vol 38 issue 28 by Amanda Golden

March 11 - March 15, 2013

Volume 38 Issue 28

Teacher

Word of the Day – Vocabulary Builders

Work Day March 15

Monday – Guard Tuesday - Option

Wednesday - Opportunity

Thursday – Live Friday – NO SCHOOL

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NO STUDENTS Family Fitness Night See page 2

IMPORTANT UPDATE: March 14th Linda Bryant Community Meeting @Stonewall Tell ES at 6:00PM

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Golden Encouragement Time has taken a leap forward and so must you. Just as the time on a clock ticks and moves minute by minute second by second as if it has it all together we too must continue to make giant leaps in life. Not just once a year during spring cleaning; but we must continuously be on the lookout for opportunities that come our way. These are opportunities that give us the chance to better ourselves and our families. Children are taking leaps because they don't fear the what ifs, so why do we as adults not adopt the mindset of a child when we believed in the dreams we dreamt up for our lives? I went to Love T. Nolan Elementary, as a child, and the motto there was "if you can believe it, you can achieve it". That motto has carried me through life and I am here to remind you that if it made a way into your heart as a dream it is never too big that you cannot achieve it. It is just waiting on you to take a leap forward on faith and believe that YES, it can happen to you! So let me ask you this... Do you believe in your dreams?

Ms. Golden

Supported by:

Hosted By

& The STES P.E. Department This is a family event ALL STUDENTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

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

How You Can Help Prevent Eyestrain Courtesy of www.webmd.com

You can help your child prevent eyestrain, as well as neck and back pain, by taking these steps: Place the screen between 20 to 28 inches away from your child's eyes. Align the top of the screen at eye level so that children look down at the screen while they work. Use low-watt bulbs in lighting fixtures as well as drapes or blinds to reduce glare from windows. Choose a comfortable, supportive chair positioned so that the child's feet are flat on the floor.

Talented And GiftedMarch Critical Thinking

Encourage children to move around and change positions while working. Suggest that they limit leisure screen time to two hours or less a day. This includes watching TV, playing video games, and using mobile phones. Teach kids to rest their eyes. Every 20 minutes, tell them to look at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Also remind children to blink regularly to prevent dry, irritated eyes. Take notice if children are squinting, frowning at the screen, or rubbing their eyes, says Hoenig. These are all signs of eyestrain. Make sure their prescription wear is up to date. Glasses may be needed for some people with computer vision syndrome. A single or bifocal lens, or tinted lens material, may help increase contrast perception and filter out glare and reflective light to reduce symptoms of eye strain.

March is Save Your Vision

burtontag.weebly.com This month we will focus on Personal Analogies…last month we focused on Direct Analogies…after reading about personal analogies, what is the difference between a direct analogy and a personal analogy? Personal Analogies allow a student the chance to identify with a topic or object in the first person. Personal analogies allow students feel like they are the topic or object…the student has a connection to whatever the topic or object is…a personal analogy provides a flash of inspiration and allows the student to feel as though he or she is at the center of the topic or object. This helps them develop more creative ideas to solve problems. Allow your child to answer the following personal analogies…Please send responses to Mrs. Burton~ TAG Room B125…or via email burtonL2@fultonschools.org   

How are you like an airplane?

As a tiger, what do you see? How do you feel? Of what are you afraid? 

Month!

How are you like a tiger?

How are you like a butterfly? If you could talk what would you say? 

How are you like a library?

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Counselor’s Corner Robin Elder -School Counselor

CCRPI (College and Career Ready Performance Index) Guidance Lessons

In an effort to align Career Guidance practices with the requirements under the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), I will be facilitating Career Guidance Lessons for Grades 1-5 during the month of March. The students will utilize the classrooms, Computer Lab, and the Media Center.

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 • 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

CONGRATULATIONS!! Lisa Sinon, P.E. Specialist at Stonewall Tell Elementary, was just awarded a grant with Fuel Up to Play 60 and the Southeast United Dairy Industry Association in the amount of $3,400! This is the 3rd time that she has received this grant! Monies will be used to purchase healthy snacks during CRCT testing, fitness and health materials for our students.

