Word of the Day Vocabulary Builders

Monday - Grateful

Tuesday – Significance

Wednesday- Memorable

Thursday Extravagant

Friday- Detrimental

Volume 20

Issue 10

It is now time to form our Local School

Governance Council!

Any and all parents interested in

candidacy for the parent positions on the

Council must submit a form of candidacy

no later than October 31, 2012.

The forms must be completed and

returned to the district via email, hand

delivered, or U.S. Mail.

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT IT TO THE

LOCAL SCHOOL.

For Handbook information:

http://portal.fultonschools.org/CharterSystem

/Documents/2012%20School%20Governanc

e%20Council%20Handbook.pdf

Application for Candidacy:

http://portal.fultonschools.org/CharterSystem

/Documents/2012%20Governance%20Cand

idate%20Guide.pdf

**A hard copy of the form will also be at

the front desk**

As schools within Fulton County

transition to the charter system, each will

form a School Governance Council

(SGC).

Each SGC will be comprised of

parents/guardians, teachers, community

members, school employees, the

principal and, at the high school level,

students.

The SGC will play a critical role in the

success of each school, working with the

school community to design innovative

solutions to increase academic

achievement that meet the unique needs of

the school community.

We encourage you to get involved in the

process as we transition to the charter

system. SWT has the best parents around

so we know the perfect candidate will come

from you!

To vote in the School Governance

Elections this fall you will be required

to log in to our system using your

Home Access ID and password.

**Home Access ID’s can only be retrieved

in person**

Volume 16 Issue 6

September 24-28, 2012

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 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 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.

Parents please note that if your child has a fever of at least 100

degrees (F) they must be “fever-

free” for 24 hours before returning to school. This policy will be strictly

enforced so that we might combat/prevent the spread of any flu-like virus in the school.

Important Dates to Remember

Sept. 29 Father/Son Game Day (more info to come)

Oct. 6 Stonewall Tell Global Service Day 9am- 12:00pm

Oct. 8 Fall Pictures

Oct. 9 All Pro Dad’s Day 7:00am- 7:45am

Oct. 9 LSAC 5:30/ STEM NIGHT 6:30pm

Oct. 15 Teacher Workday/No School

Oct. 20 Fall Carnival 11am-3pm

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.

A complete monthly menu can be found

onthe SWT homepage and the menu is subject to chang

Student Breakfast: $1.05 Lunch: $2.20

Student Reduced Breakfast: $0.30

Student Reduced Lunch: $0.40 Adult Breakfast: $1.55

Adult Lunch: $3.15

Monday Boneless Chix Wings w/ Rice or Black

Forest Chicken Wrap

Tuesday Turkey & Gravy w/Rice or Black Bean

Taco Salad Wednesday

Lasagna Roll Up or Mini Burgers or Spicy Chicken Wrap

Thursday

Sw. Sour Chicken w/Rice or Tex Mex Nachos Friday Fajita Grilled Fish/Biscuit or Cheese Pizza

or Grilled Chicken Salad Parents, students will no longer be able to charge breakfast. Any student exceeding -$9.00 in charges will receive an alternate meal. Notice as of Monday, September 24, 2012, households that have not reapplied for the 2012-2013 School Year, your child/ren will lose their benefits. If you would like your child to receive free or reduced meals please fill out a free lunch application located in the school cafeteria or in the front office. For speedier processing, you may apply online at: www.fulton.schoolunchapp.com.

Counselor’s Corner Being a parent is the most demanding job in the world, yet most of us train “on the job.” When things are going well, savor the moment. When things are not going well you may feel stressed and overwhelmed.

· Are you sleeping and eating too much or too little?

· Do you take your frustrations out on your kids?

· Do you feel out of control?

· Do you feel as if your children misbehave on purpose?

· Do you strike out physically or verbally when angry?

· Do you have chronically upset stomach or muscle aches, especially in your back and neck?

· Are you frustrated because your children don’t listen?

· Do you feel as if you pick on one particular child?

· Do you feel as if you can’t talk to your kids?

If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you may need to reach out for help. Call your school counselor for resources and information.

Robin Elder

School Counselor

Stonewall Tellegraph

3310 Stonewall Tell Road College Park, Georgia 30349 770 306-3500 (Fax 770 306-3504) A 2012 Georgia Department of Education Distinguished Title I School

Shannon A. Flounnory, Principal Tammye Coachman, Asst. Principal flounnory@fulton.k12.ga.us coachmantl@fultonschools.org

stonewalltellelementary.weebly.com

IN THIS ISSUE:

Page 2 Words from our Superintendent

Page 3 Operational Planning

Page 4 Golden Encouragement

Page 5 Parent Reminders

Page 6 SWT Fall Carnivals/Events

Volume 16 Issue 6

September 24-28, 2012

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 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 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.

Parents please note that if your child has a fever of at least 100

degrees (F) they must be “fever-

free” for 24 hours before returning to school. This policy will be strictly

enforced so that we might combat/prevent the spread of any

flu-like virus in the school.

