Date: Wednesday – November 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!!

Parent Signature________________________________________

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November 28, 2012

Wednesday Packet

Important Dates/Information

MS 8th Grade Families - High School Transition Meetings – December 4th or 6th (See Flyer)

Chorus Performance and HS Play – Monday, December 10th - 7:00 PM MS Play - The Adventures of Nate the Great – Thursday, December 13th – 1:45 in RCC

HS Half Day Exams – December 17th-19th – Dismissal each day at Noon (HS Only) MS Only Teacher Work Day – Wednesday, December 19th – No School for MS

All School Teacher Work Day – Thursday, December 20th – No School

Winter Break – December 21st-January 4th Second Semester Begins - January 7, 2013

DUE NO LATER THAN Thursday, November 29th

December LUNCH MENU SELECTIONS

FOR THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

December session begins Monday, December 3rd

The Lunch Menu and ASP forms are

available at the following link: http://cottageschool.org/school/?page_id=177

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Welcome back! The Thanksgiving Break came at just the right time. Staff and students returned eagerly ready to complete this first semester. This has been a busy semester already and, if history proves true, will only speed up! Grandparents Day was fabulous! Thank you to all who came and shared other family members with us. The kids just beam when their extended family visits! We welcome our new high school science teacher, Chad Savage. He is originally from Cleveland, Tennessee and received his BS in Biology from Lee University. Chad worked as an environmental educator and ropes course instructor before accepting the position at TCS. On this beautiful campus, I am sure he will find lots to inspire our students to enjoy! We are so glad he has joined our team! Our professional partnerships are so important! We practice relational business, so we like to work with folks who are personable and who understand our mission! Our bank, First Landmark Bank, annually commissions an artist to paint a local scene that will hang in their Marietta office. Notecards are produced using the artwork and proceeds from the sale of the cards go to a selected non-profit. This year they chose US! We are so thrilled! The lovely notecards make a great gift! See more details about this wonderful opportunity in this packet. A quick look at our school calendar clearly reveals very busy sports activity! I hope you have joined other parents in supporting the concession stand during those games. The revenue is important, of course, but the real benefit is the experience of serving our school community and our guests, as well as modeling appropriate work skills for our student volunteers. We receive compliments on the respectful and courteous nature of our students almost every week! If you have not signed up, please do so soon! Another time sensitive request has to do with our Annual Fund Campaign. We are working hard to capture some significant Foundation Grants totaling several hundred thousand dollars. Of course we are competing for these dollars against a huge number of non-profit agencies. One major component of getting the financial boost from these generous organizations is to have a healthy percentage of our parents who demonstrate their financial support of the school and their mission. That indicator is completely housed in our percent of giving for the Annual Fund. Please answer our plea for a financial contribution that will boost our percentage and increase our chances of raising our capital funds. We have several projects in our future. We would like to complete the classroom addition to the Cougar Center and replace the aging Building A. Our track and field, soccer, tennis and baseball teams would really love home court advantage. Having the funds to build out our athletic facilities would be a great help! We manage our tuition funds very well, enabling TCS to get a lot of bang for our operating buck. However, facility growth requires monies above and beyond what our tuition can provide. That is where our local foundations can step in and help, as they have so often in the past. Please help us secure the additional funds we need by donating what you can to the Annual Fund. Thank you for the extra time and effort you guys give to us! Our Thanksgiving Turkeys were adorable and the weekly treats for staff meetings keep us smiling!

November 28, 2012

Jacque’s Note

Limited Edition Greeting Cards

“River of Painted Rocks” by local artist Nita Burge

Commissioned by

First Landmark Bank

Great Gifts!

Available from Donna or Sandy

100% of the proceeds benefit

the First Landmark Bank Employees’ fundraising efforts for

The Cottage School

$10 for 12 Cards (Inside Blank) Suitable for framing (Includes 12 cards, 12 envelopes and gift box)

Make checks payable to “The Cottage School”

Attention 8th - 12th grade students

interested in going to Ecuador over

Spring Break!

What: Informational Meeting

When: Wednesday, November 28th

@ 6:30pm

Where: TCS Media Center

Who: Interested Parents and

Students

Concession Volunteers for HS and MS Basketball Games

A Very Special Thank You to Our Current Volunteers: Cindy Thompson

Connie Victor Cyndi Hipp

Felicia Perkins Gina Daunt

Jen Mulligan Joe Taura

Laura Richardson Laurie Van Cleave

Lisa Fisher Mekel Wakshlag Michelle Simon Patty Daniels Robin Travis

Stephanie Hardee Susan Cunard

All Parents are Encouraged to Join Up (for just one shift) – For the Benefit of the Booster Club

The Booster Club stands to gain the profits for all Concession Stand sales where a parent volunteer takes on Concession Stand supervision. Fortunately, our student volunteers make your job easy by taking on all of the heavy lifting. Your job primarily consists of manning the cash box, and providing an adult presence. If your schedule does not allow you to assume a

shift, you can contribute by providing water, sports drink, snack items or sandwiches for hospitality suites during the MS Basketball Tournament (12/12 + 12/14) and the Junior Varsity

Conference Championship (2/6 + 2/8).

