Water Conservation Challenge at Park Street Elementary
   With the help of their Partners in Education, Marietta Power & Water and Park Street Elementary have been able to educate students about water conversation and reduce their water usage by 30 percent.

 

“Pot of Gold” at at Park Street Elementary
   United Community Bank  promotes positive behavior by donating tickets to The Lion King on Stage to the finalists of the “Pot of Gold” cafeteria positive behavior program.
 

Gold’s Gym of West Cobb “Fit Kids” at Lovinggood
   Partner in Education, Gold’s Gym of West Cobb, holds several sessions of the “Fit Kids” program at Lovinggood Middle School's Physical Education classes. The half hour kickboxing/martial arts classes encourages and inspires students to lead a healthy and active lifestyles.

Dickson’s TaeKwon Do Plus Exercises Students’ Minds and Bodies
   When taking a break from being guest instructors in Physical Education classes, Dickson’s TaeKwon Do Plus grabs Vaughan Elementary students’ attention by reading adventurous books.




 

Moving to the Music at Hickory Hills
   Hickory Hills Elementary students move to a beat all their own with the help of professional dancers from Georgia Dance Conservatory Home of the Ruth Mitchell Dance Theatre. As Partners in Education, Georgia Dance professionals instruct students on a regular basis and provide unique opportunities to attend performances.

Georgia’s Better Business Bureau Nominates the Omega Learning Center
   This year Georgia’s Better Business Bureau nominated the Omega Learning Center for its Community Service and Customer Satisfaction awards for all the work they do with the community and their investment in the education system and children’s futures. As Partners in Education with both Cobb County and Paulding County schools, this organization has been able to give $7,500 in education grants yearly, as well as dedicating countless hours of volunteer time.

The Center for Family Resources’ Youth Leadership Development Course
   Several students from Cobb Performance Learning Center will graduate from The Center for Family Resources’ Youth Leadership Development course on May 7, marking the conclusion and success of the 10-week program. The program focuses on introducing the students to leadership and the importance of the community with weekly sessions covering topics from “I’ve Got the Power—I’m Going to Make a Difference” to “Discovering Who I Can Become”. They also complete community service projects, such as a food drive for The Center for Family Resources.

    Tell us about your partnership activities and you might find them in our next E-newsletter! Contact the Cobb Chamber Education Department at 770-859-2366 or partners@cobbchamber.org with stories and pictures. Please keep in mind that businesses must be official Partners in Education through the Cobb Chamber to be recognized. If students appear in pictures, please verify that permission has been granted to release these photos.  

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