We would like to start this week’s message with a special mention to all the students who acted in or supported the Dodgen play.  What an amazing production and also thanks to Maria Karres-Williams for bringing this calibre of drama to our school.

Here is what’s happening in the next couple of weeks:-

Monday, March 31st - Dateline deadline.  Additionally, Pope Junior Football is having an open house for rising 6th, 7th & 8th Grade students and parents @ Pope Football Fieldhouse from 7:00p.m. - 8:30p.m.

Wednesday, April 2nd - PTSA Executive Board Meeting @ 9:00a.m.  Don’t forget it is Dodgen’s Eat Out Night @ Moe’s Southwest Grill.  They will donate 10% of your bill to Dodgen PTSA on the first Wednesday of the month.

Monday, April 7th - 11th - Spring Break.  Dodgen PTSA wishes you all a safe and happy holiday.

Here is what’s happening this week that might be of interest to our Dodgen Families:-

Monday, March 24th - 28th - 8th Grade Party tickets will again be on sale from 8:30a.m. to 9:15a.m. in the 8th Grade pod.  You can also get a form from the Dodgen PTSA website www.dodgenptsa.org on the “Forms” page; place completed form and $15.00 cash or check in the white PTSA box outside the front office.  Please note that no tickets will be sold at the door the night of the event - reserve your tickets this week.

Monday, March 24th - 28th - Tickets for the Dodgen play will be on sale for $7.00 each in the 6th, 7th and 8th Grade pods each day from 8:30a.m. - 9:00a.m.  Don’t miss your chance to see this year’s fabulous production by our own Dodgen students.

Monday, March 24th - Parent Orientation at 7:00p.m. in Walton High School for parents of rising 9th Graders.

Monday, March 24th - Pope Junior Cheerleading Parent Information Meeting for parents of current 6th and 7th Graders interested in Pope Junior Cheerleading @ 6:00p.m. in the Pope Media Center.

Tuesday, March 25th - Dodgen MS hosts a reception for Eastern Cobb County Council (ECCC) PTA and welcomes the county winners of the ”Honoring Our Heroes” essay contest and their heroes.  We would like to congratulate the winners from Dodgen, Jake Wachtel - 7th Grade, his hero is Mr. Duda and Angela Cannarell - 6th Grade, her hero is her dad.

Wednesday, March 26th - Environmental Club will meet at 8:15a.m. in Mrs. Barkley’s classroom.  The project this month is to clean up debris/trash around the pond and place recycling bins in four locations in the school.

Wednesday, March 26th - “The Price of Technology on Youth” @ Peachford Hospital from 7:00p.m. - 8:30p.m.  Details on the Dodgen PTSA website.

Friday, March 28th & Saturday, March 29th - The long awaited performance of the Dodgen play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream or The Night They Missed the Forest for the Trees” @ 7:30p.m. each evening in the Dodgen Theatre.  Not to be missed!

Here is what is happening this week that will be of interest to our Dodgen Families:-

Monday, March 17th - 21st - 8th Grade Party ticket sales from 8:30a.m. - 9:15a.m. in 8th Grade pod.  You can also get a form from the Dodgen PTSA website www.dodgenptsa.org  on the “Forms” page;   place completed form and $15.00 cash or check in the white PTSA box outside the front office.

Thursday, March 20th - Book Club meets in the Dodgen Media Center from 4:15p.m. - 5:15p.m.  Book selection is Prince Caspian by C.S Lewis.

Thursday, March 20th - Cyber Bullying Workshop from 7:00p.m. @ Hightower Trail MS.  See website www.dodgenptsa.org on the “Events” page for more details.

Thursday, March 20th - Report Cards distributed.

Saturday, March 22nd - Middle School Night at NE Cobb YMCA @ 8:00p.m. - 11:00p.m. **This is a non- school sponsored event**

Here is what’s happening in the next week that will be of interest to our Dodgen Families:-

Monday, March 10th - Meeting for parents and rising 9th grade students who are interested in playing football at Walton High School @ 7:00p.m. in the WHS Dudley Fieldhouse.