Important Dates to Remember

Sept. 29 Father/Son Game Day (more info to come)

Oct. 6 Stonewall Tell Global Service Day 9am- 12:00pm

Oct. 8 Fall Pictures

Oct. 9 All Pro Dad’s Day 7:00am- 7:45am

Oct. 9 LSAC 5:30/ STEM NIGHT 6:30pm

Oct. 15 Teacher Workday/No School

Oct. 20 Fall Carnival 11am-3pm

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.

A complete monthly menu can be found onthe SWT homepage and the menu is subject to chang

Student Breakfast: $1.05 Lunch: $2.20

Student Reduced Breakfast: $0.30 Student Reduced Lunch: $0.40

Adult Breakfast: $1.55

Adult Lunch: $3.15

Monday Boneless Chix Wings w/ Rice or Black

Forest Chicken Wrap Tuesday

Turkey & Gravy w/Rice or Black Bean

Taco Salad Wednesday

Lasagna Roll Up or Mini Burgers or Spicy Chicken Wrap

Thursday Sw. Sour Chicken w/Rice or Tex Mex

Nachos Friday

Fajita Grilled Fish/Biscuit or Cheese Pizza

or Grilled Chicken Salad Parents, students will no longer be able to charge breakfast. Any student exceeding -$9.00 in charges will receive an alternate meal. Notice as of Monday, September 24, 2012, households that have not reapplied for the 2012-2013 School Year, your child/ren will lose their benefits. If you would like your child to receive free or reduced meals please fill out a free lunch application located in the school cafeteria or in the front office. For speedier processing, you may apply online at: www.fulton.schoolunchapp.com.

Counselor’s Corner Being a parent is the most demanding job in the world, yet most of us train “on the job.” When things are going well, savor the moment. When things are not going well you may feel stressed and overwhelmed.

· Are you sleeping and eating too much or too little?

· Do you take your frustrations out on your kids?

· Do you feel out of control?

· Do you feel as if your children misbehave on purpose?

· Do you strike out physically or verbally when angry?

· Do you have chronically upset stomach or muscle aches, especially in your back and neck?

· Are you frustrated because your children don’t listen?

· Do you feel as if you pick on one particular child?

· Do you feel as if you can’t talk to your kids?

If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you may need to reach out for help. Call your school counselor for resources and information.

Robin Elder

School Counselor

Stonewall Tellegraph

3310 Stonewall Tell Road College Park, Georgia 30349 770 306-3500 (Fax 770 306-3504) A 2012 Georgia Department of Education Distinguished Title I School

Shannon A. Flounnory, Principal Tammye Coachman, Asst. Principal flounnory@fulton.k12.ga.us coachmantl@fultonschools.org

stonewalltellelementary.weebly.com

Monday –Language (Spelling, Capitalization, Punctuation, Usage &Expression)

Tuesday –Vocabulary & Reading Comprehension

Wednesday –Mathematics (Concepts, Problem Solving, Computation)

Thursday – Social Studies &Science

Friday – Maps & Diagrams &Reference Materials

**Please be on time and prepared to test your best each day**

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.

Stonewall Tellegraph Volume 20, Issue 10

Counselor’s Corner

Monday, October 22, 2012 ~ The Best Me is Drug Free Wear RED to Celebrate RED Ribbon Week

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 ~ Team Up Against Drugs

Wear Your Favorite Team Jersey

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 ~ Put a Cap on Drugs Wear Your Favorite Cap or Hat

Thursday, October 25, 2012 ~ Throwback Drug Free Thursday Wear Your Favorite Outfit from the Past 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s

Friday, October 26, 2012 ~ Pawsitively Drug Free

Wear Your Favorite Stonewall Tell Tiger T-Shirt

The class with the most participation will be announced on the intercom each day. We will celebrate on Friday with a culminating poster contest, each class will create a poster and we will announce a classroom winner for each grade level!!!!

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.

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In November 2011, Fulton County voters approved a one-penny education sales tax to fund new schools, renovations and additions, and provide enhanced technology across the county. The five-year building and construction plan calls for some of the district’s most outdated schools to be replaced with new state-of-the-art facilities. In order to move forward with those plans, three elementary schools in South Fulton – Oak Knoll, Harriet Tubman, and Mt. Olive – are slated for closure due to aging facility conditions. These would be replaced by two new schools – one at the former College Park Elementary School site and another at a yet-to-be-determined location. If approved by the school board, the schools would be closed after the 2013-2014 and 2015-2016 school years.

To share information and gather input, a series of meetings are planned for late October,

November and December. School system staff will explain the redistricting process, collect information for drawing revised attendance zones, gather input on future use for the facilities, and share information on the two replacement schools scheduled to open in fall 2014 and 2016. The schedule for the three rounds of community meetings are as follows: •Round 1 – Monday, Oct. 29 (Woodland MS) and Tuesday, Oct. 30 (Banneker HS) •Round 2 – Monday, Nov. 26 (Woodland MS) and Tuesday, Nov. 27 (Banneker HS) •Round 3 – Monday, Dec. 10 (Woodland MS) and Tuesday, Dec. 11 (Banneker HS)

Each meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Parents should only plan to attend one meeting per round at either location. Final recommendations will be presented in January 2013 with approval expected in February. Regards,

Yngrid L. Jones-Huff Executive Director, Operational Planning

Operational Planing

Stonewall Tellegraph

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.

