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Healthy Kids, Smart Kids

BIG News for SWT!!!

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

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Being a demand February 11- February 15, 2013 most of When th Volume 34 Issue 24 savor th are not g Student Breakfast: $1.05 Lunch: $2.20 stressed PTA PRESENTS: Student Reduced Breakfast: $0.30 · A Student Reduced Lunch: $0.40 A Pink & Black Affair e Adult Breakfast: $1.55 Important Dates l Adult Lunch: $3.15 Daughter Dance Father to Remember · D f Monday Sept. 29 Father/Son Game Day k Boneless Chix Wings w/ Rice or Black (more info to come) · D Forest Chicken Wrap Oct. 6 Stonewall Tell Global c Tuesday Word of the Day – Service Day 9am- 12:00pm · D Turkey & Gravy w/Rice or Black BeanBuilders Vocabulary Oct. 8 Fall Pictures c Taco Salad p Oct. 9 All Pro Dad’s Day Wednesday Monday - Management 7:00am- 7:45am · D Lasagna Roll Up or Mini Burgers or Spicy Tuesday - Distance p Oct. 9 LSAC 5:30/ STEM NIGHT Chicken Wrap w 6:30pm Thursday Wednesday -Calendar · D Oct. 15 Teacher Workday/No Sw. Sour Chicken w/Rice or Tex Mex u School Thursday – Love Nachos a Oct. 20 Fall Carnival 11am-3pm b Friday Friday – NO SCHOOL Fajita Grilled Fish/Biscuit or Cheese Pizza · A b or Grilled Chicken Salad Fulton County offers d MyPaymentPlus. This is an online service that offers you the Parents, students will no longer be able · D convenience and History information you Black Month February 2013 to charge breakfast. Any student o need to manage your student’s exceeding -$9.00 in charges will receive account. You can prepay on your · D an alternate meal. student’s meal account using a Calendar See Event Inside c credit/debit card at www.mypaymentsplus.com. Notice as of Monday, September 24, If you a 2012, households that have not these q reapplied for the 2012-2013 School to reach Year, your child/ren will lose their school benefits. If you would like your child to and info

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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 404-2459474.

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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From The Desk of Nurse Plott Symptoms of a Heart Attack

The five major symptoms of a heart attack are—

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Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back.

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Feeling weak, light-headed, or faint.

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Chest pain or discomfort.

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Pain or discomfort in arms or shoulder.

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Shortness of breath.

If you think that you or someone you know is having a heart attack, you should call 9–1–1 immediately.

February is National Heart Month!!

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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Counselor’s Corner Robin Elder -School Counselor

How to Manage Anger

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

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. 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. 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.

• 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.

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Talented And Gifted- February Critical Thinking

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… • •

How is a map like a shoe?

How is a recipe like a jogging trail? • •

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

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What’s Happening? Unit- High Opinion of Animals

Math- Addition and Subtraction Social Studies- President Lincoln and The

Phonics- the long /i/ spelled as i-e and the long /a/ spelled as –ice, ace Reading- How can I use research to form an opinion? Language Arts – Adjectives

Lincoln Memorial

Math – Graphs

ELA- Spelling Simple words phonetically

Science- Plants

Reading: The Day Jimmy’s Boa Ate The Wash

Third Grade has a Happy Home with Georgia Habitats as we rd embark upon our 3 Unit.

Banner Day Theme 1 Pg. 14

Reading Novel: Mr. Popper’s Penguins

Math:

Review- Rounding/ Estimation/Time

Language: Adjectives (er and est) Science: ENERGY: Lesson 2 What is Light?

Language Arts: Our World of Water

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-----------Multiply and Divide Fractions

Commas, Narrative

Reading--------Extended Text “The Phantom Tollbooth”

Math: Fractions (Dividing/Word problems)

Language Arts----Phrases and Clauses

****POST TEST****

Science: Weather

Weather Maps

Social Studies: Westward Expansion Industrial Revolution: steamboat, steam locomotive, telegraph

Science-----------Earth Science: Constructive and Destructive Processes Social Studies----World War ll 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 th th Before glazing their sculptures, 3 graders 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. st 1 graders are delving into Art History, learning about the Pop Art Movement, and “analyzing, comparing, connecting” while utilizing Depth of Knowledge 3 and 4 nd K is starting their Pop Art Unit incorporating Math concepts of Symmetry and Pattern as well as analyzing color concepts. 2 graders are integrating Science into their unit on Landscape painting. They will be articulating and painting the science of “Nephelococcygia” as well as mastering the element of “Depth/Space”.

Physical Education

Music Notes

Week of February 11– February 15 Striking – with a paddle or racket * We will continue with our “striking” unit. This week the students will learn continue with 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-20-2-777shape-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!

This week, the Music Department is kicking off our celebration of Black History Month. Grades 2 - 5 will learn about code songs and how music was used in the Underground Railroad by many people, including Harriet Tubman! Kindergarten and 1st Grade will review their lesson on drumming from last week, and learn about many different African instruments. We’ll even get to see how to make an authentic African djembe drum! Please remember to visit www.stonewalltellmusic.weebly.com for more information!

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Please RSVP by calling Stonewall Tell Parent Liaison Ms. Alfreda Martin at 770.306.3500 ext. 138 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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Golden Encouragement Family is at the center of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meaning. Family is something that we often take for granted until it is too late. Many people do not have the opportunity to know what it means to be in a loving family that encourages and supports the dreams we have in life. With that being said we ought to cherish each moment we get to spend with the family we were given. Live Life, Love Life, and always remember that after every trial comes a great big SMILE! Ms. Golden

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).

We will wear the shirts:

February 1st (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

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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, Smart 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 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

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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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they arrive after the morning bell.

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 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.

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. 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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A complete monthly menu can be found on the SWT Homepage and the menu is subject to change. 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

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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.

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Cheese Stuffed Shells w/Marinara Sauce Or Hamburger

Media Festival

Thursday

Media Festival Contract and Timeline

Sweet & Sour Chicken Or Tex Mex Nachos Friday No School 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.

February 22 ATLAS Mtng (Mr. Gilmore Room a shirt & tie is required)

February 22 STYLE Mtng February 12 All Pro Dad’s (7am-8am) February 12 School Governance Council Mtng (5:30-6:30pm) February 12 Black History Program February 15-18 Mid-Winter Break NO SCHOOL

Tuesday

Wednesday

**February is Black History Month**

(6:30pm-8:00pm)

Chicken & Gravy W/ Brown Rice Or Stuffed Crust Dippers

Chili w/Beans Or Chicken Nugget Bites

Important Dates To Remember

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

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**