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Jacque’s Note 2 Community News 3-9 MS News 10-12 HS News 13-14
Senior News 15
March 4, 2015
Wednesday Packet
Important Dates/Information
1. 1. 1. *AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM has begun
for March. Be sure to submit your payment online or directly to the Business Office.
CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION Saturday, March 7 9:00am-12:00pm
FOUNDER’S DAY CELEBRATION Tuesday, March 10 1:30-2:45pm
GLITTER – Back to the Future! Saturday, March 14 6:30-11:00pm TEACHER WORK DAY Friday, April 3 No School SPRING BREAK Monday-Friday, April 6-10 TCS Office Open
1. Please return your
re-enrollment contract
as soon as possible.
2
The Cottage School seeks to provide a wide base of knowledge from which our students can benefit. Like other schools we excel in our approach to individualized instruction, adherence to best practices and our accreditation standards, and creating a safe environment. In addition, we are particularly good at recognizing that success in life is more than good math and language skills. Although it is essential that our students learn the specific academic skills that are required for continued success in life, there are equally important non-academic skills that serve our teens well as they move into the adult world of work and relationships. The reality of how well TCS prepares its graduates for the challenges and opportunities that await them as adults was brought home in a marvelous manner this week. Almost ten years ago a young lady enrolled in our high school. Like many of our new students, she arrived with below grade level academic skills and a social awkwardness that stems from not feeling accepted in her previous setting. Also like many of our students, she adapted to our program quickly. Day by day, year by year, her academic skills improved and she became more self-confident and socially agile. Although her family assumed that college was not in her future when she enrolled, she had several college acceptances from which to choose before graduation. Since she was interested in becoming a teacher, she selected Shorter College. There she was invited to join a sorority, successfully navigated the college courses and graduated in the allotted four year span. She enjoyed working with preschoolers and the children definitely loved her. However, in the course of interacting with parents and peers, she became aware of a job opening at a downtown major corporation….Coca Cola. With some “to be expected” anxiety, she set up an interview. She carefully selected her clothes, she practiced her answers with her parents and she was hired! She is now in the training module and doing very well! I know that academically, this young lady accepted the challenge that the TCS teachers provided and graduated prepared for the intellectual challenges she will face. However, her real strength is that she also absorbed and put into practice the social and work related expectations that TCS emphasizes every day. Beginning with the courage it takes to reach for a goal that seems daunting, to the discipline and attention to detail that allowed her to compete with and be selected over the other candidates, the skills learned here on this campus gave her an edge. Of course we want our graduates to do well in their next phase of life, but more than anything, we want them to leave TCS with the skills they will need to recognize opportunities and rise to the challenge of the next, best thing. These are subtle skills and the process is not as easily evaluated as a score on an exam, but the proof is there in action and accomplishment. That is the promise that every one of our students has within them and that TCS helps them identify and unleash!
March 4, 2015
Jacque’s Note
The TCS Advancement Angle
News you can use to help raise money for The Cottage School
Remember! It’s Re-enrollment Time!
The TCS staff is busy creating the foundation on which our annual
programming depends. As you know, a major component in this process is
student enrollment. Since we tailor such a large portion of our program to
the individual student, we need to know for whom we are planning.
Please return your re-enrollment contract and fee to Sandy McKinney at your earliest
convenience. If you did not receive the original email containing your contract or if it has
been misplaced, please contact Sandy at sandym@cottageschool.org.
We look forward to a continued partnership as we work together to build a successful future
for your student.
Do you work for ADP, Verizon or GE? These are just a
sample of companies that participate in a matching
gift program.
Many companies want to support the causes that their
employees care about, so they set up charitable giving
programs through which they match employee
donations to eligible nonprofits. Matching gift programs are offered by many companies,
ranging from Fortune 500 corporations, such as Coca-Cola, to start-ups, like LinkedIn.
How it usually works is very easy:
1. A donor donates $25 to TCS .
2. The donor then submits the proper matching gift forms to his employer's HR department
or through an exclusive employee portal.
3. The employer receives the request and matches the donation 1:1 by writing a check for
$25 to the same nonprofit. The $25 check written by the company is the matching gift,
and it's an example of how corporate giving can provide a major boost to any fundraising
campaign.
For more information, please contact your company’s HR department.
The TCS Advancement Angle
News you can use to help raise money for The Cottage School
On Friday, February 27th, members of the TCS
Administrative Team attended the North Fulton Partners
in Education Expo hosted at the DeKalb Office Corporate
Furniture Dealer in Alpharetta. This initiative, sponsored
by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce,
aims at partnering local businesses with local schools to
improve our community!
