february 29, 2012 wednesday packet
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Date: Wednesday – February 29, 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!!
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February 29, 2012
Wednesday Packet
Important Dates/Information
The Cottage School’s 27th Birthday – March 10th – Celebration March 8th
Helping the Struggling Reader Parent Workshop – Tuesday, March 20th 5:30 PM Reception, 6:00-8:00 PM Program – RCC (See Flyer)
Teacher Work Day – Friday, March 30th – No School Spring Break – Monday-Friday, April 2nd – April 6th
TCS GLITTER at the Cougar Center – Saturday, April 14th, 7:00-11:00 PM
Use the Amazon.com link on our website, www.cottageschool.org, and TCS receives a portion of what you purchase during that shopping visit. Click here and start shopping.
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The All Star game was a real pleasure…I love that our kids have the opportunity to experience so many activities in sports, arts and leadership. Sometimes it is the participation in those extracurricular sessions that provide the fertile ground for building self-esteem and courage. Students learn so much about the qualities that lead to success in academic classes, but it is the activities that allow our students to actually practice their own skills! Our staff was enriched by the sessions at the International Dyslexia Conference. It is such a treat to be able to learn about the latest research and hear from the most prominent voices in our field. This annual information fest is always hosted in February and I would love to see more TCS parental participation next year. We always experience a lot of activity at our school booth which is set up to introduce parents and professionals to our school mission and environment. There is no shortage of interest! Liz represented us at the GAPSEC (Georgia Association of Private Schools for Exceptional Children) Fair at Perimeter Mall on Sunday. I was one of the founders of this group in the early eighties. At that time we had about four schools who served students with learning disabilities. Of course now the group is significantly larger with very diverse missions. Atlanta is truly an enriched educational community. We will welcome Cecil back into our midst this week. He has kept us posted on his progress and we are so thankful for his healthy and timely return. Although our exceptional staff has stepped in to cover his classes so the students continue to prosper, we will all be glad to have him back with us! On the other medical front, Phil has had the procedure that will return him to health, as well. We are staying in touch on a daily basis, sending cards and prayers his way. Until he is released from isolation, he cannot receive visitors, flowers, etc. but we will keep you posted. In case you have not heard, his room overlooks the Emory University track and field! He is thrilled to be able to look outside and see the activity that he loves! Several of our Interact Club members attended the regional Interact Conference on Saturday and represented TCS very well! In fact, they took the award for Best Scrapbook! It is great to see them interact with other students from schools all over the region. Of course most of the clubs are from mammoth schools with lots of members and resources. However, we always stand out! Our projects, enthusiasm and creativity are noted every time we attend! That is more testimony to the “small but mighty” reputation TCS has garnered over the years. They will be recognized at this week’s Roswell Rotary meeting when the Secretary of Education, John Barge is the speaker! We are gearing up for summer and have increased interest in our middle and high school programs. Our summer brochure is available for you to peruse, and information is on the web….share with friends and family! Now is the time to plan the structure that will support your teen during the summer. Do not fall for the “I’m tired and all I want to do is rest” gag. They do not need to stagnate for several months before they return to us. Kids need to stay engaged and involved in order to continue the forward movement they establish during the school year. Talk with your counselor or HR teacher for ideas if you do not already have a plan.
February 29, 2012
Jacque’s Note
Helping the Struggling Reader:
A Workshop for Parents
Lynn Bosworth, Reading Specialist at The Cottage School, will help you create a successful reading program at home. There will be strategies, activities, technology and suggestions on
how to help your High School or Middle School reader with decoding, comprehension and fluency.
March 20, 2012 Tuesday
5:30 p.m. Reception 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.Program
Reinhardt Community Center The Cottage School
Contact Lynn at [email protected] to save a seat.
Snacks and drinks provided.
TCS HS Student Council Presents:
Tickets are $2.00
All proceeds go to the
Katie Ann Perry
Scholarship Fund
HS Students who attend will receive 2 attendance hours.
The Annual
Spring
Talent Show!!!!
Wednesday, March 14 6:30 P.M. — 7:30 P.M.
The Cougar Center
College visit to Reinhardt University
Wednesday, March 21st
We will leave at 8:15 a.m. and will have lunch in the cafeteria at Reinhardt.
Please see Lori in the loft for the college visitation form! Visitation forms for this visit are due to Lori
no later than Monday, March 19th.
If you have any questions or concerns please call Lori Dasher at678-250-5113 or email [email protected].
NEW STUDENT TEACHERS
Please welcome our new student teachers in the middle school and high school. Brandi Huntley is a graduate of Georgia State University with a BA in Political Science. She is currently enrolled at Grand Canyon University, completing the Master’s Program in Secondary Education. She is excited about her student teaching placement at TCS and is looking forward to gaining valuable experience and learning more from her middle school mentor teacher, Lauren. Brandi is currently an after school teacher and coordinator working with students ranging from age 5 - 12 years. On the weekends, she enjoys shopping, reading, and finding new extreme adventures for an adrenaline rush. Adam Latimer will be student teaching at the high school until the beginning of May. He attends the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio and will graduate in May with a Bachelor’s degree as an Intervention Specialist for grades K-12. In his spare time, Adam enjoys being outdoors and spending time with family and friends. He looks forward to working with the students and staff of The Cottage School.
