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Cotton Indian Elementary School Newsletter February 2015
A Message From the Principal...
“Community Involved in Education”
Dear CIE Community,
As we wrap up another month of school and continue to move forward, instructional practices and meeting each student’s individual needs will continue to be our top priority. I feel so fortunate to work with a dedicated staff that strives to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for all students.
On our website is a link for a Parent Survey, please take a moment to complete the survey when you have some time. I value your input and will look closely at your comments and suggestions as we continue our quest to provide an enriching and supportive partnership with our school community.
I appreciate all that you do to support our school, we are a community that takes pride in meeting the needs of all stakeholders.
With warmest regards,
Lisa Travis Principal
CLICK HERE to take the Parent Survey.
Cotton Indian Elementary School 1201 Old Conyers Rd. Stockbridge, GA 30281
Phone: 770-474-9983 Fax: 770-474-6959
Lisa Travis Principal
Sean Thompson Assistant Principal
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Kindergarten is 100 days smarter!! Thank you for all of your donations to help us celebrate the 100th day of school!! As the second half of our school year begins we are really focusing on sight word knowledge, reading, reading comprehension, and number recognition to 20! In order for your child to become a successful reader you need to read with your child…..READ READ READ!! We hope to go on a field trip this spring, look for more information to come in your child’s folder. Thanks for all you do!
First graders are much stronger in our knowledge of 2-D and 3-D shapes and fractions. We have made shapes and shape books, put our hands on shapes, and divided different objects into equal parts. We are excited about this new information! We have also been having number talks each day! We have looked at dots and numbers and are working on adding and subtracting numbers by using all kinds of great strategies. Please ask us which strategies we know and how we can use them! We will be learning about measurement next. So parents, watch out we will be ready to measure everything in sight! We are crazy mathematicians!
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Third grade is off to a productive 3rd marking period. In math we are starting to learn area, perimeter, and geometry. Mr. Nelson, our math coach has come in and conducted a great 3 ACT task with students. In Science we have concluded our last unit in Earth science (fossils) and will move on to Physical Science and learn all about Heat. Third graders are really intrigued and fascinated learning and studying the Historical Figures that shaped our democracy. We have covered Paul Revere, Fredrick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony. Be sure to ask your son/daughter how each person influenced “their/our” democracy. We have six more people to cover. In reading continue to read both fiction and nonfiction text to build fluency, comprehension, and stamina. GA milestones will be here before you know it. If parents/students are in need of support materials please visit the Ms. Settle’s room (parent support room). Continue to encourage your son/daughter to practice all previously learned skills in all subject areas. Thank you to all our supportive parents and guardians. Without you the success of your child would not be possible.
Second grade would like to start off with a Thank you to all of the parents who showed up at our Museum night! The students worked diligently on their historical figure projects. You should be very proud of them. We are!
In February, second grade will focus on the night sky. Students will learn about the stars and moon. Second graders love this unit! Many awesome experiments and activities will be done within this unit. Also in February, we will study Jackie Robinson and his contributions as a Georgian to history to coincide with Black History Month. In Math, we are completing the amazing world of measurement of length and time. What fun we had doing hands on activities! We also will start a review on place value and push or number knowledge to a new level.
Please encourage your students to collect those box tops for class competition and read to earn six flags tickets!
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The fourth graders have been working extremely hard since returning from Winter Break! We are very proud of their efforts as we make a strong push towards the Georgia Milestones in April!
In ELA, the students are working diligently on constructed and extended response questions. This practice will better prepare the students for the Georgia Milestones test because it provides them with ample opportunities answering open ended questions, short answer questions, and extended response questions. A novel on George Washington will be starting soon.
For Social Studies, the students will continue their studies on the Revolutionary War.
In Science, the fourth graders will continue studying light and sound. Be sure to ask your child all about the mini-experiments they are doing in class with the use of light sources, mirrors, and prisms! After the light unit the students will begin a lesson on sound in which they will be able to make their own homemade instruments. They will have the opportunity to play a short tune in class demonstrating how their instrument changes pitch and volume!
Fractions will be the focus in Math. The students will focus on equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, adding and subtracting fractions, and multiplying fractions. They will also be preparing for the Georgia Milestones by completing constructed response and extended response activities in class.
Please be on the lookout for a permission slip coming home for a field trip. If the funds are available, the students will go on a field trip to the Atlanta History Center on March 5th. If you have not given your $20 donation at the beginning of the year please do so as soon as you can.
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With only a fraction of the year remaining, 5th grade will be finishing fractions and heading on to our geometry and measurement units. With the end of the year rolling in quickly, be on the lookout for notifications about special events happening just for your 5th graders. Remember, a well-rested child is a higher achieving child. They’re never too old for some story time before an early bedtime… just let them read it to you.
Gifted Program
Gifted Education Referral and Testing Information
Attention Parents:
You may now nominate your child for consideration for gifted testing by clicking on the link below and filling out the online referral form. Please note that filling out the form does not guarantee that your child will be tested. Filling out the form will submit your child’s name and information to the Gifted Eligibility Team. The Gifted Eligibility Team will then examine and evaluate the data available on each referral in order to determine if testing is warranted and appropriate.
