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Volume 23 Issue 13 Counselor’s Word of theCorner Day Vocabulary Builders Being a parent is the most

demanding job in the world, yet most of us train “on the job.” When things are going well, savor the moment. When things are not going well you may feel Student Breakfast: $1.05 Lunch: $2.20 stressed and overwhelmed. Student Reduced Breakfast: $0.30 Stonewall Tell Elementary has adopted the · Are you sleeping and Student Reduced Lunch: $0.40 Healthy Kids, Smart Kids wellness initiative. eating too much or too Adult Breakfast: $1.55 We believe that healthier eating habits and Important Dates little? Adult Lunch: $3.15 consistent exercise have a positive impact on to Remember · Do you take your our children’s learning and ultimately their test frustrations out on your Monday scores. When sending classroom snacks, Sept. 29 Father/Son Game Day kids? Boneless Chix Wings w/ Rice or Black please remember that this is a “Sugar-Free (more info to come) · Do you feel out of Zone” school. Do not send soft drinks, fruit Forest Chicken Wrap Oct. 6 Stonewall Tell Global control? drinks with processed sugar, candy, Tuesday Service Day 9am- 12:00pm cookies, ice cream, cupcakes, cakes, hot · Do you feel as if your Turkey & Gravy w/Rice or Black Bean Oct. 8 Fall Pictures fries or sugary snacks. Also note that children misbehave on Taco Salad purpose? birthday parties that include cakes, cookies, Oct. 9 All Pro Dad’s Day Wednesday 7:00am- 7:45am wings, ice cream and other treats are · Do you strike out Lasagna Roll Up or Mini Burgers or Spicy prohibited and will not be allowed in the physically or verbally Oct. 9 LSAC 5:30/ STEM NIGHT Chicken Wrap building. Healthier items such as fruit cups, when angry? 6:30pm Thursday fresh fruit, pretzels, baked chips, 100% juice, · Do you have chronically Oct. 15 Teacher Workday/No Sw. Sour Chicken w/Rice or Tex Mex fresh vegetables, 100% fruit snacks, granola upset stomach or muscle School bars, animal crackers and items with low salt Nachos aches, especially in your Oct. 20 Fall Carnival 11am-3pm and minimum sugar are allowed. back and neck? Friday Fajita Grilled Fish/Biscuit or Cheese Pizza · Are you frustrated ** Due to nut allergies, please do not send because your children or Grilled Chicken Salad Fulton who County offers Thanks to with all peanuts of ouror parents submitted forms for our inaugural School Governance don’t Council! The positive any snacks peanut butterand in teachers listen? MyPaymentPlus. This is ancandidate online them. service that offers you the Parents, students will no longer be able · Do you feel as if you pick response signals a great future for our school! Here are a three ofcharge information to help this process: convenience and information you pieces to breakfast. Any studentyou stay involved in on one particular child? need to manage your student’s exceeding -$9.00 in charges will receive account. You can prepay on your · Do you feel as if you an alternate meal. student’s meal account using a Parents note that if your can’t talk website to your kids? 1. please Elections will be held November 26card – December 2. A Voting Guide posted on the Cohort 1 Implementation explains credit/debit at www.mypaymentsplus.com. child has a fever of at least 100 Notice as of Monday, September 24, If you answered “Yes” to any of tomust votebethrough The guide 2012, households thatcan have be not found by visiting: these questions, you may need degrees how (F) they “fever- the online system as well as voting eligibility. reapplied for the 2012-2013 School to reach out for help. Call your free” forhttp://portal.fultonschools.org/CharterSystem/Documents/Cohort%201%20Voter%20Guide%20Final.pdf 24 hours before returning Year, your child/ren will lose their school counselor for resources to school. This policy will be strictly benefits. If you would like your child to and information. receive free or reduced meals please fill enforced so that we might out a free lunch application located in 2. Candidate Statements are provided below to help you cast reminder, there will be 5 elected positions on combat/prevent the spread of any theyour school vote! cafeteriaAs or inathe front Robin Elder office. For speedier processing, you flu-like virus in the school. School Counselor our Council: 1 parent serving a 1-year term, 2 parents serving may 2-year terms, 1 teacher serving a 1-year term and 1 teacher apply online at: www.fulton.schoolunchapp.com.

