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Jacque’s Note 2 Community News 3-13 MS News 14-15 HS News 16-18

Senior News 19-21

May 6, 2015

Wednesday Packet

Important Dates/Information 1.

*AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM HAS BEGUN. Please submit your payment online or directly to the Business Office. CHECK OUT THE SUMMER SCHOOL AND CAMP OPPORTUNITIES BROCHURE HERE.

HIGH SCHOOL PLAY AND AWARDS NIGHT May 12 6pm The Cougar Center HS SPORTS BANQUET Thursday, May 14 6:30pm Submit your payment online or to the Business Office.

MS AWARDS BANQUET AND 8TH GRADE GRADUATION Tuesday, May 19 6:30pm RSVP HERE by May 14th

HS SEMESTER 2 FINAL EXAMS Monday-Wednesday, May 18-20 Noon Dismissal-HS Only

MS LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Wednesday, May 20 Noon Dismissal

HS LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Thursday, May 21 Noon Dismissal

HS GRADUATION Friday, May 22 11:00am

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With most of the Seniors on the Senior Cruise and a significant number of HS students on the Beach Trip, it surely is quiet on this end of campus! I may have to spend more time in the MS this week to get my daily dose of teen noise! This is reminiscent of the week after graduation when it is just us adults on campus and the atmosphere feels palpably different. Once camps and summer school begin, we feel at home and comfortable again! It is truly countdown time. These last weeks of school are critical to complete projects, finalize grades, organize materials and equipment for next year, assess progress on goals and put our year in order. I am a proponent of year-round school because I do not think this abrupt stop and start to the learning process is helpful. However, the year-end activities do help us focus on the journey taken and celebrate the progress made. I suppose I should begin to share my thoughts on this being my last “stop and start” exercise here at TCS. I have tried really hard not to think about it. There is enough to do to keep my mind focused on other things. Growing up as an Air Force kid, I have had plenty of experience with saying goodbye and beginning new adventures….in some ways, I am most comfortable with change. But I have to admit, I have never done anything like this before! I have had quite a few jobs in my lifetime. I began teaching in 1968. I have loved each job and hated to leave when the time came. However, all those jobs were created by other people. I have never felt as responsible for the entire enterprise as I have for the last thirty years. Clearly, when something is the product of your ideas, resources and efforts, there is a major difference. Joe and I have worked to empower our staff, so we do not feel like we have to be here for things to be done well. But we love to be here. We love the interactions with the staff, students and parents. We love the day to day buzz that keeps you on your toes. We love seeing the incremental growth of our students as they gain confidence and come into their own. We have such respect for the courage it takes for our students to try something new when you experienced failure for so long. These students take their journey seriously and truly appreciate the assistance they receive. That process is also true of our staff, although in a completely different way. Every new teacher comes in to our system with traditional lessons and expectations. They are attracted to our unique model and look forward to having an opportunity to genuinely impact a student’s success. However, the width and depth of this job are not readily evident. The teachers who stay on (and the good ones do!) are committed to the progress they see and the relationships they form. They do not think in terms of specific tasks or hours on the job, they look forward to every day’s adventure. Working here is a true calling. I have never gotten over my love for this campus. Surrounded by early morning bird song, the fresh aromas of the seasons, the brilliant Spring sky and the vivid colors of the abundant trees…to me, this is a magical haven…a natural beauty tucked away from the madness and chaos that is modern Atlanta. We are so blessed to be able to settle on this hill. Our students and staff have been nurtured by the endless beauty that surrounds us every minute of the day and night. I believe our environment wraps our students (and us) in a calm and peaceful cloak that enables them to begin to relax and trust so that they can do the work they must do to prepare for their future. I will surely miss the view from my office window and the bluebird that visits my window sill every day in the Spring. Last week’s Staff Appreciation Week brought home how much I will miss all of the fabulous people who fill my days and my heart. Through the clutter and rush of the daily school tasks, we always find time to reach out to each other and share smiles, hugs, encouragement and laughter!

