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November 5, 2014

Wednesday Packet

Important Dates/Information Thursday, November 6, 6:00-7:30pm PARENT SOCIAL-At the home of the Rappoports in the Sandy Springs Area Friday, November 7, 8:00am in the Media Center GENERAL PAC MEETING Saturday, November 8 – 9:00am CAMPUS APPRECIATION WORK DAY Tuesday, November 11 VETERANS DAY Thank someone for their service. Thursday, November 20 1:30pm in RCC MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAY AND CHORUS PERFORMANCE Friday, November 21 8:00-10:30am in The Cougar Center GRANDPARENTS AND GRAND-PALS RECOGNITION DAY Monday-Friday, November 24-28 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Monday, December 8 SAVE THE DATE High School Play

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Time change; weather change; wardrobe change; what next? Actually, that’s enough for me. As we move into the familiar territory of holiday preparation, I look forward to the rituals of fall and winter. Although life does become more hectic, there is a comfort (for me, at least) in knowing what to expect. It is an occasion to bring family together, to eat our favorite foods and to create memories. Like many of you, this will be my first holiday season without the “older” generation. With my Dad’s passing, I am now the older generation! YIKES! We will have many rituals that he led which will now pass on to others in the family. For many families, the year also brings marriages and births, so the cycle is completed by the changes that occur as we introduce new family members into our circle. What has been tradition for years will morph as we move through the flow of life and death in families. This is, perhaps, a sobering thought, but it is also a reality that plays out every year somewhere. As we approach Grandparents and Grand-Pals Recognition Day here at TCS, I am excited to meet the special people in the lives of our students. They are always so eager to introduce us to their grandparents, visiting aunts and uncles, special neighbors and life-long friends. There are no unimportant relationships in the lives of our students. The bonds they make are tight and true. They strive to meet our expectations. They may be anxious about how they are perceived, but they are also paying close attention to our words and actions. It is important that we, the adults, set aside special time with the special people in the lives of our teens. Recent events, at school and at home, have highlighted how grateful I am for the talent and energy of others. Where would TCS be without the creative and generous parents and staff? In this world of responsibilities and commitments, we are always amazed at the extraordinary level of volunteerism that fills each year. Every morning and afternoon, when I arrive and depart campus, I see the activity of our tireless teachers as they tutor, coach, supervise, chaperone and give of themselves to our students. The classroom represents the bare minimum of interaction in the flurry of life known as TCS. Planning periods are filled with making plans for special activities, creating lesson plans that inspire and contacting community resources to enhance the content material. When community agencies need help, our staff steps forward to volunteer our Interact club, student government or full school to assist with drives, events and activities that benefit others. Many staff members are here by 6 a.m. and/or still here long after 6 p.m. answering emails, grading papers, organizing activities, and creating the magic they do so well. As part of this unique partnership that is TCS, we know our parents put in the extra miles to be sure their teens are prepared for school, healthy and encouraged. They stop by to inform us of resources or bring in morale boosting notes and goodies. They volunteer entire weekends for fundraisers and campus improvement projects. They take time to write notes and make phone calls that keep our staff informed and energized. There are not enough hours in the day but people who care manage to fit in as much as they can. I appreciate the thoughts, the efforts, the actions and the emotional support that surround all of us at TCS. Thank you for doing your part!!

November 5, 2014

Jacque’s Note

Advancement Angle

News you can use to help raise money for The Cottage School

It’s the Season to Fall

Into GOAL!

Education expense tax credits

are being reserved quickly for 2015.

But, there’s still time to take part in this incredible program and rake in the credit.

Be thankful for this opportunity, and submit your form by Thanksgiving!

Click here to apply online.

SAVE THE DATE! “Breakfast for Champions”

GRANDPARENTS AND GRAND-PALS RECOGNITION DAY

November 21, 2014, 8:00am – 10:30am

The Cottage School In The Cougar Center Gymnasium

Our celebration begins with a catered breakfast,

student “Selfie” photos, portraits by Harold Alan and the

“Leaving a Legacy” table activity.

Do we have your Grandparent or Grand-Pal?

If you have a Grandparent or Grand-Pal, that you would like to

receive an invitation, please forward their name and address

by November 10th,

to Tangela McFarlane, Special Events Coordinator

Tangelam@cottageschool.org

A giant TCS “ROAR” goes out to all our sponsors and

volunteers who made our first annual Cougar Classic

Car Show and Bazaar a huge success!

Cougar Classic Committee

Heather Andignac

Lee Gidley

Lisa Huffaker

Bowe Lang

Diana Langhorne

Barb Lovatt

Tangela McFarlane

Mary Ann Pepper

Alisha Robertson

Chris Storm

“Classic Car” Sponsors

Moby in the Morning

UPS

“Hot Rod” Sponsors

Bob Hagan

Brian, Chris, Noah and Jake Storm

Fields Inc.

“Sports Car” Sponsors

Doubletree Hotel, Roswell

Events Exemplifying Excellence, Inc.

Stepping Stone Academy, Roswell

“Monster Truck” Sponsors

Merlin Auto Group

Bowe and Paul Lang

Lovatt and Rushing, Inc.