Healthy Kids, Smart Kids

Monday - Victory

Tuesday - Significance Wednesday- Support

Thursday - Concede Friday - History

serving a 2-year term. This information will also be included in the elections system when you log on to cast your vote.

Home Access Center (HAC) usernames and passwords are required for parents/guardians in order to vote for School Governance Council representatives. If you are a parent or guardian and have not picked up your HAC username and password, please do so as soon as possible. These are available only by coming in person and showing your ID to the front desk at Stonewall Tell Elementary School.

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Page 11 What’s Happening? (Grades K-2)

Page 8 Words from our Superintendent Page 12 What’s Happening? (Grades 3-5) newall Tell Road College Park, Georgia 30349 770 306-3500 (Fax 770 306-3504) A 2012 Georgia DepartmentPage of9Education Distinguished TitlePage I School Operational Planning 13 Parent Reminders nnory, Principal Tammye Coachman, Asst. Principal Page 10 Golden Encouragement Page 14 Important Dates to Remember A complete monthly menu can be found on.k12.ga.us coachmantl@fultonschools.org stonewalltellelementary.weebly.com onthe SWT homepage and the menu is subject to chang

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Stonewall Tell Student Governance Council Candidates

Parent – 1-Year Lettice McBean I would like to serve on the School Governance Council because I want to impact and change the lives of our children at Stonewall Tell and in the South Fulton community. I am pleased to see the affect that Stonewall Tell is making in the st

community with the quality teachers and closing the student academic achievement gap. Currently, I have a 1 grader who attends Stonewall Tell and I’m excited about the transition from the Georgia Performance Standards to the new Common Core Curriculum and the impact of the charter system will have on the children of our community which is why I’m interested in serving on the School Governance. I am active in the Atlanta community. My interest and involvement within the community range from Girl Scouts of America, National Black Arts Festival, Urban League of Atlanta, United Way of Metro Atlanta, Community Hope and Outreach program, The GA Postpartum Support Network, Women Against Cancer and Stonewall Tell Local School Advisory Council. I currently hold a Master in Education from Queens College in New York and I am currently employed with Social Security Administration where public service is our number goal.

Carmen Modock I, Carmen Modock, am highly interested in serving on the School Governance Council as a voice to represent the school, Stonewall Tell Elementary and ask to be considered for this position. With my job experience as being an Engineering Manager for General Motors, where I was responsible for managing money and balancing budgets in order to get a job done, I understand how important the role of finances can be in the success of a project. Therefore, as a result, it is my belief that I can offer advice in order to get projects approved. Additionally, with myself currently being a College educator, I am knowledgeable of the future academic needs that will affect the children of today. This trait of mine is also important and can be offered to the council when discussing the types of supplies and resources necessary at the school in order to equip children academically. It is imperative for the success of the School Governance council, which is to mainly manage the school to meet the needs of the children, to have a diverse background of members to offer different perspectives that will overall satisfy the students, parents, teachers and the academic requirements. It will be my pleasure to be involved with such a great mission and that is why I am asking to hold a position on the School Governance Council.

