Date: Wednesday – March 28, 2012

Important Messages from The Cottage School are attached. Please sign this form indicating their receipt and return to the school

with your student tomorrow. Thank You!!

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March 28, 2012

Wednesday Packet

Important Dates/Information

Interact Club DONUT SALE for Relay for Life - Thursday during AM Carpool (see flyer) Teacher Work Day – Friday, March 30th – No School Spring Break – Monday-Friday, April 2nd - April 6th

*Mandatory* Senior Cruise Meeting – Thursday, April 12th – 6:30 PM in Media Center TCS GLITTER at the Cougar Center – Saturday, April 14th, 7:00-11:00 PM

Please take a moment and respond to our parent survey at the following link: http://freeonlinesurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=hpu3ekifrs5pfnk1030986

RWC Showcase Tickets are in!!

Tour HOME PLATE, the beautifully decorated home of retired Atlanta Braves relief pitcher, Mark Wohlers, and his family.

16th Annual Showcase Home Tour April 29th-May 20th Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sunday 1:00-6:00 PM

Tickets are $15 from Jacque or $20 at the door...More ticket info at: www.roswellwomansclub.org

A Special Thanks to All Students, Staff & Parents Thanks so very much for the many thoughtful notes, cards, drawings and banners that I have received during my recovery. Each and every one has helped lift me up and helped make each day a little happier. As I continue to heal, I look forward to seeing you all again soon. Take care. Phil Parker

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Spring arrived last week in a yellow haze! We are trying to keep the pollen out of our classrooms and taking what precautions we can to prevent over exposure. Our daily reports on Phil’s progress are all good. You guys have been amazingly supportive and he and Anne appreciate the cards and efforts to make their life easier! We approach Spring Break with great successes to celebrate and more fabulous events and accomplishments to come. I am very proud of our seniors who have worked hard to create post-secondary plans that will continue their successes. There are so many avenues from which they could choose, but providing guidance and encouragement is vital to taking advantage of all the options. If you are a Senior Parent, kudos! The ride may not have been smooth, but the destination is in sight! For those who are still in the upward rotation, listen and learn. Upper classmen parents can help you by sharing their experiences. The TCS staff provides a number of meetings in which they present the information you need to have and offer themselves as resources. The Wednesday Packet is loaded with helpful dates and options. And every day on campus our counselors and teachers are working to provide options, encouragement and support as our students explore their own natural traits that will contribute to their success. As you prepare for Spring Break, take a moment and review the school year. What were your expectations for your child when they first entered school? What did you expect from TCS when you enrolled here? I am asking these questions for two reasons. First, it is always a good practice to stop and take stock of where our children are and especially to acknowledge, although there may be miles to go, the progress they have made today. Also, I am including this link to our on-line survey.

http://freeonlinesurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=hpu3ekifrs5pfnk1030986 Your feedback is very important to our future planning. Although we often hear how happy our parents/students are with TCS, and from parents who have suggestions for improvement, we do not hear from everyone. Your voice is important. Your perceptions and feedback are essential. Please take a few minutes to compete the survey so we can assess our own successes and determine areas of continued efforts going forward. Your teen will complete the survey here on campus. I will let you know what the results are in late April. Thanks to those of you who attended the Trout Release. Thanks to those of you who will participate in our Campus Appreciation Day in April. Thanks to the loyal sports fans who support our Spring teams. Thanks to the parents who provide our weekly goodies for staff meetings. Thanks to our parents and staff who have contributed a portion of their tax dollars to TCS through the GOAL SSO. Thanks to all of you who are contributing to and/or attending our Glitter Event. Thanks to all of our Annual Fund donors. Thank you all!!

Enjoy your Spring Break!

