Word of the Day- Vocabulary Builders

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1 Word of the Day - Vocabulary

Builders

1 Golden Encouragement

2 “Have you heard?” – SWT News

3 Words From Our

Superintendent

3 Counselor’s Corner

4 Talented And Gifted Monthly

Critical Thinking

5 What’s Happening? KK-5th

6 What’s Happening? Special Area

7 Parent Reminders

8 Important Dates to Remember

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January 28- Feb. 1, 2013 Volume 32 Issue 22

Golden Encouragement

By Ms. Golden

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Volume 16 Issue 6

September 24-28, 2012

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 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 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.

Parents please note that if your child has a fever of at least 100

degrees (F) they must be “fever-

free” for 24 hours before returning to school. This policy will be strictly

enforced so that we might combat/prevent the spread of any flu-like virus in the school.

Important Dates to Remember

Sept. 29 Father/Son Game Day (more info to come)

Oct. 6 Stonewall Tell Global Service Day 9am- 12:00pm

Oct. 8 Fall Pictures

Oct. 9 All Pro Dad’s Day 7:00am- 7:45am

Oct. 9 LSAC 5:30/ STEM NIGHT 6:30pm

Oct. 15 Teacher Workday/No School

Oct. 20 Fall Carnival 11am-3pm

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.

A complete monthly menu can be found

onthe SWT homepage and the menu is subject to chang

Student Breakfast: $1.05 Lunch: $2.20

Student Reduced Breakfast: $0.30

Student Reduced Lunch: $0.40 Adult Breakfast: $1.55

Adult Lunch: $3.15

Monday Boneless Chix Wings w/ Rice or Black

Forest Chicken Wrap

Tuesday Turkey & Gravy w/Rice or Black Bean

Taco Salad Wednesday

Lasagna Roll Up or Mini Burgers or Spicy Chicken Wrap

Thursday

Sw. Sour Chicken w/Rice or Tex Mex Nachos Friday Fajita Grilled Fish/Biscuit or Cheese Pizza

or Grilled Chicken Salad Parents, students will no longer be able to charge breakfast. Any student exceeding -$9.00 in charges will receive an alternate meal. Notice as of Monday, September 24, 2012, households that have not reapplied for the 2012-2013 School Year, your child/ren will lose their benefits. If you would like your child to receive free or reduced meals please fill out a free lunch application located in the school cafeteria or in the front office. For speedier processing, you may apply online at: www.fulton.schoolunchapp.com.

Counselor’s Corner Being a parent is the most demanding job in the world, yet most of us train “on the job.” When things are going well, savor the moment. When things are not going well you may feel stressed and overwhelmed.

· Are you sleeping and eating too much or too little?

· Do you take your frustrations out on your kids?

· Do you feel out of control?

· Do you feel as if your children misbehave on purpose?

· Do you strike out physically or verbally when angry?

· Do you have chronically upset stomach or muscle aches, especially in your back and neck?

· Are you frustrated because your children don’t listen?

· Do you feel as if you pick on one particular child?

· Do you feel as if you can’t talk to your kids?

If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you may need to reach out for help. Call your school counselor for resources and information.

Robin Elder

School Counselor

Stonewall Tellegraph

3310 Stonewall Tell Road College Park, Georgia 30349 770 306-3500 (Fax 770 306-3504) A 2012 Georgia Department of Education Distinguished Title I School

Shannon A. Flounnory, Principal Tammye Coachman, Asst. Principal flounnory@fulton.k12.ga.us coachmantl@fultonschools.org

stonewalltellelementary.weebly.com

Monday: Enthrall

Tuesday: Integrate

Wednesday: Meander

Thursday: Respect

Friday: Overcompensate

When it comes to efficiency and doing your best at a job you are given you must always remember respect. Respect is most times thought of as something that is earned but in a professional setting many times this is something that is freely given. Respect should be freely given to all those you may come in contact with at any point in the day because it is the only way to efficiently solve problems that we may encounter. Problem solving skills are learned in many different ways and can be handled differently depending on the person. However, it is how we handle the situation that determines if we have truly grown past the times that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. so avidly spoke of when he was around. Dr. King spoke on respect, equality, and peace for all so we should keep his dream alive and continue to treat everyone the same way. No matter if you are big, small, old, young, color or no color we should all be treated with the same kindness and love we give to those who are closest to us. Keep the Dream Alive!