MS March Activities
DATE TIME Activity RAIN-
OUT
TCS$ Things to bring/Information
Friday
3/2
Clubs
Academics
$156.40
$165.60
Thursday
3/8
MS Dance 7-9 PM
In Cougar Center
$160.08
And
$7.00 ticket
If you earn off campus, and you
attend the dance, do not report to
school on Friday.
Friday
3/9
Campus
Beautification-
for students that do
not attend the
dance
Academics
$156.40
$165.60
If you earn academics, come to
the dance Thursday night then
report to school at 8:00am on
Friday for academics. Students
who earn Academics will need to
bring extra reading material
because he/she will be in
academics all day.
Friday
3/16
Career Day/Clubs
Academics
$156.40
$165.60
Friday
3/23
Aquarium
Kickball Tournament
Academics
$160.08
$156.40
$165.60
All students going off campus
must bring a sack lunch unless
pre-ordered through lunch
program. There will not be
microwaves.
Friday
3/30 Teacher Work Day NO SCHOOL
Mon-Fri
April 2-6 Spring Break NO SCHOOL
Middle School Annual Sock Hop Thursday March 8, 2012 7:00-9:00PM
Tickets on sale until Wednesday, March 7th
ONLY $7.00
March High School Payoffs
DATE TIME Activity RAIN-
OUT
TCS$ Things to bring/U.S. $
Friday 3/2
Academics
8:15
10:00
12:00
12:45
2:40
Levels
Academics Lunch
Academics
Homeroom
$299.46
Skiers
$149.73
All textbooks, notebooks, planner, and
spare reading
materials, if you will be
in academics all day!
Off-Campus
11:00
1:15
2:40
Fernbank/IMAX Homeroom
$289.80
Skiers
$144.90
Bring your glasses and
money for lunch
On-Campus
10:00
12:00
12:45
2:40
Name that Tune Lunch
Improv Comedy
Performance
Homeroom
$280.14
Skiers
$140.07
Thursday 3/8 TCS 27th Birthday
Friday 3/9 1:10-2:40 Clubs Materials for your club
Saturday 3/10 8:00-3:00 SAT Pencil, calculator and registration ticket
Saturday 3/10
8:00-3:00
Saturday School
For students who owe hours
All textbooks, notebooks, planner, lunch
and a change of clothes for
P.M. work detail
Friday 3/16
Academics
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
11:00
1:15
2:40
Panning for Gold in
Dahlonega Homeroom
$326.03
On-Campus
10:00
12:00
12:45
2:40
Video Games
Tournament Lunch
March Madness Homeroom
$315.16
Bring your own video system and games
preapproved by Richie, plus
Clean Court shoes and gym clothes to
change into.
Friday 3/23 1:10-2:40 Clubs Materials for your club
Thursday
3/29
Academics
8:15
10:00
12:00
12:45
2:40
Levels
Academics
Lunch
Academics
Homeroom
$299.46
All textbooks, notebooks, planner, and
spare reading
materials, if you will be
in academics all day!
Off-Campus
11:00
1:15
2:40
Amicalola Falls Trip Lunch
Homeroom
Rain coat
$289.80 Hiking boots, jeans to change into,
and money for lunch
On-Campus
10:00
12:00
12:45
2:40
Coloring and music Lunch
Scrap Booking
Challenge Homeroom
$280.14
Friday 3/30 No school - TWD
ADHD College Scholarship Program (US)
Sponsored by Shire US Inc.
The Shire 2012 ADHD Scholarship Program is currently being offered for students who
are accepted to or enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited two-year or four-year
college, university, accredited trade, technical or vocational school or other “eligible educational
institution,” are legal U.S. residents, and, at the time of submitting the application, are diagnosed
with ADHD and are under the care of a licensed health care provider for ADHD. Recipients of
the Shire ADHD Scholarship will receive a $2,000 college scholarship along with one year of
ADHD Coaching Services from the Edge Foundation (valued at over $4,000!).
Applicants will be judged based on the various components of their application as follows:
Personal Essay – 50% Letter of Recommendation – 20%
Edge Foundation Question – 15%
Community, Volunteer and Extra Curricular Activities – 15%
The essay (which is HALF of the basis for awarding these scholarships!) should focus on
“explaining how ADHD has impacted their [applicant's] lives.”
Applications can be sent in online or mailed in; either way, they must be sent in (if online) or
postmarked (if mailed in) by March 30, 2012 at the latest. The print or online application can
be accessed at http://www.shireadhdscholarship.com/default.aspx.
