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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 SWT homepage and the menu is stonewalltellelementary.weebly.com onthe subject to chang

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Healthy Kids, Smart Kids BIG News for SWT!!!

Student Breakfast: $1.05 Lunch: $2.20 PTA PRESENTS: Student Reduced Breakfast: $0.30 Student Reduced Lunch: $0.40 A Pink & Black Affair Adult Breakfast: $1.55 Adult Lunch: $3.15 Daughter Dance Father

Stonewall Tell Elementary has adopted the

th Sunday, at initiative. HealthyFeb. Kids, Smart24 Kids wellness believe that healthier eating habits and 11 amWeis Stonewall consistent exercise have a positive impact on Tell Elementary Day our children’s learning and ultimately their test at Cliftondale United scores. When sending classroom snacks, please remember that this is a “Sugar-Free Methodist Church!!

Zone” school. Do not send soft drinks, fruit drinks with processed candy, (4095 Stonewall Tell Rdsugar, College ice cream, cupcakes, cakes, hot Park GAcookies, 30349) fries or sugary snacks. Also note that birthday parties that includedo cakes, cookies, Our students will wings, ice cream and other treats are an ENCORE prohibited and will not be allowed in the presentation building. Healthierof items such as fruit cups, fresh fruit, pretzels, baked chips, 100% juice, excerpts the Black fresh vegetables, 100% fruit snacks, granola History Presentation! 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.

Parents please note that if your child has a fever of at least 100 degrees (F) they must be “feverfree” for 24 hours before returning to school. This policy will be strictly

Important Dates to Remember Sept. 29 Father/Son Game Day (more info to come) Oct. 6 Stonewall Tell Global Service Day 9am- 12:00pm Oct. 8 Fall Pictures Oct. 9 All Pro Dad’s Day 7:00am- 7:45am Oct. 9 LSAC 5:30/ STEM NIGHT 6:30pm Oct. 15 Teacher Workday/No School Oct. 20 Fall Carnival 11am-3pm

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Monday Boneless Chix Wings w/ Rice or Black Forest Chicken Wrap Tuesday Turkey & Gravy w/Rice or Black Bean Taco Salad Wednesday Lasagna Roll Up or Mini Burgers or Spicy Valentine’s Day Chicken Wrap Store! Thursday Sw. Sour Chicken w/Rice or Tex Mex Nachos Coming Soon! Friday Fajita Grilled Fish/Biscuit or Cheese Pizza or Grilled Chicken Salad

Fulton County offers MyPaymentPlus. This is an online service that offers you the Parents, students will no longer be able convenience and information you Black History Month February to charge breakfast.2013 Any student need to manage your student’s exceeding -$9.00 in charges will receive account. You can prepay on your an alternate meal. student’s meal account using a Calendar Inside See Event credit/debit card at www.mypaymentsplus.com. Notice as of Monday, September 24,

2012, households that have not reapplied for the 2012-2013 School Year, your child/ren will lose their benefits. If you would like your child to

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The PTA at Stonewall Tell is hosting

The 2013 Father-Daughter Dance “A Pink and Black Affair” (NO MOMS ALLOWED)

When: Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 Where: Stonewall Tell Elementary 3310 Stonewall Tell Rd. Atlanta, GA 30349

Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm Price: $30 per couple (1 child & 1 adult), $15 for each additional daughter, and $15 each additional adult male. Attire: Semi-Formal – (No jeans, Khakis, or Tennis Shoes)

Ticket price includes dinner, dessert, dancing and entertainment. Corsages and pictures can also be ordered prior to the dance.

Ticket Sales will begin January 28, 2013. They can be purchased from Ms. Golden at the Front Desk.

NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. If you have any questions please contact Carmen Sneed at 404-245-9474.

Valentine’s Day Store Feb. 11-14, 2013 Monday – Thursday 9am – 1pm Gifts for Parents, Grandparents, Teachers, Friends & More!

