FEBRUARY Weekly Update
February 4, 2024
Sunday, February 11, 2024
School Hours
Begins promptly at 7:40 am
Early check-out Ends at 1:30 pm
School day ends at 2:20 pm
Office Hours 7:10am-3:30pm
Message From Dr. Otway
🌟🚀 Attention High 5s Parents! 🚀🌟
We're thrilled to announce that the High 5s program for 3rd to 5th graders is officially underway! As we embark on this journey to enhance our students' learning and outcomes for the GMAS, we're excited to share weekly progress updates with you.
Each grade level has its own set of High 5 skills, and our goal is to ensure that 100% of our students master these skills. This week, we've seen some incredible progress, and we're committed to supporting every student on their path to success.
But that's not all! Starting the week of the 19th, our 2nd graders will be joining the program, followed by PreK and 1st graders in March. Together, we're building a strong foundation for academic achievement.
Now, here's the exciting part - mark your calendars for April 26th because we're aiming to celebrate our collective success with a trip to Splish-Splash Island! 🌊🏝️ But wait, there's more! Parents, you'll have the chance to win raffles when you complete the weekly questions. It truly is a team effort, and your involvement is key to our students' success.
Let's rally together, support our students, and work towards earning our way to Splish Splash Island. Together, we can make it happen!
Best regards,
Dr. Maisha N. Otway
Principal, College Park Elementary School
Splish-Splash Island 2023
🗓 School Calendar
What's Happening This Month
February
Black History Month Awareness
Every Tuesday & Thursday: Timeless Trivia
Feb. 1 Book Of The Month: Issa's Super Question Day: Who?
Feb. 1 Pre-K Lottery Application opens
Feb. 11 Sneaker Ball Tickets Available For Purchase
Feb. 14 Self-Love Day ❤️ House Of Amistad
Feb. 23 House Of Isibindi presents: Through The Times Fashion Show
Every Friday
All students wear their house shirt or colors
Princeton's Leadership Academy House Mtgs 7:15am-8am
No School Dates
Feb. 19 & 20
Save The Date
Mar. 15 Sneaker Ball
Black History Month Activities
Feb. Book of The Month
Volunteers Wanted For Read Across America Day
Georgia Milestone Assessment Dates
It is imperative that all students are present during the Georgia Milestone Assessment. Please plan accordingly for the dates listed below:
Testing Dates are as follows
3rd & 5th Grade will test April 29 - May 1st, May 6 - May 9
4th Grade will test May 2 - 3, May 8 - 10
Breakfast & Lunch Menu
Feb. Breakfast Menu
Feb. Lunch Menu
Interactive School Menu
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Stay Connected with Class Dojo!
We value the strong partnership between parents and teachers to support our students' learning journey. To enhance communication and engagement, we highly encourage you to utilize Class Dojo, an invaluable tool that fosters seamless communication between home and school. To ensure you make the most of this platform, we've prepared a brief instructional video on how to effectively utilize Class Dojo. By staying connected through Class Dojo, you'll receive timely updates, insights into your child's progress, and opportunities to engage with classroom activities. Your active involvement makes a significant difference in your child's educational experience. Please take a moment to watch the instructional video and join us in strengthening our school community. Together, we can ensure every child's success!
2024-2025 Teacher Of The Year Ms. Wilbourne
Congratulations to College Park Elementary’s ‘24-‘25 Teacher of The Year Ms. Wilbourne! Ms. Wilbourne, our amazing art teacher & House leader for the House of Altruismo has been awarded Teacher of the Year, and it couldn't be more deserved. Her classroom is a canvas where creativity flourishes, and her passion for art is infectious. With a palette of patience and dedication, she molds her students into budding artists, fostering a love for self-expression. Ms. Wilbourne's impact extends beyond her art room; she is a beacon of inspiration for the entire school community
2024-2025 Professional of The Year Ms. Shamburger
Congratulations to our '24-'25 Professional of The Year Ms. Shamburger. Ms. Shamburger is College Park Lead High Dosage Tutor. Ms. Shamburger embodies dedication and compassion in her role as our school's Professional of the Year. As a tutor, she goes above and beyond by consistently showing up every day, demonstrating a genuine heart for the kids she supports. Ms. Shamburger's caring hands extend far beyond academic assistance; she creates a nurturing environment where students feel valued and understood.
Student Of The Month
Upcoming Events
Check Out Last Year's Sneaker Ball Recap
Sneaker Ball Tickets Are Now Available For Purchase
LAST YEAR THEY SOLD OUT! Make your purchase now!
Click Link to Purchase Tickets
💡 Important Updates & Reminders
Pre-k Lottery Complete Application Now- Mar. 8, 2024
Pre-K Lottery Application opens on 2/1/24 and will close at 11:59 pm on March 8, 2024. Individual school lotteries will be held March 25 – March 27 with notification from schools to parents by the end of the day on March 29, 2024. Scan QR Code or click this link to complete application
SGC Wants You! Declare Your Candidacy For '24-'25
Parents, if you are interested in having a decision helping improve our school then SGC wants you! The candidate declaration phase will begin on Monday, February 5th and will end Friday, March 29th at 5pm. Candidates who wish to run for election should visit our charter system website starting on February 5th the election will end on Mar. 29th. Click here to learn more about SGC
What 2023-2024 Budget Decisions Has the College Park Elementary SGC Made?
Book of The Month Purchases
Technology boards for Teachers
December- Winter Wonderland (Student Event)
May-Splish-Splash Island (Student Event , Shorts & Shirts)
RCA Teacher Training
iPads for Teachers
Peek Into Princeton's Den
LeaderBoard For The Week
Altruismo has taken the lead from Rêveur's 7 month straight lead!
Excellence Extravaganza
January Results are in!
This month's Excellence Extravaganza featured an incredible performance by our Golden Tigerettes, get the students amped up to celebrate their accomplishments for the month of January.
The House of Rêveur secured the victory for the second month in the row winning the House of Roar award.
The House of Altruismo emerged victorious, securing triumph in both the House of Achievement for Academic Excellence and House of Presence for Outstanding Attendance in January.
With these victories, House of Altruismo has surged ahead on the leaderboard, surpassing Rêveur by 60 points with a total of 3894 points.
The tablet goes to!
Congratulations to Kennedy & Hailey for receiving tablets for their participation in the Asthma Education classes in November! Want more information about the Asthma Clinics offered by the FCS Health Services, Reach out to Mrs. Gartrell in the School Clinic.
Want To Volunteer?
As we begin to create volunteer opportunities for families and the community, please be reminded the Governor's Office requires all volunteers working directly with students must complete the Volunteer Registration Process. This is the public site for volunteer registration. Contact your classroom teacher for volunteer opportunities and be on the look out for schoolwide opportunities like field day and other school events.
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. Contact;-SutherlandA@fultonschools.org
Communication
Are you connected to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal? Did you know that by creating a parent portal account you will have access to your student's grades, attendance, and you can easily update your emergency contact list. If you haven't signed up yet the time is now! Let's get connected!
Link to parent portal: https://www.fultonschools.org/infinitecampus
Steps to Get Connected: Infinite Campus Enlgish.Spanish.pdf
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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