vol 19 issue 9 by Amanda Golden

Stonewall Tellegraph 3310 Stonewall Tell Road College Park, Georgia 30349 770 306-3500 (Fax 770 306-3504) A 2012 Georgia Department of Education Distinguished Title I School Shannon A. Flounnory, Principal Tammye Coachman, Asst. Principal A complete monthly menu can be found flounnory@fulton.k12.ga.us coachmantl@fultonschools.org onthe SWT homepage and the menu is stonewalltellelementary.weebly.com subject to chang

Volume 19 Issue 9 Counselor’s Word of theCorner Day Vocabulary Builders Being a parent is the most

Volume 16 Issue 6 September 24-28, 2012

demanding job in the world, yet Monday - Accurate most of us train “on the job.” When things are going well, savor the moment. When things are not going well you may feel Student Breakfast: $1.05 Lunch: $2.20 Tuesday - Content stressed and overwhelmed. Student Reduced Breakfast: $0.30 Stonewall Tell Elementary has adopted the · Are you sleeping and Student Reduced Lunch: $0.40 Healthy Kids, Smart Kids wellness initiative. eating too much or too Adult Breakfast: $1.55 We believe that healthier eating habits and Important Dates WednesdayEager little? Adult Lunch: $3.15 consistent exercise have a positive impact on to Remember · Do you take your our children’s learning and ultimately their test frustrations out on your Monday scores. When sending classroom snacks, Sept. 29 Father/Son Game Day kids? ThursdayPrepare Boneless Chix Wings w/ Rice or Black please remember that this is a “Sugar-Free (more info to come) · Do you feel out of Zone” school. Do not send soft drinks, fruit Forest Chicken Wrap Oct. 6 Stonewall Tell Global control? drinks with processed sugar, candy, Tuesday Service Day 9am- 12:00pm cookies, ice cream, cupcakes, cakes, hot · FridayDo you feel as if your Turkey & Gravy w/Rice or Black Bean Excel Oct. 8 Fall Pictures fries or sugary snacks. Also note that children misbehave on Taco Salad purpose? birthday parties that include cakes, cookies, Oct. 9 All Pro Dad’s Day Wednesday 7:00am- 7:45am wings, ice cream and other treats are · Do you strike out Lasagna Roll Up or Mini Burgers or Spicy prohibited and will not be allowed in the physically or verbally Oct. 9 LSAC 5:30/ STEM NIGHT Chicken Wrap building. Healthier items such as fruit cups, when angry? 6:30pm Thursday fresh fruit, pretzels, baked chips, 100% juice, · Do you have chronically Oct. 15 Teacher Workday/No Sw. Sour Chicken w/Rice or Tex Mex fresh vegetables, 100% fruit snacks, granola upset stomach or muscle School bars, animal crackers and items with low salt Nachos aches, especially in your Oct. 20 Fall Carnival 11am-3pm and minimum sugar are allowed. back and neck? Friday Fajita Grilled Fish/Biscuit or Cheese Pizza · Are you frustrated ** Due to nut allergies, please do not send youronly children Chicken Fulton County offers As Fallwith sneaks up on people think, “Hey orifGrilled they canSalad in your life youbecause arelisten? not any snacks peanuts or peanut butterus in it is MyPaymentPlus. don’t This is an online them. service that offers you the Parents, students will no longer be able · Do you feel pick convenience and information excel thatyouway I can too.” So Any student making yourself important to remember to keep one ofas if you to charge breakfast. on one particular child? need to manage your student’s exceeding -$9.00 in charges will receive account. You can prepay on your · Do you feel as if you an alternate meal. student’s meal when account using our minds warm youa get dressed in the Stonewall Tell’s Top Trend Parents please note that ifand your ready for can’t talk to your kids? credit/debit card at www.mypaymentsplus.com. child has a fever of at least 100 Notice as of Monday, September 24, If you answered “Yes” to any of knowledge. morning before coming to that have not Setters; you setting yourself 2012, households theseare questions, you may need degrees (F) they must be “feverreapplied for the 2012-2013 School to reach out for help. Call your free” for 24 hours before returning child/ren school counselor forfilled resources school and before Year, youyour put on will lose their up for a Golden Future to school. This policy will be strictly benefits. If you would like your child to and information. The temperature is steady receive free or reduced meals please fill enforced so that we might your warm hats and be locatedendless possibilities. out coats a free lunch–application in combat/prevent the spread of any the school cafeteria or in the front Robin Elder falling; but here at Stonewall office. For speedier processing, you flu-like virus in the school. School Counselor sure you adorn yourself with the may apply online at: Tell Elementary School we are www.fulton.schoolunchapp.com. So as we approach the Iowa