$10 and under In the PTA Room

LIMITED SPACE

ALL SALES ARE FINAL! 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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Inside This Issue of the Stonewall Tellegraph 2 PTA Events 4 Word of the Day - Vocabulary Builders 4 Golden Encouragement 5 “Have You Heard?” – SWT News 6 Words From Our Superintendent 6 Student Hardship Application Info 7 Talented And Gifted Monthly Critical Thinking 8 What’s Happening? KK-5th 9 What’s Happening? Special Area 10 Parent Reminders 11

Important Dates to Remember

12 Black History Calendar of Events Scan here for the digital edition:

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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Word of the Day- Vocabulary Builders

Monday: Panorama

Tuesday: Articulate Wednesday: Preposterous Thursday: Eccentric Friday: Rational

Golden Encouragement Ms. Golden The late George Washington Carver said, “Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.” With an education we can do anything we put our minds to and more. An education allows our children a higher chance of success in the world we live in today. We may have come a long way from 1957 when Little Rock High School was integrated but we must not forget that “freedom is never given ;it is won” (A.P. Randolph). Had it not been for some educated people who knew how to open the right doors we would probably be in the same situation struggling to educate our children. So we should continue to thank our leaders of the past and present for not giving up on making sure everyone has a chance to be taught and the opportunity to excel higher than those who came before them. We should even thank our Principal, Mr. Flounnory, for hiring some of the best educators to educate your children! Education is a very important aspect in how even we as adults have gotten to the point we are at. Education= Freedom… if you have one you have definitely won the other so Congratulations! 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 Fulton County Schools Illness Policy: Please remember that sending a sick child to school may cause them to spread the virus to other students and staff members. Additionally, we want your child to feel well enough to be at school and learn. Students who are sick, contagious (potential or actual) and/or have a fever greater than 100.4 MUST NOT be sent to school. In order to return to school, a student should be fever free for at least 24 hours and not require medications to reduce fever; and in some cases must be cleared to return to school by a health care provider. When a student becomes ill at school, runs a fever, has a potential contagious illness or has a more serious health problem while at school, the parent/guardian will be notified to pick-up their child immediately. The parent/guardian MUST ARRANGE for the student to be taken home. Again, a note from a doctor may be requested by the school before your child can return to school. In order for us to be able to contact you quickly, in case your child is sick or has an emergency, please be sure all your emergency phone numbers and contacts are updated in our computer system. Please refer to the CDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website for a complete guide to information about the flu, prevention strategies and continuous updates on the flu season: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/fluseason-2012-2013.htm In Fulton County Schools, Student Health Services works in collaboration with the school clinics and school staffs to insure the guidelines for identifying, containing, reporting and preventing suspected and/or confirmed infectious illnesses are followed. In addition, this year in some schools we have offered flu clinics for students and staff. By working together, we can help reduce the transmission of the flu and other infectious illnesses in the schools and community. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Health Services at (404) 305-2177. Lynne P. Meadows, RN, MS, Coordinator, Student Health Services

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Counselor’s Corner Robin Elder -School Counselor How to Manage Anger

Page | 6 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

Constantly blowing your stack not only alienates others, it can contribute to health problems, including headaches, stomach upset and heart attack. To take control: Count to 10 & take 3 or 4 deep breaths. Ask yourself: “Will this really matter a year from now?” 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. 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.

• 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.”

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.

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.

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.

• Instruction – Students will be engaged in learning that enables them to reach their full potential for college and career readiness

FYI…

Student Hardship Applications are due

February 15, 2013. NO EXCEPTIONS

Beginning January 2013, parents of Fulton County students can apply for a 2013-2014 hardship transfer to another Fulton County School or request renewal of an existing hardship transfer. For more information, contact: Student Assignment Office 404-763-5550 www.fultonschools.org/studentassignment.

• 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.

