The Tiger's Roar
10/02/2022
SCHOOL TIMES
School Time
Begins promptly at 7:40 am
Early check-out Ends at 1:30 pm
school day ends at 2:20 pm
From the Principal's Desk
Get to know your child academically
October stamps the settling of the school year! Time to get to know your child in a collaborative way with your child's teacher. Set up a time to conference! Conferences present a wonderful opportunity for teachers, parents and, in some cases—students—to sit down together to discuss academic and social progress. They are a chance for participants to ask questions, share relevant information, calibrate expectations, celebrate accomplishments, and set short and long term goals.
Thank you in advance for arriving to your student’s conference on time. You may want to bring a short list of questions you intend to ask in order to use the limited time efficiently and to avoid forgetting what was on your mind prior to the meeting.
Finally, regarding specific grades, it is best to direct questions to your child’s teacher. And remember:
- Find genuine ways to celebrate your child’s efforts. Listening to your son or daughter delight in explaining his or her successes works better than extrinsic rewards—it’s authentic—and cheaper.
- Choose one or two key areas for improvement and calmly set goals. Goals should be realistic and achievable. Write them down and refer to them periodically with your child.
- Grades belong to students, not parents. They are a means by which we can teach personal responsibility, natural consequences, and the value of hard work, good study skills and affirmative social skills.
- Resist comparing a child’s grades with those of siblings or neighbors. Each child is unique and deserves to have grades kept confidential.
- Stay positive!
Thank you so much for supporting staff and student efforts,
Dr. Maisha N. Otway
Principal
OCTOBER CALENDAR EVENTS
October 10-12th NO SCHOOL DATES
Oct. 10th Columbus Day
Oct. 11th Professional Development; Students off
Oct. 12th Teacher Workday; Students off
OCTOBER Scholar Events
OCT. 3rd WEAR ROYAL BLUE #Be Kind
Oct. 3-7th PreK week
Oct 3rd-7th MAP Math Testing 2nd & 4th Only
Oct 5 School Governance Council 7am-8am
Oct. 7th Help A Child Smile
OCT 13-21 MAP ELA Testing 2nd & 4th Only
Oct. 24-28th Red Ribbon Week
Oct. Parent Events
Oct. 15th Citywide Festival
Breakfast & Lunch Menu
Interactive School Menu
Custodial Appreciation Day Oct 2, 2022
We are thankful for Ms. Fisher & Mr. Woodard for holding the school together while we may be understaffed we are always supported with flexibility and care.
Let's Celebrate PreK Oct 3-Oct 7
This is the 12th year of the annual Georgia Pre-K Week event! This year’s event will bring together leaders, teachers, students, and others from across the state to celebrate the importance of Georgia’s Pre-K program and the more than 1.8 million youth educated since it began in 1992. We hope you will join us!
What To Where
Wear BLUE Monday Oct 3, 2022
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying Prevention Month is a nationwide call to action around educating communities to their roles in bullying prevention and to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention. Everyone can share in the efforts to Stop Bullying and Stand Up for Kindness.
Hispanic Heritage Month Oct 14th (Friday.)
Just like last year, each grade has been assigned a flag's colors to wear.
PK: Puerto Rico (red, white, blue)
K: Mexico (red, white, green)
1st: El Salvador (blue, white)
2nd: Argentina (blue, white, yellow)
3rd: Spain (red, yellow)
4th: Panama (red, white, blue)
5th: Honduras (blue, white)
Specials/EIP/Teachers without Homerooms: Venezuela (red, yellow, blue, white)
Front Office/Admin: Dominican Republic (red, white, blue.)
PINK OUT Oct 21, 2022
10.3.22 Vision Screening
All students will be screened for vision exam needs unless parents provide an opt out letter that was sent in Thursday Folders 9.29.22.
Parent-Compact
The parent compact process has been made simple for parents to complete, Starting on Monday October 3rd the parents/guardians can sign into their students infinite campus account and electronically sign the 2022-2023 Compact. Even if you have already signed the physical copy; we recommend that you sign the digital copy as well.
K-5 reports go home
Students’ 9-Week Report Card will be visible in Infinite Campus on October 14th. The following flyer provides details on the new Non-Academic Skills.
NOT ALLOWED: Bringing Candy to School to share.
Did you know that students are to NOT bring snacks or candy to school? As we approach the upcoming holidays, it is important to remind parents and families that candy, desserts, baked goods (store-bought/homemade), or any other edible items are not to be sold or distributed at school or on the bus unless approved in advance by the school administration. More detailed policy information will be provided in this week's Thursday Folder.
Reading W/A Rapper Begins Oct 4, 2022
Reading with a Rapper starts October 4 (4th grade) and October 5 (5th grade)! Parents, please remember to pick your scholars up no later than 4:15pm
Extended Day Starts Tuesday Oct 4, 2022
Extended Day begins October 4! Please remember to pick your scholars up no later than 4:15pm! If you have questions, please reach out to Ms. Jackson at jacksoned@fultonschools.org!
Little Scholars Begins October 4th
Little Scholars After School Enrichment Tuesdays & Wednesdays begins at October 4, 2022. Please arrive at 4:15pm for pick up.
Paddle4 Tomorrow Special Excursion HIKE & PADDLE Oct 8, 2022
Every year Paddle 4 Tomorrow invites 8 College Park Students to participate in a special outdoor excursion! Being selected is based on showing ROAR attributes, Inclusive behaviors to meet and learn from others outside the school, as well as an interest in learning about the outdoors! Learn more about the experience and check out the video that features our scholars!
THIS WEEK IN REVIEW
Fruit & Vegetable of the Week
This week our students were excited to try sorbet grapes and plums. Did you know sorbet grapes are seedless and green with a skinless texture. Sorbet grapes provide vitamin A, which keeps your eyes healthy! Plums are rich antioxidants and help with bone health.
World Milk Day
Picture Perfect
Parent Opportunities
College Park School Counselor
If you think your child is in need of support from the school counselor and want your child to talk with Dr. Sutherland, you can complete the Student Self-Referral Form or contact him at our school.
Activities For Fall Break
Here are some great links that are grade specific that you can use to work with your scholars during the upcoming fall break. Click Link for activities.
Volunteer: We want you!
Partnerships
College Park Elementary opened its doors as a new facility in August 2015. We are conveniently located in the City of College Park's downtown area. Our school attracts many local businesses and organizations that work collaboratively in support of our Journey to Excellence.
Phone: (470) 254-8040
Location: 2075 Princeton Ave, College Park, GA 30337, USA