Friday at Five
October 10, 2025
Monday, October 13 is a Digital Learning Day. Students will not report to school but have assignments to do via CTLS.
Donation in lieu of Volunteering Opportunity: If you are a working parent and are not able to volunteer during the year, we completely understand! You can still help by donating items from time to time! We have another donation opportunity coming up: Because our teachers are busy holding conferences during conference week, they often need a quick grab and go snack to keep up their energy! If you would like to donate a snack, please use the Sign up genius link below. You may drop off the item(s) or have your student drop them off in the front office beginning Monday. We will collect items Monday, Oct. 6 - Monday, October 13. Thank you for your donations!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B4BA5AA2FA7FF2-59179414-teacher#/
7th Grade Families: The revised CogAT testing date is Thursday, October 16, 2025. Make-ups for the CogAT will be October 17, 20-22, 2025.
Book Fair: We have a book fair going on at Daniell now. It continues through Oct. 21. As you come in for your child’s conference, stop by the Book Fair in the Learning Commons!
Daniell Art Students will compete in the 2025 Chalktoberfest competition on the Marietta Square this Sunday from 11-2. Come support our kids and Ms. Hood!
Would you like to advertise your Student’s birthday on our digital sign in front of the school? Go to My Payments Plus and pay $25 to run the birthday announcement the whole week of your child’s birthday. The money made from this will be donated to the American Heart Association. Payment must be submitted the Tuesday before the week you want the message to be displayed.
The Cognia Student, Parent, and Staff Surveys are designed to collect data on student academic learning and wellness during the current school year. Participation in each survey is anonymous and voluntary, and participation is highly encouraged. The survey results will provide the Cognia Accrediting Agency, Cobb County School District, and local schools with data regarding student learning environment, staff input, and parent feedback to support continuous learning. If you prefer that your student opt out of the survey, please email Nicholas.Waltz@cobbk12.org by Friday, August 22. The parent link is below and is also posted on our website. Please help us reach our participation goal by taking the survey by Friday, October 17. Thank you for your participation!
https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/285448/p913
CITA Field Trip for 8th Graders:
8th graders will be taking a field trip to the Cobb Innovation & Technology Academy at Osborne High School on Wednesday, November 5th from 9:15 – 12:45 to participate in hands-on STEM based activities.
This field trip is open to the first 45 students who pay the $12 field trip fee through mypaymentsplus.com or cash/check to Ms. Parr, the bookkeeper. In addition, a permission slip through ParentVue will also need to be completed in order to attend.
See the attached flyer for more information!
Attention 6th Grade Parents/Guardians:
JJ Daniell Middle School takes our students' emotional and physical safety seriously. To proactively address depression and teen suicide concerns, JJ Daniell Middle School is joining other Cobb County schools to offer suicide prevention training as part of the Signs of Suicide Prevention Program. This program has successfully increased help-seeking by students concerned about themselves or a friend. It is the only school-based suicide prevention program selected by SAMSHA for its National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices that addresses suicide risk and depression while reducing suicide attempts.
This program will be implemented through the 6th Grade Social Studies classes on October 15th and 16th. Please don't hesitate to contact your student's counselor or view the counseling CTLS page for additional information about the program.
Please complete this form if you DO NOT wish for your child to participate in this program.
Thank you,
The Daniell Counseling Team
Lauren McAfee (lauren.mcafee@cobbk12.org)
Cayce Pope (cayce.pope@cobbk12.org)
678-594-8048
Mark your calendars for Daniell’s Spooky STEM Night! It’s fun for all ages! Bring your little kids too!
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