Welcome!

“Engage, Enrich, Empower” is the theme for the PTSA this year.

Congratulations to Dodgen Middle School for being named a 2009 School of Excellence! Georgia Schools of Excellence are selected based on overall excellence and gains in student achievement.

E-News

Program on Abstinence
The Rules Have Changed: Help your child make healthy choices.
Thursday, September 2 at 7pm in the Dodgen Theatre
This program is for both Parents and Teens. There will be a free book on parenting to the first 50 families.

Magnet School Information Presented by Dr. Tiffany Stark
Thursday, September 9 at 6:30pm in the Dodgen Theater
The Cobb County School District recognizes that students who demonstrate exceptional potential in a specific area may benefit from a specialized program. Cobb’s magnet programs allow students to pursue their interests, develop their talents, and extend their competencies beyond the usual scope of high school. During fall semester, eighth grade students at each district middle school are provided information about all magnet programs. Due to limited space at each program, students are selected through a highly-competitive, rigorous application process. Applications to academic magnets are due in early December. Performing arts candidates participate in an application/audition process during spring semester. The district provides arterial transportation for students attending magnet programs. Interested students and parents should go online or contact program coordinators for more information.

Reflections Program
Deadline to submit is Thursday, September 16
Each year, the PTA Reflections Program challenges students to create art inspired by a specific theme. The theme this year is: Together We Can.” . To find specific Reflections program information go to the Dodgen webpage and click on PTSA and then go to the links on the left of the page and click on“Programs."
» Reflections guidelines, rules, and entry forms (.pdf download)

Beta Club Members
If you would like to participate in the East Cobber Parade on September 11 to show your support for Teacher of the Year Mr. Whitt, please attend a meeting on Thursday, September 2 at 8:15 in room 738. The meeting is mandatory if you plan to participate. If you have a conflict with the meeting date, please see one of the sponsors prior to September 3. We must have a signed permission form for you to walk in the parade. By walking in the parade, you can earn 3 hours of school-related service.

15th Annual East Cobber Parade & Festival
Saturday, September 11
Parade begins at 10am from the Mt. Bethel Elementary School parking lot traveling south on Johnson Ferry Road to the Fountains of Old Towne shopping center. 7th & 8th grade Chorus and Beta Club students are invited to march in the parade in honor of our teacher of the year Chris Whittington. Time and location information will be coming soon. Questions: Contact Marge Cavitt co-president@dodgenptsa.org.

Dodgen 6th Grade Dance
Thursday, September 30 from 4:15-6pm
Food and Drinks will be available for purchase at the dance. Tickets will be sold in the 6thgrade pod for $3.00 September 27-29.

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Quick Links

» Dodgen Middle School Website
» Summer Dateline Newsletter (.pdf download)
» Cobb County School Calendar 2010-2011
(.pdf download)
» Pinnacle Internet Viewer
(Student Attendance & Grades)

» Reflections guidelines, rules, and entry forms (.pdf download)

» Summer Reading Lists (.pdf download)
» 6th Grade Supply List (.pdf download)
» 7th Grade Supply List (.pdf download)
» 8th Grade Supply List (.pdf download)
» Spiritwear Order Form (.doc download)
» School Council Nomination Form
(.doc download)