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A Slice of PIE |
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Principal for a Day
Just before the first bell rang on March 20,
more than 100 elected officials, community
and business leaders stepped into the role of
“Principal for a Day” at Cobb County and
Marietta City’s public schools. This marks the
seventh year of the program bringing forth the challenges and rewards of
the public school system to the business community.
Participants jumped right into classroom walk-throughs,
administrative meetings, and much more. Principals for a
Day had a hand in school operations and took note of the
staff’s efficiency and ability to multi-task.
The half-day
program also allowed principals to gain insight
into the business perspective on planning for
school programs.
The fun and informative day increased awareness of the
need for cooperation between the business community and
the school systems. The Principals for a Day were able
to interact with educators and students in a unique,
enriching environment, strengthening their relationship.
Click here to see more pictures and a list
of all who participated.
(right) Ron Younker of Southern Company relives his drum major days
and conducts Osborne High
School’s orchestra class. |
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Welcome New
Partners!
Involvement of businesses like yours in our schools
is key to their success. We are proud to have more
than
700 partners helping in Cobb and Marietta, and the
list just keeps on growing.
Click here to view the
new businesses that are now part of the PIE program.
For a full list of Partners in Education
click here. |
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Partner Signings |
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More businesses and schools are making their
partnerships official everyday.
Click here to see
pictures from recent Signing Ceremonies.
(left) On February 12,
Marietta Church of God became a Partner in
Education with Sawyer Road Elementary School.
(l to r) Pastor Randall Brooks shakes hands with
Sawyer Road Principal Jill Sims at the signing
ceremony. Marietta Church of God provided mentoring
for students and a location for Sawyer Road Oceaneers’
Mother’s Day performance.
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Partners in Action |
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 Businesses and
schools partner together and hold numerous events
and fundraisers every year to provide for the school
and enrich community spirit.
Click here to see the
creative ways that businesses and schools have
partnered together.
(right)
Acworth Mayor Tommy Allegood (center) and McCall
Primary staff celebrate their 100% PTA
membership with a special chicken dance on the
school roof top.
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School Needs |
West Side Elementary
is looking for science laboratory supplies.
Click here to see the full list of
supplies.
To help or submit your schools’ needs, contact the Cobb Chamber
Education Department at
partners@cobbchamber.org
or
770-859-2366.
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Attention Prospective Partners! |
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Do you want to join the small and large businesses,
civic groups and non-profits that are instrumental
in providing Cobb schools with volunteers,
equipment, supplies, scholarships, in-kind services
and cash donations?
Click here for a list of opportunities for your
business.
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Save the Dates |
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Statement of Donated Funds
The Statement of Donated Funds was mailed earlier this month. Partners,
please take a few minutes to track your
organization’s donation (monetary, scholarships,
goods/services and volunteer hours) to your partner school(s) for the 2007-2008 school year. The data
will be used to prepare the Cobb Chamber’s Annual
Partners in Education Report for the Boards of
Education. Please complete the form by May 30.
Click here to access the online form.
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Volunteers for the Annual Job Shadow
The Cobb Chamber of Commerce will be conducting a Job Shadow
program in select Cobb
County and Marietta City Middle Schools on September 11
and September 17 and is looking for business
participants who would like to host a class in their
workplace for half a day. The Job Shadow program is
designed to open the eyes and minds of middle school
students to the career possibilities awaiting them
while developing the critical link between the
skills they are learning and the importance of this
knowledge to career success. Participating companies
must attend a brief orientation session, provide
lunch for the students and chaperones, and commit a
minimum of 12 employees who would be able to host
one or two students each.
For more information or to request a participation form, contact
Katie Wehunt at 770-859-2360 or
kwehunt@cobbchamber.org.
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Support Our
Teachers and join the 20th
Anniversary of GOSH! |
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 The
Cobb Chamber of Commerce is
celebrating 20 years
of Give Our Schools a Hand
(GOSH) through the months of
October and November. You are invited to
participate in honoring teachers
of the year from Cobb County,
Marietta City and post-secondary
educational institutions. The
annual activities bring together
students, teachers, businesses
and the community to celebrate
the accomplishments of Cobb
County's educators. This is an
opportunity to show your support
for those educating our future
business leaders and employees.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Katie Wehunt at
kwehunt@cobbchamber.org or 770-859-2360.
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The Cobb Chamber
Recognizes Outstanding Technical
Education Students |
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 The Georgia
Occupational Award of Leadership
(GOAL) recognizes outstanding
technical education students in
Georgia. The Cobb Chamber of
Commerce honored students
(right) from
North Metro and Chattahoochee
Technical colleges for their
academic achievement in the GOAL
program at its April First
Monday Breakfast. Paria Sabzi, who
is pursuing a career in nursing
hoping one day to be a nurse
practitioner for the United
Nations, was named the 2008
winner from Chattahoochee
Technical College. Accepting the award
from North Metro Technical
College was
Christopher Carter who is
completing dual degrees in
Management and Supervisory
Development
and Marketing Management.
A big thank you
to the 2008 GOAL sponsors:
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Bank of America
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Bank of North Georgia
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C & S Paving
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Caraustar
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Cobb EMC
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Day's Chevrolet,
Inc.
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The Facility Group
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The Foundation of North
Metro Technical College |
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Georgia State Bank
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Lockheed Martin
Aeronautics Company
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NorthWest Bank & Trust
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Shaw Industries
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Six Flags Atlanta
Properties
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United Community Bank
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Wachovia, N.A. |
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