Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2014

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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April 30, 2014

Wednesday Packet

Important Dates/Information

Save the Dates and RSVP where necessary for Events at The Cougar Center:

HS Athletic Banquet – Tuesday, May 13th 6:30 PM MS Play – Wednesday, May 14th 1:30 PM

HS Play and Awards Night – Thursday, May 15th 6:30 PM MS Awards Banquet and 8th Grade Graduation – Tuesday, May 20th 6:30 PM

HS Graduation – Friday, May 23rd 11:00 AM

TCS MS and HS Summer Opportunities - For Information Click here!

DON’T MISS THE SPORT CAMP FLIERS IN THIS PACKET

The May session of the After School Program begins

TOMORROW, May 1st.

If you have not yet paid for May, please direct payment to the Business Office or pay online.

Thank you.

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As the weeks tick down to the last day of school, I am always struck by the increased energy that fills our campus. You would think our community would be tired and ready for a break. Perhaps we are, but the momentum of the moment propels us into events, competitions, banquets and more. Our teaching staff is juggling their daily academic responsibilities and the extra-curricular tasks as well. Our parents are making lists of their lists so they can be prepared for all that their many obligations require. Our calendar now has duplicate events crowding the days and evenings. All of which are important. The weather is fabulous and the enthusiasm is high! As our seniors prepare for their celebratory cruise and our middle school 8th grade students plan for their overnight lock-in, I am impressed at the independence and responsibility I see around me. There are interactions among friends, respectful partnering with teachers, plans for next year’s clubs and payoffs, and community service events that were not visible seven months ago! For some students, their physical appearance has matured and their demeanor has softened with confidence that can only come from being proud of themselves and their abilities. As you begin to plan for summer activities, I encourage you not to give in to the “I have been in school all year, I just want to rest all summer” mantra. Nothing good comes from extended nothingness. Help your teen find a camp, a class, a job or a hobby that fills their time with accomplishment and joy…even a few challenges. Last week’s WP had an amazing list of options and our campus offers some specific opportunities, as well. Let’s not put this growth on hold for a few months. Our kids are difficult to jump start in the fall and the time lost diminishes the overall gains. We have enjoyed this year’s Parent Socials and plan to continue them next year. Your PAC leadership will send notification of opportunities to sign up to plan for next year. We like to use the Spring to set the goals and the summer to fill in the blanks. When fall arrives, we have committees who know what the plans are and when their support is needed. Being a part of the TCS PAC team is a terrific way to make new friends and stay connected with the day to day school environment. If you do not have a lot of time to spend on campus (and most of you don’t) there are lots of ways you can help at other times! Watch for the details on how to join the team! Kudos to tennis standout Chandler Williams on heading to The Final Four in the State GISA Tennis Tournament. The outstanding performance of Chandler and Stewart Bowman in tennis doubles is very exciting! This is another history maker for TCS!! Although our Tennis and Golf teams are not as large as baseball and soccer, the talent is still evident and the reputation of our teams is fearsome! Imagine how both participation and performance will increase when we finally have our own courts and fields on campus. I doubt we will ever have a golf course within walking distance, but continuing to improve our athletic facilities is a major goal for the future. We are thrilled to have a new addition to our Executive Team!! Please welcome Rosetta Gooden as our new Admissions Director. We have been without this position for a few years and Rosetta brings

excellent experience and energy to our team. Her bio will be in next week’s WP.

April 30, 2014

Jacque’s Note

TCS Advancement Angle

News you can use to help raise money for The Cottage School

Partners in Education

The following businesses offer easy ways for you to raise money for the school while

you go about your day!

Publix

Use your Publix Partner card every time you shop at Publix. If you don’t have one,

stop by the Advancement office!

Target

Target Redcard members can select The Cottage School as your school of choice and

receive 1% back on purchases!

Georgia Natural Gas

Georgia Natural Gas customers can participate in True Blue Schools where GNS will

donate $5 every month to your school just for paying your natural gas bill.