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Talented And Gifted- February Critical Thinking

February’s Higher Order/Critical Thinking Activities Blurb:

This month we will focus on Direct Analogies… Direct Analogy allows the students to compare two concepts or objects directly. Direct analogies allow students to see ideas and problems from a new perspective. This helps them develop more creative ideas to solve problems. Allow your child to answer the following analogies…Please send responses to Mrs. Burton~ TAG Room B125…

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How is a map like a shoe? How is a recipe like a jogging trail?

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How is a book like a picture? How is a heart like a computer?

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What’s Happening? Math- Addition and Subtraction Social Studies- President George Washington and The Washington Monument

ELA- End Punctuation

Reading: Compare and contrast historical figures livesJimmy Carter, Dr. Martin Luther King, and Jackie Robinson. Math: Telling time, graphing, and 3 digit addition and subtraction. Language: Dictionary Skills, pronouns, contractions, writing a friendly letter and possessive nouns. Social Studies: Local, State and National Government.

Language Arts: Our World of Water Fragments & Run-ons Narrative Math: Fractions (Dividing/Word problems)

Science: Weather…Weather Instruments Social Studies: Westward Expansion The Alamo, Oregon Trail, Gold Rush

Unit- High Opinion of Animals

Phonics- long /i/ with silent “e” Reading- What does it mean to persuade?/story elements Language Arts – Contractions Math – Graphs Science- Plants

Third Grade has a Happy Home with Georgia Habitats as we rd embark upon our 3 Unit. Reading Novel: Mr. Popper’s Penguins This unit will last to the end of February. 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: 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.

Math----------------Multiplying Fractions Reading-------------Extended Text, “The Phantom Tollbooth.” Language Arts------Preposition Social Studies------The Great Depression and The New Deal Science-------------Earth Science: Destructive and Constructive Processes Health--------------Personal Health and Wellness

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What’s Happening? Quantum ArtSmart Happenings

www.quantumartsmart.weebly.com 3,4, and 5 are working on their Ceramic Clay units creating Cherokee Indian Sun sculptures, culturally significant African American Face Jugs, and Banks/Space Satellites/ Rovers/Spacecraft respectively. rd graders th th Before glazing their sculptures, 3 are reading and acting out a Cherokee Indian Myth/Play. 4 and 5 grades are taking Ceramic Unit Assessments and taking online interactive/live- time assessments/polls via their cell phones and tablets. K & 2nd graders are concluding their sculpture units as 1st graders are delving into Art History, learning about the Pop Art Movement, and “analyzing,

comparing, connecting” while utilizing Depth of Knowledge 3 and 4.

Physical Education

Music Notes

Week of February 4 – February 8 Striking – with a paddle or racket * We will continue with our “striking” unit. For the next 2 weeks the students will learn the basics of tennis, paddleball, and badminton! This week students will participate in basic striking activities; such as “ups”, “downs”, the forehand, the backhand, and serve. * The P.E. Department welcomes our student teacher from Georgia State University - Ms. Lloyd. She will be with us until March! ** We will continue with our state mandated fitness testing this week for students in grades 1-5. This week we will obtain the students’ weight. All information will be obtained confidentially. Click the following link for more information about the Georgia Law regarding mandated FITNESSGRAM testing. http://www.georgiashape.org/georgia-code-ocga-20-2777-shape-act.html Please contact Mrs. Sinon if you have any questions about the fitness testing.

***MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Our annual Family Fitness Night will be Tuesday, March 12 from 5:30p.m. – 6:30p.m., and it will be hosted by Radio Disney!

What a busy week we have ahead of us in music! The fifth graders are going to continue on recorder, learning a new piece titled ‘BAG-asaurus’, while the fourth graders move into reading the notes of the staff. Second and third grade classes are going to work on performing pieces in AB or ABA form (and identifying the differences between AB and ABA), while Kindergarten and first grade classes are going to learn how to play African drums! Please remember to visit www.stonewalltellmusic.weebly.com for more information!

