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Coal Mountain Elementary
Mining For Coal . . . . . . . . Discovering Diamonds
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3455 Coal Mountain DriveCumming, GA 30028
Phone: 770-887-7705 Fax: 770-781-2286
students for a job well done!
Important Dates
May 9Field Day
May 23Last Day of
School
Belief:We are each
responsible for EVERY child.
Mission:Empowering Young Minds for a Bright
Future.
Goals: Our goal is to create
and foster critical thinkers who are
risk takers, tenacious in their learning, and set high goals, while
accepting responsibility for
their own learning and life choices.
Outcome:The FCS Learner
Profile becomes a reality for all
students.
Debbie Smith, Principal Kim Fox, Assistant Principal
April 25, 2014
Forsyth County Schools will hold a Bond for Schools referendum on Tuesday, March 20, 2014. The Bond for Schools is an opportunity for Forsyth County voters to address four areas:
Improvements to existing schools School safety Technology Growth (includes a list of proposed projects for middle and high schools)
Forsyth County Schools is home to 40,821 students in 35 schools. As the third fastest growing school district in the nation, Forsyth County Schools adds 1,700 new students a year. This year Forsyth County Schools moved from the ninth to the seventh largest school district in Georgia, surpassing both Henry and Cherokee county schools.
Given the fiscal challenges residents faced during the recession, the district has not held a bond referendum since 2007 to generate funding for capital improvements. Therefore, Forsyth County Schools spent a year building a new Strategic Plan and an additional year completing a Facilities Plan, to identify the current and future needs of students and staff.
If the Bond for Schools is approved, funds would be available fall, 2014 and work would begin on proposed projects at existing schools continuing until 2018. The financing for this bond is structured to not increase the bond debt millage rate as long as SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) is extended by voters. If the Bond for Schools is not approved by voters the proposed projects may not be completed.
Information concerning the Bond is located at www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/bond. I encourage you to review this site, including the video and the Bond flyer. The last day to register to vote is April 21. Click here for registration information. Advance voting is on select days from April 28 to May 20. For dates, times and locations, click here.
“Kickin’ it Old School” Field Day Parent Volunteer Form
Summer is just around the corner and our annual Field Day is only two weeks away. There is much work behind the scenes, but Field Day would not be possible without the help of our parents. Please, please, please consider volunteering to manage a station on Field Day. We are seeking parent volunteers to help run the “stations” as students rotate through them. You have the option of volunteering to work with our K – 2 students, 3 – 5 students, or be a superstar and work with both age groups!!!! If you volunteer your time to help, detailed information, along with your station assignment, will be e-mailed or sent home with your child by Thursday, May 8th.
Our “Kicking it Old School” Field Day will take place on Friday, May 9th. Kindergarten, first grade, second grade, Ms. Lee and Mrs. Courtney’s class and Pre-K will participate in Field Day activities from 9 – 11 a.m. Third, fourth, and fifth grade students will participate in field day activities from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Last but not least, there will be two “re-fueling” stations for our students. One station will serve water bottles with goldfish crackers and the other will serve pop ice. If you are able to help with these items, please send in at your convenience, preferably several days before field day. You are welcome to drop these items off in the front office or send to the gym with your child.
Kindergarten Pop Ice
1st and 2nd Grade Cases or 6 packs of Water Bottles
3rd and 4th Grade Individual size packages of Gold Fish crackers
5th Grade Cases or 6 packs of water OR Individual size packages of Gold Fish crackers
“Kickin’ it Old School” Parent Volunteer Form
Parent Volunteer Name: ________________________________________
Parent e-mail address: ________________________________________
(Expect to receive your station assignments and more information on Thursday, May 8th) PLEASE – print email address clearly
Your child’s (children’s) name____________________________________
Would you like to pre-order lunch? Yes _____ No _____
Please complete the form and return to Mrs. Carver by Monday, May 5th.
Please indicate your shift preference:
SUPERSTAR!!