• 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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What’s Happening?

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Unit- High Opinion of Animals

ELA: Verbs and Adjectives Math: Addition and Subtraction Science: Living and Non-Living

Phonics- Review of long vowels Reading- Fiction vs. Nonfiction Language Arts – Commas in a Series Math – Using Making a Ten with Problem Solving Social Studies - Folktales

Reading: Hedgehog Bakes A Cake -Just for You Theme 2 Pg. 226 Math: Build Arrays (problem solving) Language: Writing- Opinion (persuasive) Science: MOTION: Lesson 2

Language Arts: Dear Mr. Henshaw Negative & Double Negatives Informational/Explanatory Writing Math: Geometry (angles/angle measurement) ***POST TEST*** Science: Ecosystems Effects on Ecosystem Social Studies: Personal Finance Personal Budgeting, Balancing a Check book, Credit Card Use

Third Grade has a Happy Home with Georgia Habitats as we rd embark upon our 3 Unit. Reading Novel: Mr. Popper’s Penguins 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---------------------Measurement Reading----------------Extended text--"The Phantom Tollbooth." Language Arts-------Punctuation and Usage Problems Science----------------Physical and Chemical Changes Social Studies-------The Cold War and The Spread of Communism Health-------------------Foods for Good Nutrition

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Quantum ArtSmart Happenings

www.quantumartsmart.weebly.com

Full STeAm Ahead!

In Japanese:

全力で

(pr: Zenryoku de)

5th are working on their Symbolic Art History painting unit incorporating Georgia O’Keeffe and Martin Johnson Heade focusing on communication and symbolism. 4th are working on 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! 3rd 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 a famous architectural innovation to our present day Black History architect, Paul Revere Williams! 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. K is starting their Pop Art Unit incorporating Math concepts of Symmetry and Pattern as well as analyzing color concepts and printmaking. 2nd 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: March 11 – March 15 Basketball We will begin with our “basketball” unit. This week students will be introduced to the basic skills of basketball; such as, dribbling, passing, and shooting! ** We will continue with our state mandated fitness testing this week. Students will participate in the PACER test for cardiovascular endurance. 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.

Music Notes 5th – Review the evolution of African American music, and start projects detailing some of the more major contributions. 4th – Review the notes of the treble clef, and read notes while playing barred percussion instruments. 3rd/2nd – Review the lines and spaces of the staff and how to apply solfege syllables to create a scale. 1st/K – Review the proper playing technique for barred instruments, and improvise along with different Dr. Seuss books. 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 kids, Smart kids” 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.

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.

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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.

March 12 All Pro Dads 7:00am

Student Breakfast: $1.05

March 12 STES Family Fitness Night 5:30pm

Student Lunch: $2.20 Student Reduced Breakfast: $0.30

March 12 PTA/CRCT Parent Workshop 6:30pm

Student Reduced Lunch: $0.40 Adult Breakfast: $1.55

March 13 School Wide STEAM Extravaganza 8:30am-1:00pm

Adult Lunch: $3.15 Monday Turkey & Gravy /Brown Rice Or Stuffed Crust Dippers/Sauce Tuesday Beef Taco Soup w/ Chips Or Chicken Nugget Bites w/ Rice Wednesday BBQ Chicken w/ Roll Or Tex Mex Nachos w/ Rice Thursday Cheese Stuffed Shells Or Hamburger Friday

FIRST Saturday of Every Month, the High Museum of Art is FREE to all Fulton County residents!

STES Parental Involvement Policy is Available at the Front Desk for your Review

NO SCHOOL 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 14 Linda Bryant Community Meeting @STES at 6PM

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March 15 TEACHER WORK DAY/ NO STUDENTS

March 18 Spring Class Photos March 18-29 3rd Grade Writing Skills Assessment Window March 22 STYLE Mtng March 22 ATLAS Mtng