vOL 45 iSSUE 35 by Amanda Golden

Stonewall Tellegraph 3310 Stonewall Tell Road College Park, Georgia 30349 770.306.3500 (Fax: 770.306.3504) A 2013 Georgia Department of Education Distinguished Title 1 School Shannon A. Flounnory, Principal

Tammye Coachman, Asst. Principal

Flounnory@fultonschools.org

Coachmantl@fultonschools.org

www.stonewalltellelementary.weebly.com

April 29-May 3, 2013

Volume 45 Issue 35

Field Day

Word of the Day – Vocabulary Builders

MAY 1st AND

Monday – Pollution Tuesday – Equality

May 2nd

Wednesday – Teachable

See page 6

Thursday – Career Friday – Heart

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Linda Bryant Community Meeting at Creekside HS 6PM May 13th

6th Annual Atlanta STEM Career Fair and Exhibition May 11, 2013 More information on p 4

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Taking care of ourselves is not always an easy task. Yes, we may find it easy to take care of others and tell them what they need to do to make their lives better but what are we doing for ourselves? We should continually strive to be the better person in any situation or opportunity we may face. Whether it be direction from a community leader, teacher, family, friend or even a medical professional; we should take into consideration what is told to us.

OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC AWARD: KK 4 S’s and 2 N’s in core academic areas (no U’s) All S’s in specials Grade 1 4 S’s and 2 N’s in core academic areas (no U’s) AND at least an 80% average in math, reading & language arts All S’s in specials (conduct grades are exempt for this award) Grades 2 – 5 At least 4 core academic classes with a 90%-100% average AND can have no more than 2 core academic classes with an 80%-89% average. All A’s and 1 B in specials (art, music, P.E., chorus)

HONOR ROLL: Grades 2 – 5 All core academic classes with an 80% - 100% average (at least one of these core academic classes has to have a 90%-100% average)

MOST IMPROVED: One boy and one girl who have demonstrated significant improvements in academics, conduct or both.

OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP:

Though not all direction is good direction; we must remember to use our judgment skills we were taught when making a final decision on what to do. Just as easy as it may be to advise others the most important counsel to follow is your heart. Ms. Golden

One boy and one girl. (a role model for others to follow) He/She should exemplify a kind and caring spirit, set good examples for others to follow.

GOOD CITIZENSHIP: All S’s in conduct, including special areas.

ATTENDANCE AWARDS:

Perfect Attendance: NO absences and NO tardies for the second semester.

PRINCIPAL’S LIST: The Perfect Report Card. Had 90%-100% average in core areas, all A’s in special areas, and all S’s in conduct for the spring semester.

It is the policy of Fulton County School Systems not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability, in any employment practice, educational programs or any other program, activity or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact compliance coordinator, Mr. Ron Wade, 786 Cleveland Ave., SW Atlanta, Georgia 30315 or call (404) 763-4585 TTY 1-800-255-0315.

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From The Desk of Nurse Plott

STES FIELD DAY 2013 May 1 – grades 5, 3, 1 May 2 – grades 4, 2, K Understanding Hay Fever - -Symptoms Courtesy of www.webmd.com/allergies

The symptoms of allergic rhinitis are:        

Prolonged, sometimes violent sneezing Itchy, painful nose, throat, and roof of mouth Stuffy, runny nose Postnasal drip, resulting in coughing Watery, itchy eyes Head and nasal congestion Ear pressure or fullness Fatigue

Talented And GiftedApril Higher Order/Critical Thinking burtontag.weebly.com

This month we will focus on “Creative Training” by creating interesting and unusual drawings… New Direction in Creativity, Figure Drawing Using a simple figure, make interesting and unusual drawings of as many real things as you can. Use your imagination to make this simple shape into something great! Link: http://students.renzullilearning.com/uploads/NDC.Mark1.12.FigureCompletion(a,b ).pdf New Direction in Creativity, Figure Arrangement

These symptoms are often seasonal. **The clinic is still in need of sweat pants of all sizes**

Express your creativity by combining two given shapes to construct a variety of meaningful drawings. Then, give each of your drawings a creative title! Link: http://students.renzullilearning.com/uploads/NDC.Mark1.8.FigureArrangement(a,b ).pdf Please send any completed creative drawings to the TAG classroom,

B125!!!

