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Wednesday, October 22

Lovinggood MS PTSA eNews - Need one volunteer
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on Wed 22 Oct 2008 11:07 PM EDT
Lovinggood PTSA eNews!  One Volunteer Needed We need a volunteer to manage the Labels for Education and Box Tops for Education programs for our school. Through the collection and submission of box tops and labels, these programs help our school receive free merchandise. Your volunteer time can be flexible and managed around your schedule. Please consider volunteering!
The Home of the Silver Hawks Lovinggood PTSA - Contact Us We respect your privacy and will not share any of your information with a third party. If you need to update a mailing or email address please contact us at: LMSPTSA@lovinggood.ptsamail.com
Tuesday, October 21

Lovinggood MS PTSA eNews - Principal Chat, School Council
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on Tue 21 Oct 2008 09:59 PM EDT
Lovinggood PTSA eNews!  Chat with the Principal Friday, October 24th 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Come for light refreshments. Get to know your school and Principal. Sponsored By: Call: (678) 228-1070
Interested in the direction your school is headed?Then you don't want to miss this golden opportunity! Lovinggood Middle School needs another parent representative on the School Council. This council meets once a month before school for 1 hour and discusses such topics as: - testing scores,
- school improvements,
- currently held council articulation help sessions,
- education items in the news,
- Splost voting, and more!
The Council is made up of a majority of parent members, teachers, business partners, and Mrs. Perkins. The council is an integral part of the school improvement process and help bring community concerns to school leadership. If you or someone you know is interested in serving for this one or two year term, please contact Mrs. Perkins at the school at zinta.perkins@cobbk12.org. This is an elected position and we will hold a school election if multiple names are turned in.
The Home of the Silver Hawks Lovinggood PTSA - Contact Us We respect your privacy and will not share any of your information with a third party. If you need to update a mailing or email address please contact us at: LMSPTSA@lovinggood.ptsamail.com

Lovinggood MS PTSA eNews - TOL needs you!
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on Tue 21 Oct 2008 04:49 PM EDT
Lovinggood PTSA eNews!  The Cultural Arts Committee The Taste of Lovinggood Cultural Arts Festival Planning Committee is seeking Lovinggood Parents and Staff Members to volunteer for our upcoming event! We need your help to make this a memorable evening! This is an event that benefits the entire Lovinggood Family. We need at least 25 committed individuals to volunteer for a minimum of 1 hour on the evening of the event. Examples of volunteer activities include: Assist in the auditorium with performers Assist with seating in the auditorium Sell tickets for games and activities in the gymnasium Collect tickets and supervise the games Assist with the traffic and parking Assist in the cafeteria with vendors Assist with decorating the school on the day of the event Assist with set up and clean up
WE NEED YOU! The Taste of Lovinggood Cultural Arts Festival Friday, December 5th 6:00 – 9:00 PM
The Home of the Silver Hawks Lovinggood PTSA - Contact Us We respect your privacy and will not share any of your information with a third party. If you need to update a mailing or email address please contact us at: LMSPTSA@lovinggood.ptsamail.com

Lovinggood MS PTSA eNews - Mark your calendar for the 8th Grade Dance
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on Tue 21 Oct 2008 08:46 AM EDT
Lovinggood PTSA eNews!  The 8th Grade Dance Committee is preparing for the annual dance scheduled for May 15, 2009 Volunteers are needed from all grades. Join us as we plan to make this event memorable for the Class of 2009. Mark your calendar: The next planning meeting will be held on November 10, 2008 at 6:15 p.m. If you would like to get involved, please send an email to:
The Home of the Silver Hawks Lovinggood PTSA - Contact Us We respect your privacy and will not share any of your information with a third party. If you need to update a mailing or email address please contact us at: LMSPTSA@lovinggood.ptsamail.com
Monday, October 20