March 28, 2012

Jacque’s Note

The Cottage School

2012-2013 Parents Abbreviated Calendar (Revised - March 2012)

Semester 1 August 8 HS Orientation (returning students) 9 –11 a.m. August 9 HS Orientation (new students) 9 –11 a.m. August 10 MS Orientation (all students) 8 a.m.–12 p.m. August 13 First Day of School August 16 PAC Parent and Family Social September 3 No School - Labor Day Holiday September 11 Senior/Parent Meeting September 21 No School - Teacher Work Day November 2 No School - Teacher Work Day November 5 No School - GISA Conference November 19-23 No School - Thanksgiving Break December 17-19 H.S. Sem. 1 Final Exams – ½ days December 19 M.S. Teacher Work Day December 20 All School Teacher Work Day December 21-Jan 4 Winter Holiday for All Students Semester 2 January 7 First Day of 2nd Semester January 21 No School - MLK Holiday February 14-18 No School - Presidents’ Day Holiday March 10 TCS 28th Birthday March 29 No School - Teacher Work Day April 1-5 Spring Break May 20-23 H.S. Sem. 2 Final Exams - ½ days May 22 M.S. Last Day of School - ½ day May 23 H.S. Last Day of School - ½ day May 24 TCS Graduation

Donut Sale

The Interact Club is holding a donut sale during

AM Carpool

TOMORROW….Thursday, March 29th in the

Middle and High School Carpool

Each box will cost $7.00

By making a purchase from Interact, you save

almost $2.00 a box AND

All proceeds will go towards TCS’

Relay for Life Team!

All-Star Student Achievers Program

Presented by Chick-fil-A

The Atlanta Braves are pleased to invite students to participate in the All-Star Student Achievers

Program presented by Chick-fil-A. The program rewards students in grades K-12 throughout

Georgia for their hard work and dedication to academic excellence. In recognition of their

accomplishments, All-Star Student Achievers receive two complimentary tickets to a 2012

regular season home game and Chick-fil-A coupons. Additional tickets may be purchased at a

discount price.

Students who would like to become an All-Star Student Achiever must meet one of the

following criteria for the 2011 Fall Semester: Straight A's (including A-), Honor Roll, or

Perfect Attendance.

Students participating in the program will be entered into a drawing for the opportunity to

participate in a special pre-game presentation. Students may register online at

braves.com/achiever or may mail the order form to Atlanta Braves Ticket Office, P.O. Box 4064,

Atlanta, GA 30302 by June 30, 2012.

Additional information: Ordering tickets online will allow you to choose your game, seat location

and print your tickets at home. Orders are subject to availability. No refunds or exchanges.

Chick-Fil-A coupons are not redeemable at Turner Field. If your game date is rained out, you

may exchange your tickets for any remaining All-Star Student Achiever dates during the 2012

season based on availability. Students may submit one form online or via mail.

Attached is an All-Star Student Achiever order form for mail-in orders.

ALLEN WILL BE TAKING OFF ON

HIS TREK FOR PHIL

In Phil’s honor, starting this Friday, Allen will be trekking from The Cottage School to

Florida State University, where Phil attended college. For Allen, this endeavor will be

done via running, kayaking, and cycling over 350 miles.

This is Allen’s personal endeavor to motivate people to pledge time or a meal to assist

Phil and Anne during these months of treatment and recovery. By pledging your time

in two hour increments, multiple needs for the Parkers can be met. Or you may want

to take a meal to Phil and Anne by signing up to do so at the following link:

http://www.TakeThemAMeal.com Recipient Last Name: Parker Password: parker

After Allen’s completion of this trek, you will be contacted with how best your time

pledge can be utilized and the coordination of timing will be determined. Anne is

keeping up with the inside housework because guests are not allowed at this point in

Phil’s recovery.

After considering this opportunity, please return the following form to the front desk

of either the high school or middle school. Thank you.

Name: _____________________________________ To support Allen McAdams’ journey in honor of Phil Parker’s “Wellness Walk”, I pledge ____________hours of time (in 2 hour increments) after the completion of Allen’s trek in order to assist Phil and Anne with necessary tasks during Phil’s recovery. AND/OR I have signed up through the above website to take a meal to the Parkers on the following date. __________________________

o Yes, I support The Cottage School mission through my contribution to the Key Annual Fund:

Total Amount Pledged: $ __________________Amount Enclosed: $ __________________Balance: $ __________________

All gifts and pledges are due by May 31.Monthly statements will be issued.Please make checks payable to

“The Cottage School Annual Fund.”

Please return this form with your check made payable to “The Cottage School Annual Fund”, in an enveloped addressed to the attention of the Advancement Office.

o Founders Key $10,000 and above

o Platinum Key $5,000—9,999

o Gold Key $2,500—4,999

o Silver Key $1,000—2,499

o Bronze Key $100—999

o Key Support $1—99

o My company participates in the Matching Gift Program. Enclosed are my completed forms required to process the gift.