Questions? Contact Lesley at lesleym@cottageschool.org

Calling all parents who live, work, or play in the

Sandy Springs/Dunwoody/Atlanta area

Please join us for a Parent Social

Thursday, May 8th from 6pm to 7:30pm

At the home of Mindy and Larry Feinstein

Parents of Sam, a 2019 TCS Graduate

1197 Whitehall Pointe, Dunwoody, GA 30338

Come meet new friends and catch up with old ones! We hope to see you there!

Please RSVP to Lesley Masisak at LesleyM@cottageschool.org

TCS GIFT POLICY

It is that time of year when parents begin looking for end of the year

gifts for their child’s favorite teacher. We know the drill and we are not

a fan! The desire to show appreciation during the holiday season, for a

special occasion or at the end of the school year is undeniable.

However, there is a built in morale buster hidden in those packages.

When it is a team who has delivered the services, many team members

are left out (the Art teacher fills her car and the math teacher and

receptionist go home empty handed). We realize the joy in our jobs is

not about what we get from others, but the physical exchange of a

plethora of gifts distributed in a somewhat random fashion does not

build team morale, or even adequately reflect the true nature of the

impact of every individual in a school community. In addition, there are

many families who feel obligated to join in the giving spree even

though the time and economic impact is burdensome.

At TCS we prefer to approach appreciation from a very different angle.

We feel the gratitude and support all year long. Our parents are very

good about that. When special times arise, instead of encouraging

individual gifts, we prefer our parents send notes (or notes from the

student) that can be kept as reminders. If families wish to do more, our

PAC has a fund that is specifically designed to provide school wide

recognition in the form of gift cards and year end cash gifts. Your PAC

leadership will post instructions for year-end staff gifts very soon.

Please feel free to talk with me about suggestions or concerns related

to this school wide policy. Thank you for respecting our culture and

helping us honor all of our staff, as we honor all of our students!

Dear TCS Parents,

Can you believe this school year 2013 – 2014 is almost over!?! I hope it has been a successful year for you and your student(s).

TCS PAC – Parent Association would like to invite you to join us in planning next year’s goals and activities.

Wednesday, May 7, 8:00am. Conference Room in Laura Finnell’s Building at High School

We will be discussing PAC’s plans for the year and will be looking for volunteers to: - Participate in the TCS PAC as a board member (Chair and co-chair, secretary,

treasurer, volunteer coordinator or event organizer). - Be a leader / co-chair for any of the proposed PAC activities (campus appreciation,

community service, community spirit, box-tops fundraising, movie night, new parent meeting, parent breakfasts, or staff appreciation)

- Participate in the activities for the remainder of the year (Staff appreciation, staff luncheon)

- Bring new ideas and suggestions to the PAC

We look forward to seeing you there, and we appreciate your participation. Please RSVP to kmgernert@gmail.com.

Sincerely, TCS PAC Chair Kim M. Kitzler

With the end of the school year quickly approaching, we know many

parents want to provide a special gift of appreciation to our Cottage

School teachers and staff. At TCS, individual gifts are discouraged, so the

Parents Association (PAC) offers an opportunity – for those wishing to

participate – to give a gift of cash. The PAC will collect contributions

from parents and will divide the total amount equally among all teachers

and staff. The gift will be given to the staff with a note of thanks at the

Year End Luncheon, Thursday, May 29th.

If you would like to participate, please send cash or checks in an envelope

to the school office marked “PAC Year-End Gift” by Wednesday,

May 21st. Checks should be made payable to TCS PAC. If you have any

questions, please contact Kim Kitzler at kmgernert@gmail.com.

HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU GIVE?

Any amount you’d like to give is appreciated. Contributions range

from $10 to $500, with the average being $100.

Please respect TCS’s long standing tradition

and refrain from giving individual gifts.

Thank you!

Year-End Gift Giving….

It’s That Easy!