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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Darlene Quincy My professional background has been in Information Technology for the past 22 years. I have an Associate Degree in Computer Science from Navarro College (Corsicana, Texas), Bachelors in Business Administration in Information Systems (Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth Texas) and a Master in Management of Technology (Southern Polytechnic Institute in Marietta GA). I've worked in technology in various companies from Lockheed Martin, The Weather Channel, Delta Airlines and now an employee at Turner Broadcasting. I'm considering this parent candidacy because I care about how our schools will be governed and the future education of our children. I desire to see that we have competitive education across our state and county lines. My children attend Stonewall Tell elementary and have been since 2009. I have a 6 year old daughter, Paige in 1st grade and a 2

grade student, Austin Quincy. I've had firsthand

experience as a parent seeing the growth in Stonewall Tell and the leadership. I will be able to assist in contributing the next level of governance council to move our school forward by staying committed and engaged for the success of our children. I am not an expert in education, but I am an expert in making sure we have the same access and education across our schools. I hope to be the best support through partnering with the other council members and taking on a new journey that focuses on moving our children ahead.

Parent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2-Year Gary Andrews In 1992, I graduated from the University of Georgia, with a degree in Economics. I also hold graduate degrees from Georgia State University in Sports Marketing (MS) and Law (JD). In October of 1999, I opened my own law firm of Andrews & Knowles, LLC. In 2003, the firm added another partner and changed the firm's name to Andrews, Knowles, & Princenthal LLC. I am married to Philida L. Andrews, M.D, who practices internal medicine at Piedmont Austell. We are the proud parents of Garrison Brice, 4th grade, and Grant Blake, 2nd grade. Both are attending Stonewall Tell Elementary. It is often said that the success of a school and the students it serves comes through the shared responsibility of the staff and entire school community, and this is why I wish to serve on the School Governance Council. I understand that the success of any school centers on the communication and participation between the school's administration, students, and parents. As a lawyer, who has dealt with many tough issues, I can work with others to improve our student achievement and performance. Finally, as a parent, I have the ability to respect the opinion of others and making sure we are all striving for a common goal which is improving upon what we have and creating something better for the future.

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Yngrid Huff As Fulton County embarks upon new ground, I feel compelled to join arms with fellow trailblazers charting the path through the first cohort of school flexibility, to ensure the academic success of all children within our school district, particularly those children at Stonewall Tell Elementary School. After completing my bachelor’s degree at Fort Valley State University and master’s degree at the University of Georgia in Agricultural Economics, I began my professional career as a research coordinator at the University of Georgia. One year later, I was chosen to fill the role of planning analyst in the Operational Planning Department at Fulton County Schools. Throughout my 14 year career with this organization, I have held the titles of analyst, Coordinator of Student Assignment and presently, Executive Director of Operational Planning and Student Assignment. My department is responsible for the short and long term-enrollment projections, attendance zone redistricting, supporting long and short term capital program planning, verifying school attendance boundaries, and managing intra-district transfers. th

I have been a part of the Stonewall Tell Elementary community since 2009 when my oldest daughter enrolled in the 4 grade. I currently have a son in third grade and a daughter in kindergarten and serve on the PTA nominating committee. I am very passionate about the education of my children. While I am not a formally trained educator, I am an educational advocate for my children and the children in my community. I personally feel that we as parents, especially parents of African-American children, have to remove the blinders of acceptance and push harder for the equal and appropriate education of our children. Meeting expectations is no longer acceptable if we expect our children to adequately compete on the global stage over the next 50 plus years. The bar of expectation is often weighed down with excuses of social economic conditions, parental involvement, and other environmental factors that really should not impact the rigor and instruction our children deserve. One size does not fit all; but when modifications and flexibility can be leveraged to reach each student, real learning can occur, even to the most challenged student in our midst. It is for this reason that I am willing and committed to serve as a parent member of the School Governance Council for Stonewall Tell Elementary School. I have seen first-hand the impact that sound instruction and superior educational leadership can make on the life of a child. If given flexibility to reach above the norm, I am confident this school and governance team can shatter the glass ceiling of education expectations across not only this district but the entire nation.

