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April 22-April 26, 2013
Volume 43 Issue 33
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Field Day Volunteers Needed!!!
Sign up by April 26th
See Page 8
6th Annual Atlanta STEM Career Fair and Exhibition
May 11, 2013
More information on p 4
Would you like
to present your
career at the
2013
Career Day?
Find out how on
Page 3
Word of the Day –
Vocabulary Builders
Monday – Atmosphere
Tuesday – Earth
Wednesday – Mountain
Thursday –Enormous
Friday – Appreciate
Stonewall Tellegraph
3310 Stonewall Tell Road College Park, Georgia 30349 770.306.3500 (Fax: 770.306.3504)
A 2013 Georgia Department of Education Distinguished Title 1 School
Shannon A. Flounnory, Principal Tammye Coachman, Asst. Principal
[email protected] [email protected]
www.stonewalltellelementary.weebly.com Follow us on Twitter @StonewallTellES
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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.
You made it! Congratulations to all of the third,
fourth, and fifth graders for successfully finishing
the 2013 CRCT this week. You worked hard all
throughout the year preparing for the test and
you made it through. Much like the tests that
adults must go through in life, had it not been for
the education and situations we would not be in
the place we are today. Good or bad; learning
does not stop just because we have graduated
from school. The learning continues throughout
each day we live.
When it comes to education I believe some of
the most dedicated professionals are here in
Fulton County. Not just because it is where I
work but it is because we provide extra learning
opportunities for our children as well as
educators as well. So today I want to encourage
community members, parents and students to
always run after a higher piece of knowledge!
Knowledge is the key to a bright future and can
open many doors for you. As long as you are
doing your best and keeping a positive attitude
nothing and no one can keep you from
succeeding in life!
Ms. Golden
Award’s Day Criteria
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC AWARD: KK 4 S’s and 2 N’s in core academic areas (no
U’s) All S’s in specials
Grade 1 4 S’s and 2 N’s in core academic areas
(no U’s) AND at least an 80% average in math,
reading & language arts All S’s in specials (conduct
grades are exempt for this award)
Grades 2 – 5 At least 4 core academic classes
with a 90%-100% average AND can have no more
than 2 core academic classes with an 80%-89%
average.
All A’s and 1 B in specials (art, music, P.E., chorus)
HONOR ROLL: Grades 2 – 5 All core academic classes with an
80% - 100% average (at least one of these core
academic classes has to have a 90%-100% average)
MOST IMPROVED: One boy and one girl who have demonstrated
significant improvements in academics, conduct or
both.
OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP: One boy and one girl. (a role model for others to
follow) He/She should exemplify a kind and caring
spirit, set good examples for others to follow.
GOOD CITIZENSHIP: All S’s in conduct, including special areas.
ATTENDANCE AWARDS: Perfect Attendance: NO absences and NO tardies
for the second semester.
PRINCIPAL’S LIST:
The Perfect Report Card.
Had 90%-100% average in core areas, all A’s in
special areas, and all S’s in conduct for the spring
semester.
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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.
From The Desk of Nurse Plott
Understanding Hay Fever
- -Symptoms
Courtesy of www.webmd.com/allergies
The symptoms of allergic rhinitis
are:
Prolonged, sometimes
violent sneezing
Itchy, painful nose, throat,
and roof of mouth
Stuffy, runny nose
Postnasal drip, resulting in
coughing
Watery, itchy eyes
Head and nasal congestion
Ear pressure or fullness
Fatigue
These symptoms are often
seasonal.
**The clinic is still in need of sweat
pants of all sizes**
Talented And Gifted-
April Higher Order/Critical Thinking burtontag.weebly.com
This month we will focus on “Creative Training” by creating
interesting and unusual drawings…
New Direction in Creativity, Figure Drawing
Using a simple figure, make interesting and unusual drawings of as many real things
as you can. Use your imagination to make this simple shape into something great!
Link:
http://students.renzullilearning.com/uploads/NDC.Mark1.12.FigureCompletion(a,b
New Direction in Creativity, Figure Arrangement
Express your creativity by combining two given shapes to construct a variety of
meaningful drawings. Then, give each of your drawings a creative title!
Link:
http://students.renzullilearning.com/uploads/NDC.Mark1.8.FigureArrangement(a,b
Please send any completed creative drawings to the TAG classroom, B125!!!
STES FIELD DAY 2013
May 1 – grades 5, 3, 1
May 2 – grades 4, 2, K
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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.
Dear Parents and Community Supporters,
The Stonewall Tell Elementary School Career Days 2013 will take place on
Thursday, May 9, 2013 and Friday, May 10, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00
noon. Career Day for Grades 3-5 will take place on Thursday, May 9th and for
Grades K-2 on Friday, May 10th.
