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Date: Wednesday – March 28, 2012
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 28, 2012
Wednesday Packet
Important Dates/Information
Interact Club DONUT SALE for Relay for Life - Thursday during AM Carpool (see flyer) Teacher Work Day – Friday, March 30th – No School Spring Break – Monday-Friday, April 2nd - April 6th
*Mandatory* Senior Cruise Meeting – Thursday, April 12th – 6:30 PM in Media Center TCS GLITTER at the Cougar Center – Saturday, April 14th, 7:00-11:00 PM
Please take a moment and respond to our parent survey at the following link: http://freeonlinesurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=hpu3ekifrs5pfnk1030986
RWC Showcase Tickets are in!!
Tour HOME PLATE, the beautifully decorated home of retired Atlanta Braves relief pitcher, Mark Wohlers, and his family.
16th Annual Showcase Home Tour April 29th-May 20th Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sunday 1:00-6:00 PM
Tickets are $15 from Jacque or $20 at the door...More ticket info at: www.roswellwomansclub.org
A Special Thanks to All Students, Staff & Parents Thanks so very much for the many thoughtful notes, cards, drawings and banners that I have received during my recovery. Each and every one has helped lift me up and helped make each day a little happier. As I continue to heal, I look forward to seeing you all again soon. Take care. Phil Parker
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Spring arrived last week in a yellow haze! We are trying to keep the pollen out of our classrooms and taking what precautions we can to prevent over exposure. Our daily reports on Phil’s progress are all good. You guys have been amazingly supportive and he and Anne appreciate the cards and efforts to make their life easier! We approach Spring Break with great successes to celebrate and more fabulous events and accomplishments to come. I am very proud of our seniors who have worked hard to create post-secondary plans that will continue their successes. There are so many avenues from which they could choose, but providing guidance and encouragement is vital to taking advantage of all the options. If you are a Senior Parent, kudos! The ride may not have been smooth, but the destination is in sight! For those who are still in the upward rotation, listen and learn. Upper classmen parents can help you by sharing their experiences. The TCS staff provides a number of meetings in which they present the information you need to have and offer themselves as resources. The Wednesday Packet is loaded with helpful dates and options. And every day on campus our counselors and teachers are working to provide options, encouragement and support as our students explore their own natural traits that will contribute to their success. As you prepare for Spring Break, take a moment and review the school year. What were your expectations for your child when they first entered school? What did you expect from TCS when you enrolled here? I am asking these questions for two reasons. First, it is always a good practice to stop and take stock of where our children are and especially to acknowledge, although there may be miles to go, the progress they have made today. Also, I am including this link to our on-line survey.
http://freeonlinesurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=hpu3ekifrs5pfnk1030986 Your feedback is very important to our future planning. Although we often hear how happy our parents/students are with TCS, and from parents who have suggestions for improvement, we do not hear from everyone. Your voice is important. Your perceptions and feedback are essential. Please take a few minutes to compete the survey so we can assess our own successes and determine areas of continued efforts going forward. Your teen will complete the survey here on campus. I will let you know what the results are in late April. Thanks to those of you who attended the Trout Release. Thanks to those of you who will participate in our Campus Appreciation Day in April. Thanks to the loyal sports fans who support our Spring teams. Thanks to the parents who provide our weekly goodies for staff meetings. Thanks to our parents and staff who have contributed a portion of their tax dollars to TCS through the GOAL SSO. Thanks to all of you who are contributing to and/or attending our Glitter Event. Thanks to all of our Annual Fund donors. Thank you all!!
Enjoy your Spring Break!
