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Originally delivered on 4/24/2022 3:49 pm

SUBJECT: Kincaid Cat Tracks for April 2022

It's All About The School Community!

Kincaid has a wonderful school community and it shows! The outpouring of love and support at our recent Celebration of the Arts day was amazing. Let's keep it going to the end of the school year. As you read through this issue of newsletter ,check out all the areas where volunteers are still needed in May.  

Lastly, if you are interested in helping either of Kincaid's PTA and/or Foundation organizations for the 2022-23 school year, click on the link below to sign up and view the list of open position/areas of need. https://forms.gle/27KHZuKEtuqHj6Nt7 

Happening In May
Our Teachers and Staff Are Buzzz-Worthy!

Teacher Appreciation week is coming May 2-6, 2022. We are so excited for the weeklong fun to begin. Look for information to be sent home about all the things planned. 

Tuesday and Thursday of this special week are great opportunities for students to shower their teachers with appreciation. 

Final PTA General Meeting of the School Year

Our final general PTA meeting for this school year will take place on Thursday, May 12th at 6:30pm. Details on how to attend will be shared closer to the meeting date. During this meeting we will vote on the new PTA Board slate.

Thank you for those in attendance at the March 3rd meeting. We made quorum and unanimously passed amendments to both the 2021-2022 budget and PTA bylaws. Click to view the meeting minutes.

Field Day 2022

Field Day is taking place in May and parents are needed to help with activities over two days. 

Tuesday, May 17th (Kindergarten-2nd Grade)

Wednesday, May 18th (3rd-5th Grade)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FAEAB2CA3F8C52-field 

Family Fun Night At Sparkles!

We are headed back to Take Over Sparkles for another Family Fun Spirit Night on Friday, May 20th. Join us from 4:00-8:00pm for skating, playing and laser tag. Bring your family and friends and help us raise $$ for our school.

Remember to purchase the Kincaid PTA Package for $15 per person.

Package Includes: Skating, Skate Rental, Playground and 1 game of Laser Tag. Address: 1000 McCollum Pkwy, Kennesaw, GA 30144 770-428-3941

INTERNATIONAL DAY 2022

Join us on Saturday, May 21st from 10am-1pm as your friends and neighbors celebrate traditions of countries from around the world. This fun filled family engagement event showcases our school community's diversity and its inclusive spirit. 

3 Ways To Participate

Visit our webpage for details and to sign up to (1) represent a country, (2) be a volunteer, or (3) let us know you plan to just enjoy the festivities as a spectator. 

https://kincaidpta.membershiptoolkit.com/international

Foundation Updates
Thank You Kincaid Families and Friends

The Foundation supports teachers, staff, and students at Kincaid. The goal of the Kincaid Foundation is to raise funds to support many of the vital programs including: The STEM lab, PTA, teacher grants and reimbursements, reading initiatives and technology grants, and more. Please email your questions to president@kincaidfoundation.org

In The Community
Front Office Volunteers Needed At The Middle Schools

SIMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Simpson Middle School's Front Office has shift openings for volunteers for the 2022-2023 school year! For as little as 2 hours every other week, you can peek behind the scenes, get to know the staff and teachers, learn more about Simpson’s policies and processes, and have a valid “excuse” to be at your child’s school! Responsibilities include: Greeting visitor/students entering the building, writing early dismissal and tardy passes, collecting sick notes, assisting visitors/volunteers/students with signing in and out, answering the phone, transferring phone calls to extensions, looking up student schedules, delivering the mail, and special projects. The shifts are assigned on an “every other week” basis. At the end of every month, you will receive an email reminder including the volunteer calendar for the coming month. If interested, please contact jennifer.starker@cobbk12.org for more information and available shift days/times.

DODGEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Dodgen PTSA is looking for rising 6th grade parents to help fill front office volunteer positions for 2022-2023. Office volunteers greet visitors, answer phones, make deliveries throughout the building, help with student check in and check out, and assist office administration. A shift requires volunteering 2 1/2 hours every other week throughout the school year. We have 8:30-11:00am, 11:00am-1:30pm and 1:30-4:15pm slots available. We are also recruiting substitutes to fill-in for open shifts. Full training is provided. If interested, please contact Carmen or Meredith at DodgenFrontOffice@gmail.com for more information.