Psychological Testing ReferralsPsychological Testing ReferralsPsychological Testing Referrals

CONTACT THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION AND FULL LIST OF REFERRALS

Emory University Psychological Center (404) 727-7451

UGA Psychology Department (706) 542-1173

GSU Psychology Clinic (404) 413-6229

Local universities are taking

appointments now,

get yours today! **reduced rates for testing at the following places**

Summer Opportunities

(A permanent display rack with fliers/brochures will be located

in the Media Center beginning early May)

Aerie Summer camps 404.285.0467 www.aerieexperiences.com Relationship/Team building

Aspen 888.972.7736 www.aspeneducation.com LD summer camp

Aurora Brain Camps 404-377-8882 www.aurorastrategies.com Communication, Social and Motor Skills

BASE Camp 866.397.2267 www.bachmansummer.org LD summer camp

Beyond Words 404.633.0250 www.beyondwordscenter.com Social Skills & Peer Relationships

Camp Highland 678.393.0300 www.camphighland.com Outdoor Adventure/Team Building

Camp Kingfisher 770.992.2055 ext.232

www.chattnaturecenter.org/camp-kingfisher Outdoor/Nature/Team Building

Camp Kirk 866.982.3310 www.campkirk.com LD summer camp

Disease Detective Camp 404.639.0830 www.cdc.gov/museum/camp/ Public Health camp

GA Ensemble Theatre 770.641.1260 www.get.org Theatre/Drama camp

Girls, Inc. 678.686.1740 www.girlsincatlanta.org Inspiring girls to be strong, smart & bold

iD Tech Camps 1.888.709.8324 www.internaldrive.com To improve Technology Skills

Inneractions - Camp Active 770.726.9624 n/a Social Skills

Kingsley Pines 855.799.7788 www.kingsleypines.com General summer camp

Loyola University Chicago 312.915.6565 www.luc.edu/summerscholars Pre-college summer scholars

Marietta Counseling 770.971.9311 www.mariettacounseling.com Social Skills / HS Survival / Self-Esteem

Pebbletossers, Inc. 678.757.5597 www.pebbletossers.com Volunteer information for teens

Riverview Camp for Girls 1.800.882.0722 www.riverviewcamp.com General girls summer camp

Round Lake Camp 973.575.3333 www.njycamps.org General summer camp

SOAR 828.456.3435 www.soarnc.org ADHD, LD summer camp

Summer at SCAD 404.253.6814 www.scad.edu Art Seminars for HS students

Summit Camp Atlanta 678.428.1907 www.summitweekender.com ADHD/NVLD/Aspergers

Talisman Program 855.588.8254 www.talismancamps.com LD summer camp

Teen Life 617.277.5120 www.teenlife.com General summer opportunities

VCU Arts 804.828.7154 http://arts.vcu.edu/ Art camp

Volunteernation 314.467.8336 www.volunteernation.org Volunteer information for teens

6th Annual Cottage School Boys Basketball Camp Who: Boys ages 12-16 years old (maximum of 28 athletes)

What: A five day boy’s camp teaching the fundamentals of

basketball; shooting, ball handling, passing, footwork,

rebounding, team defense and offense, and much

more! Also includes a 3 on 3 tournament, a 5 on 5

tournament, a Hot Shot shootout, a 3 point contest,

and a Free Throw contest.

Where: The Cougar Center

700 Grimes Bridge Road Roswell, GA 30075

When: July 14th - July 18th 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Cost: $300 per camper-includes a Cougar camp T-shirt.

Athletes need to bring a sack lunch each day.

*If committed by June 13th—Camp Fee = $250

Please sign me up for the Boys Basketball Camp. Name: ___________________________________________

Age: __________ Shirt size: XS S M L XL XXL

Phone Number: ____________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________

Parent signature: ___________________________________

*Please include a check for full payment to cover camp fee.

*Credit Card payments are welcome at a 3% service fee.

Return this form to Richie Briggs-Camp Director

Office Phone: 678-250-5130 Cell Phone: 770-313-8459

richieb@cottageschool.org

All campers will learn the

fundamentals of

basketball from Richie

Briggs; Head Varsity

Cougar Coach and 4-Time

AAC champion.

Cottage School staff and

alumni Cougars plan to

share teaching and

coaching duties.

Call to reserve your spot

today as space is limited!

Thank you and we look

forward to having another

great camp.

Cottage School Ladies Combined Camp

Basketball & Volleyball

Who: Ladies ages 12-16 years old - Maximum of 28 ladies.