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P a g e | 10 ***Parents Please Read***

ATTENTION PARENTS: EARLY MORNING DROP OFF ROUTINE The morning times and dropping off your student is a very important part of the day. But we need your help to make it run as expeditiously as possible. We have over 200 yards of sidewalk and you do not have to wait until the children are directly in front of the door to drop off. By doing this you are helping with the “healthy kid, fit kid” plan we are a part of as well as helping the students to not be tardy to class. Please assist us in making to morning drop off as efficient as possible.

Thanks in advance!

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.      

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

they arrive after the morning bell.

If you are interested, please contact APEC at 404-759-5950. We look forward to hearing from you.

There is no GRACE PERIOD. 

“Let’s Play Ball”

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2013 Spring Season

In-Person Registration Sandtown Softball Field 5310 Campbellton Rd SW 30331 (Next to A.P. Randolph ES)

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.

Cost: $75 (6 & under)

Dismissal starts at 2:20p.m.

$85 (8 & under)

We have 11 buses to load with

$150(16, 14, 12, 10 & Under- after Jan. 15th)

4 buses being loaded at one time.

Free Softball Clinic For All Ages (Fundamentals)

Saturday- January 26th January 26th 2:00-4:00pm 12:00-4:00pm

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.

For more information visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter @SandtownSftball

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

Is sponsoring Important Dates To Remember

Homepage and the menu is subject to change.

**February is Black History Month**

Student Breakfast: $1.05 Student Lunch: $2.20 Student Reduced Breakfast: $0.30 Student Reduced Lunch: $0.40 Adult Breakfast: $1.55 Adult Lunch: $3.15 Monday Macaroni and Cheese Or Mini Chicken Tacos

“A Night in the City” Valentine’s Dance, Friday, February 8th for 3rd , 4th, and 5th graders, cost is $2.00, in the Tiger Café and refreshments will be available for purchase!

Wednesday

Stonewall Tell Elementary School Media Festival

Thursday

Media Festival Contract and Timeline

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.

Gilmore Room a shirt & tie is required)

February 8&22 STYLE Mtng February 11-14 Valentine’s Day Store for Students (In PTA Room 9a-1p) February 12 All Pro Dad’s (7am-8am)

February 12 Black History Program

Spaghetti Casserole Or Oriental Popcorn Chicken

Chicken Pasta Alfredo Or Turkey Burger

February 8& 22 ATLAS Mtng (Mr.

February 12 School Governance Council Mtng (5:30-6:30pm)

Tuesday Teriyaki Chicken Or Chicken Seasoned Brown Rice

February 8 3RD-5TH Grade “A Night in the City” Valentine’s Dance

February 1 School festival; School Viewing February 8 Local School Media Winners Announced March 15 Elementary School Media Festival

(6:30pm-8:00pm)

February 15-18 Mid-Winter Break NO SCHOOL February 19 Linda Bryant Community Meeting 6pm @ Liberty Point ES February 23 Father/ Daughter Dance 6:00pm-9:00pm February 24 Stonewall Tell Elementary Day at Cliftondale United Methodist 11am **Extended Day Learning 3rd &5th Grade Monday-Thursday 3-5pm** **5th Grade Extended Day Writing Monday & Wednesday 3-5pm**

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Congratulations to Stonewall Tell Students Who Participated in the Annual FCS Technology Fair

Place Level Category 3rd

(3-4)

Non-Animated Graphic Design: Noa Bennafield

3rd

(3-4)

Case Modification: Raymond Randle

3rd

(5-6)

Non Multimedia Application: Caliya Galloway

2nd

(3-4)

Non Multimedia Application: Amari Douglas & Teiona Laster

1st

(3-4)

Digital Video Production: Blair Kearns & Maria Coles

Stonewall Tell Black History Month T-shirts are here! The shirts will be black with the design above. All shirts cost $10 (See Ms. Sinon).

February 1

We will wear the shirts:

(Black History Kickoff), Feb 8th, Feb. 12th (B.H. Program); nd Feb. 22 , and Feb. 28th (Last Day)

Black History Program "A Celebration of Our Youth: Past and Present" February 12, 2013 6:30pm/ Cafeteria 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.