Friday at Five
December 5, 2025
 |  |
Cobb County School District’s J. J. Daniell Middle School was recently recognized by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising student achievement. Daniell’s successful implementation of the Professional Learning Communities at Work® process was a major contributing factor in the improved achievement of its students.
Schools are recognized based on strict criteria, including demonstration of a commitment to PLC concepts, implementation of these concepts for at least three years, and clear evidence of improved student learning over that period. Once measurable results can be seen, the school must explain its practices, structures, and culture and submit its application for consideration by the PLC Review Committee.
According to the Champions of PLC at Work®, educators in the schools and districts selected for this recognition have shown “a sustained commitment to helping all of their students achieve at high levels. They have been willing to alter the structure and culture of the organization to reflect their commitment. We applaud them and congratulate them for achieving this very significant milestone on the never-ending PLC journey.”
Congratulations, Daniell!!!
Dec. 18 & 19 are Early Release Days. Middle Schools dismiss at 1:30 pm.
Winter holidays are from Dec. 22 – Jan. 5
Volunteer Opportunity: Wednesday, December 10th: This is our Quarter 2 Duty-Free Luncheon for the teachers. We need your help to make it possible. If you would like to donate an item for the Baked Potato Bar or if you would like to volunteer to help supervise at lunch time in the cafeteria, please sign up on the sign up genius below. We always appreciate your help!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B4BA5AA2FA7FF2-60588757-baked
The end of Quarter 2 is Dec. 19. Has your child turned in all his/her assignments? Have you checked their grades lately? Log in to Parent Vue to see grades. Contact individual teachers with any questions. Call the front office if you need help logging into Parent Vue. 678-594-8048
Tutoring for students: Identified students will be pulled from a connection class 1-2 times a week from now to the end of the semester and again during Q3 to support students with academics. Identification was based on the mid-year Beacon score.
JJ Day is next Friday, December 12. Send money with your student for the concession stand.
Opportunity to support Daniell families in need this holiday season!
Our annual “Gifting Tree” will be set up in the front office beginning Thursday, November 19th! There will be ornaments on the tree that have varying dollar amounts ($10; $25; $50) to Wal-Mart, Target, Publix and Kroger. If your family is able to contribute, please swing by the front office and grab an ornament (or two!) as all of the gift cards purchased will go directly to Daniell families that are in need this holiday season. Please turn any gift cards into the front office by Wednesday, December 17th. Thank you for your support!
Testimonial Tuesdays: Share your good story about Daniell and our teachers for a chance to be featured on our social media accounts! We'd love to "swarm" our posts with all the great things happening here at Daniell!
Use this link to submit your positive stories: https://forms.office.com/r/nXpewZ93m5
Yearbooks are already on sale! The price goes up throughout the year. Order them now while they are less expensive! Bring cash or check to the front office to purchase one or pay on MyPaymentsPlus.
Oct 1 - Dec 31, they are $45
Jan 1 - Feb 28, they are $50
March 1 - March 31, they are $55
After Spring break, $60
GaDoe Climate Surveys:
• Students will be asked to complete the GaDoe Climate Survey after the winter holidays.
• Surveys are anonymous and names are not linked in any way to survey responses.
• Parents, guardians, and students (18 years or older or emancipated) may “opt-out” of survey participation.
• The enrolling adult must provide written notification to opt-out student(s) under 18 years old. If you would like to opt your Daniell student out of the survey, please email Dr. Waltz at Nicholas.Waltz@cobbk12.org before December 19, 2025.
• Stakeholders can view the family and student survey questions on the Accountability webpage. https://www.cobbk12.org/page/87690/georgia-school-climate-surveys
Parents, please take a moment to complete our parent survey. (This is a different survey than the one that was sent out earlier in the year.)
• Please copy and paste the link into a new browser. https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=F5C4338B
• You have completed the survey when you click “Complete Survey” on the last page. “Thank you for sharing your thoughts and helping to improve your school!” will display.
• We need 70% of our families to take this in order to reach our participation requirement!
Help us make a difference this holiday season!
Join our one-week canned food drive running from December 8-12 to provide essential meals for families in need.
Every donation of non-perishable canned goods will go directly to support local families in need, as well as contributing to our Sprayberry neighboring food pantry. A single can of soup, vegetables, or beans can help fill a plate and bring comfort to someone in our community.
Every canned good donated will add points to the homeroom’s Q2 Olympics scores!
Items to Donate:
• Non-perishable canned goods (soup, vegetables, beans, fruit, etc.)
• Shelf-stable dry products
• Peanut butter
• Mac and cheese cups (very popular)
• Juice boxes
• Boxes of snacks (Granola bars, crackers, etc.).
Your donation matters!
Have a wonderful weekend!