March 28, 2012
Jacque’s Note
The Cottage School
2012-2013 Parents Abbreviated Calendar (Revised - March 2012)
Semester 1 August 8 HS Orientation (returning students) 9 –11 a.m. August 9 HS Orientation (new students) 9 –11 a.m. August 10 MS Orientation (all students) 8 a.m.–12 p.m. August 13 First Day of School August 16 PAC Parent and Family Social September 3 No School - Labor Day Holiday September 11 Senior/Parent Meeting September 21 No School - Teacher Work Day November 2 No School - Teacher Work Day November 5 No School - GISA Conference November 19-23 No School - Thanksgiving Break December 17-19 H.S. Sem. 1 Final Exams – ½ days December 19 M.S. Teacher Work Day December 20 All School Teacher Work Day December 21-Jan 4 Winter Holiday for All Students Semester 2 January 7 First Day of 2nd Semester January 21 No School - MLK Holiday February 14-18 No School - Presidents’ Day Holiday March 10 TCS 28th Birthday March 29 No School - Teacher Work Day April 1-5 Spring Break May 20-23 H.S. Sem. 2 Final Exams - ½ days May 22 M.S. Last Day of School - ½ day May 23 H.S. Last Day of School - ½ day May 24 TCS Graduation
Donut Sale
The Interact Club is holding a donut sale during
AM Carpool
TOMORROW….Thursday, March 29th in the
Middle and High School Carpool
Each box will cost $7.00
By making a purchase from Interact, you save
almost $2.00 a box AND
All proceeds will go towards TCS’
Relay for Life Team!
All-Star Student Achievers Program
Presented by Chick-fil-A
The Atlanta Braves are pleased to invite students to participate in the All-Star Student Achievers
Program presented by Chick-fil-A. The program rewards students in grades K-12 throughout
Georgia for their hard work and dedication to academic excellence. In recognition of their
accomplishments, All-Star Student Achievers receive two complimentary tickets to a 2012
regular season home game and Chick-fil-A coupons. Additional tickets may be purchased at a
discount price.
Students who would like to become an All-Star Student Achiever must meet one of the
following criteria for the 2011 Fall Semester: Straight A's (including A-), Honor Roll, or
Perfect Attendance.
Students participating in the program will be entered into a drawing for the opportunity to
participate in a special pre-game presentation. Students may register online at
braves.com/achiever or may mail the order form to Atlanta Braves Ticket Office, P.O. Box 4064,
Atlanta, GA 30302 by June 30, 2012.
Additional information: Ordering tickets online will allow you to choose your game, seat location
and print your tickets at home. Orders are subject to availability. No refunds or exchanges.
Chick-Fil-A coupons are not redeemable at Turner Field. If your game date is rained out, you
may exchange your tickets for any remaining All-Star Student Achiever dates during the 2012
season based on availability. Students may submit one form online or via mail.
Attached is an All-Star Student Achiever order form for mail-in orders.
ALLEN WILL BE TAKING OFF ON
HIS TREK FOR PHIL
In Phil’s honor, starting this Friday, Allen will be trekking from The Cottage School to
Florida State University, where Phil attended college. For Allen, this endeavor will be
done via running, kayaking, and cycling over 350 miles.
This is Allen’s personal endeavor to motivate people to pledge time or a meal to assist
Phil and Anne during these months of treatment and recovery. By pledging your time
in two hour increments, multiple needs for the Parkers can be met. Or you may want
to take a meal to Phil and Anne by signing up to do so at the following link:
http://www.TakeThemAMeal.com Recipient Last Name: Parker Password: parker
After Allen’s completion of this trek, you will be contacted with how best your time
pledge can be utilized and the coordination of timing will be determined. Anne is
keeping up with the inside housework because guests are not allowed at this point in
Phil’s recovery.
After considering this opportunity, please return the following form to the front desk
of either the high school or middle school. Thank you.
Name: _____________________________________ To support Allen McAdams’ journey in honor of Phil Parker’s “Wellness Walk”, I pledge ____________hours of time (in 2 hour increments) after the completion of Allen’s trek in order to assist Phil and Anne with necessary tasks during Phil’s recovery. AND/OR I have signed up through the above website to take a meal to the Parkers on the following date. __________________________
o Yes, I support The Cottage School mission through my contribution to the Key Annual Fund:
Total Amount Pledged: $ __________________Amount Enclosed: $ __________________Balance: $ __________________
All gifts and pledges are due by May 31.Monthly statements will be issued.Please make checks payable to
“The Cottage School Annual Fund.”
Please return this form with your check made payable to “The Cottage School Annual Fund”, in an enveloped addressed to the attention of the Advancement Office.
o Founders Key $10,000 and above
o Platinum Key $5,000—9,999
o Gold Key $2,500—4,999
o Silver Key $1,000—2,499
o Bronze Key $100—999
o Key Support $1—99
o My company participates in the Matching Gift Program. Enclosed are my completed forms required to process the gift.
