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Honor Roll donations needed!
  
Attention all parents of students that either just made the A Honor Roll or AB Honor Roll:
We will be having a field day in celebration of these students' good work. We need donations of water bottles, 6 pk, 12pk or 24 pk and cups and gatorade mixes for large coolers. They can be sent in now until Thursday, April 2 and put into PTSA office.
  
Please mark Honors Celebration on any donations.
 
Helping Families SHINE in 2009
  
South Cobb Council of PTAs Health & Wellness Roundtable/General Meeting!
 WHEN:      Tuesday, March 24, 2009
 
WHERE:     Lovinggood Middle School
                     3825 Luther Ward Road
                     Powder Springs, GA  30127-1181
                      (678) 331-3015 
  
TIME:        5:30 pm to 8:00 pm* 
*(Sign-in/dinner at 5:30 pm; Meeting begins promtly at 6:30 pm)List of Topics and Speakers

Talking To Your Pediatrician 

Whether your child is sick or just having their well-child check: what are some things you should be discussing with your Pediatrician?  This will vary depending on your child’s age and your personal concerns.  Learn what to ask and discuss based on your child’s age-group
 
Debi Dalton, MD, Director of the Pediatric Emergency Department at WellStar Cobb Hospital
 

Saving For College With 529 Plans

Investing for the future with long term savings plans  

Karen Keen, Certified Financial  Planner (BB&T)

Practical Nutrition for Busy Families 

Learn how to plan, shop, and cook healthy meals for your busy family.  Eating at home can be quick, easy, healthy, and fun.  Discover what nutritional pitfalls are making Americans overweight, obese, sick and unhealthy.  Get practical tips, recipes, a local food resource guide, and advice from a fellow busy parent who has made nutrition a priority and successfully implemented change.  If you want to make changes but don’t know where to start, this workshop will give you your roadmap to success!  

Kimberly Robertois a mother of three, owns a chiropractic and wellness office with her husband where she is the Customized Nutrition Program Manager at West Cobb Chiropractic.  She is currently studying for her degree in holistic nutrition and spends a lot of time shopping, cooking, and reading about nutrition.  She is available for nutrition workshops, nutrition presentations, and personal nutritional coaching.  

Living a Maximized Life 

Learn how to develop a true health plan for you and your family following the five essentials of Maximized Living.
          Maximize your Nutrition.  Cut through the sea of nutrition misinformaiton and discover which foods bring optimal health and which send you on the fast track of sickness and disease. 
           Maximize your Exercise.  In only minutes a day you can get the most effective form of exercise for optimal body toning, fitness, and weight loss.  Look out "old school" cardio. 
           Maximize the purity of your body. Learn about the most common toxic exposures that you encounter every day, right at home. 
           Maximize peace, purpose, and relationships in your life. 
           Maximizethe way your body is functioning and healing.   

Dr. Fred Roberto received his education from Old Dominion University in Norfolk , VA where he studied Sports Medicine and later graduated from Life University in Marietta , GA where he received his doctorate in chiropractic.  Dr. Fred is a renowned authority on the natural laws of health and healing.  He has owned and operated one of the largest natural healthcare facilities in the country for over 13 years.  He is a key player in the Maximized Living movement which is focused on redefining the wellness industry.  Dr. Roberto has dedicated his life to revolutionizing our current healthcare crisis and he spends much of his time speaking in both the secular and non secular arenas.  His programs have transformed the lives of thousands of families. Dr. Fred resides in West Cobb with his wife and three children.  

What is a Pediatric Dentist? 

Learn about your child's dental visits, how to care for your child’s teeth, and how diet can help make healthy teeth.

Faith N. Bates, D.M.D. is committed to providing quality dental care for all children in a fun, and compassionate environment.  She received her pre-doctoral training from the University Of Louisville School Of Dentistry in 1999. She then completed specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in 2001. My training in pediatric dentistry affords me the ability to focus on the oral health and unique needs of young children. I believe that early dental visits and comprehensive education is a key to a life of beautiful and healthy smiles.

Everyday Computer Questions Answered  

This super FUN class focuses on answering the questions we get asked in our stores nearly every day.  If you’re intimidated by your computer or feel like a computer idiot you've got to come. It’s not hard, boring, or over-your-head technical; it’s just hands-on computer learning made fun for men and women of all ages.  “Whack-a-Computer” available to attendees only.

 
Linda Pereirais the owner of That Computer Chick.  Linda grew up in the Silicon Valley ( San Jose , CA ) and began using computers in 1978.  She owned a computer business in California for 15 years, and after moving to Georgia she started That Computer Chick, LLC in 2003.  To help meet the demands of customers the Due West store was opened in 2005, and the Shallowford store was opened in 2006.  She is married, has 3 children, and does not spend her free time on the computer.
 
Childhood Obesity and How Parents Can Help

Children are faced with many factors that affect their health and wellness.  This presentation will help parents and caregivers to create a better environment for keeping their children healthy.  A group activity will follow.  

Geralda McQueenWellness Coach and Group Exercise Instructor.  She has been with the East Cobb YMCA for over a year. Geralda holds a Bachelors degree in Exercise and Health Sciences from Kennesaw State University . She holds a nationally accredited Personal Trainer certification from AFPA and numerous certifications from the YMCA of the USA including Foundations of Strength & Conditioning, Foundations of Group Exercise and Cycling Instructor.  