May 6, 2015

Jacque’s Note

The Top Ten Reasons to Give to the Key Annual Fund

As the year closes, here are the top ten reasons why you should give to the Key Annual Fund.

(And if you’ve already given, we thank you!)

1. Our Students Annual Fund dollars enhance student life in countless unrecognized but crucial ways providing necessities such as books, microscopes, maps, computer software, art supplies and much more!

2. Our Teachers Great teachers make a great school. When you give to the Key Annual Fund, your contribution supports the work of professional educators who are shaping young minds!

3. Our Attention Giving to the Key Annual Fund ensures that we maintain the resources to recruit and retain the best educators for every grade/subject ensuring class sizes stay small and student/teacher ratios low.

4. Our Programs Key Annual Fund dollars go towards enriching arts and athletic programs, faculty teaching and professional growth, financial aid, technology, and campus enhancements.

5. Our Impact: We would need over $2,000,000 in endowment revenue to produce the benefits made possible by just $100,000 in Key Annual Fund donations.

6. Our Traditions Pay-Off days, Middle School Sock-Hop, Grandparents Day, Homecoming, Senior Night, Prom, Graduation-these are traditions that are the lifeblood of The Cottage School.

7. Our Community Over 40% of TCS Families receive need-based tuition assistance which is funded in part by the Key Annual Fund.

8. Our Parents Annual Fund Parent Participation Percentages serve as the measurement by which foundations rate community support and factors into their level of giving.

9. Our Commitment Because one student, educated at The Cottage School, can positively impact the lives of many. As our Executive Director Jacque Digieso says, “Never put a lid on a kid.”

10. Our School You chose The Cottage School because the structured learning environment, trained teaching staff, access to current technology, and a safe and accepting community were what you wanted for your child’s education. Your contribution to the Key Annual Fund is the “key” to making this possible. Because when you give, a door opens, and a child thrives.

The TCS Advancement Angle

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

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Adkins

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Bagwell

Mr. and Mrs. John Barber

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Barham

Dr. Lisa Berry

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey J. Betts, Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bynum

Mr. and Mrs. Monte Cagle

Mr. and Ms. Alvaro J. Cervantes

Mr. and Mrs. James Childers

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Connell

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Culver

Mr. and Mrs. Clay Davis

Mr. and Mrs. John P. DeMent

Dr. and Mrs. David J. Faulk M.D.

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Feinstein

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fontaine

Ms. Jennifer Gelder

Mr. and Mrs. David Gidley

Mr. and Mrs. James Gleghorn

Mr. and Mrs. David Grim

Mr. and Mrs. Claude Guillaume

Mr. and Mrs. James M. Hall

Mr. and Mrs. Arnold B. Hall Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. James W. Hardee

Mr. and Mrs. George Hoffmann Jr.

Mr. Michael D. Holder and Ms. Mary

Kaplan

Mr. and Mrs. Steven H. Holzapfel

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hood-Cree

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Horowitz

Mr. and Mrs. James Huffaker

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hurst

Mr. and Mrs. Greg P. Husnik

Mr. and Mrs. Dean Johnston

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Kitzler

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Langhorne

Mr. and Mrs. David Lieber

Mr. and Mrs. Ranald J. MacDonell

Ms. Linda Maresca

Mr. Frank Maresca

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff McDuffie

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. McGee

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Menetre

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Metcalf

Mr. and Mrs. Roque Miramontes

Mr. and Mrs. Don C. Neder

Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Nelson, Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Niemi

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Rappoport

Mr. and Mrs. Trey Richardson

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Robinson

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Rowell

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Sandlin

Mr. and Mrs. Rich Schiraldi

Mr. Chris Schwarz and Ms. Lisa Frantz

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Sella

Mr. and Mrs. Joel Shannon

Dr. and Dr. Scott Shulman

Mr. and Mrs. Brad Simmons

Mr. David Slovin

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Staid

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Stander

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Storm

Mr. and Mrs. Todd A. Stroup

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Tyner

Mr. and Mrs. David Vogel

Mrs. Amy Walters

Mr. and Mrs. Archie Wanamaker

Mr. and Mrs. Brett Wylie

Thank you to all our 2014-2015 Key Annual Fund Parent Contributors!