Roswell Woman’s Club
Scholarship 2012 Every year several of our students are awarded these scholarships
The purpose of the Roswell Woman’s Club Scholarship is to recognize and reward outstanding graduating
seniors and to assist them in pursuing their educational objectives.
The scholarship award amount varies depending on the proceeds of our fund raiser. In 2010 the Scholarship was
$1700 and in 2011 it was $1875.
Eligibility Criteria Applicant must:
• Either reside in, or go to school in, Fulton County north of the Chattahoochee River.
• Be a US citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident.
• Be a graduating senior in a public or private secondary school or a senior who is being home schooled.
• Be preparing to attend college, university, vocational, or technical school full time in the year of the
submitted application.
• Submit application and supporting documents by the publicized deadline.
• Not be a child or grandchild of a RWC member.
• Be chosen irrespective of sex, race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin. The scholarship is open to both
boys and girls.
• Not be a recipient of another scholarship offering full financial support, i.e.: an appointment to a Service
Academy/Presidential Scholar.
• Participate as a volunteer in a RWC project. Applicants are asked to serve at least one shift at the
Roswell Woman’s Club Showcase Home Tour which will take place in late April. You may learn more
about signing up for this project at www.roswellwomansclub.org . You will be able to sign up for a shift
beginning March 1. Click on the volunteer tab and follow the directions. If, for some reason, you are
unable to cover the shift you originally signed up for call the Staffing Coordinator to be assigned a new
shift. If no additional shifts are available call Albie to arrange for an alternate three (3) hour community
service shift. Questions may be addressed to Albie McNeil at 770-649-7805 or [email protected].
In you would like further information or to apply for this scholarship please
contact Lori at 678-250-5113 or at [email protected]
(please detach and return with payment)
May 4th, 2012
Where? Six Flags over Georgia
Emergency Phone #: 770-313-8464
Departing? May 4th @ 9:00 A.M.
Returning? May 4th @ 6:00 P.M.
Students must have their
$20.00 & permission to
Ivan by March 30th !
REQUIREMENTS
$20.00 Real money (payable to TCS)
$546.28 TCS savings account (80% of
possible saving + price of the off
campus)
Must be at least a Level I
Must owe no hours
Have earned less than 2 “behavior
related” Pink Slips this semester
Must be academically current
Must have work re-contracted or
complete prior to the trip and be signed
off by their teachers. Students who
turn in money & permission forms on
time will be issued a sign-off sheet that
will be due to Ivan by April 30th
.
There will be no refunds given after
3/30/12
COSTS A $20.00 fee covers transportation, campsites
& meals.
Permission Slip- Return this portion only!!!
___________________(student- please print name clearly) has my permission to attend the Go Discover
Six Flags on May 4th
, 2012. I have attached $20.00 payable to TCS and understand that he/she will need
some extra spending money for lunch or if they wish to purchase items from the gift shops.
__________________________________
Parent Signature
COSTS
$20.00 fee covers transportation and
Six Flags admission. During this private event, students in High School can
enjoy everything that Six Flags Over Georgia has to
offer, including our heart–pounding roller coasters, thrill
rides and family attractions.
RECOMMENDED THINGS TO BRING
Sunscreen, sunglasses, money for lunch
Attention All Seniors!
Congratulations to the following seniors on their post-secondary acceptances!
Trey Baron – Reinhardt University Jason Benator – Florida Institute of Technology, Kennesaw State University, Oglethorpe University, and Embry-Riddle Griffin Boven – Andrew College and Beacon College Larson Eckford – Reinhardt University Peyton Gomez – Clark Atlanta University Brendan Jagielski – Reinhardt University Janet Keller – Kennesaw State University Adult Inclusive Learning Destin Leidner – Young Harris College, Reinhardt University, and Berry College Jonathan Oakes – Drexel University, Roanoke College, Mercer University, and Colorado School of Mines John Peaden - Johnson & Wales University and The Art Institute of Atlanta Chad Simpson – Southern Union State Community College Kristina Tull - Young Harris College, Truett-McConnell College, Georgia Southwestern State University, Western Carolina University, and Reinhardt University.
The remaining seniors’ applications are still in process. Stay tuned!!
Senior Scholarship Awards 2011-2012
Please congratulate our seniors on their scholarship awards so far…we are so proud!
Trey Baron - Reinhardt University - $1,000 per year Jason Benator – Florida Institute of Technology - $10,000, Oglethorpe University - $7,000 per year, Embry-Riddle - $5,000 per year. Brendan Jagielski – Reinhardt University - $3,000 per year Destin Leidner – Young Harris College – $13,000 per year, Reinhardt University - $6,000 per year. Jonathan Oakes – Mercer University - $20,000 per year, Drexel University - $13,000 per year, Roanoke College - $15,500 per year Kristina Tull - Young Harris College - $12,000 per year
If your senior has a post-secondary acceptance letter or has been awarded scholarship money
please contact Lori Dasher at 678-250-5113 or [email protected] so we can share their
accomplishments!