Please fill in your name/names as you want them to appear in the Annual Report:

Name ______________________________________________________________________

Signature ___________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________

City __________________________ State ____________ Zip Code ___________________

Telephone______________________ email _______________________________________

o Parent of ______________________ o Grandparent of _________________________

o Alumni, Class of_________________ o Parent of Alumni ________________________

o Faculty/Staff o Board of Directors o Corporation o Friend of TCS

The Key Annual Fund

The Cottage School700 Grimes Bridge Rd.

Roswell, GA 30075770/641-8688

www.cottageschool.org

Key Annual Fund Update

53%... of TCS Parents have either made a pledge or contribution to the 2011-2012 Key Annual Fund as of March 15, 2012! We’re over half way towards our goal of 100% parent participation in the Key Annual Fund AND we’re well on our way towards our goal of $130,000 raised to support The Cottage School’s mission and goals.

Our Annual Fund Class Representatives will be making calls SOON to secure 100% parent participation. They look forward to talking with you and answering any questions you may have. However, for your convenience, a contribution form is below, or you may make your contribution online through our secure server on our website.

Attaining 100% parent participation in the Annual Fund opens the door to the program-enhancing grants that are available through Foundations. Successful completion of future campus improvements depend upon strong support from the Foundation Community.

You, as parents, hold the Keys to Our Success as we approach these sources of funding!

   Come  Travel  With  TCS  to  Exotic  Ports  of  Call!  

Glitter  2012  is  coming  April  14!  Hong  Kong,  Tahiti,  Cannes,  and  Casablanca  await  you.  

Dress  with  an  International  flair    

or  break  out  your  favorite  “cruise  attire.”  (Ladies,  please  remember,  dress  for  comfort,  

Absolutely  No  Heels  on  Gym  Floor)    

It’s  less  than  one  month  until  THE  event  of  the  year!  

Purchase  your  tickets  now  for  $100/person    from  the  TCS  Advancement  Office,  or  order  online  through  our  secure  server.  Proceeds  benefit  TCS’  Tuition  Assistance  Fund.  

“Glitter  Ports  of  Call”  will  be  a  night  of  dinner,  dancing,    silent  &  live  auctions,  surprises,  and  wonderful  memories  in    

The  Cougar  Center!  

The  Captain’s  Club  opens  at  7:00  p.m.  For  Info/questions,  email  mailto:Glitter@cottageschool.org  

Join Us for Relay for Life April 27th

Roswell High School www.roswellrelayforlife.org

What can I do?

1. Join our team (TCS Cougars) for $10.00. The deadline to register for our team and receive a t-shirt for Relay for Life

is this Friday, March 30th, at midnight. If you register after this date, we will welcome your participation on the team, but you will not be able to get a t-shirt.

2. Make a donation. 3. Join us for the event April 27th from 6PM-11PM. 4. Participate in Spirit Week April 23th – 27th.

This is a memorable event that all of us enjoy and we

would love for you to be a part of it.

Please contact Lynn Haas lynnh@cottageschool.org for further questions.

MS April Activities

DATE TIME Activity RAIN-

OUT

TCS$ Things to bring/Information

Friday

3/30 Teacher Work Day NO SCHOOL

Mon-Fri

April 2-6 Spring Break NO SCHOOL

Friday

4/13

Tellus Museum

Academics

$320.16

$331.20

All students going off campus

must bring a sack lunch unless

pre-ordered through lunch

program. There will not be

microwaves.

Students who earn Academics will

need to bring extra reading

material because he/she will be in

academics all day.

Friday

4/20

Allatoona Lake

Kickball Tournament

Academics

$160.08

$156.40

$165.60

All students going off campus

must bring a sack lunch unless

pre-ordered through lunch

program. There will not be

microwaves.

Students staying on campus should

come in dress code and change

before the tournament

Friday

4/27

Clubs

Academics

$156.40

$165.60

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Friday

4/27

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SAVINGS TRIP

SIX FLAGS

9:00 AM-5:00 PM

$852.84

$10.00 real cash

TCS Savings Check, permission slip

and $10.00 are due to your HR

teacher by April 13th at 3:00.

