vol 21 issue 11 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 21 Issue 11 Counselor’s Word of theCorner Day Vocabulary Builders Being a parent is the most

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demanding job in the world, yet 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 Monday Boundary 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 Tuesday little? – Comfort 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? Wednesday - Disguise 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 · Do you feel as if your Turkey & Gravy w/Rice or Black Bean Thursday - Overrule 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 Fridayprohibited and will not be allowed in the physicallyReign 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 · frustrated school communityAre to you design Duenow to nuttime allergies, not send because yourinnovative children or Grilled Chicken Salad It**is toplease formdoour Local School Application for Candidacy: Fulton County offers any snacks with peanuts or peanut butter in solutions to increase academic don’t listen? MyPaymentPlus. This is an online them. service that offers you the Governance Council! Parents, students will no longer beachievement able that needs · meet Do youthe feelunique as if you pick of convenience and information you to charge breakfast. Any student on one particular child? need to managehttp://portal.fultonschools.org/CharterSystem your student’s the school community. exceeding -$9.00 in charges will receive account. You can prepay on your · Do you feel as if you an alternate meal. Any and all parents interested in student’s meal /Documents/2012%20Governance%20Cand account using a Parents please note that if your can’t your kids? credit/debit card at We encourage you totalk gettoinvolved in the candidacy for the the idate%20Guide.pdf child has a fever of atparent least 100positions onwww.mypaymentsplus.com. Notice as of Monday, September 24, process as If you answered “Yes” to any of we transition to the charter 2012, households that have not these questions, you may need degrees (F) they submit must be “feverCouncil must a form of candidacy has the best parents around reapplied for the 2012-2013 School system. SWT to reach out for help. Call your free” for 24 hours before returning **A hard copy of the form bewill atlose their so we knowschool Year,will youralso child/ren counselor for resources no later than October 31, 2012. the perfect candidate will come to school. This policy will be strictly benefits. If you would like your child to and information. from you! receive free or reduced meals please fill the front desk** enforced so that we might out a free lunch application located in The forms must completed combat/prevent thebe spread of any and the school cafeteria or in the front Robin Elder office. For speedier processing, you flu-like virus thedistrict school. via email, hand As schools within Fulton County School Counselor returned to inthe may apply online at: transition to the charter www.fulton.schoolunchapp.com. system, each will delivered, or U.S. Mail. form a School Governance Council (SGC). PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT IT TO THE

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LOCAL SCHOOL. For Handbook information: http://portal.fultonschools.org/CharterSystem /Documents/2012%20School%20Governanc e%20Council%20Handbook.pdf

Each SGC will be comprised of parents/guardians, teachers, community members, school employees, the principal and, at the high school level, students.

To vote in the School Governance Elections this fall you will be required

The SGC will play a critical role in the success of each school, working with the

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to log in to our system using your Home Access ID and password. **Home Access ID’s can only be retrieved in person**

IN THIS ISSUE:

Page 2 Words from our Superintendent

Page 5 What’s Happening?

(Grades K-2)

Tell Road Page College Park, Georgia 30349 770 306-3500 Page (Fax 770 306-3504) 3 Operational Planning 6 What’s Happening? (Grades 3-5) 2012 Georgia Department of Education Distinguished Title I School Page 7 Parent Reminders Principal Page 4 Golden Encouragement Tammye Coachman, Asst. Principal A complete monthly menu can be found a.us Page 8 Important Datescoachmantl@fultonschools.org to Remember stonewalltellelementary.weebly.com onthe SWT homepage and the menu is subject to chang

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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,

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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.”

How to Manage Anger Constantly blowing your stack not only alienates others, it can contribute to health problems, including headaches, stomach upset and heart attack. To take control:

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

Count to 10 & take 3 or 4 deep breaths. Ask yourself: “Will this really matter a year from now?”

improvement. •

Instruction – Students will be engaged in learning that

enables them to reach their full potential for college and career

Walk it off. Go for a short stroll. Find a place where you can think out loud and take a second look at how you are reacting to a situation.

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 •

Keep a log. Monitor hostile thoughts to discover how frequently your temperature rises. This will help sort out the real causes of your anger, which are often things beyond control.

Effective Schools – School leadership will be collaborative

and will balance innovation with accountability •

Distract yourself. Example: In a traffic jam, play soothing music instead of pounding the horn. At work, dive into a task to turn negative energy positive.

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

ASK for help. Don’t be afraid to try counseling, meditation, lifestyle changes or other kinds of ongoing psychological help. Your health may depend on it. Robin Elder School Counselor

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.