We look forward to your participation in sharing your career with our students.
Please be prepared to discuss your educational background, training and
responsibilities. Visual aids, media presentations, handouts, samples, etc. are
recommended as part of your presentation. We want our students to understand what they can do now to prepare themselves for a great future career.
Please return the form as soon as possible to
[email protected] or call me at 770~306~3500 x128 for
additional information.
_____YES, I would like to be a presenter at CAREER DAYS 2013.
_____ I will be available to present on Thursday, May 9, 2013
(Grades 3-5)
_____ I will be available to present on Friday, May 10, 2013
(Grades K-2)
_____ I will be available to present on both days.
***Forms available at the front desk***
Name___________________________Address____________________________
My occupation____________________________________
__________________
Phone Number(s) _____________________________________________
_______
Email address_______________________________________
________________
Child’s Name_________________________________Teacher_
_______________
Robin Elder -School Counselor
Counselor’s Corner
Strategic Plan 2017
This is the school system’s roadmap for how Fulton County
Schools aims to improve student achievement over the next
five years. Three goals serve as the district’s measure for
long-term student success, which is that students will graduate
on time and be ready for college or the workforce.
• Graduation Rate – 90% of Fulton students will
graduate on time
• College Readiness – 85% of Fulton’s seniors will be
eligible for admission to a University System of Georgia
college or university
• Career Readiness – 100% of Fulton's graduates will
be work-ready certified
“These are big goals, but they are attainable,” said
Superintendent Avossa. “Our strategic plan is focused on
improving outcomes for all students, and the only way to do
this is to set measurable goals and put supports in place to help
our students and staff to reach them.”
To that end, as part of its “Building Our Future” strategic
planning initiative, the school system will focus on five key
areas – instruction, people, technology, effective schools and
resources – to drive improvement.
• Instruction – Students will be engaged in learning
that enables them to reach their full potential for college and
career readiness
• People – Fulton County Schools will attract and
retain the most talented and effective employees in K-12
education
• Technology – Students, parents, teachers and
administrators will have the tools and information they need to
accelerate learning
• Effective Schools – School leadership will be
collaborative and will balance innovation with accountability
• Resources – Student needs will be supported with efficient
and effective allocation of staff, instructional materials and equipment.
The strategic plan will guide the system’s direction over the
next five years and is the result of many conversations with the
school board, teachers and school leaders as well as
engagement with parents and the community.
The plan is posted at www.fultonschools.org/StrategicPlan2017.
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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.
What’s Happening?
ELA: KL5b-Opposites of Verbs
and Adjectives (antonyms)
Math: Measurement
Science: Plants
Social Studies: Independence
Day-July
Unit- Money, Money, Money
Phonics- /age/and /dge/
Reading- Story Elements
Language Arts – Compound words
Math – Understanding Place Value
Social Studies – Economics
Reading: Max Found Two Sticks Banner Days
Theme 2Pg. 200
Math: Solid Figures Mathematics Scotts-
Foresman V3, Chp. 7 pgs 247- 254
Language: Possessives
Science: Gas Lesson 4 p. 180
Third Grade is Fired Up with Heat and Energy as we embark upon our 4th Unit.
THEME: Overcoming Challenges to Find the Hero In Us All Reading Novel: The Story of My Life Helen Keller
This unit will last to the end of May. Within this unit all subjects will be integrated and there will be a spiral review of all subjects.
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, Thurgood Marshall, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lyndon B. Johnson, Mary McLeod Bethune and Cesar Chavez;
Landforms, Longitude and Latitude.
Language Arts: reference skills, nouns, possessive nouns, pronouns, plurals, verbs, verb tenses, adverbs,
Adjectives, regular and irregular verbs, simple/complex sentences, and figurative language
Writing: Informative, Opinion, Narrative, and Short Research Connections
Science: rocks, minerals, fossils and soils; Georgia Habitats, Pollution, Heat and Energy
Math: Area, algebra, geometry, fractions, word problems, data and measuring
Language Arts: Dear Mr. Henshaw 4th
Grade Review Narrative
Math: 4TH grade Review
Science: Putting it all together Review
Social Studies: Year in Review Fifty States
Play
Math----Classifying two-dimensional figures.
Reading-----The Navajo Code Talkers.
Language Arts------Quotation Marks and Colons.
Science------Physical and Chemical Changes.
Social Studies-----Responsibilities of a citizen.
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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.
What’s Happening? Quantum ArtSmart Happenings
www.quantumartsmart.weebly.com
Full STeAm Ahead
5th are incorporating Math and Geometry into their designs of 3 dimensional “Pop Art” Cakes while
learning about the important art movement of the 1950’s,60’s, & 70’s.