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Counselor’s Corner Robin Elder -School Counselor Dear Parents and Community Supporters, The Stonewall Tell Elementary School Career Days 2013 will take place on Thursday, May 9, 2013 and Friday, May 10, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Career Day for Grades 3-5 will take place on Thursday, May 9th and for Grades K-2 on Friday, May 10th. We look forward to your participation in sharing your career with our students. Please be prepared to discuss your educational background, training and responsibilities. Visual aids, media presentations, handouts, samples, etc. are recommended as part of your presentation. We want our students to understand what they can do now to prepare themselves for a great future career. Please return the form as soon as possible to elderr1@fultonschools.org or call me at 770~306~3500 x128 for additional information.

_____YES, I would like to be a presenter at CAREER DAYS 2013. _____ I will be available to present on Thursday, May 9, 2013 (Grades 3-5) _____ I will be available to present on Friday, May 10, 2013 (Grades K-2) _____ I will be available to present on both days.

***Forms available at the front desk***

Name___________________________Address_______ _____________________ My occupation____________________________________ __________________ Phone Number(s) _____________________________________________ _______ Email address_______________________________________ ________________

Page | 4 Strategic Plan 2017 This is the school system’s roadmap for how Fulton County Schools aims to improve student achievement over the next five years. Three goals serve as the district’s measure for long-term student success, which is that students will graduate on time and be ready for college or the workforce. • Graduation Rate – 90% of Fulton students will graduate on time • College Readiness – 85% of Fulton’s seniors will be eligible for admission to a University System of Georgia college or university • Career Readiness – 100% of Fulton's graduates will be work-ready certified “These are big goals, but they are attainable,” said Superintendent Avossa. “Our strategic plan is focused on improving outcomes for all students, and the only way to do this is to set measurable goals and put supports in place to help our students and staff to reach them.” To that end, as part of its “Building Our Future” strategic planning initiative, the school system will focus on five key areas – instruction, people, technology, effective schools and resources – to drive improvement. • Instruction – Students will be engaged in learning that enables them to reach their full potential for college and career readiness • People – Fulton County Schools will attract and retain the most talented and effective employees in K-12 education • Technology – Students, parents, teachers and administrators will have the tools and information they need to accelerate learning • Effective Schools – School leadership will be collaborative and will balance innovation with accountability • Resources – Student needs will be supported with efficient and effective allocation of staff, instructional materials and equipment.

The strategic plan will guide the system’s direction over the next five years and is the result of many conversations with the school board, teachers and school leaders as well as engagement with parents and the community. The plan is posted at www.fultonschools.org/StrategicPlan2017.

Child’s Name_________________________________Teacher_ _______________

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What’s Happening? ELA: KL5b-Opposites of Verbs and Adjectives (antonyms) Math: Addition and Subtraction

Unit- Money, Money, Money

Reading: Max Found Two Sticks Banner Days

Phonics- /age/and /dge/

Theme 2Pg. 200

Reading- Story Elements

Math: Solid Figures Mathematics Scotts-

Language Arts – Compound words

Foresman V3, Chp. 7 pgs 247- 254

Science: Rocks and Soil

Math – Understanding Place Value

Social Studies: Review

Social Studies – Economics

Language: Possessives Science: Gas Lesson 4 p. 180

Third Grade is Fired Up with Heat and Energy as we embark upon our 4th Unit. THEME: Overcoming Challenges to Find the Hero In Us All Reading Novel: The Story of My Life Helen Keller This unit will last to the end of May. Within this unit all subjects will be integrated and there will be a spiral review of all subjects. It will consist of the following skills: The Heroes that we will be integrating for reading and social studies are: Paul revere, Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, Eleanor Roosevelt, Thurgood Marshall, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lyndon B. Johnson, Mary McLeod Bethune and Cesar Chavez; Landforms, Longitude and Latitude. Language Arts: reference skills, nouns, possessive nouns, pronouns, plurals, verbs, verb tenses, adverbs, Adjectives, regular and irregular verbs, simple/complex sentences, and figurative language Writing: Informative, Opinion, Narrative, and Short Research Connections Science: rocks, minerals, fossils and soils; Georgia Habitats, Pollution, Heat and Energy Math: Area, algebra, geometry, fractions, word problems, data and measuring

Language Arts: Dear Mr. Henshaw

Math--------------Measurement and Data

4th Grade Review

Reading-----------Extended Text, “Navajo Code Talkers.”