Fredrick Lynch I currently serve as a Senior Accountant at Manheim Corporation with over 12 years of accounting and budgeting experience. I have obtained a Master’s in Accounting and Financial Management from Devry University. I believe that education is the corner stone of a student’s success in addition to having an active parent in the school system. My accounting and educational experience will be a great asset in the budgeting process for this Council. Additionally, I have also held the position of PTA-President for Foundation Christian Academy. This invaluable service opportunity allowed me to work closely with the leadership of the school and to be the representative of the parents. I believe that each parent should work closely with the educators to ensure that they are of one accord for their child’s success. My ultimate reason to want to participate on this Council is to offer my services to the public in any capacity with only gaining the reward of being a model servant to the students.

Alicia Smith I have been a parent volunteer for my child classroom since her arrival at Stonewall Tell Elementary school of August of 2011. My involvement in helping and being a concerned parent as well as a volunteer to help children has brought me much joy and satisfaction. If elected, I would serve to the best of my ability to aid the school, community and members on the School Governance Council. The education of our children starts with the parents and having a community who care. I know that a difference can be made by me. 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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Ericka J. Thompson I am Ericka J Thompson, current LSAC member and life-long member of the community. I matriculated through the Fulton County school system and now take a very active role as a parent in the educational process of all children. I am the proud parent of a second grader and rising Kindergartner. My ties with the Stonewall Tell community were present before my children were school age. I am committed to the highest quality of education and support is success in my local school. I would consider it a privilege to be the voice of parents that share this vision. I am committed to serving our children, our community and our school.

Rodney Wilkerson Greetings Parents, rd

My name is Rodney K. Wilkerson. My daughter, Gabrielle Wilkerson, is a 3 grade student at Stonewall Tell Elementary. I’m currently teaching middle grades math in Clayton County. For the past four years I’ve served on our school council as a teacher representative. I truly believe in the old adage that it takes a community to raise a child. During my tenure as a council representative, I’ve been able to hear concerns and request from stakeholders on the other side of the table. In addition, parents, business leaders, and administrators have been able to hear our concerns as teachers. Ultimately, we all have the best interest at heart……the students! Each and every day our goal is to have each seat filled with a child who is engaged in their learning. We also would like for parents to be involved in the daily learning of their child. I know this can be difficult at times, but we must remember that in order for a child to be successful it is the responsibility of each stakeholder. As Fulton county ventures into unchartered waters with charter schools, it’s even more important that all stakeholders including our very own children are a part of such decisions. If given the opportunity to be a part of the school council at Stonewall Tell, it would be an honor to learn and grow both professionally and as a parent. Sincerely, Rodney K. Wilkerson

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Teacher â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1-Year Libra Burton I have been an educator and a lover for education for almost 18 years. I have had the privilege to work with my previous school on the school improvement committee to increase parental involvement and student achievement. I am currently the TAG educator for Stonewall Tell ES and a TAG Support Mentor Educator for other TAG educators. I currently have my Masters & Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership; Teacher Support Specialist; Gifted Specialist; and ESOL endorsed. My reasoning for serving on the School Governance Council is to assist with ideas and strategies to ensure all students are being enriched; maintain and expand the enriching quality of instruction at our school; and continue the enrichment of TAG students who are being served in our school. I am also one of the stakeholders at our school. I too live in the community and one day my/our daughter will attend Stonewall Tell ESâ&#x20AC;ŚI want the same high caliber of instruction and learning (if not higher) to remain once she begins her educational journey in elementary school. Thank you.

