Download - November 28, 2012 Wednesday Packet
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
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
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 [email protected].
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: [email protected]
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!
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