Opinion (Persuasive)

Math: 4th grade Review Science: Putting it all together Review Social Studies: Year in Review Fifty States Play

Language---------Negatives and Double Negatives Social Studies-----How Constitution protects a citizen’s rights Science-----------Electricity/Magnetism Health------------Growth and Development

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What’s Happening?

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Quantum ArtSmart Happenings

www.quantumartsmart.weebly.com

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5 graders are incorporating Math and Geometry into their designs of 3 dimensional “Pop Art” Cakes while learning about the important art movement of the 1950’s, 60’s, & 70’s. 4th are writing a Japanese poem called a Haiku while continuing to incorporate the Japanese aesthetic Ask a 4th grader what “Wabi Sabi” means as it relates to the Japanese philosophy of beauty. 3rd are beginning an Amazon Rainforest unit where we will research and investigate the rainforest and incorporate digital photography after taking a virtual fieldtrip. 1st graders are starting a Math/Robot unit using challenging Geometric shapes. K are creating a Geometric shape robot integrating Math and geometric shapes. 2nd graders are creating a Coral Reef and Ocean Habitat that will incorporate Technology and Digital pictures. Why are coral reefs important and what scientific jobs can you pursue if you want to study coral reefs?

Physical Education

Music Notes

Week of April 29 – May 3 Our field days are this week! To prepare for field days, the students will participate in some of the activities that will be included in field day during P.E. This will help them become familiar with the games and procedures for relays.

Mark your calendars: Field Days are coming!

This week in music, students will be working on the following: 5th – Reviewing Instruments and Instrument Families (Brass, Woodwind, String, and Percussion). 4th – African music, including traditional African dances and games! 3rd – Fulton County Third Grade Music Assessment. 2nd / 1st / K – African music, including traditional African dances and games!

May 1 – grades 5, 3, 1. May 2 – grades 4, 2, K.

Please remember to visit www.stonewalltellmusic.weebly.com

Stonewall Tellegraph ATTENTION PARENTS Spring Registration Hours:

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For Upcoming Kindergarten and New Students to Stonewall Tell ONLY! Wednesday, May 1, 2013 8am -4pm Thursday, May 2, 2013 8am-7pm

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Please check the Fulton County Schools website for registration requirements. NO INCOMPLETE PACKETS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

APEC at Stonewall Tell

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Please send a note or letter whenever you change the dismissal process for your student. No phone calls, please!

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Please consider using the school bus for student transport to and from the school. We are unable to call students to the front office for early dismissal after 2:00p.m. Safety and security is a concern. School starts promptly at 7:40a.m. Students are marked TARDY when

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If you need afterschool care for your child, APEC is available on site.      

7:00 pm pick up S.T.E.M. Curriculum Computer Lab Fitness Classes Certified Staff Snack & Supper Provided

If you are interested, please contact APEC at 404-759-5950. We look forward to hearing from you. Healthy Kids, Smart Kids Stonewall Tell Elementary has adopted the Healthy Kids, Smart Kids Wellness Initiative. We believe that healthier eating habits and consistent exercise have a positive impact on our children’s learning and ultimately their test scores. When sending in classroom snacks, please remember that this is a “Sugar-Free Zone” school. Do not send soft drinks, fruit drinks with processed sugar, candy, cookies, ice cream, cupcakes, cakes, hot fries, TAKIS, or sugary snacks. Also note that birthday parties that include cakes, cookies, wings, ice cream and other treats are prohibited and will not be allowed in the building. Healthier items such as fruit cups, fresh fruit, pretzels, baked chips, 100% juice, fresh vegetables, 100% fruit snacks, granola bars, animal crackers and items with low salt and minimum sugar are allowed. ** Due to nut allergies, please do not send any snacks with peanuts or peanut butter in them.

