The Counselors' Corner

Magnet Program Application Deadline

This is a final reminder that Magnet Program applications for Wheeler, Kennesaw Mt, North Cobb, South Cobb, and Campbell must be postmarked by December 7th. Pebblebrook applications will be available in January. For last minute questions call the individual program directors or contact Mrs. Jackson at Mabry.

8th Grade High School Visit

On Monday morning, November 19, the entire 8th grade will visit Lassiter High School for a presentation by members of the Lassiter administration, staff, and student body. This will give our students a glimpse into the opportunities and challenges available to them when they move on to high school. We will ride school busses over and back, with the presentation taking about an hour. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Jackson, the 8th grade counselor.

HIgh School Magnet Programs

This is a reminder that applications for the Magnet Programs at Wheeler, Campbell, South Cobb, North Cobb, and Kennesaw Mountain are due on December 7th. Applications can be downloaded from their individual websites, or are available in the Mabry guidance office. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or the individual Magnet Program directors. Pebblebrook applications have a separate deadline and will be available in January.

Mrs. Jackson
8th grade counselor

Pebblebrook information for 8th grade students and parents

The Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts at Pebblebrook High School presents Company 2008 in JUMP, JIVE, and WAIL. There is a special performance for 8th graders who are interested in applying to the performing arts magnet program. COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS are available for 8th graders and their parents for this OPEN HOUSE Performance:

Friday, October 12 at 7:30 PM
Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
Cobb Civic Center
S. Marietta Pkwy.
Marietta, GA

Tickets to the Friday, 10/12, performance are complimentary for 8th graders who are interested in learning more about the magnet program for the performing arts. A Q&A session will be held after the performance followed by an informal backstage reception. Tickets should be reserved IN ADVANCE. They will be held at the box office for pick-up on the night of the performance. Box office opens at 6:30 PM. To reserve tickets, please call 770-819-2521 extension 247 or e-mail frank.timmerman@cobbk12.org.

Frank Timmerman, Director
Cobb County Center for
Excellence in the Performing Arts
991 Old Alabama Road
Mableton, GA 30126
(770) 819-2521 ext. 247
www.cccepa.com

Rising 6th Grade Parent Meeting

We will be holding our orientation meeting for parents of rising 6th graders on Monday, May 14. Parents of students receiving gifted or special education services will have small group meetings at 6:00. At 6:30 the building will be open for informal tours. Our general meeting will begin at 7:00 in the theater.

Cyber-Bullying

The Mabry PTSA is hosting a cyber-bullying informational meeting presented by Jeff Dess of Prevention Intervention on the evening of Tuesday, April 10th from 7 to 9 pm in the Mabry theater. Mr. Dess will be speaking to ADULTS ONLY regarding the issues surrounding cyber-bullying and other internet concerns facing our children and families today. Please note that no children will be admitted to the theater.

2007 CRCT Testing

Please note the following CRCT testing dates for all grade levels:

April 16: Reading
April 17: Language Arts
April 18: Math
April 19: Science
April 20: Social Studies
Make-Ups will occur in the afternoons of testing days and from April 23-25

All testing will occur in the morning beginning promptly at 9:15 and concluding at approximately 11:30. Please plan Dr.'s appointments accordingly. Students cannot not enter the room once testing has begin and if they leave in the middle of testing they cannot make-up the section. What they have completed will be scored potentially resulting in a failing score. Our experience has been that students test best when in the regular testing environment so attendance during this week is imperative.

A reminder to 8th grade families: 8th graders must pass the reading and math sections in order to be promoted to the 9th grade. Students who fail one or both sections will be required to participate in a retest on June 27 (Reading) and/or June 28 (Math).

Please contact your child's counselor with any questions. Good Luck students!!

Summer Opportunity for Rising 9th Graders

We are gearing up once again for the Communities In Schools Leadership Institute (formerly known as FutureForce Leadership Institute). This year’s Institute will be on the campus of Emory University during the week of June 4 – 8, 2007.

CIS Leadership Institute is a week long residential summer experience designed to build skills and expose students to people and activities that will help them develop a plan for future success. This opportunity is open to high school students in grades 9 –12, including rising 9 th graders.

New and exciting ideas and activities are planned for this year’s Institute and the cost for participation is $350 for students and adult chaperones. This price includes food and lodging for the five days and four nights at Emory University and an administrative fee of $25 to cover the cost of transportation, snacks and processing expenses.

All completed applications and fees are due on or before April 23, 2007. Checks are payable to Communities In Schools of Marietta/Cobb County or CISMCC. Applications can be faxed to 678-503-0902, but all payments and applications must be mailed to:
                                    Communities In Schools of Marietta/Cobb County
                                    316 Alexander Street, Suite 5
Marietta, GA 30060
          Attn: CIS Leadership Institute

If you have any questions concerning the 2007 Communities In Schools Leadership Institute, please contact Jolene Virgo at 678-503-0901 or via email at jvirgo@cismcc.org.

See Mrs. Haag for application materials.

New Immunization Requirements for Rising 6th Graders

All children entering 6th grade on or after July 1, 2007, are required to meet the following new requirements for immunizations.

1. Have 2 doses of MMR, OR 2 doses of Measles vaccine, 2 doses of Mumps vaccine, and 1 dose of Rubella vaccine OR laboratory proof of immunity.
2. Have 2 doses of Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine OR documentation of disease OR laboratory proof of immunity.

This is a change in the Varicella vaccine requirement. At the time the current 5th graders entered school only 1 dose of this vaccine was required. Please check with your health care provider to receive any needed vaccinations or to obtain an up to date Georgia Certificate of Immunization. (Form 3231).

Town Hall Meeting on Underage Drinking

There will be a Town Hall Meeting on Underage Drinking at Southern Polytechnic State University on Monday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. Any parent or community member with an interest in this issue is welcome to attend. Please see the attached invitation for more information.

Lassiter Registration

Attention 8th Grade Parents and Students: Please note the following important dates for Lassiter Registration:

February 5: Student Assembly with Lassiter
February 8 at 6:30 PM (Lassiter Gym): Open House and Curriculum Fair
February 13: Students to bring home registration materials
February 15 from 5:00-7:00 PM (Lassiter Media Center): Open Forum for parent questions
February 16: Registration materials due to Mabry Homeroom Teacher

Please email Mrs. Haag (sarah.haag@cobbk12.org) with questions.

Career Cruising

During the month of December our classroom guidance lesson for all three grade levels will be Career Cruising, an internet based career exploration tool. Students will take an interest inventory, explore how class subject areas relate to individual careers, take an closer look at specific career profiles, or begin to examine the relationship between careers and college programs. This tool can be accessed from any computer by doing the following:

Log in at: www.careercruising.com
Enter the school user name: mabry
Enter the school password: guidance
Click on "Start Career Cruising" to begin

Magnet School Applications

Reminder to 8th Graders: Magnet school applications must be postmarked by December 1. Please see Mrs. Haag if you have any questions or problems completing the application.

8th Grade Parent Night-Revised Time

Please note the time below has been updated from what was posted earlier in the week.

Lassiter is hosting a Parent Night for all parents of current 8th graders. They will be providing information on transition, placement, and curriculum. Please plan to attend on Tuesday, November 14 at 6:30 PM the Lassiter Theater.

8th Grade Parent Night

Lassiter is hosting a Parent Night for all parents of rising 8th graders. They will be providing information on transition and curriculum. Please plan to attend on Tuesday, November 14 at 7:00 PM at Lassiter.