Dia Hunter My faith has taught me the importance of establishing one's principles and being true to them. This, I believe, is what adds value to one's character. I am learning to be transparent and genuine. As I continue to mature, I am also learning how to not be ashamed of my flaws, but rather to embrace them, accept them, and finally to change them. In this way I have become a reflective practitioner. Because of my beliefs, I am proudly in a perpetual state of growth and development. I am constantly seeking truth and wisdom, and I am truly afraid of ever becoming stagnant or complacent. This, I believe, is the essence of learning. It is commitment to the process of discovery and self-Improvement. It is the heart of true education, and it is what fuels my passion to teach and to reach others who are also seeking to better understand themselves and the world around them. Because this comes from such an authentic place in my heart, I believe it translates well to others and it is why I know that touching the lives of others through education is my gift. I have been involved in education in a variety of positions over the last 15 years. In 1995, I served as a peer instructor of a course called "Achieving Academic Success," which was designed to address the needs of first-time college students (most of whom were also first-generation college students). In 1996, I was employed as a reading instructor for a Summer Reading Program for second graders. Shortly thereafter, I also began serving as a camp and after school counselor for a catholic school in Atlanta, GA. In 2001, I was asked to serve as Director of Development and Admissions at St. Peter Claver Regional catholic School in Decatur, GA. During the same year, I founded my own out-of-school program business called Crosswalks, which I successfully operated in multiple Atlanta-area private schools for 5 years. In 2006, while completing my master's degree program, I worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Georgia Institute of Technology. I consider this to be an especially noteworthy experience given that I was able to successfully complete my master's degree on only one academic year. After working in the construction industry as a project engineer for 3 years, I returned to my passion for educating others in 2010 when I began teaching as an Adjunct professor at Westwood College. In addition, I have served as a subject matter expert (SME) assisting in the development of two new online courses, Emerging Trends in Project Management and Leadership Challenges in Construction Management for New School of Architecture and Design in San Diego, CA. I was selected to serve as an Area Governor for GA Toastmasters Division A. I've taught in Dekalb County and City of Atlanta Schools. I believe that my professional and personal experiences make me a strong leader in education. I seek to be a leader in education, not to achieve accolades or personal recognitions, but to make contributions to education on a larger scale for the benefit of the students whose futures have been placed in the care of their teachers and administrators.

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Teacher â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2-Year Elletta Denson I am a native of Atlanta, Georgia with more than 25+ years of teaching experience. A highly motivated National Board Certified Teacher specializing in Early Childhood Education and Educational Psychology. I am a lifelong advocate of continued learning and advancement. I received a Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University) in 1987 with honors. Post graduate studies include a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Specialist of Education in Early Childhood Education from Georgia State University and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with a professional focus on teaching and learning, teacher education, and program development, also from Georgia State University. I have been a teacher at Stonewall Tell Elementary for the last 7 years and take great pride in the fact that I live in the community where I teach. I want to serve on the School Governance Council because I have a vested interest in the students we serve as most of them live a short distance away from my home. I understand that the building up of any community is contingent upon the education of our children. Serving on the School Governance Council will allow me to make decisions about the curriculum, strategic plan, personnel, resources, innovations, etc. that will improve and enhance the teaching and learning process. Also, ensure the success of all the students at Stonewall Tell Elementary and the surrounding communities. Other qualifications I possess that will be an asset to the School Governance Council is my extensive training and experience in education and teacher leadership, coupled with skills in coaching, observation, and supervision of educational professionals. I am very effective in driving, facilitating, and monitoring the teaching and learning process. I am able to create and sustain a standards-based school culture conducive to continuous improvement for students and staff. I am experienced in curriculum and job-embedded professional learning program design, teaching, and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. I am characterized as a strong communicator with effective presentation skills. I have proven ability to assist instructional staff in development and implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment aligned with state and local learning goals. Last, I have a solid track record of success for improving educational and operational performance through vision, leadership, and team building. I follow professional ethics in all work-related activities and all county, state, and federal policies and procedures. I avoid behaviors which detract from staff morale and work with stakeholders in all aspects of the educational program. My ability to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate program goals and initiatives will ensure my participation in the selection of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, etc. to help staff plan for instruction and meet the needs of all students. Lastly, Serving on the School Governance Council will allow my use my knowledge, skills, and abilities to organize programs, personnel, and activities required for productive learning in school. As well as, apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues and make recommendations on various topics, controversial, simple, or complex to impact student learning and enhance teacher practices. It is my goal to elevate Stonewall Tell Elementary School to a level where we are recognized as the best school not only in South Fulton but worldwide.