All grade levels:
9:00 – 1:30
(with 30 minute lunch)
K, 1st & 2nd grades
Pre-K/Lee/Courtney classes
9:00 – 11:00
3rd, 4th and 5th grades
11:30 – 1:30
If you have a friend you would like to be partnered with and have confirmed that they will be volunteering, please let me know and I’ll be glad to accommodate you if possible
Thank you for volunteering! Field Day wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our parents! And remember, you can expect more detailed information, including station assignments on Thursday, May 8th.
Thanks again! Leah Carver
Save the date!!
Come join us on May 6th after the PTO meeting for lots of science and engineering fun for the
WHOLE FAMILY!!!
Denise WebbScience & Engineering Teacher
Coal Mountain Elementary
(770) 887-7705 Ext. 730102
Talent ShowThe students of Coal Mountain Elementary are so excited about our upcoming talent shows! Students will perform during their regular music class the week of April 28th – May 2nd. There are a few exceptions to this rule which will be noted on the following schedule. The students will share musical talents such as singing a song, performing a choreographed dance to a song, or playing an instrument in which they take lessons such as piano, guitar, flute, violin, etc. All songs must be school-appropriate.
Students may bring their song on a CD or any mp3/mp4 device such as iPod, iPhone, Kindle Fire, Android, etc. All talent shows will be held in the music classroom. Parents and friends are welcome to attend. Please use the following schedule.
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected] or call (770) 887-7705.
April 28th – 7:55 – Sandi Nordholz – Second Grade
8:45 – Dotty Fobes/Beth Taylor mix – Third Grade
9:35 – Brooke Hagler – Fourth Grade
10:25- Mary Helvey – Fifth Grade
12:20 – Pepper Roper – First Grade
1:10 – Brittany Partin/Gina Landis mix - Kindergarten
April 29th - 7:55 – Wendy Wells – Second Grade
8:45 – Kara Hannah/Beth Taylor mix – Third Grade
9:35 – Rachel McCollum – Fourth Grade
10:25 – Kevin McCollum – Fifth Grade
1:10 – Lisa Heard/Gina Landis mix - Kindergarten
April 30th - 7:55 – Kathryn Aylor – Second Grade
9:35 – Laurie Anderson – Fourth Grade
10:25 – Tracey Abercrombie – Fifth Grade
12:20 – Joyce Hamby – First Grade
1:10 – Leisa Smith/Gina Landis mix - Kindergarten
May 1st - 7:55 – Lynn McClure – Second Grade
8:45 – Diane Brock/Beth Taylor mix – Third Grade
9:35 – Kristen Durant – Fourth Grade
10:25 – Penni Arner – Fifth Grade
12:20 – Debbie Rich – First Grade
1:10 – Kristie Hubbard/Gina Landis mix – Kindergarten
May 7th - 8:45 – Robin Hall/Beth Taylor mix – Third Grade
ATTENTION PARENTS:Our automated system will not allow further meal charges to student accounts after May 2, 2014. Students without funds will be offered a courtesy meal of sandwich and milk.
Please check account balances to determine the funds needed for meals for the remainder of this school year. Money on customer accounts will carry forward to next school year. Remember to note your child’s Student ID on your check or to include it with cash in an envelope. We accept Free and Reduced Applications each school day.
The 35th Annual Optimist Club Track Competition is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2014 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Forsyth Central High School Stadium. This meet is for all
Forsyth County students in kindergarten – fifth grade. Students may enter the following events (based on grade level) - 50 and 100 meter dash, 100 and 200 meter distance run,
softball throw, standing long jump, and 4 man relay races. Ribbons are awarded for winning and participating as well as a free t-shirt and free lunch for all participants. This is a fun event for your family to attend. If you would like to register, go to www.forsyth-
cummingoptimistclub.com and click on the “events” tab.
