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Bells Ferry young authors, Kell play, Keheley means flowers and Sprayberry band provides them

Sprayberry Band of Gold carnation sale brings Valentine's love

Feb.12 was a busy day for members of the Sprayberry Band of Gold as they delivered more than 500 red and yellow carnations purchased by students. The band members made sure the carnations were in the hands of those they were intended for prior to the end of first period. The snow that day, combined the carnations, made Valentines, 2010, very special!

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Bells Ferry Elementary School
The Bells Ferry Young Author's Fair has culminated and grade level winners have been chosen. They are as follows:
Kindergarten - Shreya Sudakar
1- Nilay Patel
2- Shiva Ivaturi
3- Alexis Fenwick
4- Miguel Serrano
5- Casey Stephan
The winner entries for each grade level have been forwarded to the CCSD to compete in the county competition. We wish all of our young authors the best of luck! Congratulations, we are very proud of you!

Keheley Elementary School

We would like to thank all of the amazing volunteers who came out to help spread mulch on the playground and flowerbeds at the front of the school
prior to our Christmas break. We could not have done it without each and one of you!!
Our organic garden project continues to be a huge success with your children at Keheley. In the Fall, the children brought home various veggies from our
harvest such as arugula, pak choi, kale, lettuces and radishes. Unfortunately, due to the recent frigid temperatures the broccoli did not survive. However,
the garden must grow on! We have plans for spring plantings to harvest just before school lets out for the summer months as well as summer plants that
we will be able to harvest next fall.
We have a wonderful beautification project coming up thanks to Cobb Trees. We will be setting time aside in late February for the children to help plant
shade trees around each playground! So, keep your eyes and ears open for great volunteer opportunities. And…Earth Day is only a hop skip and a jump
away! We have many exciting things happening thanks to Captain Planet and Farmer D Organics. This is an exciting time to get involved and learn alongside your children. If you are interested in volunteering with the PTA environmental team please contact Windy Thomas or Rebecca Causey.
Keheley is a member of the Play in the Dirt Club at Pike Nursery on Johnson Ferry Road. Please give them this number 224338 when you check out to help Keheley earn money toward future purchases for garden and beautification.

Kell High School

Kell Drama
Kell Drama Presents its Spring Musical "Kiss Me Kate."
Feb. 25 through 27 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 at the door.

Registration Dates to Remember
March 1 - Junior Parent Night 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Junior registration packets will go home March 1
Junior registration March 3 12th (assigned appt times)

March 2 - Rising ninth-grade parent night 6 p.m.
Rising ninth-grade registration packets will go home on March 1

March 8 - Sophomore Parent Night 6 p.m.
Sophomore registration packets will go home March 8
Sophomore registration March 15 through the 19
March 15 - Current ninth-grade registration packets go home
Current ninth-grade registration March 22 through March 26

Looking Toward the Future Conference

The Cobb-Marietta-Douglas Interagency Transition Council is offering parents, teachers, and students the opportunity to learn about services available to assist students in life planning after high school. Find out now the supports needed for a successful transition from high school to post secondary options-connect to the community before graduation. Click here for more information.

Sprayberry High School


Sprayberry Touchdown Club golf tournament March 28

Help support the Sprayberry football team with a round of golf March 28 at Bradshaw Farms. Cost for the scramble format is $110.00 per golfer or $400.00 per foursome. Sponsorships are also available, and players can win prizes for longest drive, closest to the pin, and most accurate drive. There's also a chance to win a car with a hole in one contest.

For more information, go to www.sprayberryfootball.com.

Around Cobb County


Accomplished illustrator set to visit Cobb library

The Friends of the Cobb County Library System is hosting a Meet the Illustrator program featuring artist Gregory Christie 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Central Library. Primarily known for his children's book illustrations, the New York resident has been recognized for his work and received numerous awards including the Coretta Scott King Award, Theodor Geisel Award and Schneider Family Award. He is also a two-time recipient of the New York Times Certificate of Excellence and has illustrated biographies of many significant historical and cultural figures including Richard Wright, Langston Hughes and Sojourner Truth.

