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Volume 24 Issue 14 November 19-23, 2012

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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 County offers any snacks with peanuts or peanut butter in don’t listen? MyPaymentPlus. This is an online them. service that offers you the Parents, students will no longer be able · Do you feel as if you pick convenience and information you to charge breakfast. Any student one particular child? Thanks to all of our parents and teachers submitted candidate forms for our inaugural School Governance on Council! The positive need towho 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 a response signals great future for our school! Here areusing a three pieces of information to help you stay involved in this process: Parents please noteathat if your can’t talk to your kids? credit/debit card 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 2012, households that have not these questions, you may need degrees (F) they must be “fever1. Elections will be held November 26 – December 2. A Voting Guide on School the Cohort 1 Implementation website explains reapplied forposted the 2012-2013 to reach out for help. Call your free” for 24 hours before returning Year, your child/ren will lose their school counselor for resources to school. Thisto policy be strictlythe online system as well as voting eligibility. how votewillthrough The guide can be found by visiting: 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 http://portal.fultonschools.org/CharterSystem/Documents/Cohort%201%20Voter%20Guide%20Final.pdf combat/prevent the spread of any the school cafeteria or in the front Robin Elder office. For speedier processing, you flu-like virus in the school. School Counselor may apply online at: 2. Candidate Statements are provided below to help you cast your vote! As a reminder, there will be 5 elected positions on www.fulton.schoolunchapp.com.

Healthy Kids, Smart Kids

Monday - Thankful

Tuesday - Kindness

Wednesday-NO SCHOOL Thursday – NO SCHOOL Friday – NO SCHOOL

Student Governance Council Updates…

our Council: 1 parent serving a 1-year term, 2 parents serving 2-year terms, 1 teacher serving a 1-year term and 1 teacher serving a 2-year term. This information will also be included in the elections system when you log on to cast your vote. 3.

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 7 Words from our Superintendent

Page 9 What’s Happening? (Grades K-3)

Page 10 What’s Happening? (Grades 4-5 & Specials)

0 Stonewall Tell Road College Park, Georgia 30349 770 306-3500 (Fax 770 306-3504) Page 8 Operational Planning Page 11 Parent Reminders A 2012 Georgia Department of Education Distinguished Title I School . Flounnory, Principal Page 8 Golden Encouragement Tammye Coachman, Asst. Principal Page 12 Important Dates to Remember A complete monthly menu can be found y@fulton.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

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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 Stone wall Tell and in the South Fulton community. I am pleased to see the affect that Stonewall Tell is making in the community with the quality st 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.

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 nd 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 cont ributing 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.

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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.

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 bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree at Fort Valley State University and masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 intradistrict transfers. I have been a part of the Stonewall Tell Elementary community since 2009 when my oldest daughter enrolled in the 4 currently have a son in third grade and a daughter in kindergarten and serve on the PTA nominating committee.

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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.

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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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.

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.

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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.

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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 sch ool 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.

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, imp lement, 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, which is that students will graduate on time and be ready for college or the workforce.

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• 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 • 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.

Holiday Survival This holiday season, stretching from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day is supposed to be a wonderful time of the year. It can also be a stressful time during which the incidence of family crisis increases, the suicide rate climbs, and addicted individuals relapse. For parents and others, such as healthcare providers, caregivers or educators, the holiday can be overwhelming. This is probably related to our tendency to take on too much perfection in everything we do. Follow these few guidelines to re-adjust your thinking and feeling about the holiday season so that it’s more enjoyable and less stressful. • Re-evaluate your expectations of yourself. Do the things that are most meaningful to you such as baking, shopping or decorating your church. You don’t have to do it all. • Re-Evaluate your expectations of others. Try to be realistic about what will be fun, what will be disappointing with the family and friends. • Know your limitations. The holidays bring additional demands and pressures. This is your opportunity to practice saying “NO”. •

Slow down, pace yourself and REST.

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Treat yourself.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Robin Elder School Counselor

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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 five-year 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

Golden Encouragement Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for all of the things we have in our lives. Many times we may take for granted the little things like having a job in a down economy, or having a vehicle to get from point A to point B; but we must remember that there is always someone who does not have what we have. So as we prepare to visit our families in various cities and states we need to take time out and think about what we can do for someone else who may not be able to go and visit their family. It may be as small as smile, a meal, a comforting word, or maybe even a warm blanket if they need it. The holidays are a time of joy and happiness and it should be spread throughout the world. No matter how bad you believe your situation to be, trust me there is always someone standing in the shadows wishing they had it as well off as you do. So this Holiday Season let’s show how great the SWT Community is in sharing the simple joys of life with all who are around.

- Ms. Golden

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What’s Happening? Math- Making teens (11-19) using ten frames, cubes, and base ten blocks

Unit- Inventing Fun Phonics-Short vowels and diagraphs

ELA- Nouns and Question words

Reading- Story elements

Writing- Informational

Language Arts – Review nouns and sentences

Science- Motion Olympics

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

Second Grade Tips!!! Please listen to your child read each night, and help them to master multiplication facts.

