Originally delivered on 10/5/2025 12:03 pm

SUBJECT: Simpson PTSA Eagle Eye Newsletter October Edition

OCTOBER 2025 EDITION

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, October 7

9:00a 7th Grade IOWA testing

5:00p Spirit Night @ Chick-fil-A Sprayberry

Wednesday, October 8

9:00a 7th Grade IOWA testing

Thursday, October 9

9:00a 7th Grade IOWA testing

6:00p PTSA event: Family Engagement Night - CTLS

Friday, October 10

9:00a 7th Grade IOWA testing

5:30p LHS Varsity Football Homecoming Game vs. Riverwood (Parade Starting at 5:30)

Monday, October 13

Digital Learning Day

Tuesday, October 14

Conference Week

Elementary/Middle School Conference Week

Wednesday, October 15

Conference Week

Elementary/Middle School Conference Week

School Picture Day

Thursday, October 16

Conference Week

Elementary/Middle School Conference Week

Spirit Night @ Papa Johns

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Simpson PTSA News & Events

2025-26 Reflections program - "I Belong"

***NOW ACCEPTING 2025-26 ENTRIES!***

National PTA Reflections

Hey student artists.....have you started working on your entry for National PTA's Reflections 2025-26? Entry is FREE. We hope many of our talented students will participate! The deadline for entries is October 24, 2025.

This year's theme is "I Belong". Choose from 6 categories including visual and performing arts. You can submit an entry in all 6 categories (one entry per category).

Prizes!!!

All participants will be celebrated at a Reflections Reception.
All entries will receive a certificate of participation.
Simpson PTSA will award 1st and 2nd place for each category (Dance, Music, Film, Literature, Photography, and Visual Arts) in each grade.
Winners in each category and in each grade will advance to County and move forward.

For more information on how to submit entries, please go this this link: Simpson Middle School PTSA - Reflections

Spirit Night - Oct 7th @ Chick-fil-A Sprayberry

🐥Head to Chick-fil-a Sprayberry on October 7th from 5-8pm for Simpson Spirit Night!

PLEASE USE CODE: SMS25 IN THE APP
For more info and upcoming Spirit Nights, CLICK HERE.

Red Ribbon Week Oct. 27th - 31st

Several student-led activities and competitions are being planned throughout the week. More details coming soon.

Open positions Simpson PTSA Spotlight - Partners in Eduation

Volunteer & Donate: PBIS School Store Needs More Candy

We really need some candy donations at the PBIS Store! It is a big hit!! Please help out if you can.

Looking to DONATE > Sign up here!

Simpson Fundraiser with PeachSkin Sheets 2025

Go ahead and fill those carts!!

Eagles Soar Higher with Better Sleep!

STARTING - OCTOBER 1, Simpson Middle School is partnering with award-winning PeachSkinSheets:

Use Code: SIMPSON1

Save $50 per set – 40% discount

All sizes & 34 colors

$20 per set donated back to Simpson Middle School

FREE shipping | Easy online ordering | Share nationwide

Exclusively at PartnerwithPeachSkin.com

Active All October - Unlimited Shopping

Oprah’s 2025 SLEEP-O-WARD Winner

Good Housekeeping Best Bedding 2024

Newsweek Readers’ Choice – Best Sheets

Trusted by 55,000+ Five-Star Reviews

As Seen On Good Morning America & Today Show

Comfort for You. Support for the Eagles.

Simpson Conference Week & Early Release - Oct. 14th - 17th

Coming Up October 14 - 17, More details to come.
Student dismissal at 1:30 pm.

Simpson Parent Engagement Night - Oct. 9th

Need help with CTLS, ParentVue, or PBIS Rewards? We are here to help! See This Flye r and Register for our CTLS Parent Night, one week from tomorrow, October 9 @ 6:00pm!

CCSD Board Meetings 2025-26

Cobb County Board Meetings

Mark your calendar! Below are the dates for the upcoming CCSD Board Meetings through the end of the calendar year. Unless otherwise noted, each meeting begins at 2pm with a work session and public comment, followed by the 7pm Board meeting with public comment. Meetings occur at 514 Glover Street, Marietta or are available ONLINE by clicking HERE. You can also watch previous board meetings via the link above.