Healthy Kids, Smart Kids

SWT Thinking Cap.

constantly “Setting Trends by Exceeding Standards.” Trend Setting is very important whether it is a fashion statement or a life statement, it makes

Test of Basic Skills, October 22-

This “thinking cap” is to mentally

26th, stay focused. Come to

prepare you for the learning day

School on time and dressed to

ahead and help you continue to

impress with your SWT Thinking

show your school pride. When

Cap ready to learn!

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you make learning a top priority

Ms Golden

IN THIS ISSUE:

Page 2 Your Vote Counts

Page 3 Parent Reminders Park, Georgia 30349 770 306-3500 (Fax 770 306-3504) rtment of Education Distinguished Title I School Page 4 SWT Fall Carnivals/Events Tammye Coachman, Asst. Principal A complete monthly menu can be found coachmantl@fultonschools.org onthe SWT homepage and the menu is walltellelementary.weebly.com subject to chang

Counselor’s Corner

Volume 19, Issue 9

Stonewall Lorem Ipsum Tellegraph

FROM THE DESK OF MS. SANDHAGE:

Your Vote Counts It is now time to form our Local School Governance Council. Any and all parents interested in candidacy for the parent positions on the Council must submit a form of candidacy no later than October 31, 2012. The forms must be completed and returned to the district via email, hand delivered, or U.S. Mail.

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT IT TO THE LOCAL SCHOOL.

Music Notes! th

Parents of 5 Grade Chorus members: Please be aware of the letter that was sent home to you this week regarding a performance opportunity. If you did not

For Handbook information: http://portal.fultonschools.org/CharterSystem/Documents/2012

receive it, please visit www.stonewalltellmusic.weebly.com/chorus and click on

%20School%20Governance%20Council%20Handbook.pdf

the link. Thank you

The application for candidacy is on this link:

-Ms. Sandhage

http://portal.fultonschools.org/CharterSystem/Documents/2012 %20Governance%20Candidate%20Guide.pdf

Counselor’s Corner

**A hard copy of the form will also be at the front desk**

Monday, October 22, 2012 ~ The Best Me is Drug Free Wear RED to Celebrate RED Ribbon Week

ATTENTION PARENTS and GUARDIANS!

As schools within Fulton County transition to the charter system, each will form a School Governance Council (SGC). Each SGC will be comprised of parents/guardians, teachers, community members, school employees, the principal and, at the high school level, students. The SGC will play a critical role in the success of each school, working with the school community to design innovative solutions to increase academic achievement that meet the unique needs of the school community. To vote in the School Governance Elections this fall you will be required to log in to our system using your Home Access ID and password. *Access ID can Only be received in person at the school NOT via phone.*

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 ~ Team Up Against Drugs Wear Your Favorite Team Jersey

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 ~ Put a Cap on Drugs Wear Your Favorite Cap or Hat

Thursday, October 25, 2012 ~ Throwback Drug Free Thursday Wear Your Favorite Outfit from the Past 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s Friday, October 26, 2012 ~ Pawsitively Drug Free Wear Your Favorite Stonewall Tell

Tiger T-Shirt

The class with the most participation will be announced on the intercom each day. We will celebrate on Friday with a culminating poster contest, each class will create a poster and we will announce a classroom winner for each grade level!!!!