Please check below to make sure your name is spelled correctly for the Annual Report. If you believe your

name was omitted in error, please contact Tracy Ballot at Tracyb@cottageschool.org.

Remember-It’s still not to late to

donate!

Annual Fund Contributions Deadline is

May 31, 2015!

Either donate online or call Tracy Ballot,

Director of Advancement

678-250-5103 or

Tracyb@cottageschool.org.

Updated 5/6/2016 Subject to change

The Cottage School 2015-2016 Parents Abbreviated Calendar Semester 1 August 5 H.S. Registration (returning students) 9am-11am August 6 H.S. Orientation (new students & rising 9th graders) 9am-11am August 7 M.S. Orientation (all students) 8am-12pm August 10 First Day of School August 12 New Parent Evening Reception 6pm-7:30pm, RCC August 20 PAC Parent and Family Social, 5:30pm-7pm, Cougar Center September 3 Curriculum Night for M.S. & H.S., 6pm-7:30pm September 7 No School – Labor Day Holiday September 18 No School – All School Teacher Work Day October 3 2nd Annual Cougar Classic Car Show & Bazaar, 10am-4pm, TCS Campus October 12 No School – Columbus Day Holiday October 30 No School – All School Teacher Work Day November 2 No School – GISA Conference November 14 3 on 3 Turkey Tournament, Cougar Center November 20 Grandparents’ Day, 8am-10am, Cougar Center November 23-27 No School – Thanksgiving Break December 15-17 H.S. Sem. 1 Final Exams - ½ days December 17 No M.S. School – M.S. Teacher Work Day December 18 No School – All School Teacher Work Day December 21-Jan 1 Winter Holiday for All Students Semester 2 January 4 First Day of 2nd Semester January 18 No School – MLK Holiday January 21 – 23 Homecoming Weekend February 12 No School – All School Teacher Work Day February 15 No School – Presidents’ Day Holiday March 5 Glitter March 10 Founder’s Day April 1 No School – All School Teacher Work Day April 4 - 8 Spring Break May 16 - 18 H.S. Sem. 2 Final Exams - ½ days May 17 M.S. Awards and Graduation, 6:30pm, Cougar Center May 18 M.S. Last Day of School - ½ day May 19 M.S. Teacher Work Day May 19 H.S. Last Day of School - ½ day May 19 Senior Luncheon, 12:15pm, Doubletree in Roswell May 20 TCS Graduation, Cougar Center

PAC PICKS THIS WEEK

Dear Families,

Wow, it's May already! "School's almost out for

Summer!" We've enjoyed an amazing year here

at TCS and before we break for summer, the

PAC Board would like to take a moment and thank each and every one of

you for your willingness to step in and help out with your time, talent and

treasures making so many events and campus projects successful here at TCS!

As we've said before, your contribution not only helps the school, but gives us

an opportunity to get to know one another better. We have an awesome group

of parents!

Also, don't forget to continue clipping BoxTops for Education, using your

Smile.amazon.com account, Georgia Natural Gas, Kroger, Publix and Target

cards when you are shopping this summer. Taking advantage of these

giveback programs, benefits The Cottage School each time you shop.

Have a safe and enjoyable summer break!

The PAC Board

12 days of school left…where is your jacket?

Thankfully, spring is here so there won’t be a need for

coats again until the fall. Before the year-end, please

check the lost and found. You never know what you

might have “forgotten” over the past couple months.

Lost and Found bins are located in the ‘I’ building, RCC

and the Middle School front office. Please remind your

student to check to see if their missing belongings are there. Thanks

for your help in this matter.