Monday, March 10th - The ABC’s of Student Interventions & IEP 101 from 7:00p.m. - 8:30p.m. @ Northstar Church, 3413 Blue Springs Road, Kennesaw, 30144.

Wednesday, March 12th - PTSA Board meeting @ 9:00a.m.

Friday, March 14th - End of Grading Period.  Awareness Club meeting @ 8:15a.m. in Room 435.

Friday, March 14th - 16th - Mount Bethel Elementary presents “Willy Wonka” @ Pope High School.

This week we would like to congratulate one of our students, George Fei - 7th Grade who is a PTA ”Reflections” winner for music composition at the PTA State level.  He will now go on to the PTA National level to be judged.  Congratulations George!

Congratulations also to Dodgen’s Science Olympiad Team, which placed first in last weekend’s regional competition.  Good luck to the team, which now advances to state competition at the end of March. 

Here is what’s happening this week that will be of interest to our Dodgen Families:-

Saturday, March 1st - Dateline deadline.  All articles need to be submitted to newsletter@dodgenptsa.org 

Monday, March 3rd - The winners of Dodgen PTSA’s “Honoring Our Heroes” essay contest have their entries sent to ECCC (Eastern Cobb County Council) PTA to be judged;  the winners to be announced shortly.

Tuesday, March 4th - Student early dismissal @ 2:15p.m.

Wednesday, March 5th - PTSA Executive Board Meeting @ 9:00a.m.

Wednesday, March 5th - An informative/mandatory parent meeting is scheduled in Walton HS Commons @ 6:00p.m. for girls interested in attending Jr. Raider Cheerleading Clinic. Any questions contact Brenda Laskey at (770) 565 6900 or www.waltoncheerleading.com

Wednesday, March 5th - Our new “DODGEN EAT OUT NIGHT” location is Moe’s Southwest Grill on Johnson Ferry Road in the Parkaire Shopping Center.  Moe’s will donate 10% of your bill to Dodgen PTSA, on the first Wednesday of each month.  Simply write “Dodgen” on the back of your receipt and place it in the bowl near the register. 

 Friday, March 7th - The Awareness Club is having Breakfast Buddies @ 8:15a.m. with Mrs. Kemper and Mrs. Brezel’s classes.

Saturday, March 8th - Teen Job / Volunteer Fair; please see Dodgen PTSA’s website “Events” for more details.

Sunday, March 9th - Daylight Savings - Spring Forward!

Here is what’s happening in the next couple of weeks that will be of interest to our Dodgen Families:- 

Monday, February 18th & Tuesday, February 19th - No school!  Yippee!

*Wednesday, February 20th - “When Dieting Crosses the Line” @ Peachford Hospital from 10:00a.m. - 11:30a.m.  Learn about eating disorders and associated addictions, anxiety and depression.

*Thursday, February 21st - “Ignorance is No Defense” @ Lassiter HS from 7:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.  Through real-life examples, this seminar explains Georgia laws to teenagers (and parents) in easy-to-understand language.

*See Dodgen PTSA’s website ”Events” for more details.

Saturday, February 23rd - Good luck to Dodgen’s Science Olympiad team competing in the regional competition at GA State University.

Saturday, February 23rd - (250 + Family) Walton Band Garage Sale @ Walton HS Gymnasium from 8:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.  To make item donations, call Ken Stamm @ (770) 565 - 2430 or email, thestammfam@aol.com

Reminder : February 25th - 28th, Pope Jr. Cheer Clinic (4th - 7th Grades) @ Hightower MS Gym from 4:30p.m.-6:00p.m.  More information is available at www.popejrcheer.com

Monday, February 25th - Parent meeting @ Pope HS Theatre from 7:00p.m. - 8:30p.m. for rising 9th Graders to Pope HS.

Tuesday, February 26th - “Get the Scoop on Dodgen Night” at 7:00p.m.  A fun-filled evening to highlight the clubs and music departments of our school.  Students and families will enjoy an hour presentation with a short PTSA meeting.  An ice-cream social will follow immediately!  Please join us!  (Please also note that tickets for the 8th Grade Party will be on sale this evening.)