Contact Lyle Cutchin regarding any volunteer times or donations (see the reverse page for open shifts) Lyle’s Office Number: 678-250-5120

Or lylec@cottageschool.org

Date Team / Opponent Time

12/5 – Wed MS Boys v. Sophia 5:00

12/11 Tue

MS – Game 2 4:00

12/11 Tue

MS Game 3 5:00

12/12 – Wed

MS – Game 1 3:00

12/12 – Wed

MS – Game 2 4:00

12/12 – Wed MS – Game 3 5:00

12/12 - Wed MS – Game 4 6:00

12/18 Fri

MS Girls v. McGinnis Woods 4:30

12/18 Fri

MS Boys v. McGinnis Woods 5:30

1/19 – Sat

MS Boys v. Swift School 2:00

1/19 – Sat

Varsity Boys v. Greater Gwinnett 6:00

1/19 – Sat

Alumni v. Staff 7:15

1/23 – Wed

MS Boys v. Cumberland Academy 3:30

1/23- Wed

JV Boys v. Cumberland Academy 4:30

1/25 Fri

Varsity Boys v. Carolina Wildcats 7:00

2/1 - Fri JV v. Academe of the Oaks 3:30

2/1 - Fri Varsity Boys Academe of the Oaks

7:00

2/6 - Wed JV Tournament Semi – Final Game

4:00

2/6 - Wed JV Tournament Semi – Final Game

5:30

2/8 - Fri JV Tournament Consolation Game

4:00

2/8 - Fri JV Tournament Championship Game

5:30

Calling All Coats!

Please bring in gently used coats to be donated to North Fulton Community

Charities. The coats can be brought in from

November 26th to December 7th.

Toys for Tots

November 26th to December 7th

We are collecting NEW toys for

children of all ages.

Please bring in your unwrapped

toy to your homeroom teacher.

The homeroom with the most

toys will win a prize!

MS November-December Activities

DATE TIME Activity RAIN-

OUT

TCS$ Things to bring

Friday

11/30

Clubs

$156.40

Club Materials

Friday

11/30

Academics $165.60 Academic Materials

*Remember to bring an

independent reading book if you

complete your work early.

Friday

12/7

Off Campus

8:15

10:00

12:00

12:45

2:40

Levels

Roller Skating

Lunch

Roller Skating

Homeroom

$160.08 All students going off campus must

bring a sack lunch unless

pre-ordered through the lunch

program. There will not be

microwaves.

Friday

12/7

On Campus

8:15

10:00

12:00

12:45

2:40

Levels

Winter Activity

Lunch

Winter Activity

Homeroom

$156.40

Friday

12/7

Academics $165.60 Academic Materials

*Remember to bring an

independent reading book if you

complete your work early.

Thursday

12/13

1:45 Middle School Drama

Presents:

“The Adventures of

Nate the Great”

1:45 in the RCC

Parents welcome!

Friday

12/14

Clubs

$156.40

Club Materials

Friday

12/14

Academics $165.60 Academic Materials

*Remember to bring an

independent reading book if you

complete your work early.

*Make sure you have all savings checks turned into Lauren before you leave for break!*

12/19 Middle School

Teacher Work Day

NO SCHOOL

12/20 All School

Teacher Work Day

NO SCHOOL

12/21-1/4 Winter Holiday

NO SCHOOL

December 13th, 2012 December 13th, 2012 December 13th, 2012

1:45 in the RCC 1:45 in the RCC 1:45 in the RCC Parents welcome! Parents welcome! Parents welcome!

High School Monday/Wednesday Elective Choices Spring 2013

Directions: Select your TOP six CHOICES for Period Six (page 1) and Period Seven (page 2) elective classes. Changes to schedules that you have selected are not likely to occur, so please choose carefully and thoughtfully. As you may get your second or third choice, please take as much time with those selections as you would in making your first choice. SELECTIONS ARE DUE TO LYNN HAAS ASAP, PARENT SIGNATURE REQUIRED FOR ANY CLASS WITH A COST. Student Name: ___________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: ___________________________________________

Rank

1-6

Cost &/or

Special

Course Description

PE Uniform Basketball *Learn the fundamentals of Basketball

Interview

required for

New

Students

Yearbook *Help produce the school yearbook—sign up

with Ali for an interview

alim@cottageschool.org

PE Uniform Body Sculpting *Get in shape, learn the techniques and

exercises to tone your muscles at the gym

$100 Roller Skating *Have fun learning the art of roller

skating!