TCS is specifically looking for partnership opportunities in these areas:
What We Are Looking For
Internships for students
Job shadow opportunities
Career Café/Day Speakers
In kind donations
Tutoring
Teaching elective classes
Technology related fields
Music, Art, Drama
Athletics
Auto Maintenance
Printing and promotional items
Sponsorship of campus events and fundraisers
Donations to campus fundraisers
What We Can Do For You
Press releases promoting partnership
Paid advertisements
Drive traffic from our website to yours
Social Media announcements
Event sponsorship opportunities
Announcements and mentions during special events
Promotion in weekly communications
School vendor opportunities
Opportunities to host your event on campus
Opportunities to attend campus events to promote your business
For more information on TCS Corporate Partnership opportunities,
please contact Tracy Ballot, Director of Advancement, at
Tracyb@cottageschool.org
Wear Purple to
show
school spirit !
Jeans can be worn
if you wear purple
shirts Organization
MARCH 10, 2015 Time: 1:30PM TO 2:45PM
Music provided by:
DJ Tod Peavy
FOUNDER’S DAY
FOOTLOOSE
PAC PICKS THIS WEEK
CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION Join us on Saturday March 7th, for TCS Campus
Beautification from 9 – 12. We are going to tidy up for Glitter and see what else we have
in store for the campus this spring! *Please bring your gloves, pruning shears and clippers with you.
Have you been wondering what that plant with those strange white buds is at the entrance?
Learn a bit about the flowery show that is coming to our entrance with the arrival of spring.
Paperbush is a deciduous plant reaching 6' tall and wide. They are a plant that if they avoid full afternoon sun, they are happy as a lark. Soil requirements are minimal, just make sure not overly wet or dry. It is easy to grow with no insect or disease issues.
-Autumn Hill Nursery
Thank you to everyone who collected and sent in Box Tops for Education. We have raised
$253.40 by participating in the Box Tops for Education Program.
Did you forget to send in YOUR Box Tops with all the snow days we've had? Don't worry!
Keep clipping. We are planning to have one more collection drive before school is out for
summer to get a jump start on collecting for next fall.
When you send them in, don't forget to write your student's name and homeroom on the outside
of the baggie or envelope.
2014 – 2015 Parent Survey
Watch for an email later today with a link to the
2014-2015 Parent Survey. Your feedback is extremely
important to us. Your answers are confidential. Once the
results are tallied, we will share this information with
you.
We also want to encourage your participation this year by
offering an incentive. Upon completing the survey, please print the confirmation
page. Return it to school with your student. They will be get credit and you will be
entered to win a $25 Amazon gift card. Thank you in advance for communicating
with us through the survey.
Summer is almost here…
Wondering how your students can fill
their days? Want to know about the
best camps?
Please visit the
Summer Opportunities
Display in the Media
Center
MS March Activities
DATE Activity TCS$ Things to bring
Friday
3/6
Off Campus
Lazer Tag $377.58 Adjusted for
weather days.
All students going off campus must bring a sack
lunch unless pre-ordered through the lunch
program. There will not be microwaves. Students
are allowed to bring money for a snack bar and
arcade games.
Friday
3/6
On Campus
On Campus Activity $368.90 Adjusted for
weather days.
Friday
3/6
Academics
Academics $390.60 Adjusted for
weather days.
Academic Materials
*Remember to bring an independent reading
book if you complete your work early.
Tuesday
3/10
1:30-2:45
“Footloose”
Founder’s Day Dance
The Cougar Center
All school dance in the Cougar Center to
celebrate The Cottage School’s 30th
Birthday!
Friday
3/13
On Campus
Clubs $210.80
Club Materials
Friday
3/13
Academics $215.76 Academic Materials
*Remember to bring an independent reading
book if you complete your work early.
Friday
3/20
Off Campus
Hiking-Red Top
Mountain
$215.76 All students going off campus must bring a sack
lunch unless pre-ordered through the lunch
program. There will not be microwaves.
Students will need to dress accordingly for
the activity.
Friday
3/20
On Campus
Spring Activities $210.80
Friday
3/20
Academics
Academics $223.20 Academic Materials
*Remember to bring an independent reading
book if you complete your work early.
Monday-
Wednesday
3/23-3/25
8th Graders Observe
High School Classes
On an assigned day, students who have returned
contracts will observe classes at the high school
and then have lunch with a high school buddy.
Thursday
3/26
On Campus
“Masquerade!”
Middle School Sock Hop
7:00-9:00 PM
$210.80
($10 cash) Flyer with additional information will be posted
in the next Wednesday Packet.
Friday
3/27
Academics
Academics/
Campus Beautification
$223.20 Students who earn Academics will be allowed
to attend the dance but will need to come to
school on Friday, March 27th.
*Remember to bring an independent reading
book if you complete your work early.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL
CHARACTER EDUCATIONCHARACTER EDUCATIONCHARACTER EDUCATION
“Ambitious”“Ambitious”“Ambitious”
During this month, we will discuss what During this month, we will discuss what During this month, we will discuss what
ambitious means:ambitious means:ambitious means:
“A strong determination to “A strong determination to “A strong determination to
accomplish challenging goals while accomplish challenging goals while accomplish challenging goals while
at The Cottage School “at The Cottage School “at The Cottage School “
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8th Graders Observe High School Levels: March 138th Graders Observe High School Levels: March 138th Graders Observe High School Levels: March 13
8th Graders Observe High School Classes: March 238th Graders Observe High School Classes: March 238th Graders Observe High School Classes: March 23---252525
MARCH
MMM asquerade!asquerade!asquerade!