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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,

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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

Improve Your Discipline “Use Consequences for Misbehavior”

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 •

Having consequences for misbehavior helps children learn to behave. Consequences provide structure and help children know where they stand. Consequences are most effective when you: • Pose them in a manner. Say, “Yes, you can go play as soon as you finish cleaning your room.” Avoid saying, “No, you can’t play because you haven’t cleaned your room.” • Focus on the behavior you want, rather then the consequences. You don’t always need to tell your child what the consequence is. Knowing the consequence may actually encourage his/ her to weigh his/her options at times. • Get your child to come up with the consequence. This beats just imposing it. For example, what should happen if your child fights with a sibling?

Effective Schools – School leadership will be

By being involved, a child feels more ownership for the result. This encourages him/her to take more responsibility for his/her behavior. If your child doesn’t come up with a suitable consequence at first, keep asking, “What else?”

collaborative and will balance innovation with accountability •

Resources – Student needs will be supported with

Source: Marvin Marshall, “Discipline without Stress”

efficient and effective allocation of staff, instructional materials and equipment The strategic plan will guide the system’s direction over the next five

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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. 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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Operational Planning In November 2011, Fulton County voters approved a one-penny education sales tax to fund new schools, renovations and additions, and provide enhanced technology across the county. The fiveyear building and construction plan calls for some of the district’s most outdated schools to be replaced with new state-of-the-art facilities. In order to move forward with those plans, three elementary schools in South Fulton – Oak Knoll, Harriet Tubman, and Mt. Olive – are slated for closure due to aging facility conditions. These would be replaced by two new schools – one at the former College Park Elementary School site and another at yet-to-be-determined location. If approved by the school board, the schools would be closed after the 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 school years.

Middle and high school boundaries Also at the meetings, school system staff will ask parents for input into how new boundaries should be drawn for South Fulton middle and high schools. The revised attendance zones are necessary due to the recent opening of the new Banneker High School, which has available space due to its larger size. Middle school enrollments also are being reviewed to balance the number of students among schools.

The schedule for the three rounds of community meetings are as follows: •Round 1 – Monday, Oct. 29 (Woodland MS) and Tuesday, Oct. 30 (Banneker HS) •Round 2 – Monday, Nov. 26 (Woodland MS) and Tuesday, Nov. 27 (Banneker HS) •Round 3 – Monday, Dec. 10 (Woodland MS) and Tuesday, Dec. 11 (Banneker HS)

Each meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Parents should only plan to attend one meeting per round at either location. Final recommendations will be presented in January 2013 with approval expected in February.

Regards, Yngrid L. Jones-Huff Executive Director, Operational Planning

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History is an important part of our lives and we must show our children that as well. America has come a long way from where it used to be and some may say that it still has a ways to go. Either way it is up to us, as parents, to communicate history as we have experienced it to our children. This will help to teach a wellrounded life applied perspective of historical events in conjunction with the stories provided in history books taught by educators. As many in the community know, Stonewall Tell was home to many Georgia Voters for Election Day 2012. There were community members here as early as 5:30am Tuesday even though the polls weren’t officially open until 7:00am. I saw young people, parents, and grandparents alike coming in to let their voices be heard throughout their country. However, the highlight of my morning was when I saw a family of four come in, the youngest being about 6, they were explaining the importance of Election Day to the little one. They told him that one day he would get to vote too for who will “run the world.” The little boy looked as if he understood and said “cool”; but as they exited the building -all with their voting stickers -they carried him out screaming “but I want to vote now mommy…” The child was in distress because though he’d gotten a sticker too, he didn’t get to push the buttons to vote himself. So, I thought to myself as they exited the building, if a 6- year -old who barely understands the concept of voting will get that upset today just imagine how much more emphatic he will be when he is of the age to voice his opinions and cast his own vote while truly understanding its significance. That should be an inspiration to all parents to train up a child in the way that they should go so as to encourage them that they can always make a difference in the world no matter how small it may seem. What matters is that we teach our children the difference in right from wrong while explaining to them the reasons behind the history we teach. This brings a deeper understanding that they will grow to appreciate each year a little more than the year before.

