vol 35 issue 25 by Amanda Golden

February 18- February 22, 2013

Volume 35 Issue 25

BIG News for SWT!!! Sunday, Feb. 24th at 11 am is Stonewall Tell Elementary Day at Cliftondale United Methodist Church!!

Word of the Day – Vocabulary Builders

(4095 Stonewall Tell Rd

Wednesday - Prodigy

College Park, GA 30349)

Our students will do an ENCORE presentation of excerpts from the

Monday – NO SCHOOL Tuesday - Embark

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Thursday – Spontaneous Friday – Memoir

Black History

PTA PRESENTS:

Presentation!

A Pink & Black Affair Father Daughter Dance

Black History Month February 2013 See Event Calendar Inside

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Golden Encouragement Montford Point Marines Meet Stonewall Tell All Pro Dads February is known as Black History month and there is no better way to celebrate than to have a piece of black history right in front of your eyes! Stonewall Tell Elementary School received a real treat this past Tuesday, February 12, 2013, when the Montford Point Marine Association (MPMA) came to speak at our All Pro Dad's event. Learning about where we come from is a very important part of growing to appreciate the time and family we were born into. STES All Pro Dad's is a monthly gathering of fathers and their children with the purpose of growing closer together. The Montford Point Marines were the first African Americans who entered the United States Marine Corp from 1942-1949 in New River, North Carolina. Because these men were given a chance to prove themselves, in a time where we were still segregated, they made it impossible to deny that African Americans were just as capable during a time of war as any other American citizens. However, it would not be until early 1948 that segregation within the Marine Corps would completely be a thing of the past. The gentlemen who came to visit us told stories of how it was to be the first to break the color barrier during World War II. They also shared memories and articles about being awarded with the "highest civilian award to be given by congress", the Congressional Gold Medal, in June of 2012 for serving with valor during a time of discrimination. This taught STES All Pro Dads, and their children, a valuable piece of history that we must never forget. No matter what trials and hard times may come our way we must stay focused on the prize at hand. Whether the prize is protecting your country, as the Montford Point Marines did, or protecting your values and morals instilled in you from your family, we must always remember to stay on the straight and narrow path. We must also remember to thank the brave men who risked their lives and paved the way for social change in this great nation we live in today.

Ms. Golden 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 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

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.

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 end February 22, 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.

LIMITED SPACE ALL SALES ARE FINAL!

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

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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 GiftedFebruary 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 Lincoln Memorial ELA- Spelling Simple words phonetically

Reading: Abuela Banner Days Theme 3 Pg. 280 Making Inferences Math: Even & Odd Money Mathematics Scotts Foresman Language: Homophones Language Harcourt Pgs. 430-434 Science: ENERGY: Lesson 3 What is Heat?

Language Arts: Our World of Water Colons Opinion (Persuasive) Math: Fractions (Converting Fractions & Decimals)

Phonics- “ow and ou” words Reading- How can I use research to form an opinion? Language Arts – Adjectives

Math – Problem solving with Operations 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---------------------------Dividing Fractions Reading-----------------------Extended Text: “The Phantom Tollbooth.” Language Arts---------------- Phrases and Clauses

Science: Ecosystems Roles of Ecosystems Social Studies: Westward Expansion Industrial Revolution: Steamboats, steam locomotive, telegraph

Social Studies----------------World War II Science-----------------------Earth Science: Constructive and Destructive Processes Health------------------------Keeping Fit and Healthy

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What’s Happening? Quantum ArtSmart Happenings

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4 and 5 grades finished taking Ceramic Unit Assessments at an online interactive/live- time assessments/poll venue via their cell phones and tablets. th th 5 are beginning their Symbolic Art History painting unit incorporating Georgia O’Keeffe and Martin Johnson Heade. 4 are starting their Japanese Unit where they will be analyzing the Japanese aesthetic, creating Origami ,learning to speak a little Japanese, Sumi-e painting with a bamboo brush, and writing a Haiku. How does “Wabi-Sabi” relate to our students’ life personally? 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 Week of February 18 – February 22 Gymnastics – Weight Transfer We will begin our “gymnastics” unit. This week the students will learn the basics of stunts and tumbling in gymnastics! Make sure your child wears comfortable clothing the next 3 weeks for gymnastics – also, please wear sneakers to P.E. We will continue with our state mandated fitness testing this week for students in grades 4 & 5. This week we will obtain the students’ push-ups and sit ups. All information will be obtained confidentially. Click the following link for more information

Music Notes This week in music, each grade will continue to learn about great advances made in music by African Americans. 4th and 5th grade students will learn about the evolution of African American Spirituals into the genre known worldwide as The Blues, while 2nd and 3rd grade students will use Spirituals to continue in their study of AB/ABA form. Kindergarten and 1st grade students will learn about the early life of Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller, one of the most prominent Jazz musicians to come out of Harlem in the 1920’s.

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.

Please remember to visit www.stonewalltellmusic.weebly.com for more information!

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

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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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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

STONEWALL TELL ELEMENTARY DAY at Cliftondale United Methodist Church Sunday, February 24th at 11am ENCORE presentation of excerpts from the Black History Program!

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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

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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.      

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

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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.

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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.

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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

Homepage and the menu is subject to change.

**February is Black History Month**

Student Breakfast: $1.05 Student Lunch: $2.20

February 22 ATLAS Mtng

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

(Mr. Gilmore Room a shirt & tie is required)

Adult Breakfast: $1.55

February 22 STYLE Mtng

Adult Lunch: $3.15

February 19 Linda Bryant Community Meeting 6pm @ Liberty Point ES

Monday NO SCHOOL Tuesday Teriyaki Chicken w/ Rice Or Mini Burgers

Wednesday

Stonewall Tell Elementary School Media Festival

Spaghetti Or Oriental Popcorn Chicken

Thursday Chicken Pasta Alfredo 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 studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s account. You can prepay on your studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meal account using a credit/debit card at www.mypaymentsplus.com.

March 15 Elementary School Media Festival Scan Here for the Digital Version:

February 23 Father/ Daughter Dance 6:00pm9:00pm February 24 Stonewall Tell Elementary Day at Cliftondale United Methodist 11am **Extended Day Learning 3rd &5th Grade MondayThursday 3-5pm** **5th Grade Extended Day Writing Monday & Wednesday 3-5pm**