vol46 issue 36 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

May 6-May10, 2013

Volume 46 Issue 36

Spring Chorus Concert

Word of the Day – Vocabulary Builders

May 14th SEE PAGE 3

Monday – Feature Tuesday – Teacher

Wednesday – Occupation

Thursday – Safety

Friday – News

Linda Bryant Community Meeting at Creekside HS 6PM

May 13th

SWT Student Council Sponsored Basketball Game th

4 Grade vs. 5 Grade See page 3

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The world’s a reflection of how children play, according to pop singer Jason Mraz, and apparently the news has been backing this up lately. There have been so many incidents where we have lost young children for unknown reasons within the past few months and it saddens my heart. It makes me want to cherish each moment I have here at the school with these children. So I know that it makes you do the same being that they are your children. It is the little things like taking the time to listen about their day, or getting to know their friends that make the difference. With it being so close to the end of the school year, we are getting ready for the kids to be home, at camp, or the home of a friend. Having fun on vacation or in the back yard! Safety is a must. Children are playing rougher and rougher each day; this is merely a reflection of how they see the world around them. So if we stop, take a breath and talk to our children about world events and occurrences in their daily life we may be able to divert some of the negative energy. Let’s let the positive energy flow throughout the world by letting the change start from within. Ms. Golden

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:

Local Stonewall Tell Student Competing in the Miss Georgia Pre-Teen Pageant

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.

Miss Alayna Georgette Tobo, age 10, has been chosen as a State Finalist in the National American Miss Georgia Pre-Teen Pageant. Pageant will be Held June 29 at Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel.

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

Come one, come all!

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ATTENTION PARENTS OF

5 Grade

5th GRADE STUDENTS

The Stonewall Tell Elementary Chorus will be presenting our: Spring Concert on TUESDAY MAY 14, 2013 at 6:30pm in the cafeteria! 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.

Please join us for this fantastic event!

Who will win? Come and See!!!!

When: Friday, May 10, 2013 Where: SWT B-Ball Court Time: 4pm – 6:00pm Admission: $1.00 Live music and the SWT 20122013 Cheer Squad will perform. Concessions will also be available for purchase. Come out and support your team. Parents Are Welcome!

Talented And GiftedMay-July Higher Order/Critical Thinking burtontag.weebly.com Over the next three months, we encourage you to explore museums, national parks, historic sites, new adventures, camps, cooking, new books (visit a library), and anything that is full of enrichment to your child’s educational journey. Here are some cool enriching websites for the long, hot summer days… http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/games/riddles/i ndex.htm

For any further questions or concerns please contact Nurse Plott at 770.306.3500 ext. 133

http://students.renzullilearning.com/uplo ads/NDC.Mark1.19.CartoonCaptions(a,b).p df

**The clinic is still in need of sweat pants of all sizes**

http://students.renzullilearning.com/uplo ads/NDC.MarkA.8.WhatDoYouSee(a,b).pdf

http://students.renzullilearning.com/uplo ads/NDC.MarkA.1.ThinkingAboutThings(a, b).pdf

http://wordsmith.org/awad/index.html http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/geo-flor/gfintro.htm http://www.morethanmath.org/triangles.htm http://www.learner.org/interactives/historymap /index.html http://www.edheads.org/activities/odd_machin e/frame_loader.htm http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/gameintro.htm

http://4kids.org/

Have an enjoyable summer!!! J

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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: KL5c- Words and their uses Multiple Meanings Bark, bat, ring Math: Addition and Subtraction Science: Rocks and Soil Social Studies: Review

Third Grade is Fired Up with Heat and Energy as we embark upon our 4th Unit. 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

Unit- Money, Money, Money

Math: Area, algebra, geometry, fractions, word problems, data and measuring

Phonics- long /u / words Reading- Making Real life connections and poetry

Language Arts: Dear Mr. Henshaw4th Grade Review Math: 4th Grade Review

Language Arts – Adverbs Math – Understanding Place Value

Science: Putting it all together

Review

Social Studies: Year in Review

Revolutionary War Play

Social Studies – Economics

Reading: Year End Assessments

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

Math: Properties of Operations

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

Language: Pronouns Proper Nouns

Language---------Negatives and Double Negatives

Social Studies: The student will identify ways in

Social Studies-----How Constitution protects a citizen’s rights

which goods and services are allocated (by price; majority rule; contests; force; sharing; lottery; command; first-come, first-served; personal characteristics; and others).

