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Field Day Volunteers Needed!!!

Sign up by April 26th

See Page 8

6th Annual Atlanta STEM Career Fair and Exhibition

May 11, 2013

More information on p 4

Would you like

to present your

career at the

2013

Career Day?

Find out how on

Page 3

Word of the Day –

Vocabulary Builders

Monday – Atmosphere

Tuesday – Earth

Wednesday – Mountain

Thursday –Enormous

Friday – Appreciate

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3310 Stonewall Tell Road College Park, Georgia 30349 770.306.3500 (Fax: 770.306.3504)

A 2013 Georgia Department of Education Distinguished Title 1 School

Shannon A. Flounnory, Principal Tammye Coachman, Asst. Principal

Flounnory@fultonschools.org Coachmantl@fultonschools.org

www.stonewalltellelementary.weebly.com Follow us on Twitter @StonewallTellES

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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.

You made it! Congratulations to all of the third,

fourth, and fifth graders for successfully finishing

the 2013 CRCT this week. You worked hard all

throughout the year preparing for the test and

you made it through. Much like the tests that

adults must go through in life, had it not been for

the education and situations we would not be in

the place we are today. Good or bad; learning

does not stop just because we have graduated

from school. The learning continues throughout

each day we live.

When it comes to education I believe some of

the most dedicated professionals are here in

Fulton County. Not just because it is where I

work but it is because we provide extra learning

opportunities for our children as well as

educators as well. So today I want to encourage

community members, parents and students to

always run after a higher piece of knowledge!

Knowledge is the key to a bright future and can

open many doors for you. As long as you are

doing your best and keeping a positive attitude

nothing and no one can keep you from

succeeding in life!

Ms. Golden

Award’s Day Criteria

OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC AWARD: KK 4 S’s and 2 N’s in core academic areas (no

U’s) All S’s in specials

Grade 1 4 S’s and 2 N’s in core academic areas

(no U’s) AND at least an 80% average in math,

reading & language arts All S’s in specials (conduct

grades are exempt for this award)

Grades 2 – 5 At least 4 core academic classes

with a 90%-100% average AND can have no more

than 2 core academic classes with an 80%-89%

average.

All A’s and 1 B in specials (art, music, P.E., chorus)

HONOR ROLL: Grades 2 – 5 All core academic classes with an

80% - 100% average (at least one of these core

academic classes has to have a 90%-100% average)

MOST IMPROVED: One boy and one girl who have demonstrated

significant improvements in academics, conduct or

both.

OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP: One boy and one girl. (a role model for others to

follow) He/She should exemplify a kind and caring

spirit, set good examples for others to follow.

GOOD CITIZENSHIP: All S’s in conduct, including special areas.

ATTENDANCE AWARDS: Perfect Attendance: NO absences and NO tardies

for the second semester.

PRINCIPAL’S LIST:

The Perfect Report Card.

Had 90%-100% average in core areas, all A’s in

special areas, and all S’s in conduct for the spring

semester.

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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

Understanding Hay Fever

- -Symptoms

Courtesy of www.webmd.com/allergies

The symptoms of allergic rhinitis

are:

Prolonged, sometimes

violent sneezing

Itchy, painful nose, throat,

and roof of mouth

Stuffy, runny nose

Postnasal drip, resulting in

coughing

Watery, itchy eyes

Head and nasal congestion

Ear pressure or fullness

Fatigue

These symptoms are often

seasonal.

**The clinic is still in need of sweat

pants of all sizes**

Talented And Gifted-

April Higher Order/Critical Thinking burtontag.weebly.com

This month we will focus on “Creative Training” by creating

interesting and unusual drawings…

New Direction in Creativity, Figure Drawing

Using a simple figure, make interesting and unusual drawings of as many real things

as you can. Use your imagination to make this simple shape into something great!

Link:

http://students.renzullilearning.com/uploads/NDC.Mark1.12.FigureCompletion(a,b

).pdf

New Direction in Creativity, Figure Arrangement

Express your creativity by combining two given shapes to construct a variety of

meaningful drawings. Then, give each of your drawings a creative title!

Link:

http://students.renzullilearning.com/uploads/NDC.Mark1.8.FigureArrangement(a,b

).pdf

Please send any completed creative drawings to the TAG classroom, B125!!!

STES FIELD DAY 2013

May 1 – grades 5, 3, 1

May 2 – grades 4, 2, K

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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.

Dear Parents and Community Supporters,

The Stonewall Tell Elementary School Career Days 2013 will take place on

Thursday, May 9, 2013 and Friday, May 10, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00

noon. Career Day for Grades 3-5 will take place on Thursday, May 9th and for

Grades K-2 on Friday, May 10th.

We look forward to your participation in sharing your career with our students.

Please be prepared to discuss your educational background, training and

responsibilities. Visual aids, media presentations, handouts, samples, etc. are

recommended as part of your presentation. We want our students to understand what they can do now to prepare themselves for a great future career.

Please return the form as soon as possible to

elderr1@fultonschools.org or call me at 770~306~3500 x128 for

additional information.

_____YES, I would like to be a presenter at CAREER DAYS 2013.

_____ I will be available to present on Thursday, May 9, 2013

(Grades 3-5)

_____ I will be available to present on Friday, May 10, 2013

(Grades K-2)

_____ I will be available to present on both days.

***Forms available at the front desk***

Name___________________________Address____________________________

My occupation____________________________________

__________________

Phone Number(s) _____________________________________________

_______

Email address_______________________________________

________________

Child’s Name_________________________________Teacher_

_______________

Robin Elder -School Counselor

Counselor’s Corner

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.