What: A day girl’s camp teaching the fundamentals of both volleyball (bump, set, spike, and serves) and

basketball (rebounding, ball handling, shooting, footwork and team defense). Cottage School Staff Summer

Howell (Volleyball) and Lyle Cutchin (Basketball) will serve as directors. Campers will participate in a variety

of individual and team competitions.

Where: The Cougar Center

700 Grimes Bridge Road Roswell, GA 30075

When: June 16 through June 20 - 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Cost: $300 per camper-includes a Cougar camp T-shirt.

Athletes need to bring a sack lunch each day.

*If committed by May 23rd—Camp Fee = $250

Please sign me up for the Ladies Combined Camp. Name_____________________________________________

Age____________ Shirt size__________________________

Phone Number_____________________________________

Email____________________________________________

Parent signature___________________________________

*Please include a check for full payment to cover camp fee.

*Credit Card payments are welcome at a 3% service fee.

Return this form to Lyle Cutchin - Camp Director

Office Phone: 678-250-5120

lylec@cottageschool.org

THE COTTAGE SCHOOL

Distance Runners’ Camp FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

When: July 14 - July 18, 2014 (Monday-Friday) Drop off and pick up times for the camp: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Where: Cougar Center, 700 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30075

Cost: $150.00 – Includes T-shirt

The Cottage School Distance Running Camp is a five day program teaching the principles of distance running. Athletes will learn from current staff, alumni and

professional presenters from Emory University and Phidippides. Topics will include nutrition, strength training, gait analysis, flexibility exercises, proper footwear, injury

prevention, goal setting and psychological visualization.

Runners will train and learn on various courses (Kennesaw Mountain trails, Vickery

Creek, Stone Mountain and the Chattahoochee Trail System) and in settings such as our Fitness Center, Phidippides and a local track.

Athletes should bring a healthy snack and water bottle each day.

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Please sign me up for the Cougar Distance Runners’ Camp Name: _______________________________________________ Age: _________________ Shirt Size: ______________________ Phone Number: ________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________ Emergency Contact: ____________________________________ Parent Signature: ______________________________________

Return this form to Allen McAdams, Camp Director

email: allenm@cottageschool.org phone: (770) 641-8688

Payment: $150.00 check payable to The Cottage School - includes a T-shirt

FIFTH ANNUAL

5TH ANNUAL

DISTANCE RUNNERS’ CAMP

MS May Activities

DATE TIME Activity TCS$ Things to bring

Thursday

5/1

8th Graders

ONLY

6:45 8th Grade Lock In

$160.08 Please refer to Wednesday Packet Flyer for

more information.

Must earn Off Campus!

Friday

5/2

On Campus

Clubs for

6th and 7th Graders and

8th Graders NOT

attending the lock in.

$156.40

Club Materials

Friday

5/2

Academics $165.60 Academic Materials

*Remember to bring an independent reading

book if you complete your work early.

Sunday

5/4

1:00-3:00

Phil’s Retirement

Reception

Please refer to the Invitation

in the WP for more information.

Friday

5/9

Off Campus

8:15

10:00

12:00

12:45

2:40

Levels

Lake Allatoona

Lunch

Lake Allatoona

Homeroom

$160.08 All students going off campus must bring a sack

lunch unless pre-ordered through the lunch

program. There will not be microwaves.

Students are allowed to bring bathing suits/towels

(one piece for females) but must come to school in

work-appropriate clothing. Students are also

allowed to bring fishing poles.

Friday

5/9

Academics $165.60 ALL DAY Academics

*Remember to bring an independent reading

book if you complete your work early.

Wednesday

5/14

1:30 Middle School Drama

Production: Snow White

Performance will be held in the Cougar Center

Friday

5/16

On Campus

8:15

10:00

12:00

12:45

2:40

Levels

MS Olympics

Lunch

MS Olympics

Homeroom

$156.40 We will be having a hot-dog cook out on the

patio for lunch. If your student would like

something else to eat, they can

bring a sack lunch.

Kona Ice will visit at lunch!

Friday

5/16

Academics $165.60 Academic Materials

*Remember to bring an independent reading

book if you complete your work early.

