We hope everyone is enjoying a nice weekend. Remember – no school on Monday! Enjoy a long weekend and get ready for another great week at Kincaid.

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Fundraisers for “Sweet Bea”

Bea is a student at our school who is battling a rare form of brain cancer. Student Council is sponsoring a fundraiser called “Beads for Bea” in which students may purchase Mardi Gras style bead necklaces for $1. This fundraiser will be held before school Tuesday, February 21, and payment is cash only. For more information, please click  here to read a recent article on our PTA website.

On Saturday, March 10, 2012, a spaghetti dinner is being held at St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church in Marietta to benefit Bea and her family. Please click here for the e-vite that has more information on this event. Email Merrily Sproat at beasghettidinner@gmail.com for more information. Donations are requested to help offset costs for this event, as well. Please click here for an article in the East Cobber for more information on how to make donations. 

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Student Banking

Student Bankers have yet another savings incentive over the next several weeks — possibly winning a Harry Potter DVD!  From February until March 20th, each student who makes three deposits into their savings account will be entered into a national SchoolSavings.com drawing for one of 16 HP DVDs.  A grand prize, consisting of the compete set of HP DVDs, will also be awarded.  If you haven’t already signed up for Student Banking, it’s not too late.  Contact Cathy Summers at StudentBanking@KincaidPTA.org for information on how to join.  Students in K-5 are eligible.  Our next banking day is this Tuesday, February 21st.  We hope to see you there!

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Science Fair – February 21, 6:30-8:00pm

Did you ever wonder what type of food grows mold the best, or what effects caffeine has on plants? Then join us for the first annual Kincaid Science Fair where you will learn the answers to these and many other questions from our very own Kincaid students.  Students in grades 3 – 5 will display months of work using the Scientific Method to find answers to their curiosities. All students, teachers, family members, friends and science fans are invited to attend.  Come see the exciting science that is happening at Kincaid!

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School Store

Our school store will be offering traditional school supply items on Thursdays. The first Thursday of every month will have the traditional “fun” items for sale, but every other Thursday will have regular school supplies. Please click here for an article on our website that lists supplies and prices. Contact Lori Bartik at schoolstore@kincaidpta.org for more information.

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Heritage Night – February 23, 6-8pm

Heritage Night is Thursday, February 23, from 6-8pm. This is a favored Kincaid tradition which showcases and celebrates the various cultures represented in our school. There will be a “Parade of Nations”, cultural demonstrations and even food sampling during this amazing event. You won’t want to miss it, so mark your calendars and make plans to attend Heritage Night 2012! !  For more information, please contact Krista Brown at vpinvolvement@kincaid.org or 770.579.1578

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Supplies Needed for Enrichment/Specialty Areas

MANY THANKS for the items that have already been donated for use in our enrichment and speciality areas at Kincaid! Items may still be donated and dropped off in the Computer Lab. A listing of items that are needed is on our website, so please click here for that information. Thanks, again, for the great response, Kincaid!

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News from ECCC (East Cobb County Council PTA)

Lunch & Learn at Mountain View Library, February 22

Did you know that the brand of ice cream, cookie, and potato chip you select could have a direct effect on how you feel, or how your children behave, or their performance in school?

Sarah Kodinsky will take you on an entertaining safari through the supermarket jungle, and will show you how to find the foods your family enjoys, but without the worst of additives.
Please click here to read an article on our PTA website with more information about this informative event.

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Cobb Hobbler – March 24
1m, 5k and 10k run at Lassiter High School

The Cobb Hobbler is an opportunity for the East Cobb Community to get together and support education, physical activity, and the well-being of the community.  Please click here for an article on our PTA website that has more information on this event.

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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
February 20: NO SCHOOL (Presidents’ Day)
February 21: Student Banking
February 21: Science Fair, 6:30-8:00pm
February 21: Kincaid Night at Texas Roadhous
February 23: Heritage Night, 6:00-8:00pm
February 24: Ident-a-Kid
February 27: Character Education Lunch
February 28: Kincaid Night at Dominos
March 3: Relay for Life Art Show & Sale, 5-7pm
March 6: Student Banking
March 7: Walk on Wednesday
March 8: PTA General Membership Meeting & Kindergarten Concert, 6:30pm. (BOD meeting at 5:30pm)

Bea is a student at our school who is battling a rare form of brain cancer. Student Council is sponsoring a fundraiser called “Beads for Bea” in which students may purchase Mardi Gras style bead necklaces for $1. This fundraiser will be held before school Tuesday, February 21, and payment is cash only. For more information, please email Lori Kotarba.

For more information on Bea, check out the Sweet Bea blog and also see this video that was recently on Fox-5 News:

6-Year-Old Girl Battles Rare Form of Cancer: MyFoxATLANTA.com