Lovinggood MS PTSA eNews - Volunteers Needed
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on Mon 20 Oct 2008 11:08 PM EDT
Lovinggood PTSA eNews!  ANNUAL SCOLIOSIS SCREENING 6TH & 8TH GRADE OCT. 28, 2008 Time: 9:30 a.m. -11:05 a.m. 2:30 a.m.-4:15 a.m. OCT. 29, 2008 Time: 2:30 a.m.-4:15 a.m. We need volunteers to help with checking off names of students.
The Home of the Silver Hawks Lovinggood PTSA - Contact Us We respect your privacy and will not share any of your information with a third party. If you need to update a mailing or email address please contact us at: LMSPTSA@lovinggood.ptsamail.com

Lovinggood MS PTSA eNews - Food Drive underway!!
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on Mon 20 Oct 2008 10:35 PM EDT
Lovinggood PTSA eNews!  Food Drive!  The Center for Family Resources is planning to feed over 1400 families this year (a 20% increase from last year), and have requested the help from the schools in collecting food. They count entirely on corporate and individual donations, as well as hundreds of volunteers, to accomplish this enormous effort. To help with this effort, we have a large collection barrel in the front foyer of the school for your donations. We would like to be the first school in the District to fill our barrell! Thanksgiving basket: - $15 gift certificate from a local grocer for a turkey*
- Dressing mix
- Cranberry sauce
- Canned or instant potatoes (sweet or white)
- Canned green vegetables
- Canned yellow vegetables
- Non-refridgerated pie shell and pumpkin pie mix
- Dried or canned milk
- Roasting Pan
In addition to these items, we also welcome the following items: - Dried beans
- Peanut butter
- Canned meat, tuna, or ham
- Rice, pasta, or cereal
- Soup
- Bread or rolls
- Canned fruit
*Please do not place gift certificate in basket. *We cannot accept items that require refrigeration. (i.e. turkeys, milk, etc.) Food will be delivered or picked up on Friday, November 21st. Prizes will be given to the schools that collect the most and the top winners will be publicized in the Marietta Daily Journal! Please let us know if you need any help or more information. Thanks!! If you would like to learn more about the Center for Family Resources, please visit:
The Home of the Silver Hawks Lovinggood PTSA - Contact Us We respect your privacy and will not share any of your information with a third party. If you need to update a mailing or email address please contact us at: LMSPTSA@lovinggood.ptsamail.com
Saturday, October 18

Lovinggood MS PTSA eNews - Sunday Plans? Why not visit the High Museum?
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on Sat 18 Oct 2008 10:56 PM EDT
Lovinggood PTSA eNews!  Hours of Operation: Target Family Day activities begin at Woodruff Arts Center at 11 a.m. The High will open for visitors at 12 noon. |  | CONTACT US: High Museum of Art | 1280 Peachtree St. NE | Atlanta, GA 30309 | 404-733-4444 |
The Home of the Silver Hawks Lovinggood PTSA - Contact Us We respect your privacy and will not share any of your information with a third party. If you need to update a mailing or email address please contact us at: LMSPTSA@lovinggood.ptsamail.com
Wednesday, October 15

Lovinggood MS PTSA eNews - Principal Chat, TOL needs you!
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on Wed 15 Oct 2008 09:23 PM EDT
Lovinggood PTSA eNews!  Chat with the Principal Day October 24, 2008 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Come and have light refreshments Get to know your principal and our school!
The Cultural Arts Committee The Taste of Lovinggood Cultural Arts Festival Planning Committee is seeking Lovinggood Parents and Staff Members to volunteer for our upcoming event! We need your help to make this a memorable evening! This is an event that benefits the entire Lovinggood Family. We need at least 25 committed individuals to volunteer for a minimum of 1 hour on the evening of the event. Examples of volunteer activities include: Assist in the auditorium with performers Assist with seating in the auditorium Sell tickets for games and activities in the gymnasium Collect tickets and supervise the games Assist with the traffic and parking Assist in the cafeteria with vendors Assist with decorating the school on the day of the event Assist with set up and clean up
WE NEED YOU! The Taste of Lovinggood Cultural Arts Festival Friday, December 5th 6:00 – 9:00 PM
The Home of the Silver Hawks Lovinggood PTSA - Contact Us We respect your privacy and will not share any of your information with a third party. If you need to update a mailing or email address please contact us at: LMSPTSA@lovinggood.ptsamail.com
Tuesday, October 14

