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October 15, 2014

Wednesday Packet

Important Dates/Information Wednesday, October 15 and Friday, October 17 in front of Gym at Afternoon Carpool COMMEMORATIVE PLANT DRIVE Saturday, October 18 – 9:00am CAMPUS APPRECIATION WORK DAY Saturday, October 25 10:00am-4:00pm COUGAR CLASSIC CAR SHOW AND BAZAAR ON THE TCS CAMPUS Friday, October 31 and Monday, November 3 TEACHER WORK DAY and GISA CONFERENCE-NO SCHOOL TCS Offices Open 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

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We are so proud of our athletes! If you step back from the Track, Soccer and Volleyball frenzy and consider just how likely is it that our teens would be participating in a healthy and competitive sports program; you realize how far each of them has come. Whether the team is on a winning streak or not, these young people have devoted a considerable amount of time in rigorous activity, building team connections and practicing good sportsmanship and challenging themselves to reach goals for which they never thought they would be striving. Although many of our students enroll at TCS stating “I used to play….”, most of our students have no previous experience on a school related sports team. Just as there is a core of academic knowledge that we expect our students to learn in their K-12 years, there is also a set of social experiences that we believe all kids should enjoy. It is such a joy to see their enthusiasm, watch their confidence grow and realize that they are creating memories and relationships that will last a lifetime! Our fans, too, have an opportunity they might not enjoy if not at TCS. Being a part of the cheering fans, rooting for the players and experiencing the feeling of belonging to a team is an important aspect of maturing. Every community has an array of underground values and lessons. Supporting every handbook, manual and list of training tenets is a fabric of unspoken values that emerge over time and represent the heart of an institution. Values such as integrity, honesty, compassion, and trust cannot be defined or legislated, but they do exist in the unwritten and unspoken interactions and expectations of every family, company and nation. When our children are educated in massive communities where the environment is chaotic and the messages are unclear, they may miss out on those messages. They may graduate from high school with a significantly underdeveloped sense of who they are and how they impact the community of individuals with whom they live, work and play. Small, intentional settings, like TCS, allow our students to see themselves as supportive, loyal, creative, impactful members of their peer group and the larger society in which they interact. I love hearing our parents “complain” in a way that also exudes pride about their teen begging for permission to attend a school related activity that may involve driving across town or rearranging the family schedule. For years many of our parents wanted their child to feel like a part of their school community. They longed to have their teen involved in school activities instead of sitting at home engrossed in solitary activities. Now, although the demand on their time and energy has increased, they can enjoy watching their child enjoy many of the same activities that brought them joy in their own adolescence. There is value in play. Whether a child is involved in athletics or arts, they are exposed to experiences and opportunities that shape their sense of self and develop skills that enhance their relationships. As our sports, drama, music, outdoor activities, technology, horticulture and philanthropic opportunities unfold, take time to acknowledge and appreciate the activity your child invests their time, talent and energy. It will enrich the lives of both you and your teen! To this point, the participation of our students and families in our upcoming Campus Appreciation Day and the Cougar Classic Car Show and Bazaar is an excellent example of how our students jump at the chance to participate and contribute! ENJOY!

October 15, 2014

Jacque’s Note

Advancement Angle

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

Thank you to everyone who participated in Annual Fund Drop-Off Day!

Over $12,000 was raised in AM and PM carpools. Because you gave, a

door opened and a child will thrive.

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.

Come by and see The Cottage School at Alive After 5 on Thursday, October 16th.

Check us out with Roswell Rotary Club

in the parking lot of 16 Norcross St. See you there!

Important Message from TCS Counselors:

We are REALLY celebrating Red Ribbon Week!

High School and Middle School October 20th through October 23rd Parents, We have put together an AWESOME week of programming and guest speakers to expand our students awareness of some important issues. We will take a break next week from our typical academic classes, first through fifth periods for: Monday, October 20th - Internet Safety with presentations from

the Roswell Police Department and Deborah Craytor Tuesday, October 21st - Drugs and Alcohol with presentations

from Caron Treatment Center and Samuel Hines, former professional Basketball Player

Wednesday, October 22nd - AIDS Awareness and Human Trafficking Awareness with presentations from Roswell Rotary Club and Roswell High School Interact Club

Thursday, October 23rd - Racial Diversity with presentations from iChange Collaborative

We strongly encourage you to partner with us in educating your

student by talking with them at home about what they are learning during Red Ribbon Week.

PAC PICKS THIS WEEK

Indirect Giving - Have you signed up?

An easy way to support TCS is through its partnerships with various companies you use every day such as Amazon, Box Tops, GA Natural Gas, Kroger, Publix and Target. If you have not signed up for these different programs, keep this easy cheat sheet handy and do it while you wait in carpool! These dollars support various program enhancements around TCS.

Amazon Smile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable

organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. Go to

www.smile.amazon.com and designate The Cottage School as your

charity of choice.

Does your family buy Ziploc bags, Kleenex or General Mills products? These are just a few of the brands that are part of the BoxTops program. This is easy, just cut out the BoxTops logo and send in to school with your child. Start saving now and watch for October contest information coming out soon.

Switch and become a Georgia Natural Gas customer and help your school earn money!