Ms. Golden

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Unit- Inventing Fun

Math- Making teens (11-19) using ten frames, cubes, and base ten blocks

Phonics- r-controlled vowel /ar/

ELA- Nouns and Question words

Reading- Poetry

Writing- Informational

Language Arts – Synonyms

Science- Motion Olympics

Math – Making Shapes from Composite Shapes Science- Light and Sound

“Breakfast with Santa”

“So You Think You Can Dance!’’ The Student Council is sponsoring “So You Think You Can th

Dance” a family fun event! Grades K-5 will compete in a dance contest. First place, 2nd place and 3rd place trophies will be given at each grade level! “So You Think You Can Dance” will be held on Friday, November 16, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria. Admission is $1.00 in advance and $1.50 at the door. Concessions will be sold.

The Student Council is planning a fun and exciting “Breakfast with Santa” activity to kick off the winter holiday season.

When: December 1, 2012 Where: SWT Cafeteria Time: 9:00am -12:00pm Admission: $5 per person (CASH ONLY) We want students and parents to come and enjoy this fun family activity. You may also purchase Family Portraits with Santa for $5.00.

Physical Education Week of November 12 – November 16 K-5 – Jump Rope/Heart assessment & Scarves/Juggling (lesson one)

New Project!!!

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Subject: Social Studies

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Cup Stacking

We will be participating in the Guiness Book of World Record Stack Up 2012 Day on November 15

Topic: Creating a Timeline Due: 11/16 · FOR COMPLETE DETAILS…SEE YOUR CHILD’S HOMEWORK FOLDER!

Make sure you are being active for 20 minutes a day after school each day! P.E. Website www.http://mrssinonspewebsite.weebly.com/

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Third Grade is Rockin’-and-Rollin’ as we embark upon our 2 Unit, “The American Dream & Rockin’-and-Rollin’!” with Reading Novel: And Then What Happened Paul Revere? This unit will last to the end of November. 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: Paul Revere, Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Thurgood Marshall; American Government. Language Arts: nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, and figurative language

Language Arts: George Washington Socks Pronouns Informational/Explanatory Writing Math: Fractions (Equivalent & Comparing fractions)

Writing: Informative, Narrative, and Short Research Connections

Science: Light and Sound-Pitch

Science: rocks, minerals, fossils and soils;

Social Studies: Colonization-Southern

Math: multiplication, division, fact families, algebra, word problems, data and measuring;

Colonies *Test*

Health: Mental and Emotional Health.

Quantum ArtSmart Happenings 5th graders are working on engineering a 3D paper sculpture while 4th graders are in the process of creating a Picasso/Edvard Munch Expressivist portrait using a math grid. 3rd graders are finishing up their “Communicolor” cat portraits that communicate with lines and colors, and 2nd graders are in the midst of an exciting Fauvist collage while learning about Henri Matisse and the other Fauvists. K and 1st grade will be starting their ceramic clay sculptures shortly as they learn that the foundational aspects of sculpture are 3 dimensional Geometric Forms like spheres, cylinders, prisms, ellipsoids, and toruses!

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MUSIC Math-------------Fractions

Music Notes

This week in Music, all grades are learning about ‘The Science Reading--------- Informational text: “Rosa Parks.” (Inferences, Main Idea) of Sound.’ Feel free to start a conversation with your students www.quantumartsmart.weebly.com about key terms, such as: vibration, sound waves, echo, and Language Arts---Perfect Tenses high/low pitches. Next week, we’ll resume with more podcast recording as the Third Grade classes prepare to discuss and demonstrate tempo. Social Studies----How life changed at “The Turn of the Century.” Science-----------Microorganisms

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Health-----------Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs 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.