Lovinggood MS PTSA eNews - College Planning Seminar, TOL needs you!
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on Tue 14 Oct 2008 10:55 PM EDT
Lovinggood PTSA eNews!  Turner Chapel AME Education Ministry and The Foundation for Ensuring Access and Equity (501 (c)(3) Educational Foundation) presents College Planning Seminar #2 Developing Your 7-year Middle-through-High School Plan * * FREE * * Saturday October 25, 2008 Turner Chapel AME Church 492 North Marietta Parkway Marietta, GA 30060 Time: 10 a.m. – Noon Registration: Opens at 9:15 a.m. and closes at 9:45 a.m. Children must be accompanied by a parent. For your printable flier, please click the link below:
The Cultural Arts Committee The Taste of Lovinggood Cultural Arts Festival Planning Committee is seeking Lovinggood Parents and Staff Members to volunteer for our upcoming event! We need your help to make this a memorable evening! This is an event that benefits the entire Lovinggood Family. We need at least 25 committed individuals to volunteer for a minimum of 1 hour on the evening of the event. Examples of volunteer activities include: Assist in the auditorium with performers Assist with seating in the auditorium Sell tickets for games and activities in the gymnasium Collect tickets and supervise the games Assist with the traffic and parking Assist in the cafeteria with vendors Assist with decorating the school on the day of the event Assist with set up and clean up
WE NEED YOU! The Taste of Lovinggood Cultural Arts Festival Friday, December 5th 6:00 – 9:00 PM
The Home of the Silver Hawks Lovinggood PTSA - Contact Us We respect your privacy and will not share any of your information with a third party. If you need to update a mailing or email address please contact us at: LMSPTSA@lovinggood.ptsamail.com

Lovinggood MS PTSA eNews - Taste of Lovinggood is looking for you!
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on Tue 14 Oct 2008 12:00 AM EDT
Lovinggood PTSA eNews!  The Cultural Arts Committee The Taste of Lovinggood Cultural Arts Festival Planning Committee is seeking Lovinggood Parents and Staff Members to volunteer for our upcoming event! We need your help to make this a memorable evening! This is an event that benefits the entire Lovinggood Family. We need at least 25 committed individuals to volunteer for a minimum of 1 hour on the evening of the event. Examples of volunteer activities include: Assist in the auditorium with performers Assist with seating in the auditorium Sell tickets for games and activities in the gymnasium Collect tickets and supervise the games Assist with the traffic and parking Assist in the cafeteria with vendors Assist with decorating the school on the day of the event Assist with set up and clean up
WE NEED YOU! The Taste of Lovinggood Cultural Arts Festival Friday, December 5th 6:00 – 9:00 PM
The Home of the Silver Hawks Lovinggood PTSA - Contact Us We respect your privacy and will not share any of your information with a third party. If you need to update a mailing or email address please contact us at: LMSPTSA@lovinggood.ptsamail.com
Sunday, October 12

Lovinggood MS PTSA eNews - Monday is the Candidate Forum for our Board of Education posts!
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on Sun 12 Oct 2008 09:04 PM EDT
Lovinggood PTSA eNews!  Candidate Forum
Board of Education Post 1 & Post 7 Monday, October 13, 2008 7:00-9:00 p.m. HHS Auditorium Be an informed voter. Come hear what your next Board of Education representative has to say about the direction of education in this county. Come prepared with your questions for our candidates. To learn more about our candidates, please visit their sites: Post 1Democratic Ticket Republican Ticket Post 7Democratic Ticket Republican Ticket
Do you need more information on where you vote and which Board of Education post you reside in? Please visit the Cobb Elections site at http://www.cobbelections.org/. To locate the BOE Post you reside in, go to the Maps page, and select Maps by District. Also... Parks Initiative
Prior to the candidates’ forum, we will have a representative from the Cobb Parks Coalition give a short presentation on this bond issue. The bond question is the last item on this year's ballot.
The Home of the Silver Hawks Lovinggood PTSA - Contact Us We respect your privacy and will not share any of your information with a third party. If you need to update a mailing or email address please contact us at: LMSPTSA@lovinggood.ptsamail.com
Saturday, October 11