Georgia Natural Gas will donate $5 every month to your school just

for paying your natural gas bill. If you are not already signed up, please

visit www.onlygng.com/TRUEBLUECHOICE for program details.

Kroger offers support of TCS through their Community Rewards program. You can participate by going to Kroger.com, registering your card and then choosing TCS (school #36692) under ‘Community Rewards’. Every time you use your Kroger number for gas or groceries, TCS gets credit.

If you don’t already have one, get your Publix key-chain sized card in the Central Administration Office. Pick up enough to give to friends and family! Each time you shop, present your card at the checkout counter and Publix will donate a percentage of your purchase to TCS.

Target enables customers to specify TCS as the recipient of a percentage of sales charged to their Target credit card. If you don’t currently have one, inquire the next time you shop at Target. It is simple and easy to sign-up for.

Where can you see pictures of frog dissections, winning

sporting events and a trip to the fair…the TCS

Facebook page. Make sure you ‘like’ us so you will get

updates and new photos as they are posted!

We Need You! October 18 & November 8

We are looking for volunteers to join us for Campus Appreciation on Saturday, October 18 and/or

Saturday, November 8. Work will start at 9am on both days, but come when you are able. Any time

you can help is appreciated! We will be cleaning up the campus prior to the car show and continuing

with landscape and campus beautification projects.

Volunteers, please bring work gloves and a shovel. Sign up online at:

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10COE4EA8A622A46-campus

Campus Beautification – Leave Your Mark

Donate a Commemorative Plant and Leave a Lasting Memory of Your

Time at TCS.

This week TCS continues the ‘Commemorative Plant Drive’. You will find a

variety of plants and materials purchased to enhance the landscape at TCS for

your viewing, in front of the gym. Come check out these and other options

during afternoon carpool on Wednesday, October 15 and Friday, October 17.

Autumn Hill Nursery has graciously worked with us to provide beautiful plants

at great prices. Your student can help plant and care for their purchase. Checks can be made out to

‘Autumn Hill Nursery’ or you can call them to use a credit card at 770-442-3901.

If you have questions or would like more details about the wish list, please contact Mollie Staid

molliestaid@yahoo.com or Christy Hood-Cree choodcree@gmail.com

Do We Have School?

Please make sure you are signed up for the emergency alert system that is used here at TCS. This is the quickest way to get updates from TCS should there be weather delays or closures. Sign up with one quick text today!

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MS October Activities

DATE TIME Activity TCS$ Things to bring

Friday

Off Campus

10/17

8:15

10:00

12:00

12:45

2:40

Levels

Stone Mountain

Lunch

Stone Mountain

Homeroom

$215.76 All students going off campus must bring a

sack lunch unless

pre-ordered through lunch program. There

will not be microwaves.

Friday

On Campus

10/17

8:15

10:00

12:00

12:45

2:40

Levels

Comic Book Culture

Lunch

Comic Book Culture

Homeroom

$210.80

Friday

Academics

10/17

8:15

10:00

12:00

12:45

2:40

Levels

Academics

Lunch

Academics

Homeroom

$223.20 Academic Materials

*Remember to bring an independent

reading book if you complete your work

early

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. $

Week of

10/20

Red Ribbon & Psych

Education Week

Red Ribbon & Psych Education curriculum

periods 1 – 5, elective schedule as normal

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

$439.43 (non-campers)

$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

$424.78 (non-campers)

$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$

Permission

Slip Due

10/20 NO

EXECPTIONS

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.

Senior Trip

Our senior trip has been planned for May 3rd

– May 8th, 2015. It will be a 5 day cruise to the Bahamas

aboard the Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas. We will sail out of Port Canaveral, Florida, making stops at CocoCay and Nassau and enjoy one day at sea. This will be a wonderful opportunity for the seniors to spend time together, making lasting memories. We would like all of our seniors to be able to participate in this event. But, this trip should be considered a privilege, something to be earned. For a student to be eligible to participate in this trip, they will need to be current with all of their schoolwork, with satisfactory grades in each of their classes. Their academic success must come first! In addition, we expect each student to demonstrate mature, responsible and trustworthy behavior throughout the school year. Student safety will be our primary concern and we will do everything in our power to ensure this. Lastly, seniors who plan on going on the cruise must have $115 in savings at TCS. The cost of the trip will be approximately $950.00. This includes port charges, taxes and all gratuities. This also includes round trip transportation between The Cottage School and Port Canaveral on a motor coach. The payments will be collected in three parts: 1. $250.00 deposit due 10/27/14 2. $350.00 payment due 12/5/14 3. $350.00 (approx.) payment due 1/26/15 There will be partial refunds available under some circumstances. Individual travelers insurance is not included in this trip. Contact Jennifer Sudbury at jennifers@cottageschool.org or 770-356-4098 if you have any questions. Student Full Name HR Teacher (Please write name as it appears on student’s birth certificate or passport. Passport name must match the name I submit to the cruise company this month) My child has my permission to go on the Senior Cruise. I have enclosed a deposit of $250.00 Parent Signature

Please return this form with your deposit check – made out to The Cottage School

to Jennifer Sudbury by 10/27/14.

PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF THE PASSPORT OR SEND IT IN SO A COPY CAN BE MADE! If you don’t have a passport, please get one ASAP!