vol 36 issue 26 by Amanda Golden

February 25- March 1, 2013

Volume 36 Issue 26

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 - Kindness

College Park, GA 30349)

Monday – Frugal Tuesday - Forgiveness

Thursday – Cooperate

Our students will do an ENCORE presentation of excerpts from the

Black History

PTA PRESENTS:

Presentation!

A Pink & Black Affair

Friday – Peace

Father Daughter Dance

National American Miss Georgia Pre-Teen Pageant To be held on June 29, 2013

CONGRATULATIONS to Finalist Alayna Tobo!! See p.4

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Golden Encouragement Gossip and half-truths have no place in the school or any workplace; they only promote unfriendly behaviors towards others. Fulton County has a no tolerance rule on bullying; yet it goes on all around us. Students, teachers, parents and community members I beg of you, let us be the change we wish to see in this world! Let us not talk about our friends when we have an issue but let us work them out with the person like the civilized human being we were created to be. Let us spread peace love and happiness everywhere we go because those who came up before us fought hard for us to have this peace so we should be grateful. When you hear things about people that is just plain gossip and or half-truths it is always best to turn the other cheek and walk away. This protects you from any drama or bully like tendencies that may occur as a result of those conversations. Always remember, you get much farther in life if you have a positive outlook; negativity only brings everyone (including yourself) down. Ms. Golden

Please RSVP by calling Stonewall Tell Parent Liaison Ms. Freda 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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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.

Talented And GiftedFebruary Critical Thinking This month we will focus on Direct Analogies…

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!!

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?

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

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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.

• 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

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.

“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.

Local Stonewall Tell Student Competing in the Miss Georgia Pre-Teen Pageant

• 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

Miss Alayna Georgette Tobo, age 10, has been chosen as a State Finalist in the National American Miss Georgia PreTeen Pageant.

• Resources – Student needs will be supported with efficient and effective allocation of staff, instructional materials and equipment.

http://cascade.patch.com/articles/local-stonewall-tell-

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.

student-competing-in-the-miss-georgia-pre-teen-pageant

The plan is posted at www.fultonschools.org/StrategicPlan2017.

For the full story please go to:

CONGRATULATIONS Alayna Tobo!! 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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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

Phonics- long i spelled as /y/ Reading- Reading with fluency/expression and Stating opinions/reasons Language Arts – Adjectives Math – Addition Strategies and Problem solving Science- Plants

Reading: The Enormous Turnip Just for You Theme 2 Pg. 152 Sequencing Math: Mathematics Scotts Foresman Language: Commas in a Series Language Harcourt Pgs. 332-333 Pgs. 422-423 Science: MOTION: Lesson 1

Harcourt Pg. 288

Language Arts: Our World of Water Quotations Opinion (Persuasive) Math: Decimals (Comparing) Science: Ecosystems

***POST TEST***

Flow of Energy

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------------------Ending Fractions Unit Reading---------------Extended Text—“The Phantom Tollbooth.” Language Arts-------Complex Sentences Social Studies--------World War ll and Cold War

Social Studies: Westward Expansion Abolitionists and Suffrage

Science---------------Landforms and Matter Healthy--------------Keeping Fit and Healthy

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What’s Happening? Quantum ArtSmart Happenings

Full STeAm Ahead!

In Japanese:

全力で

(pr: Zenryoku de)

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? 自然は美しいです = “nature is beautiful” in Japanese! rd 3 are immersing themselves in the Middle Ages, analyzing that time period in the 400-1400’s, and creating a 3 Dimensional Medieval castle along with connecting famous art to our present day. 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. K is starting their Pop Art Unit incorporating Math concepts of Symmetry and Pattern as well as analyzing color concepts and printmaking. nd 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 25 – March 1 Gymnastics – Weight Transfer **We will continue with our “gymnastics” unit. This week the students will learn the basics of bench tumbling, and we will begin using the gymnastic apparatus; such as, the balance beam and vault box! 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 about the Georgia Law regarding mandated FITNESSGRAM testing. http://www.georgiashape.org/georgia-code-ocga20-2-777-shape-act.html . Please contact Mrs. Sinon if you have any questions about the fitness testing.

This week in music, students in all grades are learning about the life of famous Jazz musician, Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller. Be sure to ask your students about where Thomas Waller grew up, and how he got started playing the piano! Please remember to visit www.stonewalltellmusic.weebly.com for more information!

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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 Monday Turkey Gravy w/ brown rice Or Stuffed Crust Dippers Tuesday

FIRST Saturday of Every Month, the High Museum of Art is FREE to all Fulton County residents! See you Saturday, March 2nd at the High!

Beef Taco Soup/ Tortilla Chips Or Chicken Bite w/ rice Wednesday BBQ Chicken w/ Roll Or Tex Mex Nachos w/ rice Thursday Cheese Stuffed Shells Or Hamburger Friday Grilled Fish & Cheese Biscuit 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.

Stonewall Tell Elementary School

February 23 Father/ Daughter Dance 6:00pm9:00pm February 24 Stonewall Tell Elementary Day at Cliftondale United Methodist 11am (Students performing should arrive at church no later than 10:00 am)

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

February 28 Wear Your Black History T-Shirt!! March 1 STES /School Reading Night 6-8pm **Extended Day Learning 3rd &5th Grade Monday-Thursday 3-5pm** **5th Grade Extended Day Writing Monday & Wednesday 3-5pm**