Lovinggood MS PTSA eNews - 7th Grade Social - DATE CORRECTION!
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on Sat 11 Oct 2008 03:38 PM EDT
Lovinggood PTSA eNews!  7th GRADE SOCIAL Thursday, October 16, 2008 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Gymnasium COST: Free to PTSA Student Member $5.00 for non-members (Student’s chance to join PTSA) It is time for the 7th Grade Social! We will have a DJ, pizza, drinks and desserts along with lots of fun!!! Staff, 7th grade teachers and parents will supervise this event. CORRECTION - Your child MUST have this permission slip turned in by Thursday morning, October 16th to participate. We will collect the permission slips on the mornings of Tuesday, October 14th, Wednesday, October 15th and Thursday, October 16th on the 7th grade hallway. For your printable permission slip, please click the following link:
The Home of the Silver Hawks Lovinggood PTSA - Contact Us We respect your privacy and will not share any of your information with a third party. If you need to update a mailing or email address please contact us at: LMSPTSA@lovinggood.ptsamail.com
Friday, October 10

Lovinggood MS PTSA eNews - LMS Ledger, Fundraiser delivery
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on Fri 10 Oct 2008 10:51 PM EDT
Lovinggood PTSA eNews!  The Lovinggood Ledger Your copy of our school newletter, the Lovinggood Ledger, can be found at: Or by going to the Lovinggood Web Site, Click on PTSA, Click on Newsletter We are currently working on the PTSA web site. Please check our site for current news and events. Thank you, PTSA Board
Attention Band, Orchestra and Chorus Parents: It’s Here! It’s Here!  Our fundraiser goodies will be here Thursday, October 16th. We need parents to help with delivery. We want this to go as smoothly as possible so we need 10-12 parents from each Orchestra, Band and Chorus. Pick up times will be 4:30 until 7:00 p.m. We need volunteers to help during the entire time. Please email Barbara Morgan at barbmorgan@bellsouth.net to let us know what times you will be available. The more help we have, the less time you will need to work.
The Home of the Silver Hawks Lovinggood PTSA - Contact Us We respect your privacy and will not share any of your information with a third party. If you need to update a mailing or email address please contact us at: LMSPTSA@lovinggood.ptsamail.com

Lovinggood MS PTSA eNews - PTSA membership drive
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on Fri 10 Oct 2008 04:34 PM EDT
Lovinggood PTSA eNews!  LOVINGGOOD PTSA MEMBERSHIP It’s not too late to become a PTSA Member! Thank you to everyone who has already invested in your child’s school. Thus far we are standing at 1,022 members strong, including 100% staff membership. Our goal is to reach 100% membership school wide and we are approximately 75% of the way there! By reaching our goal, the PTSA can be fully committed to funding the many programs available to ALL of our students as well as enhance the classroom technology by purchasing new Digital Document Cameras and Electronic White Boards WITHOUT ADDITIONAL FUNDRAISING. The 7th (October 16th) & 6th (November 6th) Grade celebrations are coming soon! All students that are currently PTSA members attend free of charge. Get your student signed up today! Please join by filling out the membership form available at the link below and returning it with your child to the PTSA mailbox located across from the Media Center. If you would like more information or have any questions, feel free to contact Lisa Nettina at lisanettina@yahoo.com . Thank you for your continued support. Your printable membership form is available at this link:
The Home of the Silver Hawks Lovinggood PTSA - Contact Us We respect your privacy and will not share any of your information with a third party. If you need to update a mailing or email address please contact us at: LMSPTSA@lovinggood.ptsamail.com
Thursday, October 9

