Wednesday Packet, October 22, 2014

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October 22, 2014

Wednesday Packet

Important Dates/Information Saturday, October 25 10:00am-4:00pm on the TCS Campus COUGAR CLASSIC CAR SHOW AND BAZAAR Friday, October 31 and Monday, November 3 TEACHER WORK DAY and GISA CONFERENCE-NO SCHOOL TCS Offices Open Sunday, November 2 TIME CHANGE – FALL BACK ONE HOUR Monday, November 3 - 10:00am STUDENT/PARENT SOCIAL AT TOPGOLF-ALPHARETTA Thursday, November 6, 6:00-7:30pm PARENT SOCIAL-At the home of the Rappoports in the Sandy Springs Area Saturday, November 8 – 9:00am CAMPUS APPRECIATION WORK DAY Tuesday, November 11 VETERANS DAY Thank someone for their service. Thursday, November 20 1:30pm in RCC MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAY Friday, November 21 in The Cougar Center GRANDPARENTS DAY Monday-Friday, November 24-28 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

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Last week’s severe weather event was another prime example of the resilience and dependability of our students, staff and families. As we returned to school after the long weekend, heavy rains, winds and the odd tornado swept through the metro area just as folks were heading out to school and work. We did not have enough time to call off school as most of you were on your way…a few of our staff were already on campus during the worst of it. We had little choice but to “carry on”. There was also no way to predict that the electricity would be out on the south end of campus. Admin team and classes were without electricity for their computers, lights and, worst of all, coffee! Although the classrooms have windows, the sky was still very bleak and there was not enough light to read in many of the rooms. Always prepared, our staff and students turned on their phone flashlights, clustered close to the windows for the increased light and did school the “old fashioned” way. When I toured a visiting family, they were very impressed with how calm and productive the classes were, in spite of the challenges. Why is this such a big deal? Perhaps for some of you, it isn’t. Perhaps your teen has always been able to adjust when situations are not as expected and can tolerate discomfort and inconvenience without losing their focus. Congrats to you. The rest of us have experienced a very different scenario through the years. Teens with learning disabilities often look for any reason to miss school. Once in class, they expect the routine to remain constant and rely on the predictability of the teacher and the environment. In addition, being cold, wet and unable to see your materials could be a perfect catalyst for complaints and distraction. It is not that our kids are difficult or irresponsible. They simply have had to work so hard to keep up and maintain that the slightest glitch can throw them for a loop. When stressed, their tolerance for discomfort or the unfamiliar is greatly reduced. Unless they feel confident and safe…that’s the key. Last Tuesday the students were able to continue with their lessons, attend to their teachers and maintain a steady, calm demeanor because they knew everything was going to be ok. They knew they could handle the unusual circumstances and had a job to do. Our students believe that what they do in class is important and that they are capable of making the adjustment needed to get the job done. I would say that is an awesome indicator of a mature and responsible student! We are really appreciative of the Campus Appreciation Day this past Saturday and the First Annual Cougar Classic Car Show and Bazaar this Saturday. Christy Hood-Cree, Mollie Staid and their expanded team of sponsors and volunteers have an ambitious plan for our campus and will hold a work day again on November 8th. While we enjoy our naturalized setting, this tender love and care to our plants and landscaping is appreciated more than we can express. The Car Show and Bazaar event is on a roll! Folks are coming from near and far to show their cars and purchase our wares…the energy and enthusiasm is palpable! Moby (in the Morning DJ) will add his own special touch to the festivities. Don’t miss a single minute!

October 22, 2014

Jacque’s Note

Advancement Angle

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

It’s the Season to Fall Into

GOAL!

Education expense tax credits are being

reserved quickly for 2015.

But, there’s still time to take part in this incredible program and rake in the

credit.

Be thankful for this opportunity, and

submit your form by Thanksgiving!

Click here to apply online.

SAVE THE DATE! “Breakfast for Champions”

GRANDPARENTS AND GRAND-PALS RECOGNITION DAY

November 21, 2014, 8:00am – 10:30am

The Cottage School, Cougar Center Gymnasium

Our celebration begins with Breakfast, “Selfie” Photos and the “Leaving a Legacy” activity.

To ensure your Grandparents and Grand-Pals receive their invitations, please forward their contact

information to Tangela McFarlane, Special Events Coordinator at [email protected].

Its finally here! See you

Saturday!

Don’t miss out! Bring

the family!

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PAC PICKS THIS WEEK

Thanks to all the volunteers – Steve and Sandy Blagg,

Jennifer Clair, Laura Finnell, Cameron Hood-Cree,

Jeff McDuffie, Jim Mengason, Mike and Amelia

Staid, Ian Walters and Claire

Wylie - who took time from their

busy schedules on Saturday to

help clean up and beautify the TCS campus. Keep

your eyes open for continued work throughout the

week. And a special thank

you to Christy Hood-Cree

and Mollie Staid for all their

work to organize and coordinate the campus

beautification efforts. Our parents and students

are amazing!