Volunteers Wanted for Dodgen Middle PTSA Board

Dodgen's PTSA need volunteers from among the rising sixth-grade parents for its Co-President and VP of Student Success positions for the2022-23 school year, along with several committee level positions. It’s a great way to learn more about the school, and give back to the community. Let us know if you are interested. Email dodgenrecruiting@gmail.com.

Girls Summer Basketball Camp at Walton HS

2 Summer Sessions Available for girls age 8-15. All skill level welcome!

June 27-June 30 and July 18-July 21

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Cost: $160 

Price increases to $170 if registered less than 7 days before camp starts.

Campers will develop fundamental skills in a fun and competitive environment. Each Camper will receive a Camp T-shirt, Camp Ball, and Skills Evaluation form. Campers should bring sack lunch or purchase pizza, drinks, and snacks from our concession stand (CASH ONLY). Multiple session and sibling discounts available.

**ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY **

CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

For additional details contact: 

Walton HS Girls Head Basketball Coach Matt Kelterborn

matthew.kelterborn@cobbk12.org or 770-757-1018.

Summer Camp 2022 |Monday-Friday | 8am-5:30pm

Cost: $330/week* Register online at www.thesteamclub.com/camps.

STEM Camp (June 6-10): Featuring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math activities to spark the imaginations of campers. Each day will include engaging STEM-certified science and technology experiments.

Paint Studio (June 13-17): Students will have a blast painting with acrylics, watercolor and much more as they create paintings on canvas and specialty papers while learning about color theory and different painting techniques. 

Robots VS Aliens (June 20-24): An awesome MASH-UP camp where students will explore the Cosmos and document their trip with artistic masterpieces! Additionally, this camp will introduce students to the world of robotics as they have fun constructing, racing and experimenting with their own robots. *Price includes a lab fee of $25.

Anime & Cartooning (June 27 – July 1): Learn how to use familiar geometric forms to create cartoon characters in the popular Japanese anime style as well as several other styles used to create popular graphic novels, including the popular Harry Potter series and Marvel characters. 

Video Game Lover (July 11-15):** We provide a user friendly software that allows campers to create many types of computer games, screen savers, and more. Campers will learn to create moving backgrounds, build scores and plays, design instructions and titles, create their own villains, and transition screens. As they progress in the week, campers will learn how to create games with additional platforms for more challenging gaming. Students will also create video game inspired artwork. 

Mixed Media Art Camp (July 18-22): Explore Mixed Media Art and create your own masterpiece by combining different elements and materials with techniques taught by our Fine Arts Instructors! 

*Register before April 30th to receive $40 with coupon: APRSHOWERS. *$25 more off for EACH Multi-Session Registration or Sibling Registration!

**Minecraft™ account required. Purchase a standard account and desktop version of Minecraft™ ($26.95) at minecraft.net/store. Campers should bring their account login when they come to camp.**

Sprayberry Youth Football & Cheer 2022 Fall Season

Yellow Jackets Registration Now Open!

Sprayberry Touchdown Club is gearing up for the 2022 Youth Football  and Cheer Season and students in grades K thru 5th are welcome!

Register now at www.cobbfootball.com

Volunteers Needed - Be Involved!

For details and to volunteer, contact Sprayberry Youth coordinator Ramsey Smith at coachramseysmith@gmail.com.

Celebrate Your Child's Birthday At Kincaid

  1. CLICK HERE to order birthday treats for your child and classmates. 
  2. CLICK HERE to order a Marquee Message for $15. 

Payments for birthday treats or marquee message must be made separately. 

Join Kincaid PTA for the remainder of this school year and participate in the voting of new officers, learn about upcoming advocacy initiatives and be a voice for our students and our community. PTA dues support educational enrichment programs, family engagement activities that grow a more inclusive school community for ALL families. Visit our website and join!

Thank You Community and Corporate Sponsors
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