Lovinggood MS PTSA eNews - 7th Grade Social, Food Drive
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on Thu 09 Oct 2008 09:24 PM EDT
Lovinggood PTSA eNews!  7th GRADE SOCIAL Thursday, October 16, 2008 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Gymnasium COST: Free to PTSA Student Member $5.00 for non-members (Student’s chance to join PTSA) It is time for the 7th Grade Social! We will have a DJ, pizza, drinks and desserts along with lots of fun!!! Staff, 7th grade teachers and parents will supervise this event. Your child MUST have this permission slip turned in by Thursday morning, October 2nd to participate. We will collect the permission slips on the mornings of Tuesday, October 14th, Wednesday, October 15th and Thursday, October 16th on the 7th grade hallway. For your printable permission slip, please click the following link:
Food Drive! We wanted to let you know about the food drive that the Center for Family Resources is doing this year for Thanksgiving - starting now! They are planning to feed over 1400 families this year (a 20% increase from last year), and have requested the help from the schools in collecting food. There is a large collection barrel in the front foyer of the school and we would like to be the first school in the District to fill it! Examples of donations are: - $15 gift certificate from a local grocer for a turkey (should be given to the School Social Worker, not put in the barrel!!)
- Dressing mix
- Cranberry sauce
- Canned or instant potatoes
- Canned green vegetables
- Canned yellow vegetables
- Non-refrigerated pie shell
- Pumpkin pie mix
- Dried or canned milk
- Roasting pan
Other welcome foods that are dried beans, peanut butter, canned meat of any kind, rice, pasta, cereal, soup, bread or rolls, canned fruit
Food will be delivered or picked up on Friday, November 21st. Prizes will be given to the schools that collect the most and the top winners will be publicized in the Marietta Daily Journal. The way it works is that the school collects, starting at any time they wish and then when the barrel is full, they can empty the cans in a storage area and start filling up the barrel again. Someone at the school can count the items prior to pick up to let CFR know how many items they have collected to be entered in the school contest. Please let us know if you need any help or more information. Thanks!! If you would like to learn more about the Center for Family Resources, please visit:
The Home of the Silver Hawks Lovinggood PTSA - Contact Us We respect your privacy and will not share any of your information with a third party. If you need to update a mailing or email address please contact us at: LMSPTSA@lovinggood.ptsamail.com
Sunday, October 5

Lovinggood MS PTSA eNews - Election Information & Forum
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on Sun 05 Oct 2008 01:16 PM EDT
Lovinggood PTSA eNews!  Please note, this Monday, October 6, is the last day to regsiter to vote in the General Election. You may register to vote at any Cobb County Library. For more information, please see http://www.cobbelections.org/registration.asp. For those with ties to the local elementaries, we are asking that you contact your principal and/or PTA at those schools, and get our forum information out to your local school community. For all the forum information, see below. Thanks for your support! Lauren Wood-Viscardi PTSA eNews Administrator
Cobb Elections  Here are some useful items before you head to the polls here in Cobb County. Note: Your last day to register to vote in the General Election is October 6! Post 1 & Post 7 BOE Candidate Forum
Monday, October 13, 2008 7:00-9:00 p.m. HHS Auditorium According to the Cobb County School District website, the Board of Education’s mission “is to guarantee a quality educational program for all students in a challenging, secure environment.” The citizens residing in the Hillgrove district are in the unique position of voting on two of the seven BOE seats at this election. It is for this reason that Hillgrove High School and its PTSA are proud to host a candidate forum for the Post 1 and Post 7 seats. Come listen to the candidates as they explain their positions on the issues and share their vision of the future with our community. To learn more about our candidates, please visit their sites: Post 1Democratic Ticket Republican Ticket Post 7Democratic Ticket Republican Ticket
Do you need more information on where you vote and which Board of Education post you reside in? Please visit the Cobb Elections site at http://www.cobbelections.org/. To locate the BOE Post you reside in, go to the Maps page, and select Maps by District. Parks Initiative
One of the items on this year’s ballot is the Proposed Park Bonds: “Shall Cobb County, Georgia, for the purpose of providing funds to acquire land located in Cobb County for use as public parks in perpetuity, issue bonded debt in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $40,000,000?”
Advance Voting
Dreading those long lines on Election Day? Well, you can get a jump on it by voting in advance. Advance voting is already under way, requires NO excuse, and will be available until October 31. Here are your options: September 19-October 31 - Vote in person at: Cobb Elections Main Office 736 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta 30064 October 27-October 31 - Vote at any of the following satellite locations:
- East Cobb Government Service Center
- South Cobb Government Service Center
- Boots Ward Recreation Center
- North Cobb Senior Center (at Kennworth Park)
- The Gallery at Galleria Specialty Mall
Vote by Mail
Another option is to vote by mail. You may find the application and procedures at: Other Useful Information
Sample ballot: Voter Guide: Find your Polling Place: Other helpful links: Additional Notes can be found at:
The Home of the Silver Hawks Lovinggood PTSA - Contact Us We respect your privacy and will not share any of your information with a third party. If you need to update a mailing or email address please contact us at: LMSPTSA@lovinggood.ptsamail.com
Saturday, October 4

