wednesday packet 1/11/2012
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News from The Cottage School for January 11, 2012TRANSCRIPT
Date: Wednesday – January 11, 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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January 11, 2012
Wednesday Packet
Important Dates/Information
Homecoming at The Cougar Center – Saturday, January 14th – Beginning 2:00 PM Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday – Monday, January 16th – No School Senior Night – Friday, February 3rd at Final 2012 Basketball Games
KidZafe Internet Safety – Thursday, February 9th – RCC – 6:30-8:00 PM
Did You Know You Can Support TCS by Shopping at Amazon.Com? If you start shopping with the Amazon.com link ON our website, www.cottageschool.org, TCS receives a portion of what you
purchase during that shopping visit. Click here and start shopping.
*Don’t Forget* Last Day for
The Early Bird Re-enrollment
Special Offer is
THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 13TH,
BY 4:00 pm.
Call Bob or Liz
if you have any questions.
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Happy New Year and Welcome Back!! The break was just long enough to become relaxed and to spend time reflecting on what a terrific year it has been so far. One semester behind us and another ahead…what an exciting position. We have been working hard on finalizing both second semester and the upcoming 2012-2013 school year. Each new year brings new opportunities! We extended the break this year so please give us feedback on how it worked for your family. As the years have passed, I have become somewhat jaded when it comes to New Year’s Resolutions. I believe it is important to take stock and set some goals moving forward, but I also believe I must be realistic about what is truly doable. I conquered smoking several decades ago; gave up on losing weight; reluctantly added weekly exercise; and have failed miserably at maintaining better communication with my friends and family who live all over the world. Joe and I are constantly refining our communication patterns...that can’t wait for New Years. There is one goal, however, that continues to be on my rapidly dwindling resolution list. It is important to me not to forget to look for the positive in every day, the goodness in every person and the opportunity in every challenge. I have a tendency to set a goal, work doggedly at achieving it and once achieved, move on. It is easy for me to focus on what needs to be done and not take a celebratory look at what has been accomplished. I am prone to seeing “another” challenge as a speed bump rather than a launching pad. I do not consider myself to be a negative person, but I was raised by “the best generation” and they seldom took time to applaud or admire their accomplishments. That’s how I was brought up. I do realize that it is important to step back, once in a while, and give credit where credit is due…not necessarily for me, but for all those partners who have joined the journey and lightened the load in immeasurable ways! I will commit to that goal again this year! I encourage you to join me (unless you are already one of those balanced and wise folks) and begin this new year with healthy appreciation for the journey traveled. Yes, the road ahead is uncharted and there will be speed bumps/launching pads along the way. Perhaps our newly found or often renewed attitude will enhance our progress and sweeten the journey even more! True to form, we begin this semester with a few challenges, already! Our dear friend and valued teacher, Cecil Lancaster (HS) encountered some health issues over the holidays and will not be able to join us for the first month of the semester. He is in good hands and is expected to make a full recovery after his cardiac surgery this week. We have scheduled qualified support staff to fill in for him while he is out. Consistent with our business model, we refer to them as consultants, rather than substitutes. We will keep you and the students informed along the way. You may have noticed the veiled form in front of the Cougar Center. Stay tuned for the unveiling plans for our fabulous debut of Alumni Cass Thurston’s dynamic and impressive contribution to TCS. Before we become entrenched in this semester’s details, I would like to take a moment to thank you, on behalf of the TCS staff, for the many precious notes we all received before the holidays. Some were penned by you, articulate and powerful expressions of your appreciation for the work of the staff and the impact the TCS experience has on your child; others presented themselves in crooked but lovingly written expressions of appreciation from the teens themselves. All touched our hearts and fueled our continued dedication to each and every student with whom we are blessed to share this time together. Thanks, parents! Your PAC greeted us with Welcome Back packets of Hot Chocolate! What a treat!
SEE YOU AT HOMECOMING!!
