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Counselor’s Corner Word of the Day Being a parent is theBuilders most Vocabulary 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 Congratulations to the winners of the School Governance Council! It takes a ·lotAre ofyou 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 in listen? MyPaymentPlus. This Iis would an online like to also congratulate those who ran office so the them. courage to run for a local 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 on the one particular child? need to manage student’s inaugural election process. Thisyour task is not to beexceeding taken-$9.00 lightly I am sure that in chargesand will receive account. You can prepay on your · Do you feel as if you an alternate meal. student’s meal account using a Parents please note that if your can’t talk to your kids? credit/debit card at newly elected SGC has many ideas and plans to help make the implementation of the 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 “fever- a success in Fulton County Schools! charter system reapplied for the 2012-2013 School 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. 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 Parent/Guardian Representative (1-year term): Lettice McBean out a free lunch application located in 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: Parent/Guardian Representatives (2-year term): Gary Andrews & Yngrid Huff www.fulton.schoolunchapp.com.
Healthy Kids, Smart Kids
Monday - Eager Tuesday – Aftermath Wednesday - Holiday Thursday - Patience Friday - Gift
Golden Encouragement
Teacher Representative (1-year term): Libra Burton Teacher (2-year term):Dr. Elletta Denson This is the beginning of a new journey which can only be taken one step at a time… Ms. Golden
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Presenting Stonewall Tell Elementary School 10th Annual Oratorical Contest
Theme: “Producing Tomorrow’s Thought Leaders”
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When: January 15, 2013 Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Stonewall Tell Cafetorium Participants: K-5 Criteria:
The speech must be an original piece The speech must be written on theme All interested participants must be sponsored by a teacher and submit an entry form by December 7, 2012 The speech should be 90 seconds or less and submitted by December 14, 2012 The speech must be memorized for students 3-5 by January 7, 2013 The speeches will be judged on originality (15%), appearance (10%), content (50%), and delivery (25%)
***PRIZES*** Overall Winner for Grades 3-5 will receive a Tablet and serve as a keynote speaker
When: December 10-19th Time:7:30am -1:30pm Where: PTA Office Candy Will Not be sold at the store!
Overall Winner for Grades K-2 will receive a $50.00 Gift Card
All Gifts priced from $0.25- $15
Trophies will be given to all first, second and third place winners per grade level All participants will receive a certificate of participation For more information contact: Mrs. G. Brewer or Mrs. S. McNeill
Attention Stonewall Tell Parents, Students, and Community Members!
On Tuesday, December 11th at 6:30 pm, the Stonewall Tell Elementary Chorus will be presenting their annual Holiday Concert! If you love music and getting into the holiday mood, this event is not to be missed! The Chorus will be performing some popular tunes as well as some holiday music from other countries around the world. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, December 11th in the cafeteria!
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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.
Counselor’s Corner
• 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
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• 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.”
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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.
Robin Elder School Counselor
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NOTIFICATION TO PARENTS OF THE SCREENING
Operational Planning
AND REFERRAL PROCESS FOR GIFTED SERVICES
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.
The Fulton County School System screens students for eligibility for gifted services twice a year.
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-tobe-determined location. If approved by the school board, the schools would be closed after the 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 school years.
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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.
II. Classroom Screening- Local schools select a two-week period from January 7 -February 28, 2013, to review all students in the school (Grades K-11). Stonewall Tell Elementary School will conduct the Classroom Screening period from January 7thJanuary 18th, 2013!!!
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
I. Automatic Screening- At the beginning of the school year, TAG teachers review previous year’s test scores. •
Standardized Tests (New Students)
Students must have a minimum of an 85th percentile and a 90th percentile in two of the three areas: Total Reading, Total Math, and Complete Battery. Acceleration Assessments (Grades K-3)
Students must score 80% or greater on system’s Acceleration Assessment for English/Language Arts or Mathematics. •
Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (Grades 4-9)
Students must score in the top 20 percent on the reading or mathematics section when compared to all other students in the system. •
Grades (Grades 10-12)
Students must have an overall cumulative average of 95 or greater.