Tuesday

5/20

Middle School Awards

Banquet & 8th Grade

Graduation- 6:30 PM

$20 per person

(cash, check

or pay on-line)

Flyer with additional information is posted in

the Wednesday Packet.

Wednesday

5/21

8:15

10:00

11:00

12:00

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

1/2 Day for MS!

Levels

Yearbook Signing

Auction

Dismissal

Students will be dismissed at

12:00pm in the Middle School

carpool circle!

Middle School

Character Education

Apologizing and Forgiving

Objectives:

Demonstrate a sincere apology.

Identify the positive effects of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Discussion questions for you and your student:

Why should we take responsibility for actions of ours that endanger or harm

others and/or hurt their feelings?

What makes an apology sincere?

What is “the power of forgiveness?”

Key Terms to discuss:

Personal responsibility, apology, regret, remorse, make amends, reconcile

May 14, 2014May 14, 2014May 14, 2014

1:30 in the Cougar Center 1:30 in the Cougar Center 1:30 in the Cougar Center

Parents welcome! Parents welcome! Parents welcome!

Snow WhiteSnow WhiteSnow White

A Pantomime in the English TraditionA Pantomime in the English TraditionA Pantomime in the English Tradition

7:00 pm- report to the Middle School Cafeteria –

7:15-8:00 Drive to Mad Mad World

8:00-10:00 Whirlyball, LaserTag

10:00-11:00 Return to campus

11:00-12:00 Levels- Levels meeting with just the

8th graders. Share favorite moments at TCS/ with Phil.

12:00- Report to Rooms for lights out. Students

will have assigned buildings for sleeping.

6:00-6:30 Wake up and Breakfast

6:30-7:00 Clean up and Pack up.

7:00-Pick up-All students must be picked up by

7:00. They will have the remainder of the day off.

Middle School Awards Banquet & 8th Grade Graduation

Tuesday, May 20th, 2014 6:30 PM in The Cougar Center

**NO Spiked Heels including Stilettos, please! Low and wide heels are acceptable.

Dinner Provided at $20 Per Person (including student)

Reservations are Required for Admission

R.S.V.P. and Payment due by Tuesday, May 13th to Donna

770-640-8037 or donnab@cottageschool.org

*Make checks payable to ‘The Cottage School’ for ‘MS Banquet’

You may also elect to pay through the E-Portal on our website at: http://cottageschool.org/tuition/

Select ‘All Other Fees’ from the drop down box. In the ‘Notes to Office’ box type in ‘MS Banquet’.

Due dates will be strictly followed, so make your reservations promptly to ensure available seating.

High School May Pay offs

DATE TIME ACTIVITY

RAIN-

OUT TCS$ Things to bring/U.S. $

Friday

Academics

5/2

8:15

10:00

12:00

12:45

2:40

Levels

Academics

Lunch

Academics

Homeroom

$336.89

(Beach

goers

$224.60)

All textbooks, notebooks,

planner, and spare reading

materials if you will be

in academics all day!

Off-Campus 10:00-

2:00

2:40

Climbing at

Adrenalin

Homeroom

$326.03

(Beach

goers

$217.35)

Go to http://www.adrenalineclimbing.com/

and fill out their on-line waiver

(upper right corner) Waiver due to HR teacher by

8:15 A.M. on Tuesday 4/29 Money for Pizza,

Appropriate shorts or jeans to

change into. *Closed-toe shoes

On-Campus 10:00

12:00

12:45

2:40

Monopoly Lunch

Lawn Bowling Homeroom

$315.16

(Beach

goers

$210.11)

Appropriate shorts to change

into after lunch

5/3 SAT Pencils, calculator, snack, I.D. and

registration ticket

5/9 Clubs Materials for your club

Friday

Academics

5/16

8:15

10:00

12:00

12:45

2:40

Levels

Academics

Lunch

Academics

Homeroom

$336.89

All textbooks, notebooks,

planner, and spare reading

materials if you will be

in academics all day!