In order to nominate your child for consideration for gifted testing, please click on the link below and complete the requested information.
http://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us//cms/module/selectsurvey/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=2265
What is involved in the gifted evaluation process? http://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/Page/48450
For more information you may contact [email protected] or call 770-474-9983.
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Cotton Indian Beta Club
The Cotton Indian Elementary School is ready to kick off the Pennies for Patients program on 2/2/2015.
The Pennies for Patients Organization is planning a meeting and educational kick off assembly on January 28, 2015 to get our students excited and prepared for a successful campaign.
MISSION FIRST: The Mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is to cure blood cancers and improve quality of life for patients and their families.
More information is coming soon!
CIE’s Junior Beta Sponsors
Caps for Cure
Caps for CURE is a grassroots fundraising effort benefiting CURE Childhood Cancer. Inspired by one young teenager battling cancer and wanting to make a meaningful contribution to research, Caps for CURE is now being implemented throughout schools. Our next one is February 13th, so bring a $1 and wear your favorite cap to school.
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MENTORS We Need You!!!
There are many opportunities for parents and community members to get involved at Cotton Indian Elementary. Mentors are an important part of our school.
We need you!
Please contact us at 770-474-9983 to be part of our mentoring team.
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Cotton Indian Elementary
Invites You to Visit the
Family Resource Room
The Family Resource room is located in Room 103. It is there for the Families of Cotton Indian students! We have FREE materials for
you to take home for two weeks at a time!
Check Us Out!
CIE FAMILY RESOURCE ROOM HOURS
MONDAY-FRIDAY
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
OR LATER BY APPOINTMENT
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL OR EMAIL IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED
ASSISTANCE.
Cheryl Settle, CIE Family Liaison
770-474-9983
[email protected] Email
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Our 3rd annual Lucky Laces 5K race is right around the corner on March 28, 2015. We are looking for runners as well as sponsors. Be on the lookout for more information from your PTO!
Registration Form
Name____________________________________________
Address __________________________________________
City, State, Zip _____________________________________
Phone Number _____________________________________
Email Address ______________________________________ Additional Runners: ____________________________________ Age: ____________Shir t Sz: ____________________________________ ____________Shirt Sz.: _____________________________________ ____________Shirt Sz: T-Shirt size: Youth: S___ M___ L___ Adult: S___ M___ L___ XL___ 2X___
5k Early Bird - $20 ea. Race Day - $25 ea. *Please register by 3/20/15 to guarantee a t-shirt. *Onsite Registration begins at 7:00am and ends at 7:45am on race day.
In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, the undersigned, and for his or her heirs, successors, and assigns, (1) hereby waived any and all claims against the sponsors and
officials of Henry County Schools, Cotton Indian Elementary, the State of Georgia,for injuries, illness or damages which may result directly or indirectly from my participation,
and (2) expressly releases said officials and sponsors from any and all such claims for injury, illness, or damage resulting there from. The undersigned affirms that he or she is in
proper condition to participate in the event.
Make Checks Payable to: Cotton Indian Elementary School Mail Checks to: Cotton Indian Elementary School 1201 Old Conyers Rd
Stockbridge, Ga 30281
The race begins at the stop light of Old
Conyers and East Atlanta Rd (across from
Cochran Park). The route is north on Old
Conyers Rd, to Flat Rock Road, and will
end on the Campus of Cotton Indian
Elementary School. It is a mostly flat route,
so please feel free to run like the wind, jog,
or walk. Strollers are welcomed!
Participants are asked to
park at Stockbridge High
School (1151 Old Conyers
Rd. Stockbridge, Ga
30281). Transportation
will be provided to the
starting line. Please
arrive prior to 7:45am, in
an effort to adhere to
road closures.
Cotton Indian Elementary School’s
3RD Annual Lucky Laces 5K
Saturday, March 28, 2014
8:00am
BRING YOUR
ST. PATTY’S DAY
SPIRIT AND YOUR BEST
COSTUME!!
Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or call 404-408-4979.
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Upcoming Events
February 5th Spirit Night at Stockbridge Dwarf House 5-8 pm
February 6th Winter Dance
February 9th Progress Reports
February 12th Fourth Grade Museum
6-7 pm
February 13th Coffee with the Principal 8 am in Media Center
Caps for a Cure $1 donation to wear a cap to find a cure for childhood cancer
February 16th-20th Winter Break - No School
February 23rd No School for Students
February 26th Family Math Game Night 6-7 pm
Talent Show
If you missed our Talent Show on Friday, January 23rd, you missed a real treat. Check out some of our wonderful talented students.
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Winter Wonderland
Dance For all
Friday, February 6,
2015
6:00-8:00pm
$25 per couple $5 each additional child
The dance includes entertainment, dinner with drink and dessert, & a party favor.
Digital and 4x6 picture available for addi-tional $10.
Please fill out and return to reserve your Winter Wonderland” evening Child’s Name ________________________
Child’s Teacher ______________________
Number Attending _________________
Amount Paid ____________ with cash or check made to CIE PTO
Join us for our annual Winter Wonderland Dance, February 6, 2015 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. The cost is $25 per couple and $5 each additional guest. Pictures are available at an additional cost. This is a dance for everyone. We are not separating by mothers and sons or fathers and daughters. Please contact Jennifer McCrary, [email protected], with any questions.