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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

Fulton County Schools Illness Policy:

Please remember that sending a sick child to school may cause them to spread the virus to

other students and staff members. Additionally, we want your child to feel well enough to be at

school and learn. Students who are sick, contagious (potential or actual) and/or have a

fever greater than 100.4 MUST NOT be sent to school. In order to return to school, a student

should be fever free for at least 24 hours and not require medications to reduce fever; and in some

cases must be cleared to return to school by a health care provider. When a student becomes ill at school, runs a fever, has a potential contagious illness or has a more serious health problem while at school, the parent/guardian will be notified to

pick-up their child immediately. The parent/guardian MUST ARRANGE for the student

to be taken home. Again, a note from a doctor may be requested by the school before your child can return to school. In order for us to be able to

contact you quickly, in case your child is sick or has an emergency, please be sure all your emergency phone numbers and contacts are updated in our

computer system. Please refer to the CDC’s website for a complete guide to information about

the flu, prevention strategies and continuous updates on the flu season:

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/flu-season-2012-2013.htm

In Fulton County Schools, Student Health Services works in collaboration with the school clinics and

school staffs to insure the guidelines for identifying, containing, reporting and preventing suspected and/or confirmed infectious illnesses

are followed. In addition, this year in some schools we have offered flu clinics for students

and staff. By working together, we can help reduce the transmission of the flu and other

infectious illnesses in the schools and community. For more information, please

contact the Office of Student Health Services at (404) 305-2177.

Lynne P. Meadows, RN, MS, Coordinator, Student Health Services

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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.

How to Manage Anger

Constantly blowing your stack not only alienates others, it can contribute to health problems, including headaches, stomach upset and heart attack. To take control:

Count to 10 & take 3 or 4 deep breaths. Ask yourself: “Will this really matter a year from now?”

Walk it off. Go for a short stroll. Find a place where you can think out loud and take a second look at how you are reacting to a situation.

Distract yourself. Example: In a traffic jam, play soothing music instead of pounding the horn. At work, dive into a task to turn negative energy positive.

Keep a log. Monitor hostile thoughts to discover how frequently your temperature rises. This will help sort out the real causes of your anger, which are often things beyond control.

ASK for help. Don’t be afraid to try counseling, meditation, lifestyle changes or other kinds of ongoing psychological help. Your health may depend on it.

Counselor’s Corner

Robin Elder -School Counselor

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.

FYI… Student Hardship Applications are due

February 15, 2013.

NO EXCEPTIONS

Beginning January 2013, parents of Fulton County students can apply for a 2013-2014 hardship transfer to another Fulton County School or request renewal of an existing hardship transfer. For more information, contact:

Student Assignment Office

404-763-5550 www.fultonschools.org/studentassignment.

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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.

Talented And Gifted- February Critical Thinking

February’s Higher Order/Critical Thinking Activities Blurb:

This month we will focus on Direct Analogies… Direct Analogy allows the students to compare

two concepts or objects directly. Direct analogies allow students to see ideas and

problems from a new perspective. This helps them develop more creative ideas to solve

problems. Allow your child to answer the following analogies…Please send responses to Mrs.

Burton~ TAG Room B125… • How is a map like a shoe?

• How is a recipe like a jogging trail? • How is a book like a picture?

• How is a heart like a computer?

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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.

What’s Happening?

Math- Addition and Subtraction Social Studies- President Obama and The White House ELA- Capitalization in the sentences and the pronoun

Unit- High Opinion of Animals

Phonics- long /e/ spelled with “y” Reading- What does it mean to persuade?/Main idea and details Language Arts – Pronouns Math – Graphs Science- Animals

Reading *Ruth Law Thrills A Nation *Martin Luther King

*Jackie Robinson *Jimmy Carter …Main Idea & Details

Compare & Contrast Predicting, Outcomes Sequencing,

Banner Days- Theme 3(Pgs. 384-402) Student Readers

Language Arts Dictionary Skills Language Harcourt Pg. 115

Pg. 189

Math Time … Mathematics Scotts Foresman Pgs.291 - 301

Social Studies National Government Social Studies

Harcourt Pgs.202

Third Grade has a Happy Home with Georgia Habitats as we

embark upon our 3rd

Unit.