Off-Campus 10:00-

2:00

2:40

TBA

Homeroom

$326.03

TBA

On-Campus 10:00

12:00

12:45

2:40

TCS Bingo Lunch

Bridge Building Homeroom

$315.16

5/19 8:00

12:00 1st & 2nd Period Exams

12:00 Dismissal

5/20 8:00

12:00 3rd & 4th Period Exams

12:00 Dismissal

5/21 8:00

12:00 5th Period Exam & HR

12:00 Dismissal

5/22

Last Day

of School

Goodbye Levels 8-10

Yearbook Signing 10-11:45

Homeroom

12:00 Dismissal

Your favorite pen for signing

yearbooks

5/23 11:00 Graduation

Everyone Attends!

2013-2014 High School

Sports Banquet

GO COUGARS!

When: Tuesday – May 13, 2014

Where: The Cougar Center Gym

Time: 6:30 PM

Cost: $20.00 per person (including athlete)

RSVP: By Friday, May 2, 2014 to Richie Briggs at

richieb@cottageschool.org

$ Due: May 9, 2014

Dress: Business Casual (No flip flops, shorts, jeans, or T-shirts)

*NO STILETTOS OR SPIKED HEELS

Fabulous Food, Awards, and time to congratulate our fantastic Cougar student-athletes!

Bring the family and friends in celebration of the commitment and dedication the student-

athletes have put into our Cougar athletic program.

Name(s):_______________________________________________________________

How many will be attending? ___________________________

Total amount: $_____________

*Make checks payable to ‘The Cottage School’ for TCS Sports Banquet

*You may also pay online at http://cottageschool.org/tuition/ under

“Academics-Tuition and Fee” Payment Portal. Please make sure to write

“TCS Sports Banquet” in the “Notes To Business Office” box.

Post-Secondary Acceptances and Scholarships

Congratulations! Rebecca Custer on her acceptance to St. John’s University, Texas Christian University, Birmingham Southern College,

Agnes Scott College, Mary Baldwin College and Brenau University.

Jake Daunt on his acceptance to Beacon College.

Ryan Delaney on his acceptance to Andrew College and Young Harris College.

James Dorsey on his acceptance to Oakwood University and University of Louisville.

John Duley on his acceptance to Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.

Jeremy Edwards on his acceptance to Georgia Perimeter College.

Alex Farrar on his acceptance to KSU Academy for Inclusive Learning.

Spencer Glenn on his acceptance to The University of Alabama, Jacksonville State University and Reinhardt University.

Michael Kurland on his acceptance to KSU Academy for Inclusive Learning and The Art Institute of Atlanta.

Arthur Leach on his acceptance to Beacon College and The Art Institute of Atlanta.

Stan Long on his acceptance to Reinhardt University.

Tyler McDonald on her acceptance to KSU Academy for Inclusive Learning.

Ray O’Brien on his acceptance to The Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

Matthew Smith on his acceptance to St. Petersburg College and South Florida State College.

Patrick Thompson on his acceptance to AmeriCorps and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.

Marquis Victor on his acceptance to Darton State College and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.

Barbara Womack on her acceptance to The Coastal College of Georgia.

Senior Scholarships 2013-2014

Rebecca Custer – St. John’s University- Scholastic Excellence Scholarship- $92,000 Texas Christian University- Faculty Scholarship- $48,000 Birmingham Southern College- Presidential Scholarship- $108,000 Agnes Scott College- Honor Scholarship $68,000 Mary Baldwin College- Scholarship Award $80,000, Agnes R. McClung Honor Scholarship $1,500 Brenau University - Trustee Scholarship Award $50,000

Jake Daunt – Beacon College – Founders Scholarship $10,000

Ryan Delaney – Young Harris College - Faculty Scholarship $64,000

Andrew College- $20,000

James Dorsey- Oakwood University- Premier- $52,000 and College Days- $2,000

Stan Long – Reinhardt University – Achievement Award $4,000

Seniors, you and your family are cordially

invited to attend the

Graduation Luncheon Honoring

The Senior Class of 2014 Thursday, May 22nd

12:15 P.M.

at The DoubleTree Hotel

RSVP to Ivan Plastiak by Friday, May 2nd

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.