The free program will be held in the main floor meeting room. Books will be available for sale and autographs. The library is located at 266 Roswell St., Marietta. For more information, call 770-528-2342.

Sign up for Citizens Public Safety Academy in March

The Cobb Department of Public Safety sponsors the Citizens' Public Safety Academy to give an insider's look into the entities that comprise the department. The spring session is scheduled to begin Tuesday, March 2. During the course, participants gain knowledge and insight on how the fire, police and 911 departments are organized and the important role each plays in ensuring the safety of Cobb's residents. The 12-week program is free and typically meets every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m.

People interested in participating should contact the Department of Public Safety Training Center at 770-499-4100 or email Renee Cameron at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

4-H plant sale taking pre-orders

Many residents support Cobb 4-H's annual plant sale to enhance their landscapes with perennials, azaleas and other plants and shrubs. With more focus on organic, pesticide-free food, there is an increased interest in growing fruits and vegetables. The sale offers a selection of blackberry, blueberry and raspberry plants that are appropriate for Cobb County. A small investment in berry bushes will provide the owner many years of fruit.

In addition to enjoying a beautiful landscape and fresh berries, plant sale purchases also support many local 4-H programs. Last year, scholarships were provided for 4-H'ers to attend summer camp and the overnight speech competition at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Transportation costs to county and state events were also subsidized. Plant sales also fund the Awards Banquet, an annual program that highlights and recognizes individual achievements and contributions to the community. 4-H was able to donate school supplies and holiday meals after last year's flood.

The organization's mission is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skill and forming attitudes to help them become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. Plant sale order forms are available at cobbextension.com or by calling 770-528-4076. Prepaid orders will be accepted until Wednesday, March 10.

More Cobb events and meetings......

Feb. 20 - Medicine Disposal Day. 9 a.m.-noon. East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. Residents can safely dispose of outdated or unused over-the-counter and prescription medications. Accepted items include: liquid and pill medications, sharps, diabetes materials, catheters and tubing. Nothing accepted at any senior center or by staff before or after the scheduled dropoff date. For more information, call 770-528-1135 or visit cobbcounty.org/kcb.

Feb. 20 - Children's program: KSU storytellers. 10 a.m. Hiram Butler House at Smith-Gilbert Gardens, 2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw. Enjoy stories of mythology, legend and folktale from Kennesaw State University storytellers. Refreshments provided. $15, call 770-919-0248 for reservations.

Feb. 20-21 - 2010 Peach State Sieger. Jim Miller Park. Opportunity to see rare and exotic dog breeds not usually exhibited with other dog shows. For more information, call 859-494-5076 or 503-316-9860.

Feb. 22 - Transit Advisory Board meeting. 6:30 p.m. 463 Commerce Park Drive, Marietta.

Feb. 23 - Planning Commission work session. 9 a.m. Third floor board room, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta.

Feb. 23 - Board of Commissioners regular meeting. 7 p.m. BOC Room, second floor, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta.

Feb. 24- Human Services transportation meeting. 2 p.m. Central Library, 266 Roswell St., Marietta. Comments and feedback welcome on ideas to increase affordable and reliable transportation services for people with disabilities, older adults and people with limited incomes in Atlanta region.

Feb. 24 - Black History Month trivia contest. 7 p.m. South Cobb Regional LIbrary, 805 Clay Road, Mableton. For more information, call 678-398-5828.

Feb. 27 - Run thru the Forest 5k benefiting Georgia Transplant Foundation. 8 a.m.-5 p.m Brinkley Park, 1270 Hunter St., Smyrna. Profits from the race will benefit organ transplant recipients and raise awareness of the importance of organ donation. Must register before Thursday, Feb. 25. For details visit, active.com.

Feb. 27 - Medicine Disposal Day. 9 a.m.-noon. West Cobb Senior Center, 4915 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs, Marietta. Residents can safely dispose of outdated or unused over-the-counter and prescription medications. Accepted items include: liquid and pill medications, sharps, diabetes materials, catheters and tubing. Nothing accepted at any senior center or by staff before or after the scheduled dropoff date. For more information, call 770-528-1135 or visit cobbcounty.org/kcb.
 

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