January 11, 2012
Jacque’s Note
Character Education
Inducing Positive
Emotions
Take a look below at what we will be discussing with your student and take some
time to continue these discussions at home!
Objectives:
Share positive events with others
Express gratitude to others
Identify the beneficial effects of positive emotions
Discussion questions for you and your student:
What effects do positive emotions have on us?
How can we induce positive emotions?
Key Terms to discuss:
Induce, positive event, positive emotions, motivate, gratitude, guided
imagery
WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR
HOMECOMING VOLUNTEERS!
We need volunteers this week on the
following days:
Thursday-January 12th
Pep Rally Decorators/Sign Makers
8:30am, Cottage School Gym
Saturday-January 14th
Gym Decorators
12pm-2pm
Alumni Hospitality Hosts/Greeters
4pm-7pm
Shifts are for one hour and can be adjusted to fit your schedule. Signs
for the Pep Rally can also be made at home. Contact Lesley Masisak in
Advancement at 678-250-5108 or [email protected] to
schedule your volunteer time.
Be a part of this GREAT event!
Don’t Miss it!HoMecoMing 2012
When: Saturday, January 14, 2012
What: Homecoming / MS, JV & Varsity Basketball Alumni vs. Staff Ultimate Court Challenge #7
Where: The Cougar Center
Time: 1:30 pm Doors Open 2:00 p.m. MS Junior Cougars vs. Swift School 3:00 p.m. JV Basketball vs Fideles Christian 4:00 p.m. Lady Cougars vs. Fideles Christian 5:30 p.m. Varsity Men vs Horizon Christian Academy
The Game: 7:00-ish p.m. Alumni Young Guns vs. Staff (Ultimate Court Challenge—#7)
Tickets: Adults: $3.00; Non-TCS Students: $2.00** **TCS Students/Alumni/Staff free.
PLEASE NOTE: Senior Night 2012 will be held Friday, February 3, 2012, during the final home basketball games of the 2011-2012 Season. All Seniors and their Parents will be introduced between the Lady Cougars’ and Varsity Men’s games. Watch for details!
Memo: To All TCS Families From: Key AF Campaign Chair René Boven The New Year is here! Time is running out for you to give to the Key Annual Campaign. We need Each and Every one of our families to donate. We need 100% participation to be eligible to apply for and receive much needed grant money to continue to enhance our student
programs and services. You can make a difference in the success of this school. Please give today. You can donate online through our Secure Server, or fill out the pledge slip below and return to the Advancement Office, Attn. Laura Burdett. Thank you!
Yes, I support The Cottage School mission through my contribution to the Key Annual Fund:
Total Amount Pledged: $ ________________Amount Enclosed: $ ________________Balance: $ ________________
All gifts and pledges are due by May 31.Please make checks payable to
“The Cottage School Annual Fund.”
Please return this form with your check.
Thank you!
Founders Key $10,000 and above Platinum Key $5,000—9,999 Gold Key $2,500—4,999 Silver Key $1,000—2,499 Bronze Key $100—999 Key Support $1—99
My company participates in the Matching Gift Program. Enclosed are my completed forms required to process the gift.
Please !ll in name/names as you want them to appear in the Annual Report:
Name ______________________________________________________________________
Signature ___________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
City __________________________ State ____________ Zip Code ___________________
Telephone______________________ email _______________________________________
Parent of _________________________, Grade ____________________
The Key Annual Fund
The Cottage School700 Grimes Bridge Rd.
Roswell, GA 30075770/641-8688
www.cottageschool.org
Do you have concerns about your child on the Internet? You should!!! Get important information and peace of mind by attending a KidZafe Presentation!
TCS is pleased to announce that Mr. Roddy Freeman will be presenting on KidZafe, an internet safety program that helps parents protect their children in the digital world of the internet.