Summer Miner Camps at Coal Mountain Elementary School: Session 1: June 2-6 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Please fill out the attached registration form and send payment in to your child’s teacher. Checks should be made payable to Coal Mountain Elementary and include your child’s name and the name of the club in the memo section.
American Girl Princess Camp: Girls and dolls pamper themselves with a spa day, a pajama party, a fashion show and an ice cream party. Girly fun with your dolls all week!
Taught by: Mrs. DavisGrades K-5 (Min 15/Max
25)Cost: $75 + $10 supply fee Rm. # 256
Camp Champs: Lead-up games provide an opportunity for students to practice specific sport skills in a simulated game situation. Join us as we learn specific skills and play lead-up games to the following sports: Volleyball (Monday), Basketball (Tuesday), Soccer (Wednesday), Kickball (Thursday) and we’ll end the week with the student’s favorite Gator Skins games (Friday). Guaranteed to get the students moving and breathing hard!
Taught by Mrs. Carver Grades 3-5 (Min 15/Max 30) Cost: $75 Rm. Gym
Clay, Crafts and Creative Art: “Summertime at the Beach” is the theme for this ART CAMP! We will be painting colorful canvas, making sand art, creating clay creations, and other cool artsy stuff to beat the summertime heat!!! Come have some fun… inside from the sun… and get creative kids!!!
Taught by Ms. Sullivan Grades K-5 (Min 15/Max 30) Cost: $75 + $10 Supply Fee Rm. Art Room
Drama: Does your child love the stage? Or, are they a little shy and working on coming out of their shell? Well, this is the class for them. In Introduction to Drama and Theater, your child will learn different aspects of the stage in zany, energy-packed sessions full of laughter and fun. Whether your child has little or no experience, they will thrive in a non-threatening, self-paced environment. We will work on acting techniques, blocking, stage design, monologues and most dramatically…improve self-confidence. Join us for Drama and Theater Summer Camp
Taught by: Mrs. Turbeville & Mrs. Mitchell Grades 3-5 (Min. 15/Max.30 )Cost: $75+ $10 supply
feeMusic Room
Pinterest Palooza At the Beach!: Come for a week of crafts, snacks, and activities that will make us feel like we are at the beach. We will dive into the world of the ocean having fun designing animal crafts, sand crafts, playing games, and ending the week with a luau..
Taught by Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Grades 3-5 (Min 15/Max 30) Cost: $75 + $10 Supply Fee Rm. 153
Hannah
Robotics: Create your own mini-robot. You will learn how to engineer your own creature that moves with a mini motor!!! Learn how to make a closed circuit and use a power source to make your mini motor run! You will get to keep
it. If we finish our mini robots early, we will work on identifying mystery powders and chromatography. All new, none of these activities were done in school or clubs this year.
Taught by: Mrs. Webb Grades 2-5 (Min. 15/Max. 25) Cost: $75+ $5 supply fee Rm. # 102
Summer Celebration: School is OUT and Summer is HERE. Come join us for a week filled with adventures of outdoor activities and inside surprises such as ice cream socials, games, duck tape creations and experiments. Guaranteed to be a fun filled week of celebration together with friends.
Taught by: Mrs. Schwaemmle & Mrs. Lowe Grades K-5 (Min. 15/Max.30 )Cost: $75+ $10 supply
feeRm. #432
Technology Camp: This camp will provide your student with a better knowledge of computer engineering (programming), technology, and math. We will use SCRATCH programming and problem solving to create interactive stories, animations, games, music, and videos. You may take a look at Scratch on the following web page: http://scratch.mit.edu/. We will be doing some graphic design / creating web pages, and constructing the student’s own APPS. If will be a great week packed full of adventure
Taught by Mr. Ridings Grades 2-5 (Min 15/Max
25)Cost: $75
Media Center
Registration for this session ends on May 5th. Please note: Class size is limited. Students will be enrolled on a first come first serve
basis. Make checks payable to Coal Mountain Elementary – phone number is required on all checks. In the memo line of the check – be sure to include your child’s name and the name of the
club. Checks & registration forms may be turned in to the homeroom teacher.
