Findley Flyer- December 19, 2019
Findley Oaks Elementary-Home of the Findley Falcons!
Message from Principal Christopher
Thanks to our PTA and parent volunteers for our fun school-wide winter celebration yesterday. A lot of effort went into planning a fun morning for our students and this would not have been possible without you.
2019 Beating the Odds Designation: Today, The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) issued the list of schools Beating the Odds for 2019. I am proud to let you know that Findley Oaks ES is on the list of schools designated as Beating the Odds. Beating the Odds uses a statistical analysis to compare a school’s actual performance on the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) with the performance of schools across the state with similar characteristics. Schools performing higher than similar schools are labeled as “Beating the Odds”. Thank you to our teachers, staff, students, families, and community partnerships!
On behalf of the faculty and staff, have a wonderful holiday and relaxing break!
Winter Break-December 23-January 3
Important Dates
- December 20 Last Day of Semester
- January 3 Teacher Work Day (No School for Students)
- January 6 First Day of 2nd Semester
- January 14 Newcomers Coffee-8:30 am
- January 14 PTA Executive Board Meeting-9:30 am
- January 17 Spirit Day
- January 20 MLK Holiday-No School
- January 21 Linda McCain Community Meeting-9:30 am, State Bridge Crossing ES
- January 30 Spirit Night at Wild Wing Cafe-5:00-8:00 pm
Newcomers Coffee
First Semester Character Awards
First LEGO League Robotics Competion
The Falcon Botinators: Anay Bahukhandi, Sheehan Banka, Aengus Breslin, Ray Claret, Catherine Ji, Allen Liu, Mark Ma, Jay Pekky, Jackson Pendergrass, and Anjali Rallabhandy.
Fulton County Schools Technology Competition
Mayor Bodker Visits Findley Oaks
Lost and Found
Book Donations Needed for Special School-Wide Project
Do you have books your children no longer use?
Please consider donating them to be used in the school-wide book swap we will be holding during Read-Across-America Week. Books should be geared to students in PreK through 5th Grade--picture books and chapter books. The do not need to be in perfect condition! Drop off your donations in the Media Center. Questions? Contact Amy Rubin, METI, at rubin@fultonschools.org
School Climate Star Rating Survey
Parents/Guardians,
Please take a moment to complete the School Climate Star Rating Survey. Survey responses are anonymous, self-reported, and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. This is important feedback for our climate star rating. Thank you!
Digital Learning on Inclement Weather Days
Digital Learning Days will not be used on the first day of an inclement weather event but will be used beginning the second day of an inclement weather event that closes schools for two or more days.
1. Homeroom teachers will send an email to families with the digital learning day activities and will include assignments for their specials courses.
2. Students who attend classes such as TAG, ESOL, STEM etc.. will receive communication from those teachers separately from the homeroom teacher.
3. Since many activities may include technology which may not be accessible at home, students will have 3 school days after returning to school to turn in assignments.
Click here to access info about FCS Digital Learning at Home
District Calendar Changes
Here is a summary of the recent calendar adjustments:
· March 13, 2020 remains a teacher workday.
· March 24, 2020 (GA Presidential primary election) will be a teacher workday.
· April 21, 2020 (state-wide election) will be a student Digital Learning Day and a teacher professional development day.
· May 19, 2020 (state-wide election) will be a student Digital Learning Day and a teacher professional development day.
We want to hear from you!
Message From the Counselor, Kate Hernandez
HONESTY is our character trait for December. We’ve been very busy learning about honesty, what it means and why it’s important. Below are some ways that you can help your child to continue to learn about the theme of honesty through reading, talking and practicing.
Read About It!:
Edward Fudwumper Fibbed Big, by Berkeley Breathead
Sam Tells Stories, by Thierry Robberecht
Liar, Liar Pants on Fire, by Diane de Groat
Practice It!
Help your kids learn the difference between a truth and a lie with this simple game. You and your child take turns saying statements and the other person has to decide if it is a truth or a lie. A great game to play in the care or while you are waiting!
Talk About It!
Here are some discussion points to help you talk about honesty with your child:
- Has anyone ever been dishonest with you before? How did it feel?
- Was there ever a time when it was hard to be honest?
- How will others view you if you are honest? How will they view you if you are dishonest?
Counselor’s Corner: Here’s a great article from Simply Snapping about helping children to limit screen time.
I hope that everyone enjoys a wonderful and restful break!
UPDATED Career Presenter Survey:
Dear Parents and Community Members,
We have worked with our teachers to develop a list of career speakers who will compliment and enrich their curriculum.
We would greatly appreciate the following career presenters:
Kindergarten-Police Officers, Fire Fighter, Store Owner, Veterinarian, Doctor, Dentist or Restaurant Owner
1st Grade-Military Personnel, Botanist, Gardener, Zoologist, Scientist or Historian
2nd Grade-Veterinarian, Park Ranger, Author or Illustrator
3rd Grade-Local Government Official, Author or Illustrator
4th Grade-Meteorologist, Zoologist, Musician, Audiologist, Optometrist, Banker or Financial Adviser or Author 5th Grade-Engineer, Lawyer, Banker or Financial Adviser, Doctor, Dentist, Scientist, Accountant, Artist or Musician Special Areas-Engineer, Musician, Local Government Official, Geneticist, Artist or Astronomer
We will work with you with regards to available dates and times to present and with additional details.
Thanks in advance for your consideration!
Sincerely,
The Findley Oaks Community Collaboration Committee
Please complete this survey to participate: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mLHcDGmBcEu6n9p-O6cAwtiqs4C0uDVHgM0q21GkbLtUOVQyRTUzUkFGQlVIWTU1MTFaOTBKVkU2UC4u
PTA News
Student Health Services-Flu Information
Volunteer at Findley Oaks!
We always welcome volunteers, but it is important that all volunteers are registered.
Click here to begin the volunteer registration process: https://www.fultonschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=9539
Cafeteria News
Student Breakfast - $1.10
Student Lunch - $2.45
Adult Breakfast - $1.60
Adult Lunch - $3.45
Learn more about school nutrition here. As a reminder, free and reduced meal applications must be completed each year.
School Governance Council Information
Visit the SGC page on our website for the latest information and for a list of SGC members: SGC Page.
Check out our Strategic Plan Monitoring Tool which is used to monitor progress toward our goals: https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/13427.
September 3
February 14
March 16
The county calendar does not include the additional dates above so please mark your calendars and plan accordingly.
Community News
Chatthoochee Jr Cougar Boys Lacrosse
Free Resources from the Fulton County Library System
World Book: https://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Login?ed=wb&subacct=L6840
Science Online: https://online.infobase.com/HRC/Browse/Product/8