Our next PTA meeting is Tuesday, January 19th. Currently we have no babysitting available. We need a volunteer for this position as we are unable to pay someone for this service. Please contact us if you are interested. Thank you. Sarah and Laurie

• Newspapers (and people to roll them into tubes ahead of time)
• Masking tape
• Balloons of varied sizes
• Gumdrops (lots)
• Toothpicks
• Small zip plastic bags
• Toilet paper and paper towel tubes
• Clear plastic cups
• White paper towels
• Balloon pumps
• And Clean-Up Helpers!
  

If you need your items returned, please be sure to put your name on the items. 
or email  Susan if you are available to help. Information submitted by Mrs. Rich.

This is a free, educational & fun event.  The AMS covention is in town & putting on a WeatherFest.

Camp Invention will be June 7-11 this year at Briarlake Elementary from 9:00-3:30.  The camp will feature a new curriculum this year called Innovate!  To see a sample of what is in store,  please click here.

If you register online before February 11, you will get a special rate of $175.00!   The $175 online registration special expires on February 11th. It allows you to save $35 off the base rate of $210!

To receive the special online discount, go to the Camp Invention Website You will need to enter a promotional code (PROMO:AERD).  Monthly installment payments are available for all registrations received by March 31st. Valid only for registration paid by debit or credit card. Registration must be done online to receive discount!  Card will be billed a non-refundable $50 deposit, and the balance will be split into two subsequent monthly payments.  For questions you can call 800-968-4332.

Please feel free to contact Mary Jenks, Briarlake Director, if you need additional information.

Concurrent sessions will be held for elementary, middle and high school information.   For details on the meetings and how to sign up, click on this link for pdf flyer.  Information is also available on the DeKalb County Schools website under Resources.

USED BOOK SALE  - February 5 - 6th

Please be reminded of our Briarlake policy regarding electronic devices and cellular phones:
All toys, games, audio and video items, excessive amounts of money and expensive jewelry must be left at home. Such items are distracting to the instructional program. Briarlake will not be held liable for the loss or damage of any such property belonging to the students. Teachers will collect these items and they will not be returned to the student. Parents may request to pick these items up from the school office. All items left at the end of the year will be given to charitable organizations.

Dr. Ann Culbreath

Please check the Briarlake PTA website for additional information.

 

Briarlake Beta Club
Souper Bowl of Caring 2010
 
The  Beta Club will again be collecting food bags in support of the
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta-Egleston Giving Project.
 
This project provides bags of food to the families who have children at Egleston and are in need of extended care.
The Patient and Family Support Services Department at CHOA assists by providing food for these families.
They rely on charitable donations to make this food available to any family that needs it.
 
HOW YOU AND YOUR FAMILY CAN HELP
 
Food bags are gallon sized Zip-lock bags filled with non-perishable food items.
 
-         A breakfast bag could have pop-tarts, cereal bar, envelope of oatmeal, packaged cereal, canned fruit with a pop top lid, an individually wrapped muffin, and a juice box.
-         A lunch bag could have microwavable soup, pasta or rice, Ramen noodles, packages of crackers or cookies, popcorn, chips, or a candy bar.
-         A dinner bag could have canned tuna/chicken (or in a pouch), canned vegetables with a pop top lid, individually wrapped cookies or cake.
-         Each bag should contain enough items (4-5) for a complete meal. There are many additional food items available now that are non-perishable and ready to heat and eat. Look for them in your grocery stores.
 
Bags will be collected each day during the weeks of February 1-February 11, 2010
 

From Ms. Jenks, AP ~

 

CRCT test dates:

Grades 1-2 are April 15, 16 and 19

Grades 3-5 are April 20, 21, 22, 23, 26

Makeups April 27

  Green Team News

Congratulations to Lakeside High School, one of 17 DeKalb County Schools being recognized under Georgia's Single Statewide System, which awards schools based on their performance on state curriculum exams and Adequate Yearly Progress status. Lakeside received the Bronze level for Highest Performance during the 2008-2009 school year.  For more information on the schools and awards, please  click here or visit the DCSS website and read the press release.

The next meeting is January 20, 2010 at Evansdale Elementary School. The topic is Legislative Forum.  The meetings start at 9:15am, with refreshments served at 8:45am.  Programs usually end by 11:00 AM.