ALL Volunteers MUST complete a Volunteer Registration Form and the Parent Volunteer Training @ http://media2.fultonschools.org/DistrictCo ntent/Training/ChildAbuseandNeglect/play er.html. Please do not leave your vehicle unattended in the student drop-off zone. This zone is not for parking. Use the visitor parking spaces. Please dial 0 when calling the front desk.

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they arrive after the morning bell. There is no GRACE PERIOD.  

Students dismissed before 11:10 a.m. are marked ABSENT for the whole day. Our Dismissal Process The school schedule is 07:40am-2:20p.m. Dismissal starts at 2:20p.m. We have 11 buses to load with 4 buses being loaded at one time.

Car riders are dismissed around 2:45p.m.   

ALWAYS sign in your presence in the building at the front desk. There is not a telephone in any classroom. Please provide your child with an extra set of clothes in case of an accident.

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A complete monthly menu can be found on the SWT

Important Dates To Remember

Parental Involvement Policy is Available at the Front Desk for your Review

Homepage and the menu is subject to change.

May 1st Early Spring Registration 8am-4pm

Student Breakfast: $1.05

May 1st Field Day Grades 5, 3, 1

Student Lunch: $2.20

May 1st Cub Scout Pack 3310 Meeting 6:30pm

Student Reduced Breakfast: $0.30

May 2nd Early Spring Registration 8am-7pm

Student Reduced Lunch: $0.40 Adult Breakfast: $1.55 Adult Lunch: $3.15

Festival Parade -May 17, 2013

***Please Read***

8:30-12:00

Stonewall Tell Cafeteria will NO LONGER ACCEPT CHARGES FOR BREAKFAST OR LUNCH after April 18th. Please ensure your child has money to purchase any meals. You may check your child’s balance at www.mealpayplus.com. Cash, Money Order and Online payments are accepted. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Please come out and help us celebrate the various cultures represented here at Stonewall Tell

Monday Turkey &Gravy / Brown Rice Or Stuffed Crust Dippers/Sauce

Tuesday Beef Taco Soup/ Tortilla Chips Or Chicken Bite w/ Rice

Wednesday BBQ Chicken Or Tex Mex Nachos

Thursday Cheese Stuffed Shells w/ Sauce Or Hamburger

Friday Fajita Grilled Fish w/ Cheddar Biscuit Or Cheese Pizza Fulton County offers MyPaymentPlus. This is an online service that offers you the convenience and information you need to manage your student’s account. You can prepay on your student’s meal account using a credit/debit card at www.mypaymentsplus.com.

ATTENTION PARENTS OF 5th GRADE STUDENTS

May 2nd Field Day Grades 4, 2, KK May 5th Stonewall Tell Mother/Daughter Tea (Sponsored by APEC Girl Scouts) 2:00-4:00pm –See APEC for tickets

May 9th Career Day Grades 3-5 May 10th Career Day Grades KK-2 May 10th Mother’s Day Cake Event 8am-10am

Georgia Law requires that children entering 6th grade show proof of two doses of measles, 2 mumps, 1 rubella and are required to have two doses of varicella vaccine (chicken pox) or laboratory proof of immunity. To prevent any delay in registering your child for middle school, please see your physician or visit one of the local health departments as soon as possible to have your child properly immunized. Scan Here for the Digital Version:

May 13th Linda Bryant Community Meeting at Creekside HS 6PM May 14th School Governance Council Meeting 5:00-6:30pm May 14th PTA/ Spring Chorus Concert 6:30 pm May 15th Cub Scout Meeting Pack 3310 6:15pm May 17th Multicultural Festival Parade May 21st Awards Day 3rd and KK May 22nd Awards Day 4th and 1st May 23rd Awards Day 5th and 2nd May 23rd LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FIRST Saturday of Every Month, the High Museum of Art is FREE to all Fulton County residents!