Please fill in your name/names as you want them to appear in the Annual Report:
Name ______________________________________________________________________
Signature ___________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
City __________________________ State ____________ Zip Code ___________________
Telephone______________________ email _______________________________________
o Parent of ______________________ o Grandparent of _________________________
o Alumni, Class of_________________ o Parent of Alumni ________________________
o Faculty/Staff o Board of Directors o Corporation o Friend of TCS
The Key Annual Fund
The Cottage School700 Grimes Bridge Rd.
Roswell, GA 30075770/641-8688
www.cottageschool.org
Key Annual Fund Update
53%... of TCS Parents have either made a pledge or contribution to the 2011-2012 Key Annual Fund as of March 15, 2012! We’re over half way towards our goal of 100% parent participation in the Key Annual Fund AND we’re well on our way towards our goal of $130,000 raised to support The Cottage School’s mission and goals.
Our Annual Fund Class Representatives will be making calls SOON to secure 100% parent participation. They look forward to talking with you and answering any questions you may have. However, for your convenience, a contribution form is below, or you may make your contribution online through our secure server on our website.
Attaining 100% parent participation in the Annual Fund opens the door to the program-enhancing grants that are available through Foundations. Successful completion of future campus improvements depend upon strong support from the Foundation Community.
You, as parents, hold the Keys to Our Success as we approach these sources of funding!
Come Travel With TCS to Exotic Ports of Call!
Glitter 2012 is coming April 14! Hong Kong, Tahiti, Cannes, and Casablanca await you.
Dress with an International flair
or break out your favorite “cruise attire.” (Ladies, please remember, dress for comfort,
Absolutely No Heels on Gym Floor)
It’s less than one month until THE event of the year!
Purchase your tickets now for $100/person from the TCS Advancement Office, or order online through our secure server. Proceeds benefit TCS’ Tuition Assistance Fund.
“Glitter Ports of Call” will be a night of dinner, dancing, silent & live auctions, surprises, and wonderful memories in
The Cougar Center!
The Captain’s Club opens at 7:00 p.m. For Info/questions, email mailto:Glitter@cottageschool.org
Join Us for Relay for Life April 27th
Roswell High School www.roswellrelayforlife.org
What can I do?
1. Join our team (TCS Cougars) for $10.00. The deadline to register for our team and receive a t-shirt for Relay for Life
is this Friday, March 30th, at midnight. If you register after this date, we will welcome your participation on the team, but you will not be able to get a t-shirt.
2. Make a donation. 3. Join us for the event April 27th from 6PM-11PM. 4. Participate in Spirit Week April 23th – 27th.
This is a memorable event that all of us enjoy and we
would love for you to be a part of it.
Please contact Lynn Haas lynnh@cottageschool.org for further questions.
MS April Activities
DATE TIME Activity RAIN-
OUT
TCS$ Things to bring/Information
Friday
3/30 Teacher Work Day NO SCHOOL
Mon-Fri
April 2-6 Spring Break NO SCHOOL
Friday
4/13
Tellus Museum
Academics
$320.16
$331.20
All students going off campus
must bring a sack lunch unless
pre-ordered through lunch
program. There will not be
microwaves.
Students who earn Academics will
need to bring extra reading
material because he/she will be in
academics all day.
Friday
4/20
Allatoona Lake
Kickball Tournament
Academics
$160.08
$156.40
$165.60
All students going off campus
must bring a sack lunch unless
pre-ordered through lunch
program. There will not be
microwaves.
Students staying on campus should
come in dress code and change
before the tournament
Friday
4/27
Clubs
Academics
$156.40
$165.60
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Friday
4/27
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SAVINGS TRIP
SIX FLAGS
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
$852.84
$10.00 real cash
TCS Savings Check, permission slip
and $10.00 are due to your HR
teacher by April 13th at 3:00.
