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Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2014
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!!
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April 23, 2014
Wednesday Packet
Important Dates/Information
Relay for Life – Saturday, April 26th 12:00 PM to Midnight
Save the Dates for Events at The Cougar Center: HS Athletic Banquet – Tuesday, May 13th 6:30 PM
MS Play – Wednesday, May 14th 1:30 PM HS Play and Awards Night – Thursday, May 15th 6:30 PM
MS Awards Banquet and 8th Grade Graduation – Tuesday, May 20th 6:30 PM HS Graduation – Friday, May 23rd 11:00 AM
TCS MS and HS Summer Opportunities - For Information Click here!
DON’T MISS THE SPORT CAMP FLIERS IN THIS PACKET
The May session of the After School Program begins on
Thursday, May 1, 2014.
If you have not yet paid for May, please direct payment to the Business Office or pay online.
Thank you.
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A healthy school of excellence is not measured by its buildings, its history or its finances. All of those aspects are important, but the heart of a school is crafted by the staff and families that form the community. It is a delicate balance to maintain professional standards and respond to the needs of the community with compassion and trust. When partnering to direct a child’s future, there are countless joys and unimagined risks. Children are evolving in ways we cannot predict yet our systems must be consistent and predictable. One person cannot mandate the heart of a school. With the modeling of staff and parents, the students must, also, adopt the characteristics of a caring community and join the struggle to maintain its balance. When a community fosters quality delivery of services and an approach that is respectful and responsive to all its members, it is a very special place. We have been extraordinarily blessed at TCS to have experienced a renewable strain of heart throughout the years. Every family and staff member who joins our community impacts the heart and soul of what occurs every day. We take a careful look at the resumes of our newly hired staff. But the resume is just a piece of paper. We must take the time to identify the values and spirit of the adult we are introducing into our home base. We know when we enroll families that there has been a history of disappointment and despair. We have to determine if there is room for trust as they blend into our social and professional realm. Over the last twenty-nine years we have been blessed with staff who generously share their talent and their heart with our students, their families and our staff. Regardless of the subject matter they teach or the role they fulfill, their contributions are life changing for all who share time with them. In twenty-nine years we have never had a staff member retire. They either move on or they stay with us for decades. Laura Finnell is our longest staff member. She came to us just out of student teaching 23 years ago! She is closely followed by Allen McAdams, Julie Crudgington, Lyle Cutchin and the list goes on and on. Twenty percent of our full time staff have been with us ten or more years. This WP contains our very first retirement letter from veteran TCS teacher, Phil Parker. Phil and his wife, Anne, have been personal friends for decades. When their daughter Jennifer ran into academic struggles at Roswell High School it seemed only natural to take her under our wings. When Anne joined the work force again, we were thrilled to have her work in our office, eventually moving to our After School Program. When Phil decided that corporate America was not for him, we were delighted to have him join our staff. When Phil joined the Art and Athletic Departments, we scored a home run. His gentle spirit with our students allayed their anxieties and released their own artistic abilities. Phil has consistently shared his highly creative artistic talents with all of us at TCS. His fingerprints (in the form of art work and spirit) are everywhere on campus. He is a mainstay of our Middle School program and a cornerstone of our cross country / track and field program. His art and athletic partners on staff have found a true friend and comrade as together they inspire and encourage our students through the years.
Once Phil decided that the time was right for him to spend more time with his family and to enjoy personal pursuits, we knew we would support him one hundred percent! We wanted him to make his announcement with plenty of time to celebrate all that he is and all that he gives our TCS family. Although we will greatly miss his day to day presence, we know that the foundation he has laid for those who follow him is strong and irresistible. If you wish to participate in honoring Phil on May 4th or contribute to a token of appreciation, please see the Advancement Angle for details. We know Phil will stay connected and we want to take the time to celebrate his awesomeness!
April 23, 2014
Jacque’s Note
“A HeART-felt Thanks!
Dear TCS Parents and Students:
After twelve wonderful years of teaching art and coaching at The Cottage School, I have decided
to officially retire. My time here has been a joy and true blessing that I will remember forever.
The main thing I will miss most is simply bringing the joy of art to the minds of the many
Middle School children; to hear them say, “Oh, I get it!” or “Wow, that’s cool”!, and to have a
personal realization that I was able to make a small difference in their lives.
It is time for me to move on to getting more involved with my many creative endeavors, relaxing
with my wonderful wife, Anne, our amazing children, grandchildren, and friends. I will also be
on the TCS sub list, so the students may still see me around now and then.
