Students, start planning your Reflections entries now! PTA Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. Students of all grades and abilities may participate and explore the arts based on the 2017-2018 theme: Within Reach.

This is your chance to express who you are as an individual through one or more of the following:

	Dance Choreography
	Film Production
	Literature
	Music Composition
	Photography
	Visual Arts

What you need to know:

Go here for more information about Reflections and the criteria.

Check the Official Rules for what type of submissions are accepted in each category: 17-18-Reflections-Official-Rules-without-Form

Submit this form with your entry: 2017-2018-Student-Entry-Form

If you are submitting an entry using a student’s voice or image (audio or video recording), complete the consent form and turn it in your submission: 15-16_Consent_Form

DUE DATE: Entries due to Ms. Palen’s Room (SHS Art Teacher) by Wednesday, October 18th. All entries will be judged by a panel and local SHS winners will be moved on to East Cobb Council of PTA judging. ECCC entries are due for submission on 11/3. We’ll celebrate the artists who submitted all entries at a Reflections Reception during the spring semester.

We can’t wait to see what you create!

Town Hall at Sprayberry High School

October 10th, 10:00 a.m. in LGI at SHS (SHS PTSA will be available to direct you to the room)

Come out and learn more about why SHS is the place to be! Get your questions answered by SHS Administration and students about what is available at SHS and the experience the school offers. Learn more about SHS academics (including Honors, AP, Scholar Academies), athletics, fine arts, commitment to community service and more.

This town hall is intended for parents of students in Sprayberry HS zone, elementary and middle school. It’s never too early to learn more about YOUR high school!

We would like to welcome Ronisha L. Carson, J.D., Realtor with Keller Williams First Atlanta to our SHS PTSA Business Sponsor Family!  Please contact her for all of your real estate needs and let her know you found her information through SHS PTSA! We appreciate her support of our school and community!

Ronisha L. Carson, J.D.
REALTOR®
404-531-5700 404-400-9740
LEEDESMOND@KW.COM LEEDESMOND.KW.COM

Glamour Salon and Spa is a new SHS PTSA Business sponsor. The old owners have returned and are supporting our school. They also have great offers available to our members just in time for Homecoming:
Glamour Salon and Spa offer for SHS ONLY!
Must show PTA membership card or student ID
Save 20% off on any nail service.
One free tanning on any nail service.
Free manicure or classic pedicure with a haircut or color service
Save 25% off an all hair product (KEVIN MURPHY, MOROCCAN OIL, COLOR PROOF)
Valid from 8/18/2017-12/31/2017
2508 E. Piedmont Rd. 30062
770-973-8999
Thanks to Glamour Salon and Spa for these great deals and for supporting our PTSA!

Did you know the SHS PTSA awarded $10,000 in scholarships to our students last year? It’s true and we’re doing it again this year! Please note, the senior MUST be a member of SHS to apply. It only costs $5 and you can join at this Friday’s football game VS. Lassiter, join at Open House later this month, join online, or fill out our form and drop it off at the front office. Some things that may surprise you:
– Our scholarships are essay-based and have no GPA requirements
– All seniors who are PTSA members are eligible to apply including those participating in MOWR.
– There are no restrictions on how you can use the money. The student can use it to pay tuition at a technical school, community college, 4-year college, for books, meal plans, equipment such as computers and more.
– Our essay questions are judged by an outside panel who do not know our students or any information about their GPA, class rank, etc.
– One of our scholarships is community-service based. If you have completed 125 hours of community service and are a PTSA member you are eligible to apply!
Please keep all of this in mind and encourage your senior to join PTSA and apply for the scholarships later this school year. We’ll announce the application period in this newsletter, on our website, and through the SHS Counseling Office and morning announcements. There’s no excuse, every senior should apply!

Make sure to join PTSA this year. It’s only $5 and we use the money to support student programs such as Shop with a Yellow Jacket, ECHO Pageant, Art Show, and so much more.
The funds are also used to provide student scholarships (we awarded $10,000 last year – make sure your senior joins PTSA so they can apply in the spring) and teacher grants (almost $7000 awarded last year to provide funds for items not supported by the county).
Check out the 2017-2018 ECCC Membership benefits you’ll receive once you join.
Ways to Join:
– Stop by our table during Open House (8/22)
– We’ll also have a table set up at many home football games.
– You can also mail your form to SHS with payment (cash or check)
– Or join online (FYI: PayPal fees apply and you must complete the online payment and the membership form separately) using your credit card.

Remember, school starts July 31st!