Permission Slip for Six Flags Savings Trip at the following link: http://cottageschool.org/school/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/MS-Six-Flags-Savings-Trip-Permission.pdf Due by April 13th
March High School Payoffs
DATE TIME Activity RAIN-
OUT
TCS$ Things to bring/U.S. $
Thursday
3/29
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
Amicalola Falls Trip Lunch
Homeroom
Rain coat
$289.80 Hiking boots, jeans to change into,
and money for lunch
On-Campus
10:00
12:00
12:45
2:40
Coloring and music Lunch
Scrap Booking
Challenge Homeroom
$280.14
Friday 3/30 No school - TWD
SPRING BREAK WEEK
APRIL 2ND – APRIL 6TH
HAVE A WONDERFUL BREAK AND
SEE YOU ON APRIL 9TH!
Graduation 2012
Commencement is quickly approaching and we are sure you all want to reserve dates on your calendars! Please watch for more specific details and directions in upcoming Wednesday Packets. Here is an overview of the festivities: Photo Memento: due by Monday, May 21st. We will continue the tradition of displaying photo memento boards prepared by their families. Each family displays a memory board of their senior at graduation. Sizes and styles vary – some are just photos, others are done in the style of scrapbooks. Just have some fun with it! Graduation Rehearsal: Wednesday, May 23rd from 12:30 P.M.-2:30 P.M. in The Cougar Center. Senior students must be a part of rehearsal in order to participate in the ceremony on Friday, May 25th. Graduation Speech Rehearsal: Wednesday, May 23rd from 2:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. This is only for students who are speaking at Graduation. Graduation Luncheon: Thursday, May 24th at 12:15 P.M. at The Cougar Center to celebrate with your family & friends! Each Senior and one adult are free to attend. For any additional attendees the cost will be $20.00 per person and we encourage you to bring the whole gang! Each student must have at least one adult present. Please make your payment by May 4th so that our catering service can plan accordingly. We will distribute caps & gowns, honor cords and senior achievement pins for graduation at the luncheon! RSVP by filling out and returning the invitation to Ivan Plastiak. Please make checks payable to TCS. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email Ivan at ivanp@cottageschool.org or 678-250-5110. Graduation Ceremony: Friday, May 25th at The Cougar Center. All seniors must arrive by 10:00 A.M., dressed in their graduation outfits, with ironed caps and gowns on a hanger. The ceremony will begin at 11:00 A.M. A reception will immediately follow in The Cougar Center. There are no tickets and no limit to the number of people you can bring to celebrate!
Seniors, you and your family are cordially
invited to attend the
Graduation Luncheon Honoring
The Senior Class of 2012 Thursday, May 24th
12:15 P.M.
at The Cougar Center
RSVP to Ivan Plastiak by Friday, May 4th
Return this portion to Ivan Plastiak:
Student and one (1) guardian: _____________at no cost
will be joined by ___ additional guests at $20.00/guest.
Enclosed is $______ for our additional guests.
THE COTTAGE SCHOOL LETTER JACKETS
NEW JACKET PRICING FOR 2012-2013
HOLLOWAY SPORTWEAR JACKET
WOOL JACKET
LEATHER SLEEVES & SLASH POCKETS
RIBBED KNIT TRIM COLLAR AND CUFFS
THE COTTAGE SCHOOL LETTER SEWN ON
COUGAR MASCOT
CLASS YEAR
NAME MONOGRAMMED
PRICE $249.95 PLUS TAX XS-XL SIZE
PRICE $269.95 PLUS TAX TALLS 2XL AND ABOVE
SPECIAL PRICING FOR INSTOCK COTTAGE SCHOOL JACKETS UNTIL END OF 2012 SCHOOL YEAR
PRICE GOOD FOR FOLLOWING SIZE JACKETS ONLY…AND GOOD UNTIL SOLD
2- SIZE MEDIUM; 2 – SIZE LARGE; 1- SIZE 2XLARGE
UNHEARD OF PRICE OF $219.95 PLUS TAX AND CAN BE READY IN 2-3 WEEKS
ALSO, ONLY UNTIL 2012 SCHOOL YEAR ENDS, IF YOU ORDER A JACKET NOT LISTED BUT IN
SIZES ABOVE, YOU CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PREVIOUS PRICING OF $229.95 PLUS TAX AND
JACKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN 6 WEEKS.