Special Thanks

Cougar Classic MC,

Moby In The Morning

“Harley” Sponsors Adele’s Restaurant, Roswell

Andretti Karting and Games, Roswell

Area 51 Mini Golf and Movies, Roswell

Athens Greek Restaurant, Roswell

Brunswick Zone, Roswell

Cheesecake Factory, Roswell

Dixie Speedway, Woodstock

Games2u

JEGS

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Roswell

Lee Gidley, Harry Norman REALTORS

NAPA Auto Parts, Roswell

O’Reilly Auto Parts, Roswell

Olive Garden, Roswell

Outrageous Interiors, Kennesaw

Peachtree Diner, Roswell

Peachtree Tents and Events

Sam’s Mart, Roswell

Summit Racing

Student Representatives

High School

Noah Storm, Event Visionaire

Middle School

Garrett Robertson

PAC PICKS THIS WEEK

The TCS staff is so thankful for our PAC. It is because of

your support that our staff was able to attend the GISA

conference in Alpharetta on Monday. In addition to hearing

the key note speakers and attending break-out sessions, we

had 5 staff members that were presenters at the conference.

We are so fortunate to have the support of our parents for

events such as this. Thank you for all you do!

Don’t Forget…

We hope to see YOU at the Parent Social on Thursday! It is at the home of

Bonita and Stephen Rappoport, 6740 Castleton Drive in Sandy Springs. Drop

by anytime from 6-7:30pm. RSVP to stephaniej@cottageschool.org

Send in your Box Tops for the ongoing collection contest for both High

School and Middle School! The last day to be entered to win the iTunes gift

card is Friday, November 7!

WE STILL NEED YOU!

It's not too late! We are looking for volunteers to help out at the

second Campus Appreciation event this Saturday, November 8.

Work will start at 9AM, but please come when you are able, even

one hour is appreciated. We will be continuing with the

landscape and campus beautification projects.

Volunteers please bring gardening gloves and a shovel. Sign up online at:

http://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=s.signup&useFullSite=true&URLID=

10C0E4EA8A622A46-campus

MS November Activities

DATE Activity TCS$ Things to bring

Friday

11/7

On Campus

Clubs

$368.90 Club Materials

Friday

11/7

Academics

$390.60

Academic Materials

*Remember to bring an independent reading

book if you complete your work early.

Friday

11/14

Off Campus

Levels

Turner Field Tour

Lunch

Turner Field Museum

$223.20

All students going off campus must bring a

sack lunch unless pre-ordered through lunch

program. There will not be microwaves.

Friday

11/14

On Campus

Levels

Nature Scavenger Hunt

Lunch

Marshmallow Structures

$215.76

Friday

11/14

Academics

Academics

$223.20

Academic Materials

*Remember to bring an independent reading

book if you complete your work early.

Friday

11/21

Grandparents and

Grand-Pals Recognition

Day

$215.76 Open to grandparents, aunts, uncles, or other

special friends of TCS Students.

Guests may take their students home after

the program.

Friday

11/21

On Campus

Clubs $215.76

Club materials

Friday

11/21

Academics

Academics

$223.20 Academic Materials

*Remember to bring an independent reading

book if you complete your work early.

Monday-Friday

11/24-11/28

No School-

Thanksgiving Holiday

NO SCHOOL

MIX IT UP

DAY AT TCS

MIDDLE

OCTOBER 28

MAKING NEW FRIENDS

ASKING QUESTIONS

GETTING TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER

HANDS-ON LEARNING

OF OUR CHARACTER

EDUCATION WORDS:

TOLERANCE

DIVERSITY

MIX IT UP

DAY AT TCS

MIDDLE

OCTOBER 28

LAUGHING, TALKING, AND CELEBRATING EACH OTHER’S DIFFERENCES

MIX IT UP DAY HELPED US

TO SEE HOW MUCH WE HAVE IN COMMON WITH EACH OTHER.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL

CHARACTER EDUCATIONCHARACTER EDUCATIONCHARACTER EDUCATION

“Being Thankful”“Being Thankful”“Being Thankful”

During this month, we will discuss During this month, we will discuss During this month, we will discuss

what it means to be thankful:what it means to be thankful:what it means to be thankful:

“Being grateful and appreciative “Being grateful and appreciative “Being grateful and appreciative

towards peers, teachers, and towards peers, teachers, and towards peers, teachers, and

family.”family.”family.”

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Grandparents/GrandGrandparents/GrandGrandparents/Grand---Pals Day Pals Day Pals Day

November 21 8:00November 21 8:00November 21 8:00---10:3010:3010:30---The Cougar CenterThe Cougar CenterThe Cougar Center

HS Activities for November

DATE TIME Activity TCS$ Things to bring/U.S. $

Friday

11/7

Academics

8:15

10:00

12:00

12:45

2:40

Levels

Academics

Lunch

Academics

Homeroom

$353.17

Academic material to complete work and

spare reading

materials, if you will be in academics

all day!

Reward Off

Campus

10:00

to

2:00

Top Golf!

State of the art driving range, high

tech golf games, and more!

Note: games and activities enjoyable

for golf veterans, or for those with no

prior golf experience.

*Lunch included – not necessary to

bring a lunch!

18 lucky students will take the Reward Trip to Top Golf. The drawing of eligible students was held on 11/4.

$341.78

Off-Campus

10:00-

2:00 Tellus Science Museum

$341.78 *Lunch after the tour, bring bag lunch or

money for food

On-Campus

10:00

12:00

12:45

2:40

Trivia Game

Lunch

Karaoke

Homeroom

$330.38

Saturday

11/8

Saturday School for students who owe attendance hours

Your planner, notebooks, textbooks,

lunches and a change of clothing for PM

work detail

Friday

11/14

Clubs Bring needed clothing / equipment

Pay Off

Friday

11/21

Grandparents & Grand-Pals

Recognition Day Guests will tour campus and attend TCS

talent show. Guests may take their

students home after the program.

$454.07 (Academics)

$424.78 (On Campus)

Academic material to complete work and

spare reading

materials, if you will be in academics

all day!

Mon-Fri

11/24-11/28

Thanksgiving Vacation

Happy Thanksgiving!