Permission Slip for Six Flags Savings Trip at the following link: http://cottageschool.org/school/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/MS-Six-Flags-Savings-Trip-Permission.pdf Due by April 13th

March High School Payoffs

DATE TIME Activity RAIN-

OUT

TCS$ Things to bring/U.S. $

Thursday

3/29

Academics

8:15

10:00

12:00

12:45

2:40

Levels

Academics

Lunch

Academics

Homeroom

$299.46

All textbooks, notebooks, planner, and

spare reading

materials, if you will be

in academics all day!

Off-Campus

11:00

1:15

2:40

Amicalola Falls Trip Lunch

Homeroom

Rain coat

$289.80 Hiking boots, jeans to change into,

and money for lunch

On-Campus

10:00

12:00

12:45

2:40

Coloring and music Lunch

Scrap Booking

Challenge Homeroom

$280.14

Friday 3/30 No school - TWD

SPRING BREAK WEEK

APRIL 2ND – APRIL 6TH

HAVE A WONDERFUL BREAK AND

SEE YOU ON APRIL 9TH!

Graduation 2012

Commencement is quickly approaching and we are sure you all want to reserve dates on your calendars! Please watch for more specific details and directions in upcoming Wednesday Packets. Here is an overview of the festivities: Photo Memento: due by Monday, May 21st. We will continue the tradition of displaying photo memento boards prepared by their families. Each family displays a memory board of their senior at graduation. Sizes and styles vary – some are just photos, others are done in the style of scrapbooks. Just have some fun with it! Graduation Rehearsal: Wednesday, May 23rd from 12:30 P.M.-2:30 P.M. in The Cougar Center. Senior students must be a part of rehearsal in order to participate in the ceremony on Friday, May 25th. Graduation Speech Rehearsal: Wednesday, May 23rd from 2:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. This is only for students who are speaking at Graduation. Graduation Luncheon: Thursday, May 24th at 12:15 P.M. at The Cougar Center to celebrate with your family & friends! Each Senior and one adult are free to attend. For any additional attendees the cost will be $20.00 per person and we encourage you to bring the whole gang! Each student must have at least one adult present. Please make your payment by May 4th so that our catering service can plan accordingly. We will distribute caps & gowns, honor cords and senior achievement pins for graduation at the luncheon! RSVP by filling out and returning the invitation to Ivan Plastiak. Please make checks payable to TCS. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email Ivan at ivanp@cottageschool.org or 678-250-5110. Graduation Ceremony: Friday, May 25th at The Cougar Center. All seniors must arrive by 10:00 A.M., dressed in their graduation outfits, with ironed caps and gowns on a hanger. The ceremony will begin at 11:00 A.M. A reception will immediately follow in The Cougar Center. There are no tickets and no limit to the number of people you can bring to celebrate!

Seniors, you and your family are cordially

invited to attend the

Graduation Luncheon Honoring

The Senior Class of 2012 Thursday, May 24th

12:15 P.M.

at The Cougar Center

RSVP to Ivan Plastiak by Friday, May 4th

Return this portion to Ivan Plastiak:

Student and one (1) guardian: _____________at no cost

will be joined by ___ additional guests at $20.00/guest.

Enclosed is $______ for our additional guests.

THE COTTAGE SCHOOL LETTER JACKETS

NEW JACKET PRICING FOR 2012-2013

HOLLOWAY SPORTWEAR JACKET

WOOL JACKET

LEATHER SLEEVES & SLASH POCKETS

RIBBED KNIT TRIM COLLAR AND CUFFS

THE COTTAGE SCHOOL LETTER SEWN ON

COUGAR MASCOT

CLASS YEAR

NAME MONOGRAMMED

PRICE $249.95 PLUS TAX XS-XL SIZE

PRICE $269.95 PLUS TAX TALLS 2XL AND ABOVE

SPECIAL PRICING FOR INSTOCK COTTAGE SCHOOL JACKETS UNTIL END OF 2012 SCHOOL YEAR

PRICE GOOD FOR FOLLOWING SIZE JACKETS ONLY…AND GOOD UNTIL SOLD

2- SIZE MEDIUM; 2 – SIZE LARGE; 1- SIZE 2XLARGE

UNHEARD OF PRICE OF $219.95 PLUS TAX AND CAN BE READY IN 2-3 WEEKS

ALSO, ONLY UNTIL 2012 SCHOOL YEAR ENDS, IF YOU ORDER A JACKET NOT LISTED BUT IN

SIZES ABOVE, YOU CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PREVIOUS PRICING OF $229.95 PLUS TAX AND

JACKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN 6 WEEKS.

