8th Grade Parent Night January 29th at 7 PM

Tuesday, January 29th Awtrey Middle School will be partnering with North Cobb High School to offer an 8th Grade Parent Night from 7-8 PM in the Awtrey Theater.

Topics will include an overview of Individual Graduation Plans, an explanation of the high school registration process, block scheduling, and other items related to the transition from middle school to high school.

While parts of the presentation will be North Cobb specific, most of the content will be identical to what students zoned for Allatoona will experience, so families of students from both high schools are encouraged to attend.

Please contact Dr. Deane at Christopher.deane@cobbk12.org for additional information.

8th Grade Writing Assessment Jan. 23rd

8th grade students at Awtrey will take the Georgia Grade 8 Writing Assessment on Wednesday, January 23rd. Testing will begin promptly at 9:20 am. Late students will not be admitted in a testing session once testing has begun. Make-ups for the Writing Assessment will be held on Thursday, January 24th. This will be the only day for make-ups. Please see the test taking tips below to ensure success for our 8th graders! 

Test Taking Tips for Students:

• Show up on time. Get the test off the best possible start by getting there on time. Arriving late might make you feel rushed and nervous.
• Stay focused and relaxed. Focused and relaxed? Doesn't that sound impossible? Well, what we mean is this: Keep your mind on the test, but don't tighten up. Try to stay loose and cool so you can move through the questions one by one.
• Sit Comfortably. Don't hunch over the test or stiffen up. Sit in a relaxed way and keep your posture loose so you don't add aches and pains for your list of possible worries.
• Expect and accept a little bit of stress. Don't worry if you still have some stress while you begin the test. Almost everyone feels this-it's there because you want to do your best and get a good grade.
• Read the directions. Take a minute to read the test instructions before you get started. This will keep you from making simple mistakes and guarantee that you won't have to waste time going back and redoing any work because you didn't understand the directions.
• Pace yourself. Know ahead of time how many questions there are and how quicly you will have to move through each one. Don't focus on the clock as time ticks away, but glance up every once in a while to make sure you're not falling behind pace.
• Don't Rush. Try to keep a good pace-but never rush through a question. Make sure you understand what is being asked, then make sure you think clearly about your answer. If the question is multiple-choice, read every single possible answer before you decide which one is the best. Read them all before you answer.
• Don't get distracted. Try to keep a good pace-but never rush through a question
• Focus on the stuff you know. If you get stuck, don't stay stuck. Pass on the questions and come back if you have time. You might come up with the answer to the hard question while you're answering an easier one!
• Use all of your time. If you happen to finish the test before time is up, don't sit there starting into space. Go back over the questions, especially the ones that seemed hard, and check your work.

* Adapted from: http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/school/teststress/article10.html

Test Taking Tips for Parents:

• Keep a positive attitude about testing
• Mark down test days on your calendar so you and your child are both aware of testing dates
• Make sure that your child gets enough sleep on the night before the test
• Ensure that your child eats a healthy breakfast and avoid heavy foods that may make him/her groggy and avoid high sugar foods that may make him/her hyper.
• Make sure that your child gets up early enough so that he/she will be on time to school
• Encourage your child to do well but don't pressure him/her. You may stress him/her out. It is important for your child to stay relaxed for the test.
• Talking about the test with your child can relieve stress about test taking

* Adapted from: http://www.testtakingtips.com/parents/index.htm

6th Grade Essay Writing Contest

Cobb Alcohol Task Force Youth Summit

The Cobb Alcohol Task Force Youth Summit is a great opportunity for ANY of your students who would like to become more involved with their community! The task force hopes to have EVERY middle and high school in CCSD represented at this year’s Youth Summit!  Anyone interested should complete the application below.

Too Good For Violence Conclusion

This week 6th grade students are completing the Too Good For Violence curriculum by the Mendez Foundation.  TGFV is a school-based violence prevention and character education program for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. It is designed to enhance prosocial behaviors and skills and improve protective factors related to conflict and violence. TGFV has a developmentally appropriate curriculum for each grade level through 8th grade.  The curricula for grades 6-8 each include lessons designed to incorporate and reinforce skills taught in the core curriculum through academic infusion in various subject areas.

Topics included approaches to conflict, ABCs of solving conflict, anger management, escalating verses de-escalating behaviors, communication styles, bullying, and dealing with racism, discrimination and stereotypes.

Pebblebrook Performance

Celebrate the Spirit of the Season . . .

The Jennie T. Anderson Theatre

Cobb County Civic Center

presents

Home for the Holidays

with performances by:

Pebblebrook/CCCEPA Chamber Choir

and ComPAny 2013

FEATURING Pebblebrook/CCCEPA alumni who are home for the holidays, including:

Vicki Abhalter, Julia Galasti, Joseph Lattanzi,

Kelly Methven, Paige McCormick, Deanna Morrow

Showtimes:

December 14 & 15, at 8pm

December 16, at 3pm

All Tickets $15

For tickets:

Box Office (770-528-8490) or www.ticketmaster.com

Jennie T. Anderson Theatre

Cobb County Civic Center

548 So. Marietta Pkwy.

Marietta, GA 30060

Magnet Application Deadline

High School Magnet Program

applications are due

by December 7th. 

Late applications will NOT

be considered

under any circumstances.

Click on the link below

for more information.

Magnet Program Website