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What’s Happening?

ELA: KL5b-Opposites of Verbs

and Adjectives (antonyms)

Math: Measurement

Science: Plants

Social Studies: Independence

Day-July

Unit- Money, Money, Money

Phonics- /age/and /dge/

Reading- Story Elements

Language Arts – Compound words

Math – Understanding Place Value

Social Studies – Economics

Reading: Max Found Two Sticks Banner Days

Theme 2Pg. 200

Math: Solid Figures Mathematics Scotts-

Foresman V3, Chp. 7 pgs 247- 254

Language: Possessives

Science: Gas Lesson 4 p. 180

Third Grade is Fired Up with Heat and Energy as we embark upon our 4th Unit.

THEME: Overcoming Challenges to Find the Hero In Us All Reading Novel: The Story of My Life Helen Keller

This unit will last to the end of May. Within this unit all subjects will be integrated and there will be a spiral review of all subjects.

It will consist of the following skills: The Heroes that we will be integrating for reading and social studies are: Paul revere, 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: reference skills, nouns, possessive nouns, pronouns, plurals, verbs, verb tenses, adverbs,

Adjectives, regular and irregular verbs, simple/complex sentences, and figurative language

Writing: Informative, Opinion, Narrative, and Short Research Connections

Science: rocks, minerals, fossils and soils; Georgia Habitats, Pollution, Heat and Energy

Math: Area, algebra, geometry, fractions, word problems, data and measuring

Language Arts: Dear Mr. Henshaw 4th

Grade Review Narrative

Math: 4TH grade Review

Science: Putting it all together Review

Social Studies: Year in Review Fifty States

Play

Math----Classifying two-dimensional figures.

Reading-----The Navajo Code Talkers.

Language Arts------Quotation Marks and Colons.

Science------Physical and Chemical Changes.

Social Studies-----Responsibilities of a citizen.

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What’s Happening? Quantum ArtSmart Happenings

www.quantumartsmart.weebly.com

Full STeAm Ahead

5th are incorporating Math and Geometry into their designs of 3 dimensional “Pop Art” Cakes while

learning about the important art movement of the 1950’s,60’s, & 70’s.

4th are writing a Japanese poem called a Haiku while continuing to incorporate the Japanese aesthetic Ask

a 4th grader what “Wabi Sabi” means as it relates to the Japanese philosophy of beauty.

3rd are finishing their Medieval Architectural project by designing a giant crest/shield.

1st graders are starting a Math/Robot unit using challenging Geometric shapes.

K are creating a Geometric shape robot integrating Math and geometric shapes.

2nd graders are beginning a Coral Reef and Ocean Habitat lesson that will incorporate Technology and

Digital pictures.

P.E. – Week of April 22 – April 26

Volleyball – Students will conclude our

volleyball unit. We have been learning the set,

bump, spike, underhand serve, and overhand

serve. Students will play various lead-up

volleyball games during class as well. Students

will also participate in fitness related centers.

Mark your calendars: Field Days are

coming! May 1 – grades 5, 3, 1. May 2 – grades

4, 2, K.

Physical Education Music Notes

This week in music, students will be working on the

following: 5th – Instruments and Instrument Families (Brass,

Woodwind, String, and Percussion). 4th – American Line Dancing: reviewing former lessons on this American tradition, and learning new dances! 3rd – Final review for the Fulton County Third Grade

Music Assessment. 2nd / 1st / K – Hispanic Music, including three Hispanic Dances/Games (Bate Bate, Chirimbolo, and La Raspa).

Please remember to visit www.stonewalltellmusic.weebly.com

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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.

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.

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, TAKIS, 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.

ATTENTION PARENTS Spring Registration Hours:

For Upcoming Kindergarten and New Students to Stonewall Tell ONLY!

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 8am -4pm Thursday, May 2, 2013 8am-7pm

Please check the Fulton County Schools website for registration requirements.

NO INCOMPLETE PACKETS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

***Parents Please Read***

ALL Volunteers MUST complete a

Volunteer Registration Form and the

Parent Volunteer Training @

http://media2.fultonschools.org/DistrictCo

ntent/Training/ChildAbuseandNeglect/play

er.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.

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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

Macaroni &Cheese Or Mini Chicken

Tacos w/ rice

Tuesday

Sweet &Sour Chicken Or Mini Burgers

Wednesday

Spaghetti Or Oriental Popcorn Chicken

Thursday

Rotisserie Chicken Or Turkey Burger

Friday

Shrimp Poppers Or Cheese Pizza

STES

Parental

Involvement Policy is

Available at the

Front Desk for your

Review

Important Dates To

Remember

22nd Earth Day

24th Administrative

Professionals Day

25th Take Our Sons &

Daughters to Work day

26th 5th grade Class Trip to

Tennessee Aquarium

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

Scan Here for the Digital Version:

FIRST Saturday of Every

Month, the High Museum

of Art is FREE to all Fulton

County residents!

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.

***Please Read***

Stonewall Tell Cafeteria will NO LONGER ACCEPT CHARGES FOR BREAKFAST OR LUNCH after April 18th. Please ensure your child has money to purchase any meals. You may check your child’s balance at www.mealpayplus.com. Cash, Money Order and Online payments are accepted. Sorry for the inconvenience.