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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Operational Planning In November 2011, Fulton County voters approved a one-penny education sales tax to fund new schools, renovations and additions, and provide enhanced technology across the county. The five-year building and construction plan calls for some of the district’s most outdated schools to be replaced with new state-of-the-art facilities. In order to move forward with those plans, three elementary schools in South Fulton – Oak Knoll, Harriet Tubman, and Mt. Olive – are slated for closure due to aging facility conditions. These would be replaced by two new schools – one at the former College Park Elementary School site and another at a yet-to-be-determined location. If approved by the school board, the schools would be closed after the 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 school years.  To share information and gather input, a series of meetings are planned for late October, November and December. School system staff will explain the redistricting process, collect information for drawing revised attendance zones, gather input on future use for the facilities, and share information on the two replacement schools scheduled to open in fall 2014 and 2016. In November 2011, Fulton County voters approved a one-penny education sales tax to fund new schools, renovations and additions, and provide enhanced technology across the county. The five-year building and construction plan calls for some of the district’s most outdated schools to be replaced with new state-of-the-art facilities. In order to move forward with those plans, three elementary schools in South Fulton – Oak Knoll, Harriet Tubman, and Mt. Olive – are slated for closure due to aging facility conditions. These would be replaced by two new schools – one at the former College Park Elementary School site and another at yet-to-be-determined location. If approved by the school board, the schools would be closed after the 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 school years. To share information and gather input, a series of meetings are planned for late October, November and December. School system staff will explain the redistricting process, collect information for drawing revised attendance zones, gather input on future use for the facilities, and share information on the two replacement schools scheduled to open in fall 2014 and 2016. Middle and high school boundaries Also at the meetings, school system staff will ask parents for input into how new boundaries should be drawn for South Fulton middle and high schools. The revised attendance zones are necessary due to the recent opening of the new Banneker High School, which has available space due to its larger size. Middle school enrollments also are being reviewed to balance the number of students among schools.

The schedule for the three rounds of community meetings are as follows: •Round 1 – Monday, Oct. 29 (Woodland MS) and Tuesday, Oct. 30 (Banneker HS) •Round 2 – Monday, Nov. 26 (Woodland MS) and Tuesday, Nov. 27 (Banneker HS) •Round 3 – Monday, Dec. 10 (Woodland MS) and Tuesday, Dec. 11 (Banneker HS) Each meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Parents should only plan to attend one meeting per round at either location. Final recommendations will be presented in January 2013 with approval expected in February.

Regards, Yngrid L. Jones-Huff Executive Director, Operational Planning

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It isn’t easy to remember everything that we possibly may need to know to succeed in life today. From to-do lists, to schedules, to post –it notes there aren’t enough fingers for strings to go around reminding us of our day to day responsibilities. Then when our children get in the midst of it all we have to remember their schedules on top of our own we may sometimes forget to take a breather. It happens to the best of us. Just know that it is okay to step back, take a deep breath and just smile. Smiling is many times one of the best medicines when you have so much going on in life. Just an “out of the blue” smile will not only help you to relax and possibly remember what you thought you had forgotten. Smiling helps you to remember that “life is good”. One person smiling will encourage another to smile and before long you will have started a trend. Before you realize it the thought that so quickly left your mind will re-enter your mind because it has been de cluttered. So, the next time you are in a frustrating moment and cannot remember what you were supposed to do next; just remember that there is a Special Magic In Living Every day, and that magic is as simple as a S.M.I.L.E. ●

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Unit- Inventing Fun

Reading/Language Arts: Main Idea and Details, question words, Comparing And

Phonics- diagraph /sh/ words

Contrasting, Nouns Transition Words Reading- Character Analysis

Writing: Informational Language Arts – Possessive nouns

Math: Greater Than/ Less Than, Building Numbers, Making tens, Teen Number (11-19)

Math – 3D shapes and their attributes Social Studies – American History-Benjamin Franklin

Science: Gravity

Student Council Information The Student Council Election Assembly will be held in the cafeteria on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. Student Council Representatives will be voting for the offices of Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President and President. Each candidate will deliver a three minute speech on why they are running for a Student Council Office. Third, fourth, and fifth grades will vote for officers on Monday, November 5, 2012 between 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Each student will complete a registration form and vote electronically in the school’s computer lab. Election results will be given during afternoon announcements. Parents are welcome to participate in Election ’12.