GA College 411 

Mr. Wilkinson will be speaking on GAcollege411, a website that helps you plan, apply and pay for educations.   He will cover career information, student planners, Georgia colleges, transcripts, applications and paying for college.  He will also speak about the HOPE grant, scholarship and requirements.  

Hal J. Wilkinson  Regional representative for Georgia Student Finance Commission.  He has worked in college admissions as a recruiter and served as International Student Advisor for Truett McDonnell College and Gordon College .

Raising Socially Responsible Children in a "Me Generation" 

 What is Ethics?  What is Social Responsibility?  How to help our children include the two when making distinctions between competing choices.  

Crystal M. Consonery, Ph.D., Certified Christian Counselor & Life Coach

Puberty – Reviewing the Basics 

This workshop offers parents a refresher course in reproductive anatomy and physiology and tips for talking to their children about the exciting and sometimes confusing changes that occur during puberty.

Dating: So What Can I Do?

This workshop encourages parents to explore their beliefs about dating behaviors at a variety of ages and offers strategies for sharing family expectations with their adolescents.  

The two presentations above will be presented one time only, and the following two speakers will present:  

Agnes F. Brown  Agnes Fields Brown has served as an educator and trainer in the field of adolescent health and sexuality for over eighteen years, receiving national recognition for both her innovative programs and her work in teen pregnancy prevention.   She has shared air time with Dr. Ruth Westheimer, contributed to the 1996 SEICUS publication “Now What Do I Do?” and appeared on numerous radio and television stations, including TBS’ Between the Lines and CNN’s Health Watch.  

Since 1999 she has focused her efforts on health an sexuality education for adolescent males, which lead to the co-authoring of Wising Up, a communication curriculum for parents and sons on health and sexuality issues.  

Kia L. Toodle  Ms. Toodle has been in the field of adolescent health and sexuality for over fourteen years, specializing in training and group facilitation.  She was featured in Newsweek Magazine for her work with the “Teen to Teen” peer education program.  She has extensive experience in program planning and curriculum development and is co-author of Wising Up, a communication curriculum for parents and sons on health and sexuality issues.  Kia has implemented numerous programs in schools and in community and faith based organizations.  She provides informal counseling to parents and youth an is a certified HIV Counselor with the State of Georgia .   

The Street Test for Parents 

A conversation about Kid's Today-Based on Jeff’s book, Turn Up The Music, this workshop will explore issues facing kids today using  a short street test.   Topics discussed will include music and culture, self-injury, bullying behavior, internet use, drug use and other issues that relate to young people.  Strategies around what can be done to prevent these behaviors will be discussed.  No PowerPoint will be used during this workshop! Disclaimer-Some of the conversation presented may be offensive to some people.  

Jeff Dess PI Specialist/Consultant with Cobb County School District ’s Prevention/ Intervention Center   

Youth Culture 

The Anti-drug Campaign, “The Parent Chronicles” educates parents regarding youth pop culture and teen high risk behavior.  Parents will be quizzed on MySpace, the Choking Game and various drug terminologies to help them better understand what kids are into these days.  

Jeff Inman is the Director of the Prevention/Intervention Center for Cobb County School District .  

Child Passenger Safety

Did you know that motor vehicle crashes is the leading cause of injury-related death for children ages 14 and younger?  This informational session will discuss the importance of seat belt use for children and the types of child restraint systems used.  The seat belt law in Georgia will be discussed, and you will learn how to keep your child safe while riding in a car.  

Amanda Walpole, CHES, MPHis a current employee of Cobb & Douglas Public Health as the District Director for Injury Prevention.  Amanda has held positions with the agency over the past ten years in Health Services, Health Assessment and Health Promotion.  She is a graduate of Georgia Southern University where she received an undergraduate BS degree in Community Health.  She then completed her MPH degree through Walden University .  Amanda also holds a certification for Health Education Specialist since 1998.  

Safe Neighborhoods/Safe Homes

Forty-nine percent of Cobb’s 10th graders say their friends use alcohol at home or at a friend’s house!  Cobb Safe Neighborhoods/Safe Homes is designed to make alcohol harder for teens to get by mobilizing adults who are in the best position to help.  A grassroots neighbor-to neighbor campaign, Cobb Safe Neighborhoods/

Safe Homes get neighborhoods residents, civic and community organization, school PTAs or PTSAs working together with law enforcement partners to prevent underage drinking and youth access to alcohol and other drug; keeping Cobb’s kids, families, and neighborhoods safe. This approach will increase community awareness of unsafe underage drinking and adult social host liability.  You can help make it work!   

Pat Giuliani has been a Marietta resident for 27 years.  A mother of four daughters she has held numerous volunteer positions on local, council and state PTAs. Pat has also held position on civic and faith based organizations from Girl Scouts to Walton Fastpitch Booster Club officer.   She currently serves on the GA PTA state board and the ECCC PTA board as the Youth Service chair.  At her local school she serves as the Parental Involvement chair and generates a monthly electronic newsletter to parents educating them on the affects drugs, alcohol and tobacco has on the adolescent brain.  Pat has been a member of the Cobb Alcohol Taskforce (formerly called Cobb Underage Drinking Taskforce) for five years.  She is currently the coordinator of the Cobb Safe Neighborhoods/Safe Homes Campaign and is employed by the Council on Alcohol and Drugs and Cobb Community Collaborative. 

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