Thursday, Aug 21st - 2pm Work session / 7pm Board mtg

Thursday, Sep 18th - 2pm Work session / 7pm Board mtg

Thursday, Oct 16th - 2pm Work session / 7pm Board mtg

Thursday, Nov 13th - 2pm Work session / 7pm Board mtg

Thursday, Dec 11th - 2pm Work session / 7pm Board mtg

Thursday, Jan 15, 2024 - 2pm Work session / 7pm mtg

**2026 Board Meeting dates will be set by the Board during a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

ORDER SPIRIT WEAR

Every Friday is Spirit Day on campus. Show your school pride and wear your spirit gear! All orders will deliver to your student's homeroom.

Shop Now

STAY UP TO DATE

*If you already signed up last school year for REMIND, we've moved you up to the next grade level, so no need to sign up again.

*Got questions? Here's a helpful video: https://youtu.be/DLP__QYSOj4

The Simpson PTSA LinkTree has useful links you will need all school year long in one convenient location. This LinkTree also includes links to:

- Join PTSA

- Find Volunteer Opportunities in ONE place

- Order Spirit Wear

- Follow Simpson PTSA on Facebook

....And so much more!

SIMPSON FOUNDATION

Simpson Foundation - Gym Remodel

BIG NEWS

Did you hear that Simpson Foundation will be helping with the remodel of the gym?!?!?! We are!!!!! Which means we need your help with donations. Thank you to everyone who participated in the grade level challenge and these families that donated before or on Soaring Day! Every penny counts.

If you would like to help be a part of making Simpson The Best of the Best please visit

https://www.simpsonfoundation.net/donate-online/

School Grants Filled This Year:

A new lightboard for the theater
2 class sets of headphones to Ms. Martinez and Ms. Echevarria. These headphones allow the students to record themselves speaking as they are learning the Spanish language.
TI80 calculators to Mrs. Cooper's class
Snacks to Ms. Doss' Homework Club
Registration fees covered for the GAETC Conference for Ms. Cohn
Camping chairs for the outdoor reading classroom

Marque Shoutouts:

Would you like to give your student a shoutout on the marquee for their birthday? Visit our site for more information

https://www.simpsonfoundation.net/shoutout/

Simpson Foundation Shoutouts

Does your child have an upcoming birthday or another important milestone? Consider purchasing a "Shoutout" on the school marquee! Shoutouts are $20 each and directly benefit the Foundation. We also have Jeans Passes available for purchase. Jeans passes allow our teachers to wear jeans on Thursdays throughout the school year. Each pass is $40.

Thank you to all of the Simpson families who have already donated to our Family Investment Campaign. Please consider donating to help us reach our goal of $10,000. As we near the end of the year, and you begin to consider your holiday giving opportunities, double check if your company participates in corporate matching!

2025-26 Simpson Foundation Partners

The Simpson Middle School Foundation offers local businesses the opportunity to directly impact the educational experience of Simpson students. We offer three sponsorship levels for companies and businesses to choose from (Platinum; Gold; Silver). Take advantage of special opportunities to enrich our students’ education at Simpson AND promote your business to THOUSANDS of local families and the community!

The Simpson Foundation thanks all of our 2025-2026 Corporate Sponsors!

Click Here if interested or questions in becoming Simpson Corporate Sponsor

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Sprayberry High School - Trunk or Treat

Join us for a night of spooky decorations, thrilling games and delicious treats for unforgettable memories filled with laughter and scares!

October 29th 5:30 pm-8:00 pm

Candy - Face Painting - Games-Food Trucks - Costume Contest

$3 for kids - cash only

Lassiter Homecoming Parade - Oct. 10th

Lassiter Football Golf Tournament - Oct. 13th

Trojans, it’s tee time!

Mark your calendars for the Lassiter Football Golf Tournament 2025!

This is more than just golf—it’s a day full of fun, competition, and Trojan spirit with parents, friends, and our amazing community.

Fairways of Canton

Monday, October 13

4-Way Scramble Format

8:00–9:00 AM | Golf Registration

9:00–1:00 PM | Golf Event

1:30–3:30 PM | Lunch, Awards & Happy Hour

Don’t miss out—this is going to be an incredible event you’ll want to be part of! Gather your foursome, dust off those clubs, and let’s hit the course together.

Let’s show up big and celebrate our Trojan pride!

Sprayberry Community Open House - Oct. 15th

Lassiter Basketball Holiday Camp - Dec. 22nd & 23rd

Thank You to Our Partners and Sponsors

Please join us in thanking our 2024-2025 Partners in Education and Sponsors by supporting their local businesses.

View Partners in Education

Have an Announcement to Share?

If you have any announcements you would like included in our monthly newsletter,

Please email communicationsall@simpsonptsa.org

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