Physical Education

Week of October 29 – November 2

We have begun our unit on Early

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Georgians. This unit crosses the curriculum with reading, language, and

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Jump Rope for Heart will be November 7 – November 9 during P.E.

social studies. Please begin to work with you child on adding a 2 digit number with and without regrouping, as well as, subtracting a 2 digit number without borrowing. Heads up parents, our third

K-5 – Short Jump Rope Skills & Long Jump Rope Skills

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Make sure you are being active for 20 minutes a day after school each day! P.E. Website:

www.http://mrssinonspewebsite.weebly.com

project is coming up in November!!! 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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Third Grade is Rockin’-and-Rollin’ as we embark upon our 2 Unit, “The American Dream & Rockin’-and-Rollin’!” with Reading Novel: And Then What Happened Paul Revere? This unit will last to the end of November. Within this unit all subjects will be integrated. 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, and Thurgood Marshall; American Government;

Language Arts: George Washington Socks Compound & Simple Sentences Informational/Explanatory Writing Math: Fractions (Factors/Multiples,

Language Arts: nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, and figurative language

Prime/Composite numbers)

Writing: Informative, Narrative, and Short Research Connections

Science: Light and Sound, Physical Attributes of Light

Science: rocks, minerals, fossils and soils; Math: multiplication, division, fact families, algebra, word problems, data and

Social Studies: Colonization, New England Colonies

measuring; Health: Mental and Emotional Health.

Quantum ArtSmart Happenings Be sure to check out newly added student artwork on our art website. Also, take a look at our STEM related murals in progress. Thank you to our community, parent, and alumni volunteers as well as a special thank you to Mrs. Kisha Walker and our “artist extraordinaire” SWT parents, Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Sneed for their talented artistic contributions!

so let’s

We will Rock Around the Clock

Shake, Rattle, and Roll

.!!!! ArtSmart.weebly.com

MUSIC MUSIC NOTES Math------ (5.NBT.5) (5.NBT.6) (5.NBT.7) Numbers and Decimals

Use Place Value to Multiply and Divide Whole

English Language Arts---- (ELACC5Rl1-10) Primary Focus is Informational and Literary Text.

As the semester develops, we continue to add podcasts to our music website! This week, we are featuring brand new material from Ms. Sandhage’s

Skills include: Context Clues (CCR.L.4), Comparing and Contrasting Settings/Events (CCR. R 3) and Simple Tense Verbs (CCR.L.1 and CCR.L.2).

Spectacular Second Grade Classes. Next up:

Writing----------------Informational

frequently for more updates!! Don’t forget:

Science----------------Life Science: Plant and Animal Cells (S5L3. a, b) (S5P1.b) (S5CS8.c)

http://www.stonewalltellmusic.weebly.com

Social Studies--------From Civil War and Reconstruction to “Turn of the Century.” (SSH5 3a, b, c)

Third Grade. Please continue to check back

Enjoy!

Health-----------------Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs

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, Ron Wade, 786 Cleveland Ave., SW Atlanta, Georgia 30315 or call (404) 763ErynMr.Sandhage, General Music 4585 TTY 1-800-255-0315.

Specialist/Chorus Director”

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***Parents Please Read*** 

Please bring your canned food items to school and drop them in the bins located throughout the campus.

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Safety Patrols will also be collecting  

the cans in the mornings in the carpool lane October 1-29.

APEC at Stonewall Tell If you need afterschool care for your child, APEC 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 As parents you begin the training process of respecting others in the home; so as Educators of

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is available on site.

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 they arrive after the morning bell.

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

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

If you are interested,

4 buses being loaded at one time.

schools.

please contact APEC

Car riders are dismissed

Together we can make a difference in the lives of our

at 404-759-5950. We

your children we are to continue the task in the

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 conduct ANY business as a part of our trainings for

look forward to hearing from you.

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.

our students. They are expected to participate in the moment of silence as well as the pledge to the flag. Thank you for you cooperation!

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**A complete monthly menu can be found

Important Dates To Remember

on the SWT homepage and the menu

Oct. 26 A.T.L.A.S. Mtng 3-4pm

is subject to change**

Mr. Gilmore’s Room (Shirt &Tie Required)

Student Breakfast: $1.05

Lunch: $2.20

Student Reduced Breakfast: $0.30 Student Reduced Lunch: $0.40 Adult Breakfast: $1.55

Oct. 26 BJ’s Membership Club & SWT Adopt a School Welcome “Fall Festival” 5:00pm-7:00pm Oct. 28 Unveiling of “The Wall” @SWT 6:00pm (Semi-Formal Attire)

Adult Lunch: $3.15

Nov. 2 Student Council Candidate Speeches 8:3010:30am (Cafeteria)

Monday Macaroni and Cheese Or Mini Chicken Tacos

Tuesday Teriyaki Chicken w/ Rice Or Hamburger

Nov. 4 Daylight Savings Time Ends at 2:00AM (clocks are turned backward 1 hour)

Nov. 6 Election Day/ No School for Students

Wednesday Spaghetti Or Oriental Popcorn Chicken Thursday Chicken Pasta Alfredo Or Turkey Burgers Friday Shrimp Poppers Or Cheese Pizza Parents: Students will no longer be able to charge breakfast. Any student exceeding -$9.00 in charges will receive an alternate meal. 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. 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) 7634585 TTY 1-800-255-0315.