Date: Wednesday, May 7, 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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May 7, 2014

Wednesday Packet

Important Dates/Information

Don’t Miss the Parent Survey Request.

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!

Review many other Summer Opportunities on Display in the Media Center.

DON’T MISS THE SPORT CAMP OPTIONS Soccer Camp added in this week’s packet.

Basketball, Volleyball and Runner Camps are in previous packets.

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What a whirlwind week we have ahead of us…beginning this past weekend with Phil’s Retirement Bash! We have never planned a retirement ceremony before so this was a first. Of course, it is so easy to put your heart in it when you are celebrating such a fabulous gentleman/teacher/coach/mentor/friend as Phil. We were not surprised that well over 150 people came to share the love. Alumni, community supporters, parents, students and staff all united in our admiration and best wishes for a man we admire and respect! Mayor Jere Wood formally proclaimed May 4, 2014 as Phil Parker Day. Students and staff prepared books of memories. We announced that his wife, Anne, has established the Phil Parker Art Scholarship that will go to a graduating senior with artistic talent and plans to enter the creative arts field. Contributions to this fund can be sent to TCS specifically designated for the Phil Parker fund. We look forward to the first recipient at this year’s ceremony! I have enjoyed highlighting our sports phenoms all year and we are winding down the season for everything. Last week I congratulated our tennis stars who have shown extraordinary talent and grace under pressure. We also were in the throes of State Track competition but I did not have all of the results last week by the time our WP went to print. Once again our Cougar athletes displayed their considerable talent and resilience! Two high school girls, Pamela Lalo and Sabrina Yousef, finished in the top ten. Molleah Holder, Emory Shulse, Asha Jones and Claire Wylie also received accolades by placing in the top sixteen in their specific meets! Our boys placed fifth in state with veteran leader, Arthur Leach, taking the gold in the 3200m run and all-around athlete, Chris Taura, earning silver in the 3200m and the 1600m. We have a growing number of young men whose track talents are turning heads. KJ Powell, Josh Wood, Marquis Victor, Harrison Rowell, Jordan Norman, Andrew DesRoches, Patrick Thompson, Alex Lee and George Barham rounded out our team wins by placing in a number of events. Our Cross Country and Track teams are populated by a large number of students for whom athletics was not a priority in the past, but who have found structure and challenge in a sport that demands dedication and sacrifice. Hats off to our coaches, in all sports, for their unwavering commitment to good sportsmanship, skills and team building! Special thanks to the staff and parents who devote an inordinate amount of time to travel to Albany, Valdosta, Macon and more to participate in, sometimes, grueling weather and long, long meets to support our teams! We all recognize the impact that participating in a sport, drama production or other talent based activity has on the overall growth and confidence of our students. Without your partnership we could not host our concession stand, print our programs, travel with our teams or send the message to our teens that what they do is important. As we close out this season, please know that your assistance, encouragement, support and presence have made a huge difference to our small but mighty campus. We look forward to next year’s partnerships and fun! Check those calendars and plan to be all about TCS for the next few weeks!

May 7, 2014

Jacque’s Note

TCS Advancement Angle

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

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate

the retirement party for Phil Parker!

In honor of Phil’s artistic contributions to the school,

The Phil Parker Scholarship Fund has been set up, for a

graduating senior who seeks a career in art.

Contributions for this scholarship are being accepted by the advancement

office. Please see Lesley Masisak or Tracy Ballot in the

main office for more details.

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

YOUR INPUT NEEDED

Your feedback is extremely important to us. As we close out

the year, please take a minute to give us your assessment of

your experience here at TCS and suggestions for improvement.

These surveys are handled confidentially and the results are

tallied. We will share them with you in a brief report later this

year. Your student will also complete a survey here at school.

In addition to collecting much needed data about the quality of

our services and new ideas on how to make our program even

better, we are also preparing for our five year re-accreditation

next year. The survey results will play a big part in our

responses to some of the standards we are required to meet.

Thank you for partnering with us this year to provide the very

best for your child. Thank you, also, for communicating with

us, through this survey, in a manner that can be quantified and

used for program improvements.

The link to the survey is at the bottom of this letter. We really

want to hear from you!