My immense appreciation goes to Jacque and Joe for not only hiring me but being so supportive
throughout the years. Also to my delightful and courageous principal Julie, who has been so
patient and considerate, to the administrative and teaching staff, the TCS Board of Directors, and
to all TCS parents and guardians who have all worked together to help make working here such a
pleasure. Under such strong and dedicated support and leadership I know that The Cottage
School will continue to grow and prosper. I will miss you all.
Sincerely, and thanks for the great memories!
Phil Parker
TCS Advancement Angle
News you can use to help raise money for The Cottage School
TCS 30th Anniversary Planning Committee Meeting
Join us to plan TCS’s 30th Anniversary Year!
First Planning Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 30th, 2pm
Reinhardt Community Center
(HS Admin Building)
RSVP to Lesley at [email protected]
Partners in Education
The following businesses offer easy ways for you to raise money for the school while
you go about your day!
Use your Publix Partner card every time you shop at Publix. If you don’t have one,
stop by the office!
TARGET
Target Redcard members can select The Cottage School as your school of choice and
receive 1% back on purchases!
Do your shopping through our Dollars for Schools Program at
www.amazon.com!
GEORGIA NATURAL GAS
Georgia Natural Gas customers can participate in True Blue Schools where GNS will
donate $5 every month to your school just for paying your natural gas bill.
Questions? Contact Lesley at [email protected]
YOUR HOST: The Cottage School
MESSAGE: We hope to see you on Sunday,
May 4th to celebrate the retirement of Phil
Parker teacher, colleague, coach and friend.
All are welcome!
WHAT: Celebrating the Retirement of Phil
Parker
WHERE: The Cottage School
700 Grimes Bridge Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
RSVP: [email protected]
Due to the overwhelming number of inquiries regarding gifts for this
event, please contact Lesley Masisak at 678-250-5108 or
[email protected] for more information.
Summer Opportunities
(A permanent display rack with fliers/brochures will be located
in the Media Center beginning early May)
Aerie Summer camps 404.285.0467 www.aerieexperiences.com Relationship/Team building
Aspen 888.972.7736 www.aspeneducation.com LD summer camp
Aurora Brain Camps 404-377-8882 www.aurorastrategies.com Communication, Social and Motor Skills
BASE Camp 866.397.2267 www.bachmansummer.org LD summer camp
Beyond Words 404.633.0250 www.beyondwordscenter.com Social Skills & Peer Relationships
Camp Highland 678.393.0300 www.camphighland.com Outdoor Adventure/Team Building
Camp Kingfisher 770.992.2055 ext.232
www.chattnaturecenter.org/camp-kingfisher Outdoor/Nature/Team Building
Camp Kirk 866.982.3310 www.campkirk.com LD summer camp
Disease Detective Camp 404.639.0830 www.cdc.gov/museum/camp/ Public Health camp
GA Ensemble Theatre 770.641.1260 www.get.org Theatre/Drama camp
Girls, Inc. 678.686.1740 www.girlsincatlanta.org Inspiring girls to be strong, smart & bold
iD Tech Camps 1.888.709.8324 www.internaldrive.com To improve Technology Skills
Inneractions - Camp Active 770.726.9624 n/a Social Skills
Kingsley Pines 855.799.7788 www.kingsleypines.com General summer camp
Loyola University Chicago 312.915.6565 www.luc.edu/summerscholars Pre-college summer scholars
Marietta Counseling 770.971.9311 www.mariettacounseling.com Social Skills / HS Survival / Self-Esteem
Pebbletossers, Inc. 678.757.5597 www.pebbletossers.com Volunteer information for teens
Riverview Camp for Girls 1.800.882.0722 www.riverviewcamp.com General girls summer camp
Round Lake Camp 973.575.3333 www.njycamps.org General summer camp
SOAR 828.456.3435 www.soarnc.org ADHD, LD summer camp
Summer at SCAD 404.253.6814 www.scad.edu Art Seminars for HS students
Summit Camp Atlanta 678.428.1907 www.summitweekender.com ADHD/NVLD/Aspergers
Talisman Program 855.588.8254 www.talismancamps.com LD summer camp
Teen Life 617.277.5120 www.teenlife.com General summer opportunities
VCU Arts 804.828.7154 http://arts.vcu.edu/ Art camp
Volunteernation 314.467.8336 www.volunteernation.org Volunteer information for teens
6th Annual Cottage School Boys Basketball Camp Who: Boys ages 12-16 years old (maximum of 28 athletes)
What: A five day boy’s camp teaching the fundamentals of
basketball; shooting, ball handling, passing, footwork,
rebounding, team defense and offense, and much
more! Also includes a 3 on 3 tournament, a 5 on 5
tournament, a Hot Shot shootout, a 3 point contest,
and a Free Throw contest.