SO HURRY, GET YOUR JACKET THIS YEAR AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PRICING BEFORE THE PRICE INCREASE!!
*Bring in old jacket before March 29th to be updated! IF INTERESTED, SEE COACH RICHIE OR CALL KIM AT UNIFORM SOURCE.
(please detach and return with payment)
May 4th, 2012
Where? Six Flags over Georgia
Emergency Phone #: 770-313-8464
Departing? May 4th @ 9:00 A.M.
Returning? May 4th @ 6:00 P.M.
Students must have their
$20.00 & permission to
Ivan by March 30th !
REQUIREMENTS
$20.00 Real money (payable to TCS)
$546.28 TCS savings account (80% of
possible saving + price of the off
campus)
Must be at least a Level I
Must owe no hours
Have earned less than 2 “behavior
related” Pink Slips this semester
Must be academically current
Must have work re-contracted or
complete prior to the trip and be signed
off by their teachers. Students who
turn in money & permission forms on
time will be issued a sign-off sheet that
will be due to Ivan by April 30th
.
There will be no refunds given after
3/30/12
COSTS A $20.00 fee covers transportation, campsites
& meals.
Permission Slip- Return this portion only!!!
___________________(student- please print name clearly) has my permission to attend the Go Discover
Six Flags on May 4th
, 2012. I have attached $20.00 payable to TCS and understand that he/she will need
some extra spending money for lunch or if they wish to purchase items from the gift shops.
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Parent Signature
COSTS
$20.00 fee covers transportation and
Six Flags admission. During this private event, students in High School can
enjoy everything that Six Flags Over Georgia has to
offer, including our heart–pounding roller coasters, thrill
rides and family attractions.
RECOMMENDED THINGS TO BRING
Sunscreen, sunglasses, money for lunch
**Mandatory**
Senior Cruise Meeting
Parents & Seniors
Passports to be given to Ryan
Important Information to be discussed
Thursday, April 12, 2012
6:30 P.M.
Media Center
Bring your passports
& your questions!
Congratulations to the following seniors on their Post-secondary acceptances!
Trey Baron – Reinhardt University Jason Benator – Florida Institute of Technology, Kennesaw State University, Oglethorpe University, and Embry-Riddle Griffin Boven – Andrew College and Beacon College Kent Chambers – ChattahoocheeTechnical College Jack Chatlen - Chattahoochee Technical College Larson Eckford – Reinhardt University Peyton Gomez – Clark Atlanta University Brendan Jagielski – Reinhardt University Roxanna Javid - ChattahoocheeTechnical College Janet Keller – Kennesaw State University Adult Inclusive Learning Destin Leidner – Young Harris College, Reinhardt University, Berry College, Oglethorpe University and Landmark College Jonathan Oakes – Drexel University, Roanoke College, Mercer University, and Colorado School of Mines John Peaden - Johnson & Wales University and The Art Institute of Atlanta Chad Simpson – Southern Union State Community College Kristina Tull - Young Harris College, Truett-McConnell College, Georgia Southwestern State University, Western Carolina University, and Reinhardt University. Emeline Wolff – Clemson Life and Horizons
The remaining seniors’ applications are still in process. Stay tuned!!
Senior Scholarship Awards 2011-2012
Please congratulate our seniors on their scholarship awards so far…we are so proud!
Trey Baron - Reinhardt University - $1,000 per year Jason Benator – Florida Institute of Technology - $10,000, Oglethorpe University - $7,000 per year, Embry-Riddle - $5,000 per year. Brendan Jagielski – Reinhardt University - $3,000 per year Destin Leidner – Young Harris College – $13,000 per year, Reinhardt University - $6,000 per year, Landmark College - $20,000, Berry – $18,200 per year, Oglethorpe University – $56,000. Jonathan Oakes – Mercer University - $20,000 per year, Drexel University - $13,000 per year, Roanoke College - $15,500 per year Kristina Tull - Young Harris College - $12,000 per year
If your senior has a post-secondary acceptance letter or has been awarded scholarship money please
contact Lori Dasher at 678-250-5113 or lorid@cottageschool.org so we can share their accomplishments!