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 28th. 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 20st. Checks should be made payable to TCS PAC. If you have any questions, please contact Brenda Hall or Becky Thelen.

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!

Interact CLUB

May 11 to May 15

Middle school and high

school Homeroom that has

the most donations will win

free lunch!

DID you know that NFCC runs out of food while

kids are at home for the summer?

Let’s HeLp!

The High School Drama Class presents: Agatha Christie’s The Spider’s Web

Stage Manager: Drew Shulman

Stage Hand: Christopher Grim

Details

6:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 12th, at the Cougar Center

followed by the High School Awards Ceremony

Bonus:

High School audience members will be given an

extra three attendance hours for attending!

Yael

Greene

Claire

Wylie

Naya Hill

George

Barham

Elyse

Kanner

Will Hall

Noah

Storm

Sydney Culver

Jordan Norman

Zak Kitzler

Ethan Menaker

SPORTS CAMPS AT TCS

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL CAMP Session: June 15, 2015-June 19, 2015 Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Tuition: $300, includes camp t-shirt

$250 early bird registration by May 22, 2015 Age: Girls, ages 12-16

Minimum required-3 Contact: Lyle Cutchin, 678.250.5120

LyleC@cottageschool.org

BOYS’ BASKETBALL CAMP Session: July 13, 2015-July 17, 2015 Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Tuition: $300, includes camp t-shirt

$250 early bird registration by May 22, 2015 Age: Boys, ages 12-16

Maximum-28 Contact: Richie Briggs, 770.313.8459

RichieB@cottageschool.org

COED RUNNERS’ CAMP Session: July 13, 2015-July 17, 2015 Hours: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Tuition: $175, includes camp t-shirt Age: Boys and Girls, ages 12-18 Contact: Allen McAdams, 770.641.8688

AllenM@cottageschool.org

COED SOCCER CAMP Session: July 20, 2015-July 24, 2015 Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Tuition: $150, includes camp t-shirt Age: Boys and Girls, ages 12-18

Minimum required-11 Contact: Wilfrid Ward, 404.432.7339

WilfridW@cottageschool.org

GIRLS’ CHEERLEADING CAMP Session: July 15, 2015-July 17, 2015 Hours: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM Tuition: $125 Age: Girls, ages 12-18 Contact: Abby Blackwell, 678.250.5113

AbbyB@cottageschool.org Participants will learn chants, cheers and a dance. Don’t miss this chance to be part of the Cougar Spirit Team! No experience necessary . Minimum required-6.

COED ARCHERY CAMP Session: July 20, 2015-July 24, 2015 Hours: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Tuition: $125 Age: Boys and Girls, ages 12-18 Contact: Chad Savage, 678.578.5195

ChadS@cottageschool.org Would be archers will gather in the sun drenched forest of our own Cottage School campus to begin their transformation into proud, confident arrow slingers. Minimum required-8

LEGO ROBOTICS and CODING Are COMING to THE COTTAGE SCHOOL

The Cottage School is proud to offer LEGO Robotics and Coding to its students beginning on Monday, June 8, 2015-June

26, 2015. Students may enroll on a weekly basis for one or more weekly sessions. The instructor will be a staff member

from Youth Technology Learning Center (YTLC), www.youthtechnologylc.com. YTLC is a creative after-school Center

with a core focus on S.T.E.M. Technology Classes. S.T.E.M. education focuses on science, technology, engineering and

mathematics concepts taught through problem-solving, discovery, exploratory learning and critical thinking. YTLC

utilizes the LEGO Education WeDo Building Kit to teach students elementary engineering as applied to building real

world robotic models. Students are introduced to a simple programming interface as they work in teams of two to

complete their building challenges and learn team work. We must have a minimum of six students before we can offer

this opportunity. Questions? Contact Nancy, 678-250-5111, or by email NancyW@cottageschool.org.