$45 Ceramics *Make your own ceramic art to keep

History of Rock *Explore the origins and growth of Rock &

Roll

World Cultures Through

Film

Major cinematic works from Latin America,

Asia, Middle-East, Europe, and Australia in

relation to contemporary topics such as

globalization and migrations. Cinema as a

global art form.

PE Uniform Track and Field *Spend the afternoon running and

improving your endurance.

$100 Carpentry *Build something that will last a lifetime

and learn the age old trade of carpentry

Chorus * Express yourself through song, join the

TCS chorus

$450 Driver’s Education with

Nathan’s Driving School

*Students earn ADA certification, learn

laws, and practice driving skills.

Low Ropes Initiative *Challenge yourself and sharpen your

leadership and communication skills.

$150 Self Defense

Aikido and Judo

Techniques

*Learn Self Defense techniques and learn

to balance your body and mind

Required

Level 2

Co-Op/Internship *Gain valuable knowledge, leave campus and

work in a real world work setting

High School Tuesday/Thursday Elective Choices Spring 2013

Directions: Select your TOP six CHOICES for Period Six (page 1) and Period Seven (page 2) elective classes. Changes to schedules that you have selected are not likely to occur, so please choose carefully and thoughtfully. As you may get your second or third choice, please take as much time with those selections as you would in making your first choice. SELECTIONS ARE DUE TO LYNN HAAS ASAP, PARENT SIGNATURE REQUIRED FOR ANY CLASS WITH A COST. Student Name: ___________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: ___________________________________________

Rank

1-6

Cost &/or

Special

Course Description

PE Uniform Personal Fitness *Survey physical education and personal

physical fitness techniques

5 days of after

school practice

in May

Drama *Learn acting techniques while you plan,

rehearse, and perform the Annual Spring

Play

$250 Climbing *Have fun climbing the walls and learn

the essential skills of indoor rock

climbing

Staff

Recommendation

Study Skills *Learn to get organized and assist you in

improving your study skills and test

preparation

$50 Ballroom Dancing * Learn the art of ballroom dancing

BIKE in good

working order

Mountain Biking *Ride on TCS trails while increasing

mountain biking skills

$450 Horseback Riding

*Learn & practice basic equestrian skills

Forensic Science *Learn & practice basic forensic science

techniques

Abs/Core Training *Learn & practice core and abs exercises

Computer Animation

with ALICE

*Learn how to do computer animation and

become acquainted with the ALICE

program

$150 and your

own Camera

Digital Photography *Learn how to take digital pictures and

manipulate images on photo shop from a

professional photographer

Global Music

Appreciation

*Learn about the different types of

music and their relationship to cultures

around the world and their similarities

and differences to western/classical

music

Create-A-Country *The ultimate strategy game, build a

country and take over the world

Required Level 2 Co-Op/Internship *Gain valuable knowledge, leave campus

and work in a real world work setting

College visit to Westwood College

Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, December 5th, 2012

A charter bus from Westwood will arrive at 8:00 a.m. to take the students to the campus downtown. Lunch will be provided.

Please see Kristen in the loft for the college visitation form!

Visitation forms for this visit are due to Kristen no later than Friday, November 30th, 2012 (no exceptions)

If you have any questions or concerns please call Kristen Bell at 678-250-5113 or email KristenB@cottageschool.org.

Senior Ad Order Form (please return this form with Ad submission)

Senior Parents, this is your chance to acknowledge your hardworking senior!

Place an advertisement in the yearbook that will be a permanent tribute to your senior as well as a wonderful surprise when they receive their Yearbook this spring.

Ad Cost: 1/4 Page Ad $ 75.00

Half Page Ad $ 150.00 Vertical or Horizontal Full Page Ad $ 200.00

Submission Guidelines: By: e-mail_______ CD_______ Envelope_______

(Materials will be returned to the parent during the second part of the semester) Just submit photo(s) and your message.

Due to a strict yearbook deadline, all senior ads are due no later than January 30th, 2013!!!

1st Choice Ad Size: _______________________________ (Space is limited and is on a first come first serve basis. We will do our best to accommodate your ad size)

Please circle the template you have chosen and return it with this order form to Ali. If you have further questions, please contact Ali by email: alim@cottageschool.org

Student Name: Parent Name:

Cash Amount: Credit Card #:

Check # & Amount: Expiration Date:

Credit Amount: Security Code:

Please Circle One:

¼ Page Ad ($75) ½ Page Ad ($150) Full Page Ad ($200)

Please CIRCLE the template of your choice on the second page!

Please CIRCLE the template of your choice!!

Return this with your order form!

College Acceptances

Congratulations

Jake Neuber on his acceptance to Ole Miss, Auburn

University, and University of Alabama

Simon Hirschhorn on his acceptance to Southern

Polytechnic State University, Queens University of

Charlotte, Georgia College & New College of Florida

Davey Ison on his acceptance to The University of

Alabama

Desi Levan on her acceptance to Brevard Community

College

Evan Robertson on his acceptance to Young Harris

College, Mars Hill College and Limestone College