Stonewall Tellegraph

Volume 23, Issue 13

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.

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** Due to nut allergies, please do not send any snacks with peanuts or peanut butter in

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A QUICK ETIQUITTE REMINDER As parents you begin the training process of respecting others in

APEC at Stonewall Tell

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the home; so as Educators of your children we are to continue the If you need afterschool care for

task in the schools.

your child, APEC is available on Together we can make a difference in the lives of our children. We

site.

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would appreciate if you respect our processes as students enter in the morning. During Morning Announcements ALL students, parents and teachers are asked not to talk, walk or conduct ANY business as a part of our trainings for our students. They are expected to participate in the moment of silence as well as the pledge to the flag.

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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. There is no GRACE PERIOD.

If you are interested, please contact APEC at 404-759-

Thank you for you cooperation!

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5950. We look forward to hearing from you.

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. Please send a note or letter whenever you change the dismissal process for your student. No phone calls, please! 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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You are invited to Stonewall Tell Elementary

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.

For a Thanksgiving Feast

Car riders are dismissed

Menu:

around 2:45p.m.

Herb Roasted Turkey and Gravy Cornbread Dressing

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Seasoned Green Beans

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Sweet Potatoes Honey Wheat Rolls

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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.

Dessert

***All Non Student Meals: $3.15… We will not charge to students account. Cash or money orders, we do not accept checks*** 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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Volume 23, Issue 13

**A complete monthly menu can be found on the SWT homepage and the menu

Important Dates To Remember

is subject to change** Student Breakfast: $1.05

Lunch: $2.20

Nov. 10 Cliftondale Elementary Health Fair 10:00am-1:00pm

Student Reduced Breakfast: $0.30

Nov. 12 Fall Picture Retake 8:30am10:30am

Student Reduced Lunch: $0.40

Nov. 12 Linda Bryant Community Mtng @ Renaissance Middle 6pm

Adult Breakfast: $1.55

Nov. 13 All Pro Dad’s Mtng 7:00am8:00am

Adult Lunch: $3.15 Monday Macaroni and Cheese Or Mini Chicken Tacos Tuesday Holiday Meal Kindergarten &2nd grade Sack Lunch- Hamburger Wednesday Holiday Meal 1st grade & 5th grade Sack Lunch -Oriental Popcorn Chicken Thursday

Nov. 13 LSAC @5:30pm/ PTA @6:30pm (Thanksgiving Program) Nov. 13 Thanksgiving Feast for Grades K (10:25am-11:05am) & Grade2 (11:20am-12:10pm) Nov. 14 Thanksgiving Feast for Grades 1 (10:40am-11:30am) & Grade 5 (11:45am-12:25pm)

call Mrs. Cherrika Holloman at 770-774-4060. Nov. 15 Thanksgiving Feast for Grades 3 (11:05am-11:45am) & Grade 4 (12:10-12:50pm) Nov. 15 FCSG Fall Lecture Series @Westlake HS 7-8pm Nov. 16 A.T.L.A.S Meeting in Mr. Gilmore’s Room (Shirt & Tie Required) 3-4pm

Holiday Meal 3rd &4th grade

Sack Lunch -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 student’s account. You can

If you are interested in becoming vendors please

Technology is essential is today’s teaching bags of tricks, but what is important is the quality not the quantity of technology.

Nov. 16 So You Think You Can Dance &Sing 6:30-8:30pm Nov 20 Ronald McDonald Assembly for K&1ST grade 12:30-1:30 Nov. 21-23 Thanksgiving Break/NO SCHOOL Nov. 28 Cub Scout Mtng. 6:30p8:30pm Nov. 30 S.T.Y.L.E Mtng (Spelman College/Community Service)

prepay on your student’s meal account using a credit/debit card at www.mypaymentsplus.com.

**Every Mon. and Wed. Extended Day (5th Grade) Math 3:00pm-5:00pm