Thank you,

Jacque

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TCSParent14

The High School Drama Class presents:

Susan Nanus’s adaptation of

Date: Thursday, May 15th

Time: 6:30 P.M., prior to the Awards Ceremony

Location: The Cougar Center

Bonus:

High School audience members will be given an

extra three attendance hours

for attending this event!

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

Co-ed Soccer Camp July 7th-11th A five day Soccer Camp designed to teach and

reinforce the fundamentals of Soccer.

Featuring One on One techniques and Ball Control

Students will compete in 3 on 3 Futsol Tournament Daily

Training Videos and World Cup Footage

Prepare for next season and improve your skills

Bring a lunch, shoes for indoor soccer, cleats for outdoor

soccer as well as shorts and a t-shirt.

Warm-ups are as needed.

The Cougar Center

700 Grimes Bridge Road

Roswell, GA 30075

Monday thru Friday

9am-3pm

Please sign me up for the TCS Soccer Camp.

Name __________________________________ Age _______________________

Shirt size _______________________________ Phone ______________________

Email ___________________________________

Parent Signature __________________________________________________

Return this form to Wilfrid W. Ward, Jr. TCS Soccer Coach

Phone: 404-432-7339 Email: wilfridw@cottageschool.org

Cost: $250.00 if committed by June 23rd, 2014. Cost: $300.00 per camper;

includes a Cougar Soccer Camp T-shirt.

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

Credit Card payments are welcome at 3% service fee.

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!

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, Wednesday, May 28th

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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!

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MS May Activities

DATE TIME Activity TCS$ Things to bring

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)

RSVP to Donna at 770.640.8037 or email

donnab@cottageschool.org

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!

Will be coming to the Middle School on

Friday, May 16th!

Snow Cones range from $2 to

$4. Bring $ if you would like to

purchase a special treat!

High School May Pay Offs

DATE TIME ACTIVITY

RAIN-

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

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!

ATTENTION HS Parents and Students: In an effort to help our teenagers learn the concept of Sick/Personal Leave in the work place, we have a system that tracks their attendance hours as if they were on the job. Each student earns 8 hours (1 day) every 4 weeks and can use or accumulate up to 32 hours (4 days) per semester. If they are absent more than their allotted hours, they make them up. If they save the hours, they can cash them in for days off during exams- like we save days for vacation at work. Please check accumulated/negative attendance hours with your student, and verify with their homeroom teacher during weekly calls. Students who have saved hours are eligible to take early exams and buy-off their exam days for an extended break! Students who are eligible to buy off exam days will bring home an Exam Buy-off Form with their positive hours listed and they will need your signature to be able to take advantage of this privilege. If your student has negative hours, it is imperative that they make-up negative hours prior to Saturday School on May 17, 2014. If they fail to do so, they will have to attend Saturday School. Students who owe hours and who do not attend Saturday School will be suspended for the three days following May 17th per our school policy. This means that students will be suspended from school and miss all of their Spring final exams. For students who owe hours, they should make-up at least one hour every day by coming in early from 7 to 8 A.M. or staying after school from 3 to 4 P.M. We strongly encourage them to make up their hours daily, so they can avoid Saturday School all together!

Thank you,

H.S. Graduation 2014

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 19th. 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: for students only Wednesday, May 21st 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 23rd. Students who would like to speak must submit speech outline to Jennifer by April 3rd. Graduation Speech Rehearsal: Wednesday, May 21st from 2:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. This is only for students who are speaking at Graduation. Graduation Luncheon: Thursday, May 22nd at 12:15 P.M. at The DoubleTree Hotel to celebrate with your family & friends! Each Senior and one adult are included. 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 2nd so that we 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 attached 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 23rd at The Cougar Center. All seniors must arrive by 10:00 A.M., dressed in their graduation outfits, with ironed gowns on a hanger, and graduation caps. 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!

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 Lynn University & Beacon College.

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

James Dorsey on his acceptance to Oakwood University & the 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 & The Art Institute of Atlanta.

Arthur Leach on his acceptance to Beacon College & 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 & South Florida State College.

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

Marquis Victor on his acceptance to Georgia Perimeter College, Darton State College & 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 – Lynn University- Merit Scholarship $40,000

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 & College Days- $2,000

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