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JANUARY 16, 2012 TIME LOCATION
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THIS FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTER
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RSVP REQUIRED by January 8: [email protected]
Studio Movie Grill
2880 Holcomb Bridge Road
Alpharetta, GA 30022
"The Fat Boy Chronicles" reveals the emotion-
ally painful world obese and bullied teens ex-
perience in the face of a thin-obsessed
society. At age fourteen, 5'5 Jimmy weighs
187 pounds. The cruel taunts of his class-
mates make going to school or playing sports
a humiliating experience.
“Big Picture Parenting”
At The Lovett School Thursday, January 12th
6:30-8:30 PM
Presented by Tommy Newberry and Dr. Mark Crawford
Questions to be addressed:
What is the goal of my parenting?
What do I want to make sure that I teach, experience, or
share with my children before graduation?
What do I really, really want for my kids?
Am I willing to be “unpopular” with my kids and other parents
in order to stick to enduring, timeless values?
RSVP to [email protected]
The City of Atlanta now offers a free, new service to improve 9-1-1 response. Once citizens
with disabilities are signed up, anytime they dial 9-1-1 the dispatcher will see their name,
disability description, special rescue notes and current location on-screen. Help from 9-1-1
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Smart911 information can help police in numerous ways. Today when a child goes missing, it takes time for police to obtain a photo of the missing child. With Smart911 police will have that photo instantly and can begin a wide scale search sooner. Additionally, this service helps police locate you if your 9-1-1 call drops for any reason. This allows the police to locate you and your family more quickly during emergencies.
Tell Smart911 about your family’s medical issues – like heart conditions, allergies and stroke history. This way when 9-1-1 receives a call, EMS will arrive with the appropriate equipment. For those who have a family member with Alzheimer’s, Autism or who is deaf, this service helps as well. Instantly 9-1-1 knows the caller’s condition and location without having to rely on verbal communication.
number as well.
MS January Activities
DATE TIME Activity RAIN-
OUT
TCS$ Things to bring/Information
Friday
1/13
1:10-2:40
Club
Introduction/HR
Activity
Academics
Pep Rally
$156.40
$165.60
SCHOOL SPIRIT!!
SATURDAY
1/14
HOMECOMING
Monday
1/16
NO SCHOOL
Friday
1/20
Clubs
Academics
$156.40
$165.60
Friday
1/27
Hot Wheels
Wild and Crazy Arts
and Craft
Academics
$120.06
$117.30
$124.20
All students going off campus
must bring a sack lunch unless
pre-ordered through lunch
program. There will not be
microwaves.
Friday
2/3
Clubs
Academics
$156.40
$165.60
ANNOUNCING TCS-TV
AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
January 2012 will bring a brand new television studio to the
Middle School at TCS. A team of students will work with Lynn to
create and deliver high quality morning announcements broadcast via
the internet.
The Tech TV Club will meet each morning at 7:15 a.m. to prepare
and rehearse the news program for live broadcast during the morning
announcements at 8:00 a.m. Student interns will learn how to create
and broadcast daily live “network-television-style” news programming
using Adobe’s Visual Communicator software. Internship opportunities
will include many aspects of TV news production including script-
writing, selecting graphics and music, camera operation, formatting the
graphics, directing, working with digital photography, setting up
lighting, checking microphone levels, designing green screen
backgrounds, and much more. Each intern will learn as they go rotating
among various jobs. They will then become the “teacher” as they tutor
the student moving into their job. The students will be involved in the
creative process from concept to broadcast. Each day will be a new
and exciting learning experience.
If you are interested in being a part of this exciting project,
applications will be available when you return from the winter break.
If you have any questions, contact Lynn at [email protected].
High School January Pay offs
DATE TIME ACTIVITY RAIN-OUT TCS$ Things to bring/U.S. $
Friday 1/13 1:10-2:40 Pep Rally Cougar Spirit!
Saturday
1/14
HOMECOMING
Monday 1/16 No School - MLK
Friday
1/20
Academics
8:15
10:00
12:00
12:45
2:40
Levels
Academics
Lunch
Academics
Homeroom
$299.46
Spare Reading
materials, if you will be
in academics all day!
