College Park Elementary
10.22.2023
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
Sunday, October 29, 2023
Message From Dr. Otway
Gratitude for Your Involvement: Making a Difference in Our Children's Lives
Dear College Park Family,
We hope this newsletter finds you well and filled with the same warmth and gratitude that we are experiencing as we reflect on the incredible impact of your involvement at our Fall Into College Park. Your active participation in our school community has not only brought smiles to our students' faces but has also made a significant difference in their overall well-being.
The importance of your presence in our school building cannot be overstated. Your contributions, whether through volunteering, attending school events, or simply showing your support for your children, have a profound impact on our school's environment. Here are just a few of the ways your involvement has positively affected our students:
🖤❤️💚💙 A Sense of Belonging: Your presence in the school building makes our children feel like they belong to a caring and supportive community. They see firsthand that their education is a shared responsibility, and this sense of belonging boosts their self-esteem and enthusiasm for learning.
💪Increased Confidence: When students see their parents and guardians actively participating in school activities, it bolsters their self-confidence. It sends a clear message that their education is important and valued by their loved ones, instilling a sense of pride and motivation.
📊Improved Behavior Your involvement often correlates with better behavior among students. When they know that their parents and guardians are connected to their school life, they tend to exhibit improved behavior and a more positive attitude.
🔀Enhanced Academic Performance Studies have shown that children whose parents are actively engaged in their education tend to perform better academically. Your presence in our school building and participation in school activities play a crucial role in your child's educational success.
👭Stronger Relationships Being a part of your child's school life helps build stronger bonds between you and your children. These connections, nurtured within the school setting, extend into the home, creating an environment where communication and understanding thrive.
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful difference you are making in our school community. Your involvement, no matter how big or small, is valued beyond measure, and it contributes to a supportive, nurturing, and inspiring educational environment for our students.
As we move forward, we encourage you to continue your engagement with our school, whether it's through volunteering, attending parent-teacher meetings, or participating in our various events. Your dedication is a testament to your love for your children and your commitment to their success.
Thank you for being an essential part of our school family. Together, we can continue to create a positive, enriching, and motivating environment for our children.
Warm regards,
Dr. Maisha N. Otway
College Park Elementary
Principal
Family Tailgate
College Park staff enjoyed the family oriented tailgate pregame fun with our families.
College Park Talent
Kevaughn proudly wears the Cluster Night Shirt designed by his classmate, our Altruismo talent Hailey.
Golden Tigerettes
The stands were filled with the love and support of College Park Elementary nd it was a nice way to show our cluster support!
School Calendar
Mark Your Calendars
Every Friday
All students wear their house shirt or colors
Princeton's Leadership Academy House Mtgs 7:15am-8am
October School Events
Oct. 31 House Character Dress Up Day Competition
November Events
Nov. 3 Excellence Extravaganza
Nov. 9 Bingo Night
Nov. 9 Picture Day
Nov. 13 School Spelling Bee 8:00 am
Nov. 14 Pk-2nd Thanksgiving Luncheon (Presale Tickets Required)
Nov. 16 3-5 Thanksgiving Luncheon (Presale Tickets Required)
Breakfast & Lunch Menu
Oct. Breakfast Menu
Oct. Lunch Menu
Interactive School menu
Story Book Character Day Oct. 31
October 31 we will be having book character day. Students can dress up as their favorite book character but may not bring candy to school. PK and Kinder will participate in a book parade at 1:45pm around the building. We can't wait to see these book characters come to life!
Excellence Extravaganza Nov 3rd
Excellence Extravaganza occurs the 1st Friday of the month. It is a high energy celebration of monthly success in the areas of attendance, positive school culture and achievement. Each house will be decked in their colors or chosen costume representing their house. The front office hall holds the scoreboard house results that lead to the end of the year championships.
The schoolwide events begins with the school sitting by house collectively reciting the Princeton’s Creed and singing Tiger Dreams.
House of Presence (Students/Staff contribute points)
Individual attendance earns monthly trinket (Teacher Trinket)
Winning House presents their latest cheer
House Crest goes on Score Board
House of ROAR (Students)
Schoolwide chants the winning house call and response
House Crest goes on Score Board
House of Achievement (Phonics, Rdg, Math, Science 5th only)
Individual achievement earns monthly trinket/certificate (Teacher Trinket)
Schoolwide chants the winning house call and response
House Crest goes on Score Board
New Student Sorting
New PLA students not assigned to a house will spin into their house.
Prek-3rd grade are placed into their house.
Student of the Month (begins 2024)
Bingo Night Nov. 9
Our next parent workshop is all about Math fluency for grades K-5. We will be providing information about fluency for parents as well as providing game boards, fluency sheets, and markers for all students that attend. Our Jr. Beta is also hosting Bingo Night for all families! Entry is $5 and we will be hosting concessions as well.
Important Updates And Reminders
Recap Of Literacy Night
Check out this recap from our Literacy Night. Review these resources with your scholars to help with Phonics and fluency. You can request these items from your child's teacher to review with your scholar.
Title I, Compact, & PFEP
Are you familiar with our school goals and plans for the school year? Take a second to visit are Title 1 page for information you may have missed at our last few meetings: Annual Title 1 Meeting, Literacy Night and Curriculum Night.
Thanksgiving Luncheon Ticket Sales Nov. 1-10
Thanksgiving Luncheon Nov. 14 & 16
Leaderboard for the Week
College Park Leaderboard
Each student that takes their photograph will eventually have their picture appear on the board.
RCA HOUSE Global Leaderboard
Parents Earn Points Too
Attend an afterschool event
Get Princeton Creed Certified
Volunteer for the school
Peek Into Princeton's Den
Wear House Shirts On Fridays
Fridays at College Park Elementary are dedicated to fostering a positive school culture through our house meetings. It is highly encouraged that scholars wear their house shirts on Fridays. Our students get an opportunity to connect with their peers and show their school pride while representing and earning points for their houses.
Class Spelling Bee Finalists
Congrats to our 3rd-5th grade classroom spelling bee winners! These scholars will compete on Nov. 13 at 8am for the title of College Park ES Spelling Bee Champion!
National School Lunch Week
Mr. Jackson helping serve students in the lunch line.
Mrs. Mason helping input students lunch number.
Winner of the National School Lunch week.
College Park Elementary Support
Volunteer: We want you!
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
Infinite Campus
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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Link to school's website
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