Lovinggood MS PTSA eNews - Matthew Redd
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on Sat 04 Oct 2008 12:20 PM EDT
Lovinggood PTSA
eNews! 
Dear
Lovinggood Parents,
Today was a difficult day for our school. This morning, I was
informed that Matthew Redd, an eighth grade student, passed
away yesterday. Many of you may know of this now; a letter was sent
home with your child today. Of all of the duties that I have as a principal,
this is the most difficult.
Matthew is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Redd. They also have a sixth
grade child at Lovinggood. We certainly want to keep them in our thoughts
and prayers. On behalf of the family, I would like to share with
you the following information:
The Viewing
Sunday,
Oct. 5, 2008
West Cobb Funeral Home
2480 Macland Rd., Marietta, Ga. 30064
2:00 to 4:00
6:00 to 8:00
Funeral Services
North Metro Church
2305 Barrett Pkwy, Marietta, GA 30064
Monday,
Oct. 6, 2008
Time will be announced
Please
share this information with other Lovinggood families. This enews reaches
many but not all. During this time, we want to do as much as possible to
support the Redd family, our students and our school community.
Sincerely,
Zinta Perkins
Thursday, October 2

Lovinggood MS PTSA eNews - After school tutoring begins
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on Thu 02 Oct 2008 02:36 PM EDT
Lovinggood PTSA eNews!  Does your student need tutoring?
Lovinggood's After School Program will begin on Tuesday, October 14. The program will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It is designed to provide academic support for students in reading, language arts and math. Letters were mailed to identified students who are encouraged to attend. Parents, please respond by Friday, October 3. If you did not receive a letter and are interested in your child attending the program, call your child's counselor at 678.331.3015.
With high stakes testing such as the CRCT, EOCT (End of Course Test) and even college aptitude tests, the importance of providing students extended learning time becomes even more critical. To help your child prepare, visit our website and click on Skills Tutor. This is an individualized software program that has tremendous results. Parents have personally mentioned how the software program helped their child. Students who used the program last year should have the same login and password. Follow the directions provided on the link.
Thanks for your continued support. Zinta Perkins 
The Home of the Silver Hawks Lovinggood PTSA - Contact Us We respect your privacy and will not share any of your information with a third party. If you need to update a mailing or email address please contact us at: LMSPTSA@lovinggood.ptsamail.com
Wednesday, October 1

Lovinggood PTSA Newsletter
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on Wed 01 Oct 2008 01:42 PM EDT
Attached is the September 2008 Lovinggood PTSA Newsletter. You’ll need the free Adobe Reader for this (use the link on the left side to download a copy if you don’t already have one). File Attachment: Sept 08 LMSL.pdf (1.2MB PDF File)
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