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.

Atlanta Falcons Food Drive School Challenge ***Parents Please Read*** Please bring your canned food items to school and drop them in the bins located throughout the campus. Safety Patrols will also be collecting the cans in the mornings in the carpool lane October 1-29.

Most needed food items: 

Peanut Butter, Canned Tuna, Canned Beans, Canned Soups, Stews, Pastas, 100% Fruit Juice, Canned Fruits, Vegetables, Macaroni and Cheese Dinners, Whole Grains, Low Sugar Cereals (boxed) Ms Sinon

A QUICK ETTIQUITE REMINDER

APEC at Stonewall Tell

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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

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404-759-5950. We look

they arrive after the morning bell.

forward to hearing from you.

There is no GRACE PERIOD.  

Dismissal starts at 2:20p.m.

www.quantumartsmart.weebly.com

respecting others in the home; so as Educators of

We have 11 buses to load with

your children we are to continue the task in the

Consider this your portal to explore the world of

schools.

infinite possibilities. Visit virtual museums around

Together we can make a difference in the lives of

NASA/JPl, Georgia Tech, Smithsonian Institute, etc.,

our children. We would appreciate if you respect our processes as students enter in the morning. During Morning Announcements ALL students, parents and teachers are asked not talk, walk or

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.

Stonewall Tell is pleased to launch our new art website:

As parents you begin the training process of

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

4 buses being loaded at one time.

the world, connect with cool science websites like

Car riders are dismissed

and check out art happenings around Atlanta!

around 2:45p.m.

Podcasts of your children’s artwork are also coming soon, as well as other exciting things.

Enjoy Quantum ArtSmart…

conduct ANY business as a part of our trainings for

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our students. They are expected to participate in the

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.

moment of silence as well as the pledge to the flag. Thank you for you cooperation!

Now that’s ArtSmart!

Stonewall Tellegraph

Volume 19, Issue 9

**A complete monthly menu can be found

Important Dates

on the SWT homepage and the menu

To Remember

is subject to change** Student Breakfast: $1.05

Lunch: $2.20

Student Reduced Breakfast: $0.30

Oct. 15 Teacher Workday/No School Oct. 16 Linda Bryant (District 4 Mtng) 6:00 pm Bear Creek Middle School

Student Reduced Lunch: $0.40

Oct. 17 Cub Scouts Pack Mtng. 6:30pm-8:00pm

Adult Breakfast: $1.55

Oct. 20 Fall Carnival 11am-3pm Oct. 25 Girl Scout Mtng 3:30-4:30

Adult Lunch: $3.15 Monday NO SCHOOL Tuesday

Investiture Ceremony 6:00pm Oct. 26 BJ’s Membership Club & SWT Adopt a School Welcome “Fall Festival” 5:00pm-7:00pm Nov. 4 Daylight Savings Time Ends at 2:00AM (clocks are turned backward 1 hour)

A FREE Evening of

TEST DATES TO REMEMBER

Family Fun: Games,

Oct.22-26, 2012

Light Refreshments,

Teriyaki Chicken or Hamburger Wednesday 3

Iowa Test of Basic Skills

Activities & More!

Spaghetti Casserole or Oriental Popcorn Chicken Thursday

FALL CARNIVAL

Chicken Pasta Alfredo or Turkey Burger

STONEWALL TELL ELEMENTARY

Friday

October 20, 2012

Shrimp Poppers or Cheese Pizza

$5 Includes Hot Dog, Chips & Drink

Parents: Students will no longer be able to charge breakfast. Any student exceeding $9.00 in charges will receive an alternate meal.

$1 Pony Rides

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.

11:00am-3:00pm

For $10 you can have a table at the carnival for a garage sale! Please email stonewalltellpta@yahoo.com for more information.