Wednesday, February 27th - The Environmental Club will meet in Ms. Barkley’s Science class at 8:15a.m. to make birdfeeders for our feathered friends!

Wednesday, February 27th - Meeting with Pope Counselors for parents of rising 9th Graders to Pope HS; by appointment only at Dodgen Middle School.  (Contact Dodgen MS Guidance dept. for appointment.)

Here is what’s happening this week that will be of interest to our Dodgen Families:-

Monday, February 11th - 15th - Staff Appreciation Week.

Monday, February 11th - Dodgen Night @ Azoni’s - 5:00p.m. - Close.

Wednesday, February 13th - Staff Appreciation Lunch.  PTA Day at the Capitol. If you are going be sure to wear red.  4 1/2 Week Progress Reports sent home with students.

Thursday, February 14th - Valentine’s Day - Make sure your loved ones know they’re loved!

Friday, February 15th - Deadline for “Honoring Our Heroes” essays.

Saturday, February 16th - “Mother’s Raising Sons” @ The Mansour Center - 9:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. (See Dodgen PTSA website Upcoming Events for details.)

Reminder: - Tuesday, February 26th - “Get the Scoop on Dodgen Night” @ 7:00p.m.  Not to be missed!! 

Here is what’s happening this week that will be of interest to our Dodgen Families:-

Tuesday, February 5th - The Teacher of the Year brunch is being held by ECCC PTA.  Dodgen PTSA will be honoring our Principal, Mr. James Snell and the TOTY Mrs. LaTease Drawdy.

Tuesday, February 5th - “Program on Abstinence - The rules have changed; making healthy choices about sex” @ 7:00p.m. - 8:30p.m. in Dodgen Theatre. This is a free program that is suitable for parents and students.

Wednesday, February 6th - PTSA Executive Board meeting @ 9:00a.m.  Student’s early dismissal @ 2:15p.m.

Friday, February 8th - End of grading 4 1/2 weeks.  “Dirty Rose” group performing for students during lunch break. 

Saturday, February 9th - Chess tournament @ Webb Bridge MS

Reminder :- February 15th is the deadline for submission of “Honoring Our Heroes” essays.

Mark your calendars: - February 26th - “Get the Scoop on Dodgen Night” @ 7:00p.m.  A fun-filled night for the whole family to really get to see what goes on at Dodgen MS.  We have music, clubs and arts, showcasing the talents of our students.  We need parent volunteers and dads to scoop ice-cream;  please contact Theresea Tipton at T_tipton@comcast.net

Here is what is happening this week that might be of interest to our Dodgen Families:-

Monday, January 28th - Early Dismissal 2:15p.m.

Tuesday, January 29th - ECCC Reflections Reception - 6:30p.m. @ Hightower Trail MS.

Wednesday, January 30th - Perfectionism Workshop - 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m. @ Dodgen MS.

Thursday, January 31st - ADD/ADHD Lecture - 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m. @ East Side Elementary.

Friday, February 1st - Dateline deadline.  Registration deadline for “PTA Day at the Capitol.” (www.georgiapta.org)

Reminder:- Entry forms and guidelines for “Honoring our Heroes” essay contest can be obtained on the PTSA website or in the front office at Dodgen.

Look out for:- Tuesday, February 5th - 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m. @ Dodgen MS.    Parent and student program on abstinence - “The rules have changed; making healthy choices about sex.”

Welcome back to all our Dodgen Families. Can you believe we are half way through the school year?  Doesn’t time fly when you are having fun!  Here is what is happening at Dodgen :-

Wednesday, January 16th - PTSA Board meeting at 9:00a.m.

Wednesday, January 16th - 8th Grade Writing Assessments.

Monday, January 21st - No school for MLK Day.

Tuesday, January 22nd thru 28th - Early dismissal at 2:15p.m. for conferences.

Wednesday, January 23rd - Environmental Club meets at 8:15a.m. in Mrs. Barkley’s room.

Friday, January 25th - Panther Fun Night; a not to be missed fun-filled evening of activity and dinner for our students only.

Please check upcoming events to find out details of other events happening that might be of interest to our Dodgen Families.