Date: Wednesday, March 19, 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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March 19, 2014

Wednesday Packet

Important Dates/Information

No School - Friday, March 21st – Administrative Office Open

GLITTER – Saturday, March 22nd, 6:00-10:00 PM

Teacher Work Day – Friday, April 4th No School

Spring Break – April 7th-April 11th No School, Administrative Office Open

The staff always smiles when we have something from PAC! Thank you so much for our lucky “pot of gold!”

Parents: Help us spread

the word about our 2014

Summer School Program.

If we can advertise in your Homeowners’ Association newsletter, please contact

Nancy Wadel, NancyW@cottageschool.org

or call 678/250-5111.

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Although technology has its challenges, there is a definite up side! Recently our campus has been focusing on the risks involved with inappropriate use of technology. I find myself and those around me in a perpetual “twitter” as we try to learn new skills, master new devices and rework our communication skills. However, when technology works for me, it is a delight! As our graduates leave high school and move along their path toward success, marriage, children and such, we may lose touch for a while, but sooner or later, they re-emerge! I really do not have much time to sit and follow Facebook for hours, but the contacts I have there with some of our alumni are precious to me. Whether they have remained in the Metro Atlanta area or moved away, FB allows us to stay connected. I follow one young man who is pursuing a career in acting. Several have married and have children. What a thrill it is to see the pictures of their families and hear about their career successes. In addition, several of our alumni are returning to school to expand or complete their degrees. Having the ability to follow the milestones in their lives is a benefit unforeseen twenty-nine years ago when we started the school. In the early days we found our alumni mostly by accident. When we were planning our younger son’s wedding in 1999 we were greeted by the assistant event planner who had graduated from TCS several years earlier. Once we recovered from the joy of seeing Erin again, we also breathed a sigh of relief. One could not find a more organized and creative planner than Erin is. We had seen her talent during her high school years and were gratified to see her making a living doing what she loved! Our early landscaping for the cottages was designed and installed by one of our graduates who went on to form his own landscaping business. Joe and I always look forward to eating at one of our favorite Roswell restaurants where we can visit with Megan. She has worked there for years to support her real love, writing children’s books. We are following the graduate school adventures as alumnus, Alex, completes his master’s at Emory University. And what is the latest connection? A few weeks ago, as I was greeting attendees at our weekly Rotary meeting, I looked up to see a familiar face from our very early years! Careen graduated in 1988 while pursuing a career in modeling. She is now in digital communications and enjoying her family! When I think about all the initial interviews with students and their parents (and those always stick in my head and heart), I recall the frustration and disappointment that mark each and every one. Regardless of the calendar year, the diagnosis or the individual talents of each student, I get a clear picture of their dreams that have dimmed. On graduation day we see the promise that fuels those dreams. Years later, when I see how far our kids go when they take off from our TCS launch pad, I feel like such a proud mom!! There really is no surprise at the amazing distances our alumni travel toward their goals, but there is a pure sense of satisfaction to see them achieve their dreams!

March 19, 2014

Jacque’s Note

The TCS Advancement Angle

News you can use to help raise money for The Cottage School

Do you think TCS is a great school? We do too! Post your opinions on

GreatSchools.org and let the world know! Prospective parents read this web-

site for honest feedback about schools. Let’s tell the world how invaluable a

TCS education is!

International Parent Affiliate Group Forming TCS Parents have expressed interest in forming a Parent Affiliate Group for those families and

students who identify as International, to promote International cultures and traditions on

campus. For more information, please contact Leann Fabian at leann_fabian@msn.com.

Don’t Delay! Buy Your Glitter Tickets Today!

Want to have private wine dinner with Osteria Mattone’s sommelier?

Would a signed Jimmy Buffett Guitar look perfect in your music room?

Does an escape beach vacation to Destin sound good right about now?

Then buy your tickets for Glitter TODAY and come bid on all of these items and MORE!

See you there!

Don’t forget to order your student’s pictures! Log on

to the Harold Alan website and check out all the gor-

geous photos of our kids! For school portraits,

visit https://vando.imagequix.com/1918147986 .

To access the sports gallery, visit

www.cottagephotostore.com .

Remember!

It’s Re-enrollment Time!

The TCS staff is busy creating

the foundation on which our

annual programming

depends. As you know, a

major component in this

process is student

enrollment. Since we tailor

such a large portion of our

program to the individual

student, we need to know

for whom we are planning.

Please return your

re-enrollment contract and

fee to Sandy McKinney at

your earliest convenience.

If you did not receive the

original email containing

your contract or if it has

been misplaced, please

contact Sandy at

sandym@cottageschool.org.

We look forward to a

continued partnership as we

work together to build a

successful future for your

student.

WIRELESS NETWORK INFORMATION-HIGH SCHOOL

In order to increase the security and efficiency of our wireless network, The

Cottage School has updated our wireless system. Our current and continuing

policy regarding student access has not changed. Access is available for high

school students who have Level 2 or 3 status and have a permission slip signed by

a parent/guardian on file with The Cottage School technology coordinator,

Summer Howell. Student must also be clear from any access holds due to

privilege suspensions. Access the new form at http://tinyurl.com/oyaamyo or the

form is under the Parent tab on the TCS website. You may direct any comments

and inquiries to Summer at summerh@cottageschool.org.

