SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Dean Southard seems to be working hard all the time! His hard work paid off during the first 9 weeks since he earned STRAIGHT As. Usually, you may see Dean out working with the JROTC program or working with our nation's flag - Mostly, however, he's just working hard on his future! CONGRATULATIONS and keep up the good work!

CCHS Graducation Coach, Sandi Veliz
706-989-3678
sveliz@chattco.org
GO CHATTCO PANTHERS!!

Read, Read All About It!
Shop at the Media Center for new Hot Items, Come to the Library and see how you can earn extra points. Reading books and collecting Big Prizes!

As part of our efforts to improve student achievement, your child may be able to receive Supplemental Educational Services. This service is free tutoring provided by State approved providers. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Elaine McGlaun, Chatt. Co. Parent Coordinator, 989-3678.

Journalism Club - This is a new club established to prepare our middle schoolers for the world of Journalism. Chatt.Co. Middle School will prepare Three Quarterly Newsletters for the year, highlighting all middle school news.

Tutoring begins on Monday's, 2-5pm, Do not miss out on this intervention, call today..

School Based Mentoring, We are looking for volunteers to mentor our Middle School Students, training will be provided by Columbus Boys and Girls Club. If you are interested, please contact Maggie Huddleston, 706-989-0175

Lil' Panther planners have been distributed to provide a continous line of communication between home and school. The planners contain an abbreviated form of our handbook, an organizer to help students keep up with assignments and a place for teacher and parent comments. Parents should expect to see this planner everyday and return it to school daily.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Girl Scout Meeting - November 18
National Educational Support Personnel Day- November 19
Boy Scout Meeting - November 20
Thanksgiving Holidays - November 24-28
PTA Santa Shop - December 1-12, 2008
Cusseta Christmas Parade - December 6
ITBS Test (3rd grade only) - December 8-12
PTA Meeting and Holiday Program - December 16

Character Word for November: Courage- Being brave in difficult times; determined to do the right thing even when other's don't. School Motto: "Success is never ending, failure is never final."