Where: The Cougar Center
700 Grimes Bridge Road Roswell, GA 30075
When: July 14th - July 18th 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Cost: $300 per camper-includes a Cougar camp T-shirt.
Athletes need to bring a sack lunch each day.
*If committed by June 13th—Camp Fee = $250
Please sign me up for the Boys Basketball Camp. Name: ___________________________________________
Age: __________ Shirt size: XS S M L XL XXL
Phone Number: ____________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________
Parent signature: ___________________________________
*Please include a check for full payment to cover camp fee.
*Credit Card payments are welcome at a 3% service fee.
Return this form to Richie Briggs-Camp Director
Office Phone: 678-250-5130 Cell Phone: 770-313-8459
All campers will learn the
fundamentals of
basketball from Richie
Briggs; Head Varsity
Cougar Coach and 4-Time
AAC champion.
Cottage School staff and
alumni Cougars plan to
share teaching and
coaching duties.
Call to reserve your spot
today as space is limited!
Thank you and we look
forward to having another
great camp.
Cottage School Ladies Combined Camp
Basketball & Volleyball
Who: Ladies ages 12-16 years old - Maximum of 28 ladies.
What: A day girl’s camp teaching the fundamentals of both volleyball (bump, set, spike, and serves) and
basketball (rebounding, ball handling, shooting, footwork and team defense). Cottage School Staff Summer
Howell (Volleyball) and Lyle Cutchin (Basketball) will serve as directors. Campers will participate in a variety
of individual and team competitions.
Where: The Cougar Center
700 Grimes Bridge Road Roswell, GA 30075
When: June 16 through June 20 - 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Cost: $300 per camper-includes a Cougar camp T-shirt.
Athletes need to bring a sack lunch each day.
*If committed by May 23rd—Camp Fee = $250
Please sign me up for the Ladies Combined Camp. Name_____________________________________________
Age____________ Shirt size__________________________
Phone Number_____________________________________
Email____________________________________________
Parent signature___________________________________
*Please include a check for full payment to cover camp fee.
*Credit Card payments are welcome at a 3% service fee.
Return this form to Lyle Cutchin - Camp Director
Office Phone: 678-250-5120
THE COTTAGE SCHOOL
Distance Runners’ Camp FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
When: July 14 - July 18, 2014 (Monday-Friday) Drop off and pick up times for the camp: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Where: Cougar Center, 700 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30075
Cost: $150.00 – Includes T-shirt
The Cottage School Distance Running Camp is a five day program teaching the principles of distance running. Athletes will learn from current staff, alumni and
professional presenters from Emory University and Phidippides. Topics will include nutrition, strength training, gait analysis, flexibility exercises, proper footwear, injury
prevention, goal setting and psychological visualization.
Runners will train and learn on various courses (Kennesaw Mountain trails, Vickery
Creek, Stone Mountain and the Chattahoochee Trail System) and in settings such as our Fitness Center, Phidippides and a local track.
Athletes should bring a healthy snack and water bottle each day.
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Please sign me up for the Cougar Distance Runners’ Camp Name: _______________________________________________ Age: _________________ Shirt Size: ______________________ Phone Number: ________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________ Emergency Contact: ____________________________________ Parent Signature: ______________________________________
Return this form to Allen McAdams, Camp Director
email: [email protected] phone: (770) 641-8688
Payment: $150.00 check payable to The Cottage School - includes a T-shirt
FIFTH ANNUAL
5TH ANNUAL
DISTANCE RUNNERS’ CAMP
END OF APRIL
MS Activities
DATE TIME Activity RAIN-
OUT
TCS$ Things to bring
Friday
4/25
Clubs $156.40
Friday
4/25
Academics $165.60 Academic Materials
*Remember to bring an independent
reading book if you complete your
work early.
8th
Grade Baby Photos due by Friday, April 25th
Contact Lauren English with questions: [email protected]
High School Payoffs
DATE TIME ACTIVITY RAIN
-OUT
TCS$ Things to bring/U.S. $
Friday
4/25
1:10-2:40 Clubs Materials for your club
MS May Activities
DATE TIME Activity TCS$ Things to bring
Thursday
5/1
8th Graders
ONLY
6:45 8th Grade Lock In
$160.08 Please refer to Wednesday Packet Flyer for
more information.
Must earn Off Campus!
Friday
5/2
On Campus
Clubs for
6th and 7th Graders and
8th Graders NOT
attending the lock in.
