Latest News and Announcements:

Pre-Driver ID Cards
On Thursday February 18^th students will receive an application form for a pre-driver ID card. Students can use these cards for student discounts, job verification, airline travel and positive identification.  Any student wanting an ID must fill out the application form and returned with payment by Wednesday, February 24^th. 

On Wednesday February 24^th students will have their pre-driver ID pictures taken during their lunch period. Students will need to bring their envelope to lunch with them in order to get their pictures taken.  There will be no make-up days.

Calling All Rising 6th Grade Parents!!!
Please join us for a Parent Information Session on Tuesday, February 16th at 6:30PM in the East Cobb Middle School Theater.

International Night: Thursday February 4 / 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are $1.00 in advance and $2.00 at the door.  Students must come with a parent.

Conference Week: January 25-29
Parent conference letters will be sent home on Friday, January 8 with student report cards.

Math Night: Thursday January 14 / 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Student should come with parents.

Thank you ECMS students and staff!  On Saturday, we mailed 270+ pounds of shoeboxes filled with supplies and letters to Camp Mike Spann. If Customs is not a problem, they should arrive in 10 days.  I know our efforts will lift the spirits of our men and women serving our country in Afghanistan.
Tiffany M. Honoré, Principal

• The deadline for the Magnet Schools is December 4^th.  

• Don’t forget to get your teachers to do your Educators Recommendation Form…..deadline is also December 4^th.

• A speaker from Pebblebrook Performing Arts Magnet will be at ECMS on Dec 4^th @ 10:00 am. The application deadline for Pebblebrook is Dec. 15^th.  Auditions will occur on Jan 6 @ 2:30

• Jan. 23^rd, 2010 is Magnet School Admission Testing at Campbell High School.  Alternate testing will be at North Cobb High (5:00pm)—date to be determined (TBD).

• PSAT Review materials  for the admissions test can be found on websites or in local bookstores. 

• Wheeler Magnet will have Open House for Accepted Students March 16, 2010.

• Please refer to Wheeler Magnet’s website for Admission requirements, Applications, and teacher recommendation forms.

• Please refer the Cobb County Magnet School website for all CCSD magnet school information.

Congratulations to East Cobb's own Linda Bonstein!

Linda Bonstein, Cobb County Middle School Teacher of the Year and principal Tiffany M. Honoré celebrate Cobb’s teachers of the year at the ‘Give Our Schools A Hand’ Pep Rally.	Former East Cobb student William Kirk, teacher Linda Bonstein and Principal Tiffany M. Honoré.  Mrs. Bonstein is a proud winner of a brand new Hyundia!

• New Transportation Program Initiative Letter (begins January 2010)
• Payment Receipts (any student that has paid money to ECMS this year)
• CRCT Scores (Parent copy if they were not previously picked up)
• CRCT Letters (8th grade only)
• Health Survey Permission (some 6th & 8th graders)
• Immunization (6th grade students that are missing shots or a completed immunization form #3231) 

Clarkdale Elementary School Relief Fund
Monetary donations for the Clarkdale Elementary School Relief Fund may be made through the Cobb Schools Foundation. Click here to make a credit/debit card donation on the secure donation Web site. Cash or check donations may be mailed to: Cobb Schools Foundation, 514 Glover Street. Marietta, GA 30060. All contributions are tax-deductible. If you would like to contribute monetarily to additional schools affected by the flood, please contact the schools directly.

Family Engagement Summit
When: Saturday, October 19th
Where: Campbell HS
Time: 8:30-12:30 PM
To register: www.cobbk12.org find link and more information.

Swine Flu Information from
Tiffany M. Honoré, Principal
As we approach the flu season I know that many of you have concerns regarding the H1N1 (swine) influenza virus and want you to know that the well being of all students is very important to us.  This virus is of grave concern to all of us; however, public health official have downgraded the initial H1N1 concerns.  On, August 25, 2009 a letter was sent home with all students providing you with more information regarding the H1N1 virus.

Please understand that we are taking the necessary precautions to discuss the importance of practicing frequent hand washing with both soap and water or hand sanitizer.  In addition, our custodial staff is working diligently to sterilize classrooms, classroom furniture, and restrooms.  We will continue with these practices and to keep you informed.

Thank you for all that you do to support the children of ECMS! And, thanks for another successful school opening!

NCLB School Choice- Receiving School for
Campbell Middle School
For the 2009-2010 school year ECMS has been selected as one of the three receiving schools for Campbell Middle School.  Parents either received an application from the home school in the mail or may obtain one from the CCSD webpage.  Application must be submitted to the district office.  Applications will be processed at the district office on a weekly basis.  The district office will notify the parent of the selected school by mail.  I will receive periodic e-mails with the names of the students that have been approved.  Debbie and Sharon you will serve as the liaison for parents so that arrangements can be made to complete any additional registration or scheduling.  Bus transportation will only be provided for Title 1 schools.  Campbell is a Title 1 school.  Transportation is scheduled to begin September 8^th.  Until then, parents of students in Title 1 schools will have to provide transportation or remain in the home school.  Transportation will notify parents directly when the arrangements have been made.

ECMS Foundation
The ECMS Foundation provides resources to promote academic excellence, expand community awareness, and offer cultural enrichment for the diverse East Cobb Middle School student body. The Foundation brought the first Challenge Day to East Cobb in 2008 and is already raising money to bring the program to next year’s 7th graders.

For more on the Foundation, visit http://www.ecmsfoundation.org

Seventh Grade Challenge Day
ECMS seventh grade students participated in a unique experience, "Challenge Day." For more information, please go to Marietta Daily Journal website.

Enrollment & Withdrawal Process
Enrollment:
In order to enroll a student the following documents are required at time of enrollment:

1. Two proofs of residence
   (rental lease, home purchase agreement, a power bill, Comcast, direct TV, tax bill, current drivers license with matching address, bank statement)

2. Immunization Records

3. Most recent Report Card showing promotion to next grade level

4. If living with someone – see school personnel for additional information

5. Birth certificate

6. Social Security Number (or waiver form available during enrollment)

Withdrawal:
Parents- Please note that the withdrawal process requires a 24-hour notice to finalize all paperwork. Thank you in advance for your support.