Enjoy the Mt. Bethel Health and Safety Fair while you're hanging around at the Fun Run!  Saturday, November 10th, 7:00am-10:00am, Multi Purpose Room

We will have fun and information for the whole family, including: healthy snacks, safety tips, a wide variety of vendors, activities, giveaways, and samples.  Many of the exhibits will be interactive this year. 

Questions or suggestions? Contact Alice Kerber.                                                                                                               

Learn to Help Your Child Say "No" ~ Fri, Nov 9th

Parent Education Series presented by Dickerson Middle School

Mt. Bethel parents are welcomed!

Friday, November 9, 2007, 11:15am-12:15pm, Take Off the Blinders and Help Your Child Say "No" to Drugs and Alcohol, Jeff Inman, Coordinator for Cobb County Schools Prevention & Intervention

Mark your calendars for additional dates:

Friday, January 11, 2008, 11:15am-12:15pm, It's Not Like When We Were Kids: Understanding the Hip Hop & Metal Genres of Music, Jeff Dess, Cobb County Schools Prevention & Intervention

Friday, February 22, 2008, 11:15am-12:15pm, Survivor Middle School: Surviving with Your Sanity, Dr. Spencer Gerlernter, Clinical Psychologist

Friday, March 14, 2008, 11:15am-12:15pm Preparing for College: It's Not Too Early!, Wendy Williams, M.A, Educational Consultant & College Placement Specialist

PTA General Meeting ~ Thu, Nov 8th

Come on out for the PTA General Meeting on November 8th at 6:30pm

The 5th graders will give a performance and the Reflections winners will be recognized!  Come out and support our students!