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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

Mother Son

Dance

April 20, 2013

See page 2

Word of the Day –

Vocabulary Builders

Monday – Patience

Tuesday – Endure

Wednesday - Withstand

Thursday – Chance

Friday – Maturity

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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.

Patience is a skill that is learned throughout life.

When in any situation, one must always

remember that obstacles are only chances to

develop patience. Whether it is at school, work,

home or driving down the highway there is a

ninety percent chance that there will be an

“opportunity” good or bad that will help you

develop your patience level.

Having this skill will help you to go a long way in

life. With patience you may be able to get that

promotion you have been wanting or that higher

grade on the test you take this week. It is all in

the attitude and the effort you put forth to make

it happen.

In just this week alone I can count ten events

that have happened in my life that helped me to

gain a higher level of patience than I had before!

One way I like to keep up with my growth is by

keeping a journal; the same way we track a

growth chart on the walls of our homes as our

children grow, we can do the same with a

patience chart. Any skill we want to work on

within ourselves can be measured this way! So

go ahead make your “(insert skill here) chart”!

Ms. Golden

The PTA Stonewall Tell

is hosting

The Mother & Son Dance

“A Purple and Black Affair”

(NO DADS ALLOWED)

When: Saturday, April 20, 2013

Where: Stonewall Tell Elementary

3310 Stonewall Tell Rd.

Atlanta, GA 30349

Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Price: $30 per couple (1 child & 1 adult), $15

for each additional son, and $15 each

additional adult female.

Attire: Semi-Formal

Ticket price includes dinner, dessert,

dancing and entertainment.

Boutonnieres and pictures can also be ordered prior

to the dance.

Tickets can be purchased from Ms. Golden at

the Front Desk.

NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.

If you have any questions please contact Carmen Sneed at

404-245-9474 or email stonewalltellpta@yahoo.com.

LIMITED SPACE

ALL SALES ARE FINAL!

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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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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_________________________________Teache

r________________

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: KL4b- ed and s

KW1-Opinion Writing

Math: Measuring and

Analyzing Data

Science: Plants

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

CRCT April 10 - 17

Language Arts: Dear Mr. Henshaw

Synonyms/Antonyms Narrative

Math: CRCT

Science: CRCT Testing Review

Social Studies: CRCT

Math-----------Measurement

Reading--------Extended Text---“Warriors: Navajo Code Talkers.”

Language Arts----Grammar Review-Unit 5

Social Studies----America Since 1975

Science----Physical and Chemical Changes

Health----Healthy Eating

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What’s Happening? Quantum ArtSmart Happenings

www.quantumartsmart.weebly.com

Full STeAm Ahead! In Japanese: 全力で (pr: Zenryoku de)

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. 自然は美しいです = “nature is

beautiful” in Japanese! 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 finishing their focal point project while exploring the Science/Anatomy of a special bird with solid bones, a Loon.

K are studying reptiles and creating patterns on a snake while weaving it in a pattern in the grass.

2nd graders are beginning a Coral Reef and Ocean Habitat lesson that will incorporate Technology and Digital pictures.

Week of April 15 – April 19

Volleyball – Students will continue with 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.

Mark your calendars: Field Days are coming! May 1

– grades 5, 3, 1. May 2 – grades 4, 2, K.

We Need Volunteers for field Day! (See p 8)

Physical Education Music Notes

This week in music, students will be working on the

following:

5th – Tubano Drums: how to play the African instrument, as well as authentic African rhythms.

4th – Recorders: finishing on notes B, A, and G and proceeding to our repertoire.

3rd – American Line Dancing: reviewing former lessons on this American tradition, and learning new dances!

2nd – Music in Movies: learning how composers write music for movies, the technology they use, and the impact music

has on our favorite films! 1st/K – Ballads: reviewing the term (a song that tells a story), and performing the ballad “The Old Gray Cat is

Sleeping.”

Please remember to visit www.stonewalltellmusic.weebly.com

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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 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: EARLY MORNING DROP OFF ROUTINE

The morning times and dropping off your student is a very important

part of the day. But we need your help to make it run as expeditiously

as possible.

We have over 200 yards of sidewalk and you do not have to wait until

the children are directly in front of the door to drop off. By doing this

you are helping with the “Healthy kids, Smart kids” plan we are a part

of as well as helping the students to not be tardy to class. Please assist

us in making to morning drop off as efficient as possible.

Thanks in advance!

***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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Monday

Turkey &Gravy/Brown Rice Or Stuffed

Crust Dippers/Sauce

Tuesday

Beef Taco Soup w/Chips Or Chicken

Nugget Bites w/ Rice

Wednesday

BBQ Chicken w/Roll Or Tex Mex Nachos

w/ Rice

Thursday

Cheese Stuffed Shells Or Hamburger

Friday

Grilled Fish &Cheese Biscuit Or Cheese

Pizza

STES

Parental

Involvement Policy is

Available at the

Front Desk for your

Review

Important Dates To

Remember

10-17th

CRCT TESTING Grades 3-5

16th All Pro Dad’s 7:00am

16th APEC Student Program 6:30-

8:30pm (No PTA)

17th Pack 3310 Cub Scout Meeting 6pm

17th Linda Bryant Community

Meeting 6:00pm at Cliftondale

Elementary

18th Chick Fila Spirit Night

20th Mother/Son Dance 6pm-9pm

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.