Middle School Middle School Middle School
Annual Sock Hop Annual Sock Hop Annual Sock Hop
Thursday, March 26, 2015 Thursday, March 26, 2015 Thursday, March 26, 2015
7:007:007:00---9:00 PM9:00 PM9:00 PM
All MS students are invited to the Cougar Center to dance the night away. Hors d’œuvrés and drinks provided. We will have a photographer on site to
capture the exciting moments.
Pictures will be available at hpaphotographers.com
Dressy casual is the attire for the evening but don’t forget to bring your socks! A collared shirt, khakis or dress slacks for the boys (a tie would be
preferred). A skirt, dress or nice pants and a dressy shirt for the girls.
NO t-shirts or jeans!
If you have not earned academics and attend the dance, you do not have to
come to school on Friday, March 27th.
If you earn academics, join us at the dance and report to school by 8:00am
on Friday.
Please call Lauren- 678-250-5124 or e-mail laurene@cottageschool.org with
any questions.
Tickets on sale from March 9th until March 20th.
ONLY $10.00 and
TCS money-$210.80!
DATE TIME Activity TCS$ Things to bring/U.S. $ Friday
3/6
Afternoon Clubs Bring Needed Club Materials
Tuesday
3/10
1:30-2:45 Founders’ Day Celebration All School Sock Hop Dance in the Cougar Center
*students need to wear socks
“Reward Off
Campus”
Thur
3/12
6:30 pm
8:00 pm
to
6:00 am
7:00 am
Bus Departs Campus
Escalade Lock In
Night of repelling and rock
climbing fun
Pick Up at I Building
*Students Excused from Fri
$732.38
*Pizza Supper Provided
*Bring additional food items and beverage
*Rescheduled from 2/26 – students signed up for the
2/26 reward payoff will attend this event
Friday
3/13
Academics
8:15
10:00
12:00
12:45
2:40
Levels
Academics
Lunch
Academics
Homeroom
$756.79
Academic material to complete work and spare reading
materials, if you will be in academics
all day!
Off-Campus
10:00-
2:00
Disc Golf
*outdoor disc golf at East Roswell
Park
$732.38
Fully enclosed outdoor athletic shoes and socks
*Bring a bag lunch and water
On-Campus
10:00
12:00
12:45
2:40
Scavenger Hunt
Lunch
Minute To Win It
Homeroom
$707.96 Appropriate jeans to change into with TCS spirit shirt
Saturday
3/14
Saturday School
For students owing attendance
hours
Your planner, notebooks, textbooks, lunches and a
change of clothing for PM work detail
Friday
3/20
Afternoon Clubs Bring Needed Club Materials
Academics
Friday
3/27
8:15
10:00
12:00
12:45
2:40
Levels
Academics
Lunch
Academics
Homeroom
$454.07
Academic material to complete work and spare reading
materials, if you will be in academics
all day!
Off-Campus
Friday
3/27
10:00-
2:00
Southern Civil War & Rail Road
Museum
$439.43
Fully enclosed shoes
*change into athletic pants or shorts with a Spirit
Shirt
*Bring a sack lunch and money for lunch/ souvenirs
On-Campus
Friday
3/27
10:00
12:00
12:45
2:40
Video Games
Lunch
March Madness Basketball
Homeroom
$424.78
Shorts to change into with TCS spirit shirt
HS Activities for March
Congratulations to the Class of 2015
on their acceptances and scholarship awards to the following
post-secondary programs!
Austin Baker: Andrew College
Asa Branch: Fort Valley State University, Alabama A&M University
Diego Cervantes: Culinary Internship
Courtney Connell: Kennesaw State University, The University of Alabama, Columbus State University,
University of North Georgia & Georgia Southern University.
Mary Anna Faulk: Coastal College of Georgia
Will Hall: University of West Georgia, University of Mississippi - $6,000 scholarship, Louisiana State
University, Georgia Southern University, University of Alabama, Valdosta State University & Auburn
University
Zak Kitzler: Hood College - $60,000 scholarship, Young Harris University - $52,000 scholarship & Eckerd
College - $68,000 scholarship
Alex Lee: Southern Polytechnic State University, Reinhardt University & Wingate University - $64,000
presidential scholarship
Noelle Mace: Kennesaw State University Academy for Inclusive Learning
Ethan Menaker: Georgia College and State University, Kennesaw State University, Elon University,
George Mason University - $32,000 scholarship, High Point University - $40,000 scholarship
KJ Powell: Piedmont College - $36,000 Piedmont Pride scholarship & $2,800 Georgia Tuition Grant
Kyle Simon: KSU Academy for Inclusive Learning, College of Charleston REACH
Noah Storm: Green Mountain College & Colorado Mountain College
Joseph Thompson: CAPStone Program
Victoria Wood: Coastal College of Georgia
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