Stonewall Tellegraph Volume 20, Issue 10

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.

Many family traditions are celebrated during the month of October from fall

festivals to Halloween. What we must remember as these events are going on is to

keep on our SWT Thinking Cap.

These are memorable times in the lives of our children and we love to see them get

dressed up! But as parents and educators we must remember the most important

part of their attire is always the love they feel from the support of their elders.

Whether they choose to tell you or not, they look up to you to model who they will

one day become. So as a role model of the students here at Stonewall Tell

Elementary we must also set the trends for them to follow. Setting trends is not an

easy task; especially when we are hoping to impress upon the minds of our youth.

The youth of today many times see the trends of their elders as “uncool” but it is

all in the way you carry yourself.

Here at Stonewall Tell Elementary School, we teach our children that they should

always be setting trends by exceeding the standards that are set before them.

By going above and beyond to show your child they are loved encourages them to

WANT to exceed any standard they are given. Positive reinforcement from all

around is the best medicine to give to a child who may not being doing his or her

best in school.

While letting the children know that someone is depending on them to do a good

job it warms them up inside which makes them look better on the outside. As the

fall winds begin to blow stronger it’s good to have a warm heart and a positive

sound mind.

Ms. Golden

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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.

A QUICK ETTIQUITE REMINDER

As parents you begin the training process of

respecting others in the home; so as Educators of

your children we are to continue the task in the

schools.

Together we can make a difference in the lives of

our children. We would appreciate if you respect our

processes as students enter in the morning.

During Morning Announcements ALL students,

parents and teachers are asked not talk, walk or

conduct ANY business as a part of our trainings for

our students. They are expected to participate in the

moment of silence as well as the pledge to the flag.

Thank you for you cooperation!

***Parents Please Read***

ALL Volunteers MUST complete a Volunteer Registration Form and the Parent Volunteer Training @ http://media2.fultonschools.org/DistrictContent/Training/ChildAbuseandNeglect/player.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.

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.

Please bring your canned food

items to school and drop them in

the bins located throughout the

campus.

Safety Patrols will also be collecting

the cans in the mornings in the

carpool lane October 1-29.

Most needed food items:

Peanut Butter, Canned Tuna, Canned Beans, Canned Soups, Stews, Pastas, 100% Fruit Juice, Canned Fruits, Vegetables, Macaroni and Cheese Dinners, Whole Grains, Low Sugar Cereals (boxed)

- Ms. Sinon

Stonewall Tell is pleased to launch our new

art website:

www.quantumartsmart.weebly.com

Consider this your portal to explore the world of

infinite possibilities. Visit virtual museums around

the world, connect with cool science websites like

NASA/JPl, Georgia Tech, Smithsonian Institute, etc.,

and check out art happenings around Atlanta!

Podcasts of your children’s artwork are also

coming soon, as well as other exciting things.

Enjoy Quantum ArtSmart…

Now that’s ArtSmart!

Stonewall Tellegraph

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Stonewall Tellegraph Volume 20, Issue 10

**A complete monthly menu can be found

on the SWT homepage and the menu

is subject to change**

Student Breakfast: $1.05 Lunch: $2.20

Student Reduced Breakfast: $0.30

Student Reduced Lunch: $0.40

Adult Breakfast: $1.55

Adult Lunch: $3.15

Monday

Tomato Soup w/ Gr Cheese Or Chicken Nugget Bites

w/Rice

Tuesday

Turkey & Gravy w/ Rice Or Stuffed Crust Dippers

Wednesday

Lasagna Roll Up Or Mini Burgers

Thursday

Sw. & Sour Chicken w/ Rice Or Tex Mex Nachos

Friday

Fajita Grilled Fish/ Biscuit Or Cheese Pizza

Parents: Students will no longer be able to charge breakfast. Any student exceeding -$9.00 in charges

will receive an alternate meal.

Important Dates

To Remember

Oct. 20 Fall Carnival 11am-3pm

Oct. 25 Girl Scout Mtng 3:30-

4:30pm

Investiture Ceremony 6:00pm

Oct. 26 BJ’s Membership Club

& SWT Adopt a School

Welcome “Fall Festival”

5:00pm-7:00pm

Oct. 28 Unveiling of the Wall

@SWT 4:30-7PM

Nov. 4 Daylight Savings Time

Ends at 2:00AM (clocks are

turned backward 1 hour)

TEST DATES TO REMEMBER

Oct.22-26, 2012

3RD

& 5TH

Iowa Test of Basic Skills

A FREE Evening of

Family Fun: Games,

Light Refreshments,

Activities & More!

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.

FALL CARNIVAL

STONEWALL TELL ELEMENTARY

October 20, 2012

11:00am-3:00pm

$5 Includes Hot Dog, Chips & Drink

$1 Pony Rides

Jumpers * Face Painting * Balloon Animals

Video Games * Vendors * Music * Prizes

For $10 you can have a table at the carnival for a garage sale!

Please email for more information.

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.