Programs & Events

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committees

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Back to School Staff Luncheon
Wildcat Prowl
Chick-fil-A Biscuit Sales
​Rep Store
Book Fair
Reflections
Holiday Feast Decorations

Angel Tree
Winter Holiday Staff Luncheon
Clash of the Classes
Rising 6th Event
School Beautification​
Staff Appreciation Luncheon
8th Grade Activities​

​Membership Committee
​Spirit Wear Committee
Staff Appreciation Committee
Scholarship Committee
Nominating Committee

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july

 Staff Back to School Luncheon

The PTSA sponsors lunch for teachers and staff as they prepare for back to school. Volunteers plan for lunch within budget, recruiting volunteers, and serving lunch to teachers returning to school in July. Coordinates with Spirit Wear and Membership for sales at the event.

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Wildcat prowl

Students and parents/ guardians are able to walk their schedule through the school; timeboxed by grade. Volunteers are responsible for being on site to usher students, parents, and guardians and also volunteering with Spirit Wear and Membership committees .

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september

chick-fil-a biscuit sales (all year)

Volunteer for the biscuit sales held once a week. Coordinates with Chick-fil-A representative for biscuit order. Volunteers  set up/ break down and handle cash and deposits for sales. Proceeds from Chick-fil-A biscuit sales go to the ECMS Foundation.

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rep store (all year)

Students are use PBIS rewards or "Rep Points"to purchase items in the Rep store once per week.  Volunteers coordinate purchasing and donating of items for the store, maintaining the inventory, setting pricing, recording sales, and work the weekly store (Friday mornings).

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october

scholastic book fair

Works Directly with Media Specialist to schedule and promote  the Annual Book Fair usually held in October. Volunteers to set up/ break down the book fair as well as work shifts to work registers and handle deposits for the sales.

Note: for the 2023-2024 school year, we will hold the Scholastic Book Fair in the Spring'24. We will provide more information when it is available.

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reflections

Volunteers organize and plan for the school level annual Reflections arts contest.  This committee will advertise the annual contest, collect submissions, oversee judging of the submissions, and work with ECCC Reflections Chair to submit winning entries to the county level. National PTA provides resources for Reflections. 

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november

holiday feast decorations

Volunteers decorate for Student Holiday Feasts, usually held in November. Tables in the cafeteria are decorated with paper and “Thanksgiving-themed” decorations. 

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health & safety volunteers

Volunteers perform hearing and vision checks for 7th and new 8th graders, and scoliosis screening for female students. Training is provided required for all volunteers. 

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december

angel tree

Volunteers works with the school Social Worker to coordinate donations for students in need. Responsible for ensuring needs are represented by “angel” ornaments, setting up the tree and decorations in the main office, and promoting in the community.

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winter holiday staff luncheon

Volunteers plan for lunch within budget. Responsible for set up/ break down and serve lunch to teachers prior to the Winter Break. 

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january

clash of the classes

Volunteers promote the “Clash of the Classes” spirit night at Chick-fil-A. Responsible for coordinating with the Chick-fil-A representative for dates, promoting the event at school, recruiting volunteers to decorate the location and promote the event. This event raises funds for the ECMS Foundation.

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march

rising 6th grade event

This event is held after school to introduce rising 6th graders and their parents/ guardians to East Cobb Middle School. Volunteers have the opportunity to introduce PTSA and our mission to incoming parents and students, identify candidates for the nominating committee, and coordinate dinner for the teachers/ staff who will stay after school. Coordinates with Spirit Wear for sales at the event.

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school beautification

Each year, PTSA, the ECMS Foundation, and the Principal Advisory Council team up for Spring cleaning of the school grounds. Including weeding and light yardwork, mulching, and planting flowers. 

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april

international night

International night is a celebration of the diversity of our East Cobb community. Volunteers solicit donations from local businesses and/or donate food representative of our multi-cultural community.

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may

staff appreciation luncheon

Volunteers plan a staff appreciation lunch within budget, set up/ break down, and serve lunch to teachers on an identified day during Teacher Appreciation week.

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8th grade activities

Volunteers plan and coordinate an 8th grade party at the end of the year. In recent years, this has been a “Block Party” outside event happening during the school day. Volunteers coordinate with vendors and provide day-of support.

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I get to give back to the community while supporting a team of people who work with my children everyday.
-Parent Volunteer, 2023

I always find the best kinds of people are the people you meet while volunteering!
-Parent Volunteer, 2023