No registration forms will be accepted after May 5th. Registration forms without the required fee will be returned.
For additional information contact Miner Club Director Jan Davis at [email protected]
Summer Miner Camps at Coal Mountain Elementary School: Session 2: June 9-13 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Please fill out the attached registration form and send payment in to your child’s teacher. Checks should be made payable to Coal Mountain Elementary and include your child’s name and the name of the club in the memo section.
American Girl Goes to Summer Camp: Arts & crafts and games for dolls and girls: Make a play campfire, eat s’mores, have a talent show, make a backpack, celebrate with a patriotic picnic. Tons of camp fun!!
Taught by: Mrs. DavisGrades K-5 (Min 15/Max
24)Cost: $75 + $10 supply fee Rm. # 256
Clay, Crafts and Creative Art: “Summertime at the Beach” is the theme for this ART CAMP! We will be painting colorful canvas, making sand art, creating clay creations, and other cool artsy stuff to beat the summertime heat!!! Come have some fun… inside from the sun… and get creative kids!!!
Taught by Ms. Sullivan Grades K-5 (Min 15/Max 30) Cost: $75 + $10 Supply Fee Rm. Art Room
Drama: Does your child love the stage? Or, are they a little shy and working on coming out of their shell? Well, this is the class for them. In Introduction to Drama and Theater, your child will learn different aspects of the stage in zany, energy-packed sessions full of laughter and fun. Whether your child has little or no experience, they will thrive in a non-threatening, self-paced environment. We will work on acting techniques, blocking, stage design, monologues and most dramatically…improve self-confidence. Join us for Drama and Theater Summer Camp
Taught by: Mrs. Turbeville & Mrs. Mitchell Grades K-2 (Min. 15/Max.30 )Cost: $75+ $10 supply
feeMusic Room
LEGO Club - Calling builders of all ages! LEGO camp is for you. LEGO builders will explore motion thru creations designed and built themselves. Spinners, boats, cars, planes, and more! No batteries needed! Creativity and willingness to learn is all that a LEGO builder needs. For being a bunch of bricks, LEGO's really move! Sign up for a moooooooving good time.
Taught by: Mrs. Worley Grades K-5(Min. 15/Max.25) Cost: $75+ $10 supply fee Rm. #256
Pinterest Palooza is going camping: Join us for a week of crafts, snacks, and activities that will make us feel like we are camping. We will make lanterns, nature crafts, and s’mores. We will go on a scavenger hunt and end our week with a special camping day and a talent show.
Taught by Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Hannah
Grades K-5 (Min 15/Max 30) Cost: $75 + $10 Supply Fee Rm. 153
Robotics: Create your own mini-robot. You will learn how to engineer your own creature that moves with a mini motor!!! Learn how to make a closed circuit and use a power source to make your mini motor run! You will get to keep
it. If we finish our mini robots early, we will work on identifying mystery powders and chromatography. All new, none of these activities were done in school or clubs this year.
Taught by: Mrs. Webb Grades 2-5 (Min. 15/Max. 25) Cost: $75+ $5 supply fee Rm. # 102
Technology on the Mountain! We will be working with digital photos, creating movies, stop motion projects, a bit of cartoon creation, and even some fun with animation. You don’t want to miss this! We will be working with various software programs such as Frames, Movie Maker, Photostory, and more. We will also spend some time checking out some cool new apps! Bring your device and let’s get to work!
Taught by Mrs. Moore Grades 2-5 (Min 15/Max 25) Cost: $75 Media Center
Registration for this session ends on May 5th. Please note: Class size is limited. Students will be enrolled on a first come first serve
basis. Make checks payable to Coal Mountain Elementary – phone number is required on all checks. In the memo line of the check – be sure to include your child’s name and the name of the
club. Checks & registration forms may be turned in to the homeroom teacher.
No registration forms will be accepted after May 5th. Registration forms without the required fee will be returned.