Reading Novel: Mr. Popper’s Penguins

This unit will last to the end of February. Within this unit all subjects will be integrated. It will consist of the following skills:

The Heroes that we will be integrating for reading and social studies are: 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: Our World of Water Complex

Sentences Narrative

Math: Fractions (Multiplying/Word problems)

Science: Weather Water Cycle

Social Studies: Westward Expansion War of

1812, Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark

Math----------------Multiply Fractions

Reading------------ Extended text, “The

Phantom Tollbooth.”

Language Arts-----Prepositions

Social Studies------The 1920’s and 1930’s

Science-------------Constructive and Destructive

Processes

Health--------------Keeping Fit and Healthy

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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.

What’s Happening?

Quantum ArtSmart Happenings

www.quantumartsmart.weebly.com

3,4, and 5 are working on their Ceramic Clay units creating Cherokee Indian Sun sculptures, culturally significant African American Face Jugs, and Banks/Space Satellites/ Rovers/Spacecraft respectively. K, 1 and 2 are finalizing their 3 dimensional sculptures utilizing the Geometric Forms of Spheres, Cylinders, Toruses, Cones, Ellipsoids, and Rectangular Prisms. Don’t forget to click on the link below for newly added

pics on our art website!

Physical Education

Week of January 28 – February 1

Soccer

We will continue with our “striking” unit. Students are

learning the basics of soccer! This week students will

participate basic soccer skills/drills through learning

centers. We will end with mini soccer games.

The P.E. Department welcomes our student teacher from

Georgia State University - Ms. Lloyd. She will be with us

until March!

** We will continue with our state mandated fitness testing

this week for students in grades 1-5. We are starting with

obtaining the students' height and weight. All information

will be obtained confidentially. Click the following link for

more information about the Georgia Law regarding mandated

FITNESSGRAM testing.

http://www.georgiashape.org/georgia-code-ocga-20-2-

777-shape-act.html Please contact Mrs. Sinon if you

have any questions about the fitness testing.

Music Notes

Please remember to visit www.stonewalltellmusic.weebly.

com for more information!

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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.

***Parents Please Read*** ALL Volunteers MUST complete a

Volunteer Registration Form and the

Parent Volunteer Training @

http://media2.fultonschools.org/DistrictC

ontent/Training/ChildAbuseandNeglect/

player.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.

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.

“Let’s Play Ball” 2013 Spring Season

In-Person Registration

Sandtown Softball Field

5310 Campbellton Rd SW 30331 (Next to A.P. Randolph ES)

Saturday- January 26th 12:00-4:00pm

Cost: $75 (6 & under) $85 (8 & under)

$150(16, 14, 12, 10 & Under- after Jan. 15th) Free Softball Clinic For All Ages

(Fundamentals) January 26th 2:00-4:00pm

Register Online: www.sandtownsoftball.org

For more information visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter

@SandtownSftball

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 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.

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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

Chicken & Gravy/ Brown Rice Or

Stuffed Crust Dippers/Sauce

Tuesday

Chili w/ Cheddar Biscuit Or Chicken

Nugget Bites w/ Rice

Wednesday

Stuffed Shells Or Hamburger

Thursday

Sw. Sour Chicken w/ Rice Or Tex

Mex Nachos

Friday

Fajita Grilled Fish/ Biscuit Or

Cheese Pizza

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.

Stonewall Tell Elementary School

Media Festival

Media Festival Contract and Timeline

January 7 Project Category

Exploration

Requirements Reviewed

Timeline distributed

Contracts Issued

January 14 Contacts returned

to teachers

Letters to parents sent

January 22 Project Form Due

January 28 Final Preparations

January 31 Set-up projects for

school media festival

February 1 School festival;

School Viewing

February 8 Local School Media

Winners Announced

March 15 Elementary School

Media Festival

Important Dates To Remember

**Extended Day Learning 3rd &5th Grade Monday-

Thursday 3-5pm**

**5th Grade Extended Day Writing Monday & Wednesday 3-5pm**

Stonewall Tell Black History Month T-shirts are here! The shirts will

be black with the design above. All shirts cost $10 (See Ms. Sinon). We will wear the shirts:

February 1st (Black History Kickoff), Feb 8th, Feb. 12th (B.H.

Program); Feb. 22nd, and Feb. 28th (Last Day).

Black History Program "A Celebration of Our Youth: Past and

Present"

February 12, 2013

6:30pm/ Cafeteria

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