Third Grade is Rockin’-and-Rollin’ as we embark upon our 2nd 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 Writing: Informative, Narrative, and Short Research Connections Science: rocks, minerals, fossils and soils; Math: multiplication, division, fact families, algebra, word problems, data and measuring; Health: Mental and Emotional Health.

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What’s Happening?

Physical Education 10

Math---------------------------------Fractions

Language Arts: George Washington Socks Homophones Narrative Math: Fractions (Equivalent & Comparing fractions) ***POST TEST***

Reading-----------------------------Extended Text: “Rosa Parks.” Language---------------------------The Perfect Tenses Writing------------------------------Informational/Opinions

Science: Light and Sound- Making Sound Social Studies----------------------Turn of the Century

Social Studies: American Revolution French & Indian War and Conflicts with Britain

Science-----------------------------Microorganisms Health------------------------------Alcohol. Tobacco and Other Drugs

Quantum ArtSmart Happenings

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

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have an original African American Santa. We plan to eat a delicious hot breakfast with Santa and take family portraits with Santa. The Stonewall

Be sure to check out the tab “Websites” on the art website: I’ve added 2

Tell Cheerleading Squad is going to perform a Christmas Cheer for

SPECTACULAR Science/Art WEBSITES. The first is www.nanooze.org, a

Santa. Atlas, our young males club, is going to perform a step show for Santa. Style, our young females club is going to serenade Santa. The

place to hear about the latest exciting stuff in science and technology. Mostly discoveries about the part of our world that is too small to see and

Chess club is going to have a ‘chess exhibition” for Santa.

making things using Nanotechnology. Things like computer chips, bicycles,

Our “Breakfast With Santa” event will be held in the cafeteria on

that scientists take using Scanning Electron Microscopes and Atomic Force

Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. We want

Microscopes and interviews with real scientists. What does nanotechnology

tennis rackets, and tiny surgical devices. Beautiful photographs included

students and parents to come and enjoy this family fun activity. Admission for this event is $5.00 per person. Family portraits with Santa will cost $5.00. Two breakfast menus will be served: (Grits, Eggs, Sausage-Pork and Toast) or (Chicken Wings and Waffles.)

Physical Education Week of November 19 & 20

mean to your child’s future? And you don’t want to miss www.molecularium.com an online atomic/molecular digital amusement park for kids!! WOW!! Whoever did the digital graphics (art) for this website is out of this world!

MUSIC Music Notes

All classes – Cageball Games We participated in the Guinness Book of World Record Stack Up 2012 Day on November 15 in P.E. Thanks for a successful Jump Rope for Heart event! All thank you gifts should arrive around the Winter Break. Make sure you are being active for 20 minutes a day after school each day.

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This week in music, students in all grades continue to www.quantumartsmart.weebly.com investigate the ‘Science of Sound.’ Each student will create their own percussion instrument to emphasize their own timbre, dynamics, and pitch. Be sure to ask your student about their individual instrument, what materials they chose to use, and how it sounded! Also, please remember to keep checking into the music website for updates:

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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

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APEC at Stonewall Tell If you need afterschool care for your child, APEC is available on site.      

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

If you are interested, please contact APEC at 404-759-5950. We

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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 they arrive after the morning bell. There is no GRACE PERIOD.

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look forward to hearing from you.

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.

A QUICK ETIQUITTE REMINDER

Dismissal starts at 2:20p.m. We have 11 buses to load with

As parents you begin the training process of respecting others in the home; so as Educators of your children we are to continue the task in the

4 buses being loaded at one time.

schools.

Car riders are dismissed

Together we can make a difference in the lives of our children. We would

around 2:45p.m.

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

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for our students. They are expected to participate in the moment of silence

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as well as the pledge to the flag. Thank you for you cooperation!

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.

Stonewall Tellegraph

Volume 24, Issue 14

**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 20 Ronald McDonald Assembly for K&1 grade 12:30pm-1:30pm

Student Reduced Breakfast: $0.30

Nov. 21-23 Thanksgiving Break/NO SCHOOL

Student Reduced Lunch: $0.40 Nov. 28 Cub Scout Mtng. 6:30pm-8:30pm

Adult Breakfast: $1.55 Adult Lunch: $3.15 Monday

Nov. 30 S.T.Y.L.E Mtng (Spelman College/Community Service) **Every Mon. and Wed. Extended Day (5 Grade) Math 3:00pm-5:00pm

Tomato Basil Soup w/ Grilled Cheese Sandwich Or Chicken

Brrrr… It’s getting cold!!

Nugget Bites w/ Chicken-Seasoned Brown Rice Tuesday Oven Roasted Turkey Or Stuffed Crust Dippers Wednesday NO SCHOOL/Thanksgiving Break Thursday NO SCHOOL/Thanksgiving Break Friday

Each year we have an abundance of coats lost by the students. Please mark your child’s coat with his/her name so

NO SCHOOL/Thanksgiving Break Fulton County offers MyPaymentPlus. This is an

we may return the coat to him/her. Also if your child has lost items, please come

online service that offers you the convenience and information you need to manage your

in and check the Lost and Found.

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