For additional information contact Miner Club Director Jan Davis at [email protected]
Registration Form for Miner Clubs – Summer 2014
one registration form per student- per camp
Name of Student: _________________________________________________________________________
Name of classroom teacher: _______________________________ Grade: ______________________
Session 1 (June 2-6)_________ or Session 2 (June 9-13)_________ Additional
$75 per Camp Supply Fee Total $
Club to be enrolled: _________________________________ Cost: ________ + _______ = ______
Total Enclosed $________________
Email address: _____________________________________ cash _________/check #_________
List any special information about your child (allergies, diet, medical information, etc.)
________________________________________________________________________________________
Please list two Emergency Contact Numbers so that you can be reached in the event of an emergency:
__________________________________ ________________ relationship to child ____________
(Parent’s name) (Parent’s phone number)
__________________________________ ________________ relationship to child ____________
(Name) (Phone number)
Please send a snack with your child.
It is the Parent’s responsibility to pick up child each day by 12:00.
I understand that if my child misses a session there will not be an opportunity to make up the class. I also understand that the school reserves the right to withdraw a student from a camp without refunding the fee if there are persistent discipline problems, or after the 2nd late pickup.
______________________________________
(Parent signature)
Summer Club Notes
Please note: Class size is limited. Students will be enrolled on a first come first serve basis.
Make checks payable to Coal Mountain Elementary – phone number is required on all checks.
In the memo line of the check – be sure to include your child’s name and the name of the camp.
A separate check for each club is required.
Checks & registration forms may be turned in to the homeroom teacher.
No registration forms will be accepted after May 5th.
Registration forms without the required fee will be returned.
For additional information contact Miner Club Director Jan Davis at [email protected] .
Empowering Young Minds for a Bright Future
Debbie Smith, Principal Kim Fox, Assistant Principal
You are invited to become part of our beautiful Media Center mural at Coal Mountain Elementary coming this Spring! The media center will feature wall murals painted by local artist Scott McIntyre (http://www.muralpress.com/) .
For a contribution of $20, your name, a child’s name, a family name, or even a business name can be painted onto a diamond that will be part of our mural. One hundred percent of your contribution goes to fund the Coal Mountain Elementary Media Center mural project. Please join us in building lasting memories at Coal Mountain Elementary. Contact Sylvester Ridings ([email protected]) or Kelly Moore ([email protected]) for more information.
Please include the bottom portion of this flyer with your monetary donation. Please make all checks payable to Coal Mountain Elementary and include Media Center Mural in the note line.
Your Name ________________________________ Contribution Amount $___________
Your Child’s Name (s):_________________ Your Child’s Teacher(s):____________________
PRINT CLEARLY the name(s) as you would like it to appear on the diamond.
___________________________________________________________________
Coal Mountain ElementaryBirthday / Special Occasion Book Club
We will be changing our birthday / special occasion book club at Coal Mountain. This is a great way to help out our school library and at the same time honor the birthday / special occasion of your child. At the beginning of your child’s birthday / special occasion month, your child will be able to choose a book from a special new book collection. The book will receive a unique inscription inside with your child’s name and birth date. Your child will be the very first to check it out from the library. In addition, a picture will be taken of your child with their book and hung on the Birthday/Special Occasion Book Club display in the lunchroom. (We will honor June and July birthdays / special occasions in May, and next years August birthdays / special occasions in September.) Please complete the form and return it with $17.00. (Checks made out to Coal Mountain Elementary and please include your phone number on the check) All Birthday / Special Occasion Book Club Donations are due by the end of the month before your child’s birthday / special occasion.
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Please return to Coal Mountain Elementary Media Center
Child’s Name as you wish it to be inscribed (please print):
Child’s Birthday/ Special Occasion: ____________________________________________________
Teacher’s Name / Grade: _______________________________
Click on the website for more information:
http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/Page/4294
If you would like to be a Business Partner, please contact [email protected]