TCS appreciates support from our local vendors. We want to

thank Autumn Hill Nurseries for their generous pricing on

the plants used for the campus beautification project. We

also want to mention the opening of Peach and The

Porkchop located in Roswell. They donated a variety of

plants and ground cover last spring. TCS

appreciates support from the community and we

hope you will visit these businesses and thank

them for what they have done for our school.

PAC SOCIAL EVENTS

Would you like to meet other TCS parents in your area?

Get to know other parents from the school? A great way

to do this is to attend a Parent Social! The dates are

November 6, February 5 and April 23. The November 6

event will be in Sandy Springs from 6-7:30pm. Even if

you don’t live in this area, consider coming by on your

way home from work. Enjoy some appetizers and a glass of wine in a relaxed

atmosphere. This is a great way to meet other parents and staff. RSVP to

[email protected] today.

Now you know about our Parent Socials, how about Student Socials? This is a

new idea but we thought it would be a good way for parents and students to

make new friends and catch up with old ones. We hope you will consider

meeting up with TCS folks at 10am on Monday, November 3 at Top Golf in

Alpharetta. Enjoy a day off from school in a fun setting with

other TCS folks. RSVP to [email protected] or

[email protected] by October 29 so we can get an idea on

numbers. (This is not a drop off event; it is for both parent and

student!)

Don’t forget the general PAC meeting on Friday, November 7 at 8am

in the Media Center. Come hear what is going on at TCS and how you

can be involved!

mailto:[email protected]



MIX IT UP DAY AT TCS IS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28,

2014

DURING LUNCH It is a day that we ask students

to move out of their “comfort

zones” and connect with

someone new over lunch.

TAE KWON DO

Coming to the Cottage School!

The Cottage School is proud to offer Tae Kwon Do (Korean Martial Arts) to its students beginning on Monday,

November 10, 2014. The instructor is Master Pius, an award-winning and internationally recognized Tae Kwon Do

Champion, Master Instructor, and seventh degree Black Belt.

While developing their martial arts skills, students will also enhance their concentration, self-esteem, strength, flexibility,

coordination, and general physical fitness level. Weekly training will be interspersed with a variety of activities to

provide a schedule that is both fun and action-packed. This international Olympic sport focuses on control, balance,

discipline, and empowering nature over mind and body. Students practice the forms and movements required as they earn

their belts, progressing in sophistication and mastery as they advance. We must have a minimum of ten students before

we can offer this opportunity. Questions? Contact Nancy at 678-250-5111 or by email [email protected].

Day/time: Mondays, beginning November 10, 2014, 4:15 PM-5:00 PM

Pick-up: no later than 6:00 PM or $1/minute charges apply

Location: The Cougar Center - Gym

Instructor: Master Pius, Master Pius Martial Arts, www.Masterpius.com

Additional Supervision: ASP staff member

Fee (non-refundable) must be paid, two months, in advance: $35/week [total for November 10, 17, 2014 and

December 1, 8, 15, 2014 is $175, not including ASP charges]

Non-refundable deposit: $50 (applied toward fee); If there are not enough students for the class, the fee will be refunded.

Non-ASP students: Monday-only ASP monthly charges also apply (varies each month)

Cost of uniform (required): $40

Cost of testing: $45

Name of student: _______________________________________ Age of student: __________

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

Uniform size: __________ Height: ___________

Registration is not considered complete until application and waiver are completed/returned with fees to

The Cottage School. Thank you!


MS October Activities

DATE TIME Activity TCS$ Things to bring

Friday

On Campus

10/24

Clubs

Academics

$210.80

$223.20

Friday

Teacher Work

Day

10/31

Teacher Work Day-

No School for Students

HS Activities for October

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

Friday

10/24

Academics

8:15

10:00

12:00

12:45

2:40

Levels

Academics

Lunch

Academics

Homeroom

$454.07 (non-campers)

$302.72 (camping

Participants)

Academic material to complete work and spare

reading materials, if you will be in academics

all day!

Off-

Campus

10:00-

2:00

Zoo Atlanta


$292.95 (camping

Participants)

Fully enclosed shoes *Bring bag lunch or money for food

On-

Campus

10:00

12:00

12:45

2:40

Pumpkin Carving

Lunch

Orienteering

Homeroom


$283.19 (camping

Participants)

Appropriate jeans or shorts

with TCS spirit shirt

to change into

Savings

Trip

Monday

10/27 -

Tuesday

10/28

Camping Savings Trip

$115.10

In TCS $

$75

In Real$

Students need to bring their own sleeping

bags, tent to share, pillow, flashlight,

camera, boots, bug spray, towels, snacks,

personal hygiene items and MEDS.

NO COOLERS

Friday

10/31

Teacher Workday

No School

The Katie Anne Perry Dance (High School Students)

Wednesday, October 29, 2014 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

In The RCC

COME IN YOUR MOST AWESOME COSTUME!! (Must be school appropriate)

Tickets are $5 in advance,

$7 at the door!

Buy a Raffle Ticket to win BEATS BY DR. DRE!

Only $1 each.

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