April 29-May 3, 2013

Volume 45 Issue 35

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Linda Bryant Community Meeting at

Creekside HS 6PM

May 13th

6th Annual Atlanta STEM Career Fair and Exhibition

May 11, 2013

More information on p 4

Field Day

MAY 1st

AND

May 2nd See page 6

Word of the Day –

Vocabulary Builders

Monday – Pollution

Tuesday – Equality

Wednesday – Teachable

Thursday – Career

Friday – Heart

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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

Flounnory@fultonschools.org Coachmantl@fultonschools.org

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.

Taking care of ourselves is not

always an easy task. Yes, we may

find it easy to take care of others

and tell them what they need to do

to make their lives better but what

are we doing for ourselves?

We should continually strive to be

the better person in any situation or

opportunity we may face. Whether

it be direction from a community

leader, teacher, family, friend or

even a medical professional; we

should take into consideration what

is told to us.

Though not all direction is good

direction; we must remember to use

our judgment skills we were taught

when making a final decision on

what to do. Just as easy as it may be

to advise others the most important

counsel to follow is your heart.

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

).pdf

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

).pdf

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

elderr1@fultonschools.org 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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What’s Happening?

ELA: KL5b-Opposites of Verbs

and Adjectives (antonyms)

Math: Addition and

Subtraction

Science: Rocks and Soil

Social Studies: Review

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 Opinion (Persuasive)

Math: 4th grade Review

Science: Putting it all together Review

Social Studies: Year in Review Fifty States Play

Math--------------Measurement and Data

Reading-----------Extended Text, “Navajo Code Talkers.”

Language---------Negatives and Double Negatives

Social Studies-----How Constitution protects a citizen’s rights

Science-----------Electricity/Magnetism

Health------------Growth and Development

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What’s Happening? Quantum ArtSmart Happenings

www.quantumartsmart.weebly.com

Full STeAm Ahead

5th graders 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 beginning an Amazon Rainforest unit where we will research and investigate the rainforest and incorporate

digital photography after taking a virtual fieldtrip.

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 creating a Coral Reef and Ocean Habitat that will incorporate Technology and Digital pictures. Why

are coral reefs important and what scientific jobs can you pursue if you want to study coral reefs?

Week of April 29 – May 3

Our field days are this week! To prepare for field

days, the students will participate in some of the

activities that will be included in field day during P.E.

This will help them become familiar with the games

and procedures for relays.

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 – Reviewing Instruments and Instrument Families (Brass, Woodwind, String, and Percussion). 4th – African music, including traditional African dances and games! 3rd – Fulton County Third Grade Music Assessment. 2nd / 1st / K – African music, including traditional African dances and games!

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

Turkey &Gravy / Brown Rice Or Stuffed

Crust Dippers/Sauce

Tuesday

Beef Taco Soup/ Tortilla Chips Or Chicken

Bite w/ Rice

Wednesday

BBQ Chicken Or Tex Mex Nachos

Thursday

Cheese Stuffed Shells w/ Sauce Or

Hamburger

Friday

Fajita Grilled Fish w/ Cheddar Biscuit Or

Cheese Pizza

STES

Parental Involvement Policy is

Available at the Front Desk for

your Review

Important Dates To Remember

May 1st Early Spring Registration 8am-4pm

May 1st Field Day Grades 5, 3, 1

May 1st Cub Scout Pack 3310 Meeting 6:30pm

May 2nd Early Spring Registration 8am-7pm

May 2nd Field Day Grades 4, 2, KK

May 5th Stonewall Tell Mother/Daughter Tea

(Sponsored by APEC Girl Scouts) 2:00-4:00pm

–See APEC for tickets

May 9th Career Day Grades 3-5

May 10th Career Day Grades KK-2

May 10th Mother’s Day Cake Event 8am-10am

May 13th Linda Bryant Community

Meeting at Creekside HS 6PM

May 14th School Governance Council Meeting

5:00-6:30pm

May 14th PTA/ Spring Chorus Concert 6:30 pm

May 15th Cub Scout Meeting Pack 3310

6:15pm

May 17th Multicultural Festival Parade

May 21st Awards Day 3rd and KK

May 22nd Awards Day 4th and 1st

May 23rd Awards Day 5th and 2nd

May 23rd LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

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. ATTENTION PARENTS OF

5th GRADE STUDENTS

Georgia Law requires that children

entering 6th grade show proof of

two doses of measles, 2 mumps, 1

rubella and are required to have

two doses of varicella vaccine

(chicken pox) or laboratory proof

of immunity.

To prevent any delay in registering

your child for middle school,

please see your physician or visit

one of the local health

departments as soon as possible to

have your child properly

immunized.

Festival Parade -May 17, 2013

8:30-12:00

Please come out and help us celebrate the

various cultures represented here at

Stonewall Tell