Off-Campus
10:00-
2:00
2:40
Cooler (roller skating and
basketball) Homeroom
$289.80
Jeans to change into, and
money for food and games to
play
On-Campus
10:00
12:00
12:45
2:40
TV Tune Trivia Lunch
Dodge Ball Competition Homeroom
$280.14
Friday 1/27 1:10 – 2:40 Clubs Club Materials!
Ski Trip February 21st – 24th
Money and Permission slip due to Ivan on or before
January 20th – no exceptions!
You will need $138.47 in your TCS Savings Account.
College visit to Georgia Gwinnett College
Date Change
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
We will leave at 7:45 a.m. and have lunch at the College
(cost of lunch is $6.25 or you may bring a lunch from home)
Please see Lori in the loft to sign up and get a copy of the college visitation form!
Visitation forms for this visit are due to Lori no later than
Friday, February 3, 2012
If you have any questions or concerns please call Lori Dasher at 678-250-5113 or email [email protected]
Thursday, January 12th
Presentation 5:00-5:30 pm
Fair 5:30-7:30 pm
PACE ACADEMY: 966 W. Paces Ferry Road,
Atlanta, GA 30327
A time to step out of the traditional classroom
and explore the world.
www.usagapyearfairs.org
High School
February 21st – 24th
North Carolina
-Ski or Board-
For extra info check out permission slips on the Cottage School’s web site or you can contact Ivan…
Don’t forget money and permission slip due by January -20-2012
Students who have never skied or snowboarded before must
take a MANDATORY lesson!
Basic Package Transportation, lodging, ski/snowboard
rental and Lift tickets to ski Wednesday and
Thursday during the day:
Circle one:
Ski Snowboard
$280.00 $300.00
*damages to individual equipment will be
billed to the individual student
Deluxe Package Transportation, lodging, ski/snowboard
rental and lift tickets to ski Wednesday and
Thursday during the day and at night:
Circle one:
Ski Snowboard
$300.00 $320.00
*damages to individual equipment will be
billed to the individual student
Due to Ivan on or before January 20th –
no exceptions & no refunds (unless you don’t have enough TCS $$!)
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ (Please detach, sign and return w/check)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
PERMISSION SLIP: I give my permission for ________________________(student) to attend the Cottage School Savings Account trip to Beech Mountain, N.C. from February 21st – 24th. I understand students will be transported in school vehicles. My check for the____________ package is made out to The Cottage School in the amount of $______________. My student (circle one) HAS/HAS NOT skied/ HAS/HAS NOT snowboarded before. ________________________________________________________________ Signature of parent or legal guardian for above mentioned student
Tuesday, Feb. 21st Wednesday, Feb. 22
nd Thursday, Feb. 23
rd Friday, Feb. 24
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7:45am-Drop gear by buses 7am Rise, Shower & breakfast ($$) 7am Rise, Shower & B’fast ($$) 5:30am Rise & Pack Busses 1:05- Load into buses - Depart 8am Meet in Parking lot/ 8:30am Meet at Group Sales 6:30am Depart 5:30- Stop for dinner ($$) Paperwork at Group Sales 12pm Lodge Lunch ($$) 8am Stop for B’fast ($$) 8:30- Arrive at houses 12pm Meet for lunch at Lodge ($$) 4pm Back to house to rest 12pm Stop for Lunch ($$) 9:30- Unload and get to bed 4pm Back to house to rest Deluxe Pkg: Ski until 10pm 2:30 Arrive at school early for morning skiing Deluxe Pkg: Ski until 10pm 5:30 Dinner ($$) Clean Busses 5:30 Dinner ($$) 10pm Back to houses/ bed 3:00 Meeting w/ Skiers 10pm Back to houses/ bed Dismissal
North Carolina February 21st – 24th
$138.47
TCS $$
*Meals tagged with a ($$) are the responsibility of the student!
*Please note that the package pricing does not include food money ($$) and any extra spending money students may want for ice skating, tubing and/or shopping.