• Classroom teachers and Special Area teachers use the Characteristics Instrument for Screening Students (CISS) to identify students with superior abilities in five or more of the following areas: motivation, interests, communications skills, problem-solving abilities, memory, inquiry, insight, reasoning, creativity, and humor. Students who meet either the automatic screening OR classroom screening criteria AND who have supporting data gathered from test history, products, and/or advanced content levels are referred for gifted placement testing. Once referred to testing: Parents receive the Parent Notification for Testing Consent Form. Student is tested for the gifted program. Parents receive test results by late April 2013 or early May 2013. If state eligibility is determined, students are placed in the TAG program with parental consent. For more complete information regarding Fulton County Schools Gifted Services, please visit http://portal.fultonschools.org/departments/Instruction/Curriculum/ TAG/Pages/Profile.aspx. There you will find our Talented and Gifted Brochure and Q&A documents. You may also contact Mrs. Burton~ TAG Educator via email at burtonL2@fultonschools.org
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Math- Classifying Objects **No posts this week.**
ELA- Sequencing Social Studies- Bald Eagle Science- Fun in the Sun
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 December 19th. 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? Language Arts: George Washington Socks Preposition Opinion (Persuasive) Math: Fractions (Subtracting/Word problems) Science: Force and Motion Inclined Plane/Screw/Wedge Social Studies: American Revolution Declaration of Independence
Math----------------------------------Add and Subtract Fractions Reading------------------------------Extended Literary Text “Rosa Parks.” (Cause/Effect/Figurative Language) Language Arts----------------------Possessive and Reflexive Pronouns Social Studies-----------------------Why different groups immigrated to the U.S. Science----------------------------- Growth and Inheritance Health------------------------------Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs
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STEM and Art : Chemistry Assembly Dec 11 for 4th & 5th Graders conducted by Ga. State University Graduate Chemistry Department. 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are investigating Nanotechnology as it relates to sick cells in the human body. Nanozymes and Nanotubes are current research topics for potentially targeting the bad cells at the molecular level. They will be depicting these subjects via Printmaking. K, 1st and 2nd graders are working on 3 dimensional sculptures with modeling clay and ceramic clay utilizing the geometric forms of Spheres, Cylinders, Toruses, Ellipsoids, and Rectangular Prisms.
Physical Education Week of December 10-14, 2012- Rhythms & Dance! This week all students will use the Wii Dance & Aerobic Steps as their warm up activity. In addition – grades K-2 will use ribbon wands and square dance! Students in grade 3-5 will finish creating their original dance routines and perform them in class from December 13 – December 19!
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Music Notes This week in music, students will be working on the following: 5th Grade – Continuing on recorder. 4th Grade – Review tempo, and perform a stick passing routine to Grieg’s “In the Hall of the Mountain King.” 3rd – Discuss various tempo markings as they apply to American Folk Songs, and record podcasts. 2nd Grade – Learn about tubano drums, where they come from, how they’re made, and proper playing techniques. 1st/K – Review many different opposites in music (high/low, loud/soft, long/short).
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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.
***Parents Please Read***
** Due to nut allergies, please do not send any snacks with peanuts or peanut butter in
them.
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
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.
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 for our students. They are expected to participate in the moment of silence 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.
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**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
Dec 7&14 ATLAS Mtng in Mr. Gilmore room 3:00-4:30pm (Shirt &Tie Required)
Student Reduced Breakfast: $0.30
Dec. 7&14 STYLE Community Service
Student Reduced Lunch: $0.40
Dec. 10-19 Winter Holiday Store for Students (PTA Office) 7:30am-1:30pm
Adult Breakfast: $1.55
Dec. 11 All Pro Dad’s Mtng Dec. 11 LSAC Mtng 5:30pm
Adult Lunch: $3.15
Monday
Dec. 13 Girl Scout Mtng 3:30pm4:30pm Dec. 14 A.P. Randolph Talent Show 7:00pm
Macaroni &Cheese Or Mini Chicken Tacos
Dec. 19 Last Day of Winter Semester
Tuesday
Dec. 20-Jan.4 Winter Holiday (NO SCHOOL)
Teriyaki Chicken w/ Rice Or Mini Burgers
**Every Mon. and Wed. Extended Day (5th Grade) Math 3:00pm-5:00pm
Wednesday Spaghetti Or Oriental Popcorn Chicken
For the FIRST time in history, Chick-fil-A Calendar Offers have gone digital! For Only $6 you will get nearly $25 worth of coupons for free Chick-fil-A menu items and you will be providing valuable support for your school and the Stonewall Tell PTA.
After activation, you can:
Thursday Chicken Pasta Alfredo Or Turkey Burger
Redeem a free menu item each month Receive monthly reminder emails*
Friday
Replace lost or stolen cards*
Shrimp Poppers Or Cheese Pizza
Access card account details*
Students w/ the most participation: 1st Place: $50 Gift Card of your choice
Fulton County offers MyPaymentPlus. This is an online service that offers you the convenience and
2nd Place: $25 Gift Card of your choice
information you need to manage your student’s account. You can prepay on your student’s meal
3rd Place: $15 Gift Card of your choice
account using a credit/debit card at www.mypaymentsplus.com.
Contest from Nov.26- Dec.14th
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.