Science-----------Electricity/Magnetism Health------------Growth and Development

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5 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. th th 4 are creating Japanese Sumi-e ink paintings. An exquisitely gifted 4 grader in Ms. Hinchen’s class has created several Sumi – e’s that are truly amazing! Congratulations to Corey Dixon!

Corey even had the initiative to translate his name on Google Translate and signed his work in Japanese! rd

3 are creating an Amazon Rainforest where we will research and investigate the rainforest and incorporate digital photography after taking a virtual fieldtrip to Brazil. st

1 graders are designing a Math/Robot unit using challenging Geometric shapes.

K are creating a Geometric shape robot integrating Math and geometric shapes. nd 2 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? Check out www.coralrestoration.org for more exciting info and stop by Ms. Levine’s room if you’d like to touch some real Staghorn coral!

The P.E. Department would like to thank you for another successful field day! Week of May 6 – May 10 We will continue with our cooperative games unit by beginning lessons using the skills found in BASEBALL. All students will practice their throwing, catching, fielding, and batting skills; as well as, learn about the game of baseball. www.mrssinonswebsite.weebly.com

This week in music, students will be working on the following: 5th – Caribbean Music for our Multicultural Celebration! 4th –Asian music, including traditional Asian dances and games! 3rd – Fulton County Third Grade Music Assessment make up tests. 2nd / 1st / K – Asian music, including traditional Asian dances and games!

Please remember to visit www.stonewalltellmusic.weebly.com

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Safety Patrols Needed

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

Applications for Safety Patrols for the 2012-2013 school year are currently being accepted. Students in grade 4 may obtain an application from their teacher. All applications must be completed and submitted to their teacher no later th than Friday, May 10 . See Mrs Cooper-Paige for more information.

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**

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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.

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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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McSpirit Night at McDonald’s

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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5710 Fulton Industrial Blvd.

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.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Dismissal starts at 2:20p.m.

5pm-8pm

We have 11 buses to load with

If you would like to volunteer please email Jennifer Thompson at jt6869@att.com .

4 buses being loaded at one time. Car riders are dismissed around 2:45p.m. 

All Mother’s Day Cake Oder Forms should be turned in by May 8th to the front desk! 

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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 5th Stonewall Tell Mother/Daughter Tea (Sponsored by APEC Girl Scouts) 2:00-4:00pm –See APEC for tickets

Student Breakfast: $1.05 Student Lunch: $2.20 Student Reduced Breakfast: $0.30

May 7th National Teacher Day

Student Reduced Lunch: $0.40

May 8th National Nurse’s Day

Adult Breakfast: $1.55

Festival Parade -May 17, 2013

Adult Lunch: $3.15

***Please Read*** 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.

8:30-12:00 Please come out and help us celebrate the various cultures represented here at Stonewall Tell

May 8th McSpirit Night 5-8pm at McDonald’s May 8th May 9th Career Day Grades 3-5 May 10th Career Day Grades KK-2 May 10th Mother’s Day Cake Event 8am-10am

Monday

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

Macaroni &Cheese Or Mini Chicken Tacos

May 14th School Governance Council Meeting 5:00-6:30pm

Tuesday

May 14th PTA/ Spring Chorus Concert 6:30 pm

Sweet &Sour Chicken w/ brown rice Or Mini Burgers

May 15th Cub Scout Meeting Pack 3310 6:15pm

Wednesday

May 17th Multicultural Festival Parade

Spaghetti Casserole Or Oriental Popcorn Chicken

May 21st Awards Day 3rd and KK

Thursday

May 22nd Awards Day 4th and 1st

Rotisserie Chicken Or Turkey Burger Friday Shrimp Poppers 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.

Please see Lisa Sinon to order your shirt Today! Order Forms located at front desk.

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!