Erin Oleson-New Staff Member

I am very delighted for the opportunity to teach high school science and

math here at The Cottage School. I have been working with youth for over

fifteen years in a variety of career roles. I attended Purdue University and

Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis (IUPUI) where I

graduated with a Bachelors of Science. I have a wide range of experiences

teaching experiential education, team building and leadership programs. I

live with my husband in Cobb County with our boxador dog named “7”. My

family lives in California, Arizona, and Indiana. I enjoy gardening, hiking,

camping, volunteering, and traveling. I am passionate about children and

travel to Haiti to care for orphans and teach self-sustainability principles to

the community. I look forward to mentoring and developing our youth here

at The Cottage School!

THANK YOU!

We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to our wonderful volunteers and Christy Hood-Cree for organizing the planting of bushes this past Saturday. All of your hard work is greatly appreciated!

Eric Glich Abby Blackwell Miriam Scott James Ellis – Blessed Trinity HS Debbie McGee Cameron Hood-Cree (1.5 hours) Lisa Humphreys Diego Cervantes (4.5 hours) Robert Hood-Cree Drew Daniel – Blessed Trinity HS Chad Savage Stephen and Hunter Digieso Bowen Zimmerman Laura and Michelle Finnell

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Donut Sale

The Interact Club is holding a donut sale during

AM Carpool on

Thursday, April 3rd in the

Middle and High School Carpool

Each box will cost $7.00

All proceeds will go towards the Relay for Life Team – TCS Cougars!

GET TWO WT Cafe LUNCHES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!

The April and May Menus are now loaded!

We are offering a BUY ONE, GET ONE deal for orders placed before April 6.

Get TWO made from scratch WT Cafe lunches for the price of ONE.

This coupon code may be used for each child.

Scroll to the bottom of your order at checkout, enter the coupon code BOGO2014 then hit the Pay Now button!

Click HERE to order for April and May. Click HERE for April menu PDF

We look forward to seeing your kids at lunch!!

BUY ONE, GET ONE! Coupon Code BOGO2014

Use it for each of your children Not available for "Rush" Orders

Offer Expires: April 6, 2014

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

lylec@cottageschool.org

MS March Activities

DATE TIME Activity RAIN-

OUT

TCS$ Things to bring

3/17-3/20

& 3/24-3/25

Stanford Testing Academic Materials- pencils,

calculator and independent

reading book.

3/21 No School

3/22 Glitter:

Evening with the Arts

3/25 8th Graders

Transition Lunch

(Pizza Provided)

Students who have returned

contracts will eat lunch with high

school students who have made the

transition from middle to high school.

Thursday

3/27

7-9:00 PM

“Let’s Rock and Roll!”

Middle School Sock Hop

$156.40

($10 cash) Flyer with additional information will

be posted in the next

Wednesday Packet

Friday

3/28

Academics/

Campus Beautification

$165.60 Academic Materials

*Remember to bring an independent

reading book if you complete your

work early.

March High School Payoffs

DATE TIME Activity RAIN-

OUT

TCS$ Things to bring/U.S. $

Friday 3/21 NO SCHOOL

Friday 3/28

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

The Cooler Ice Skating and

Basketball

(non competitive) Homeroom

$289.80

Appropriate jeans to change into, and money for lunch

On-Campus

10:00

12:00

12:45

2:40

Video Games

Lunch

March Madness

(competitive) Homeroom

$280.14

Bring your own video system, games

preapproved by Richie

Clean Court shoes and gym clothes to

change into

Savings Account Beach Trip

April 29th-May 1st / April 3rd Due Date

See Flyer in WP for Details

Middle School Middle School Middle School Annual Sock Hop Annual Sock Hop Annual Sock Hop

Thursday, March 27, 2014 Thursday, March 27, 2014 Thursday, March 27, 2014 7:007:007:00---9:00 PM9:00 PM9:00 PM

All MS students are invited to the Cougar Center to dance the night away. Hors d’œuvrés and drinks provided. We will have a

photographer on site to capture the exciting moments.

Dressy casual is the attire for the evening but don’t forget to bring your socks! A collared shirt, khakis or dress slacks for the boys (a tie would be preferred). A skirt, dress or nice pants and a dressy shirt for

the girls. NO t-shirts or jeans!

If you have not earned academics and attend the dance, you do not

have to come to school on Friday, March 28th.

If you earn academics, join us at the dance and report to school by 8:00am on Friday.

Please call Lauren: 678-250-5124 or e-mail laurene@cottageschool.org with any questions.

Tickets on sale from March 13th until March 20th.

ONLY $10.00 and

TCS money-$156.40!

“Let’s Rock and Roll!”“Let’s Rock and Roll!”“Let’s Rock and Roll!”

College visit to

Southern Polytechnic State University

WHEN: April 15, 2014

We will leave at 8:20a.m. and have lunch off campus.

(Please bring money for fast food or a lunch from home)

Please see Abby in the loft for the college visitation form!

Completed visitation forms for this visit are due to Abby no later than

Thursday, April 3rd (no exceptions)

**please have any missed work recontracted and signed off by your teachers; if this is not done, you will not be able to attend**

Fields of Study include the following areas:

Architecture and Construction Management

Computer and Software Engineering

Engineering Technology and Management

Arts & Sciences

Engineering

To find out specific majors in the above fields, please visit the college website at www.spsu.edu.

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.

Ryan Delaney on his acceptance to Young Harris College.

James Dorsey on his acceptance to Oakwood University and the University of Louisville.

Spencer Glenn on his acceptance to The University of Alabama, Jacksonville State University, and Reinhardt University.

Michael Kurland on his acceptance to The Art Institute of Atlanta.

Arthur Leach on his acceptance to Beacon College and 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 South Florida State College.

Patrick Thompson on his acceptance to 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 $48,000

James Dorsey – Oakwood University - Premier - $ 52,000 & College Days- $2,000

Stan Long – Reinhardt University - Achievement Award $4,000