4th are writing a Japanese poem called a Haiku while continuing to incorporate the Japanese aesthetic Ask
a 4th grader what “Wabi Sabi” means as it relates to the Japanese philosophy of beauty.
3rd are finishing their Medieval Architectural project by designing a giant crest/shield.
1st graders are starting a Math/Robot unit using challenging Geometric shapes.
K are creating a Geometric shape robot integrating Math and geometric shapes.
2nd graders are beginning a Coral Reef and Ocean Habitat lesson that will incorporate Technology and
Digital pictures.
P.E. – Week of April 22 – April 26
Volleyball – Students will conclude our
volleyball unit. We have been learning the set,
bump, spike, underhand serve, and overhand
serve. Students will play various lead-up
volleyball games during class as well. Students
will also participate in fitness related centers.
Mark your calendars: Field Days are
coming! May 1 – grades 5, 3, 1. May 2 – grades
4, 2, K.
Physical Education Music Notes
This week in music, students will be working on the
following: 5th – Instruments and Instrument Families (Brass,
Woodwind, String, and Percussion). 4th – American Line Dancing: reviewing former lessons on this American tradition, and learning new dances! 3rd – Final review for the Fulton County Third Grade
Music Assessment. 2nd / 1st / K – Hispanic Music, including three Hispanic Dances/Games (Bate Bate, Chirimbolo, and La Raspa).
Please remember to visit www.stonewalltellmusic.weebly.com
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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.
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 look
forward to hearing from you.
Healthy Kids, Smart Kids
Stonewall Tell Elementary has adopted the Healthy Kids, Smart Kids
Wellness Initiative. We believe that healthier eating habits and consistent
exercise have a positive impact on our children’s learning and ultimately
their test scores. When sending in classroom snacks, please remember
that this is a “Sugar-Free Zone” school. Do not send soft drinks, fruit
drinks with processed sugar, candy, cookies, ice cream, cupcakes, cakes,
hot fries, TAKIS, or sugary snacks. Also note that birthday parties that
include cakes, cookies, wings, ice cream and other treats are prohibited
and will not be allowed in the building. Healthier items such as fruit cups,
fresh fruit, pretzels, baked chips, 100% juice, fresh vegetables, 100% fruit
snacks, granola bars, animal crackers and items with low salt and minimum sugar are allowed. ** Due to nut allergies, please do not send any snacks with peanuts or peanut butter in them.
ATTENTION PARENTS Spring Registration Hours:
For Upcoming Kindergarten and New Students to Stonewall Tell ONLY!
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 8am -4pm Thursday, May 2, 2013 8am-7pm
Please check the Fulton County Schools website for registration requirements.
NO INCOMPLETE PACKETS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
***Parents Please Read***
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.
Students dismissed before 11:10 a.m.
are marked ABSENT for the whole day.
Our Dismissal Process
The school schedule is
07:40am-2:20p.m.
Dismissal starts at 2:20p.m.
We have 11 buses to load with
4 buses being loaded at one time.
Car riders are dismissed around
2:45p.m.
ALWAYS sign in your presence in the
building at the front desk.
There is not a telephone in any
classroom.
Please provide your child with an extra
set of clothes in case of an accident.
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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.
Monday
Macaroni &Cheese Or Mini Chicken
Tacos w/ rice
Tuesday
Sweet &Sour Chicken Or Mini Burgers
Wednesday
Spaghetti Or Oriental Popcorn Chicken
Thursday
Rotisserie Chicken Or Turkey Burger
Friday
Shrimp Poppers Or Cheese Pizza
STES
Parental
Involvement Policy is
Available at the
Front Desk for your
Review
Important Dates To
Remember
22nd Earth Day
24th Administrative
Professionals Day
25th Take Our Sons &
Daughters to Work day
26th 5th grade Class Trip to
Tennessee Aquarium
A complete monthly menu can be found on
the SWT
Homepage and the menu is subject to
change.
Student Breakfast: $1.05
Student Lunch: $2.20
Student Reduced Breakfast: $0.30
Student Reduced Lunch: $0.40
Adult Breakfast: $1.55
Adult Lunch: $3.15
Scan Here for the Digital Version:
FIRST Saturday of Every
Month, the High Museum
of Art is FREE to all Fulton
County residents!
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 prepay on your student’s meal
account using a credit/debit card at www.mypaymentsplus.com.
***Please Read***
Stonewall Tell Cafeteria will NO LONGER ACCEPT CHARGES FOR BREAKFAST OR LUNCH after April 18th. Please ensure your child has money to purchase any meals. You may check your child’s balance at www.mealpayplus.com. Cash, Money Order and Online payments are accepted. Sorry for the inconvenience.