$156.40
Club Materials
Friday
5/2
Academics $165.60 Academic Materials
*Remember to bring an independent reading
book if you complete your work early.
Sunday
5/4
1:00-3:00
Phil’s Retirement
Reception
Please refer to the Invitation
in the WP for more information.
Friday
5/9
Off Campus
8:15
10:00
12:00
12:45
2:40
Levels
Lake Allatoona
Lunch
Lake Allatoona
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.
Students are allowed to bring bathing suits/towels
(one piece for females) but must come to school in
work-appropriate clothing. Students are also
allowed to bring fishing poles.
Friday
5/9
Academics $165.60 ALL DAY Academics
*Remember to bring an independent reading
book if you complete your work early.
Wednesday
5/14
1:30 Middle School Drama
Production: Snow White
Performance will be held in the Cougar Center
Friday
5/16
On Campus
8:15
10:00
12:00
12:45
2:40
Levels
MS Olympics
Lunch
MS Olympics
Homeroom
$156.40 We will be having a hot-dog cook out on the
patio for lunch. If your student would like
something else to eat, they can
bring a sack lunch.
Kona Ice will visit at lunch!
Friday
5/16
Academics $165.60 Academic Materials
*Remember to bring an independent reading
book if you complete your work early.
Tuesday
5/20
Middle School Awards
Banquet & 8th Grade
Graduation- 6:30 PM
$20 per person
(cash, check
or pay on-line)
Flyer with additional information is posted in
the Wednesday Packet.
Wednesday
5/21
8:15
10:00
11:00
12:00
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
1/2 Day for MS!
Levels
Yearbook Signing
Auction
Dismissal
Students will be dismissed at
12:00pm in the Middle School
carpool circle!
6:45 PM- report to the Middle School cafeteria–
Please make sure to eat dinner prior to coming to the school
7:00-8:00 Drive to Mad Mad World
8:00-10:00 Whirlyball, LaserTag
10:00-11:00 Return to campus
11:00-12:00 Levels- Levels meeting with just the 8th
graders
Bring your most memorable moments from your years at TCS and with Phil
12:00- Report to Rooms for lights out; students will have assigned buildings for sleeping
6:00-6:30 AM Wake up and breakfast
6:30-7:00 Clean up and pack up
7:00 AM-Pick up-All students must be picked up by 7:00 AM
They will have the remainder of the day off from school
888ththth Grade Grade Grade Lock InLock InLock In May 1, 2014
Things to bring:
Sleeping bag
Appropriate pajamas
Necessary Medication
Toiletry items-toothbrush, hairbrush,
deodorant, contact case, etc.
Can bring money for concession
stands and arcade games
My Child:
___________________________________
has my permission to attend the lock in on
May 1st, 2014.
He/She will be picked up at 7:00 AM by:
___________________________________
All Permission slips are due by April 29, by
8:15 AM -NO EXCEPTIONS…Permission slips
must be accompanied with Mad Mad World
Permission Slips.
Middle School Awards Banquet & 8th Grade Graduation
Tuesday, May 20th, 2014 6:30 PM in The Cougar Center
**NO Spiked Heels including Stilettos, please! Low and wide heels are acceptable.
Dinner Provided at $20 Per Person (including student)
Reservations are Required for Admission
R.S.V.P. and Payment due by Tuesday, May 13th to Donna
770-640-8037 or [email protected]
*Make checks payable to ‘The Cottage School’ for ‘MS Banquet’
You may also elect to pay through the E-Portal on our website at: http://cottageschool.org/tuition/
Select ‘All Other Fees’ from the drop down box. In the ‘Notes to Office’ box type in ‘MS Banquet’.
Due dates will be strictly followed, so make your reservations promptly to ensure available seating.
High School May Pay offs
DATE TIME ACTIVITY
RAIN-
OUT TCS$ Things to bring/U.S. $
Friday
Academics
5/2
8:15
10:00
12:00
12:45
2:40
Levels
Academics
Lunch
Academics
Homeroom
$336.89
(Beach
goers
$224.60)
All textbooks, notebooks,
planner, and spare reading
materials if you will be
in academics all day!
Off-Campus 10:00-
2:00
2:40
Climbing at
Adrenalin
Homeroom
$326.03
(Beach
goers
$217.35)
Go to http://www.adrenalineclimbing.com/
and fill out their on-line waiver
(upper right corner) Waiver due to HR teacher by
8:15 A.M. on Tuesday 4/29 Money for Pizza,
Appropriate shorts or jeans to
change into. *Closed-toe shoes
On-Campus 10:00
12:00
12:45
2:40
Monopoly Lunch
Lawn Bowling Homeroom
$315.16
(Beach
goers
$210.11)
Appropriate shorts to change
into after lunch
5/3 SAT Pencils, calculator, snack, I.D. and
registration ticket
5/9 Clubs Materials for your club
Friday
Academics
5/16
8:15
10:00
12:00
12:45
2:40
Levels
Academics
Lunch
Academics
Homeroom
$336.89
All textbooks, notebooks,
planner, and spare reading
materials if you will be
in academics all day!