Day/Time: Monday-Friday, 1:00 PM-3:30 PM ***** June 8-12, 2015; June 15-19, 2015; June 22-26, 2015

Location: Cougar Center (I Building)

Pick-up: no later than 3:45 PM or $1/minute charges apply

Instructor: Staff member from Youth Technology Learning Center

Fee (non-refundable) must be paid in advance for each week: $200/week

If there are not enough students for the class, the fee will be refunded in full.

Name of student: _______________________________________ Age of student: __________

Parent/Guardian name: ________________________________ Cell phone contact information: ________________

Week(s) selected: ______________________________________________________

DEADLINE to register is Monday, June 1, 2015.

Registration is not considered complete until application and waiver (requested through Nancy) are

completed/returned with fees to The Cottage School. Thank you!

MS May Activities DATE TIME Activity TCS$ Things to bring

Friday

5/8

Off Campus

8:15

10:00

12:00

12:45

2:40

Levels

Lake Allatoona

Lunch

Lake Allatoona

Homeroom

$215.76 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 (one

piece for females) and towels but must come to

school in work-appropriate clothing. Students are

also allowed to bring fishing poles.

Friday

5/8

Academics $223.20 ALL DAY Academics

*Remember to bring an independent reading

book if you complete your work early.

Friday

5/15

On Campus

8:15

10:00

12:00

12:45

2:40

Levels

MS Olympics

Lunch

MS Olympics

Homeroom

$210.80 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 11:00!

Friday

5/15

Academics

Academics $223.20 Academic Materials

*Remember to bring an independent reading

book if you complete your work early.

Tuesday

5/19

Middle School Awards

Banquet & 8th Grade

Graduation- 6:30 PM

$20 per person

(cash or check)

RSVP to Donna

Flyer with additional information is posted in

the Wednesday Packet.

Wednesday

5/20

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!

See Notice Below.

Attention Parents of Middle School Students!

After School Program and the Last Day of School

We will be dismissing middle school students at noon on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. In

order to staff for After School Program supervision, we need to know how many of our

middle school students plan to stay beyond noon (12 PM). Students staying for the After

School Program should bring lunch from home or order from Wholesome Tummies.

We are requesting the following information:

___ No, my student will not participate in the After School Program on Wednesday,

May 20, 2015. I have arranged transportation for my student’s dismissal at noon.

___ Yes, my student will participate in the After School Program on Wednesday,

May 20, 2015. My student will be picked up by 6 PM.

Student Name: ______________________ Date:____________________

Parent/Guardian Name: _____________________

Please return to Nancy at The Cottage School by Wednesday, May 13, 2015.

Will be coming to the Middle School on

Friday, May 15th!

Snow Cones range from $2 to

$4. Bring $ if you would like to

purchase a special treat!

DATE TIME Activity TCS$ Things to bring/U.S. $ Friday

5/8

Afternoon Clubs Bring Needed Club Materials

Academics

Friday

5/15

8:15

10:00

12:00

12:45

2:40

Levels

Academics

Lunch

Academics

Homeroom

$454.07

(Standard Price)

$302.72

(Beach Trip)

Academic material to complete work and spare

reading materials, if you will be in academics

all day!

Off Campus

Friday

5/15

10:00

2:00

2:40

Pool Party And Cook Out!

Homeroom

$439.43

(Standard Price)

$292.95

(Beach Trip)

Towels, hats, sunglasses,

appropriate bathing suits,

appropriate beach clothes to change into, sunscreen

On-Campus

Friday

5/15

8:15

10:00

12:00

12:45

2:40

Levels

Crafts

Lunch

Crafts

Homeroom

$424.78

(Standard Price)

$283.19

(Beach Trip)

Saturday

5/16

8:00

3:00

Saturday School

For students owing attendance

hours

Your planner, notebooks, textbooks, lunches and a

change of clothing for PM work detail

5/18 8:00

12:00 1st & 2nd Period Exams

12:00 Dismissal

Bring pencils/pens and return all

textbooks 5/19 8:00

12:00 3rd & 4th Period Exams

12:00 Dismissal

Bring pencils/pens and return all

textbooks 5/20 8:00

12:00 5th Period Exam & HR

12:00 Dismissal

Bring pencils/pens and return all

textbooks 5/21

Last Day of

School

Goodbye Levels 8-10

Yearbook Signing 10-11:45

Homeroom

12:00 Dismissal

Bring your favorite pen for signing yearbooks

5/22 11:00

Graduation

Everyone Attends!