SO HURRY, GET YOUR JACKET THIS YEAR AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PRICING BEFORE THE PRICE INCREASE!!

*Bring in old jacket before March 29th to be updated! IF INTERESTED, SEE COACH RICHIE OR CALL KIM AT UNIFORM SOURCE.

(please detach and return with payment)

May 4th, 2012

Where? Six Flags over Georgia

Emergency Phone #: 770-313-8464

Departing? May 4th @ 9:00 A.M.

Returning? May 4th @ 6:00 P.M.

Students must have their

$20.00 & permission to

Ivan by March 30th !

REQUIREMENTS

$20.00 Real money (payable to TCS)

$546.28 TCS savings account (80% of

possible saving + price of the off

campus)

Must be at least a Level I

Must owe no hours

Have earned less than 2 “behavior

related” Pink Slips this semester

Must be academically current

Must have work re-contracted or

complete prior to the trip and be signed

off by their teachers. Students who

turn in money & permission forms on

time will be issued a sign-off sheet that

will be due to Ivan by April 30th

.

There will be no refunds given after

3/30/12

COSTS A $20.00 fee covers transportation, campsites

& meals.

Permission Slip- Return this portion only!!!

___________________(student- please print name clearly) has my permission to attend the Go Discover

Six Flags on May 4th

, 2012. I have attached $20.00 payable to TCS and understand that he/she will need

some extra spending money for lunch or if they wish to purchase items from the gift shops.

__________________________________

Parent Signature

COSTS

$20.00 fee covers transportation and

Six Flags admission. During this private event, students in High School can

enjoy everything that Six Flags Over Georgia has to

offer, including our heart–pounding roller coasters, thrill

rides and family attractions.

RECOMMENDED THINGS TO BRING

Sunscreen, sunglasses, money for lunch

**Mandatory**

Senior Cruise Meeting

Parents & Seniors

Passports to be given to Ryan

Important Information to be discussed

Thursday, April 12, 2012

6:30 P.M.

Media Center

Bring your passports

& your questions!

Congratulations to the following seniors on their Post-secondary acceptances!

Trey Baron – Reinhardt University Jason Benator – Florida Institute of Technology, Kennesaw State University, Oglethorpe University, and Embry-Riddle Griffin Boven – Andrew College and Beacon College Kent Chambers – ChattahoocheeTechnical College Jack Chatlen - Chattahoochee Technical College Larson Eckford – Reinhardt University Peyton Gomez – Clark Atlanta University Brendan Jagielski – Reinhardt University Roxanna Javid - ChattahoocheeTechnical College Janet Keller – Kennesaw State University Adult Inclusive Learning Destin Leidner – Young Harris College, Reinhardt University, Berry College, Oglethorpe University and Landmark College Jonathan Oakes – Drexel University, Roanoke College, Mercer University, and Colorado School of Mines John Peaden - Johnson & Wales University and The Art Institute of Atlanta Chad Simpson – Southern Union State Community College Kristina Tull - Young Harris College, Truett-McConnell College, Georgia Southwestern State University, Western Carolina University, and Reinhardt University. Emeline Wolff – Clemson Life and Horizons

The remaining seniors’ applications are still in process. Stay tuned!!

Senior Scholarship Awards 2011-2012

Please congratulate our seniors on their scholarship awards so far…we are so proud!

Trey Baron - Reinhardt University - $1,000 per year Jason Benator – Florida Institute of Technology - $10,000, Oglethorpe University - $7,000 per year, Embry-Riddle - $5,000 per year. Brendan Jagielski – Reinhardt University - $3,000 per year Destin Leidner – Young Harris College – $13,000 per year, Reinhardt University - $6,000 per year, Landmark College - $20,000, Berry – $18,200 per year, Oglethorpe University – $56,000. Jonathan Oakes – Mercer University - $20,000 per year, Drexel University - $13,000 per year, Roanoke College - $15,500 per year Kristina Tull - Young Harris College - $12,000 per year

If your senior has a post-secondary acceptance letter or has been awarded scholarship money please

contact Lori Dasher at 678-250-5113 or lorid@cottageschool.org so we can share their accomplishments!