Off-Campus 10:00-
2:00
2:40
TBA
Homeroom
$326.03
TBA
On-Campus 10:00
12:00
12:45
2:40
TCS Bingo Lunch
Bridge Building Homeroom
$315.16
5/19 8:00
12:00 1st & 2nd Period Exams
12:00 Dismissal
5/20 8:00
12:00 3rd & 4th Period Exams
12:00 Dismissal
5/21 8:00
12:00 5th Period Exam & HR
12:00 Dismissal
5/22
Last Day
of School
Goodbye Levels 8-10
Yearbook Signing 10-11:45
Homeroom
12:00 Dismissal
Your favorite pen for signing
yearbooks
5/23 11:00 Graduation
Everyone Attends!
2013-2014 High School
Sports Banquet
GO COUGARS!
When: Tuesday – May 13, 2014
Where: The Cougar Center Gym
Time: 6:30 PM
Cost: $20.00 per person (including athlete)
RSVP: By Friday, May 2, 2014 to Richie Briggs at
$ Due: May 9, 2014
Dress: Business Casual (No flip flops, shorts, jeans, or T-shirts)
*NO STILETTOS OR SPIKED HEELS
Fabulous Food, Awards, and time to congratulate our fantastic Cougar student-athletes!
Bring the family and friends in celebration of the commitment and dedication the student-
athletes have put into our Cougar athletic program.
Name(s):_______________________________________________________________
How many will be attending? ___________________________
Total amount: $_____________
*Make checks payable to ‘The Cottage School’ for TCS Sports Banquet
*You may also pay online at http://cottageschool.org/tuition/ under
“Academics-Tuition and Fee” Payment Portal. Please make sure to write
“TCS Sports Banquet” in the “Notes To Business Office” box.
Seniors, you and your family are cordially
invited to attend the
Graduation Luncheon Honoring
The Senior Class of 2014 Thursday, May 22nd
12:15 P.M.
at The DoubleTree Hotel
RSVP to Ivan Plastiak by Friday, May 2nd
Return this portion to Ivan Plastiak:
Student: __________and one (1) guardian at no cost
will be joined by __ additional guests at $20.00/guest.
Enclosed is $______ for our additional guests.
Post-Secondary Acceptances and Scholarships
Congratulations! Rebecca Custer on her acceptance to St. John’s University, Texas Christian University, Birmingham Southern College,
Agnes Scott College, Mary Baldwin College, and Brenau University.
Jake Daunt on his acceptance to Beacon College.
Ryan Delaney on his acceptance to Andrew College and Young Harris College.
James Dorsey on his acceptance to Oakwood University and The University of Louisville.
Alex Farrar on his acceptance to KSU Academy for Inclusive Learning.
Spencer Glenn on his acceptance to The University of Alabama, Jacksonville State University, and Reinhardt University.
Michael Kurland on his acceptance to KSU Academy for Inclusive Learning & The Art Institute of Atlanta.
Arthur Leach on his acceptance to Beacon College & The Art Institute of Atlanta.
Stan Long on his acceptance to Reinhardt University.
Tyler McDonald on her acceptance to KSU Academy for Inclusive Learning.
Ray O’Brien on his acceptance to The Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
Matthew Smith on his acceptance to St. Petersburg College & South Florida State College.
Patrick Thompson on his acceptance to AmeriCorps & Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.
Marquis Victor on his acceptance to Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.
Barbara Womack on her acceptance to The Coastal College of Georgia.
Senior Scholarships 2013-2014
Rebecca Custer – St. John’s University- Scholastic Excellence Scholarship- $92,000 Texas Christian University- Faculty Scholarship- $48,000 Birmingham Southern College- Presidential Scholarship- $108,000 Agnes Scott College- Honor Scholarship $68,000 Mary Baldwin College- Scholarship Award $80,000, Agnes R. McClung Honor Scholarship $1,500 Brenau University - Trustee Scholarship Award $50,000
Ryan Delaney – Young Harris College - Faculty Scholarship $64,000
James Dorsey- Oakwood University- Premier- $ 52,000 & College Days- $2,000
Stan Long – Reinhardt University – Achievement Award $4,000