HS Activities for May

Attention Parents of High School Students!!

After School Program and the Last Week of School

As you are aware, high school students will be dismissed at noon (12 PM) on Monday-Thursday,

May 18-21, 2015. In order to staff for After School Program (ASP) supervision, we need to

know how many of our high school students plan to stay beyond noon (12 PM). Students staying

for the After School Program should bring lunch from home or order from Wholesome

Tummies.

Please indicate which day(s) your student will need to stay with the ASP program during High

School Exam Week.

____ Yes, my student (name) _____________________________ will participate in the After

School Program on the following dates and times:

Cost:

ASP enrolled students: No additional cost

**Students not enrolled in ASP will need to make prior arrangements with Nancy. The cost is

$10.00 per day. Questions? Contact Nancy by email at NancyW@cottageschool.org.

Parent/Guardian Name: _________________________________ Date: ________________

Please return to Nancy at The Cottage School by Friday, May 15, 2015.

Monday

May 18, 2015

12:00 PM

until

_____________

Thursday

May 21, 2015

12:00 PM

until

_____________

Wednesday

May 20, 2015

12:00 PM

until

_____________

Tuesday

May 19, 2015

12:00 PM

until

_____________

TCS Summer Outdoor Expedition

When: July 26-30, 2015

Where: Cohutta Wilderness

Who: All male high school students

Minimum number of students required: Six (6)

What: We will gather at the school at 9:00 am on Monday, July 26, 2015. From there,

we will go over gear, learn how to pack, pack up, and drive 2 hours north into the North

Georgia Mountains to camp in the Cohutta Wilderness Area. We will spend 4 nights there and

return to TCS by noon on Friday, July 30, 2015 to deissue gear, unpack, and clean our gear

before storing it. A list of required items will go out once you’ve signed up and we can assess

what gear you have and what you might need. Personal sleeping bags are required and will not

be provided by the school nor will rain gear.

Cost: $600 to cover gas and food expenses as well as gear maintenance

Please sign me up for the Outdoor Expedition.

Student Name: _____________________________ Age: ______

Phone Number: ________________ Email: ________________________

Parent Signature: ___________________

Registration is not complete until payment has been received in full. Return this form and payment to Chad Savage

Questions: chads@cottageschool.org or 423-715-5749.

Seniors!! Graduation Week

Wednesday, May 20th: Mandatory rehearsal from 12:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. **You must be at the rehearsal to participate in the ceremony on Friday the 22nd. Thursday, May 21st: Senior Luncheon Reservations are overdue if you have not RSVP’d! Hurry!! All family members are encouraged to attend at 12:15 P.M. at the Roswell DoubleTree Hotel.

Mandatory for you and at least one adult. Dress for the luncheon is business casual/dressy (No jeans, shorts, etc.) Gowns, Awards, Food & Gifts are a part of this fabulous time. $ 20.00 per additional person is past due - Call Abby ASAP @ 770-641-8688. Friday, May 22nd: Graduation!! Seniors: Be here at 10:00 A.M.- bring gowns ironed, on a hanger and ready to wear! **Group photos will be at 10:15 A.M. (Ladies may want to bring a bobby pin or 2 for the hat!)

DVD: There will be a professional recording of the ceremony for graduates and family. Each family will receive one copy of DVD from Abracadabra Video. For any additional orders, please use the order form which is available in this Wednesday Packet and will be available at Graduation as well. Photos: As a part of the Graduation package, each family will receive an 8x10 class portrait along with two 5x7 individual portraits featuring the student holding their diploma. All graduation photos will be available for viewing and purchasing at http://www.hpaphotographers.com/ Ceremony: Your family and guests should be there by 10:45 at the latest! We suggest they arrive at 10:30 A.M. for the best seating. Ceremony is from 11:00 A.M.-12:30 P.M. (but remember, graduates have to be there at 10:00 A.M.) Reception: Immediately following the ceremony until 1:30 P.M. outside the Cougar Center.

*If you have any concerns or questions, please call Abby or Ivan 770-641-8688

18 1st and 2nd

Period

Exams

8:00-12:00

Photo

Mementos

due

19 3rd and 4th

Period

Exams

8:00-12:00

20 5th

Period and HR Exams

8:00-12:00

Grad. Rehearsal 12:30 – 2:30

Speech Rehearsal

2:30 -3:30

21 8:00 – 9:45 Senior Levels

10:00 -12:00 Yearbook Signing

Senior Luncheon

12:15

22 GRADUATION Seniors Report at 10:00

Ceremony at 11:00

Reception Following Ceremony

Cougar Center

Dress Code:

Guys: black or navy slacks, belt, white oxford shirt with the

tie of your choice, dark leather shoes

Girls: appropriate white dress or pantsuit, white or nude

dress shoes/sandals

The Cottage School

Graduation 2015

DVD Order Form

*Order only additional copies as each family will receive 1

Name: _______________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________

City:__________________ State:_________ Zip:________

Please send me:

____ Copies of the Graduation DVD

$25 each $25 x ____ = ______

Shipping/Handling + $6

Total Amount Enclosed $ ______

Check Enclosed

Bill My Credit Card- AMX/MC/VISA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Exp Date ___/___ Security Code____ Zip Code______

Tear Below for Receipt - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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_____ Copies of The Cottage School Graduation Video

$______ Total Paid to: Abracadabra Video Inc

2250 North Druid Hills Rd Suite #123

Atlanta, GA 30329 404.633.6002

*****Allow 2 weeks for Fulfillment*****

Congratulations to the Class of 2015

on their acceptances and scholarship awards to the following

post-secondary programs!

Mary Alice Adkins: Georgia Highlands College

Austin Baker: Andrew College

Asa Branch: Clark Atlanta University, Fort Valley State University, Alabama A&M University

Diego Cervantes: Culinary Internship

Courtney Connell: Kennesaw State University, The University of Alabama, Columbus State University, University of North Georgia & Georgia Southern University.

Mary Anna Faulk: Coastal College of Georgia

Will Hall: University of West Georgia, University of Mississippi - $6,000 scholarship, Louisiana State University, Georgia Southern University, University of Alabama, Valdosta State University & Auburn University

Ben Keesee: University of Tennessee Chattanooga

Zak Kitzler: Hood College - $60,000 scholarship, Young Harris University - $52,000 scholarship & Eckerd College - $68,000 scholarship

Alex Lee: Southern Polytechnic State University, Reinhardt University & Wingate University - $64,000 presidential scholarship

Noelle Mace: Kennesaw State University Academy for Inclusive Learning

Ethan Menaker: Oxford College of Emory University, Goucher College - Presidential Scholarship - $84,000, Georgia College and State University, Kennesaw State University, Elon University, George Mason University - $32,000 scholarship, High Point University - $40,000 scholarship

Victor Peters: Kennesaw State University

KJ Powell: Virginia Union University - $8,000 scholarship; Albany State University, Piedmont College - $36,000 Piedmont Pride scholarship & $2,800 Georgia Tuition Grant

Dinara Rothman: Reinhardt University

Kyle Simon: KSU Academy for Inclusive Learning, College of Charleston REACH

Noah Storm: Green Mountain College & Colorado Mountain College

Joseph Thompson: CAPStone Program

Victoria Wood: Coastal College of Georgia