wednesday packet, december 18, 2013
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Date: Wednesday – December 18, 2013
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!!
Parent Signature________________________________________
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December 18, 2013
Wednesday Packet
Important Dates/Information
HS Half Day Exams – Continue Through December 19th
Dismiss at Noon each day (HS Only) MS Teacher Work Day - No School December 19th (MS Only)
All School Teacher Work Day – No School December 20th Winter Break – December 23rd-January 3rd
Administrative Office Open December 23rd, January 2nd and January 3rd
Second Semester Begins January 6th, 2014
PAC…Thank you for our wonderful
Holiday Staff Appreciation Breakfast and our mailbox gift.
We all appreciate your thoughtfulness and the enjoyable treats!
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Wow…what a week! I know that we are all going in a million directions and I am so grateful for the assistance you are giving your teens to stay focused and positive. Every year I say I am going to decrease my commitments, but honestly, when they involve family and friends, it is difficult to cut back. I have so enjoyed the conversations I have had with students this week who are very mindful of their blessings and the sacrifices their families have made for them. In preparing for next semester we note the progress made in our students and the amazing contributions they have made in our programs and community reputation. Because so many community leaders have seen our students in action, the expectations of students who attend The Cottage School are extraordinarily positive. Many of the invalid and less than flattering stereotypes associated with LD teens are replaced with the reality of talented, responsible and successful teens. Of course this acceptance bodes well for the teen and the school, but in the larger picture, this perception shift also opens the door of opportunity for increased tolerance for all people with unique learning styles. There are two significant staff changes as we begin Semester II. Last week, academic counselor, Kristen Bell, delivered her letter of resignation to me effective this semester. Abby and Lynn will be continuing to work as the counseling team for the remainder of this school year. Also, please welcome After School Program Administrator, Dr. Nancy Wadel. Nancy comes to us with years of teaching and administrative experience in Fulton County. She has already met many of the after school parents and looks forward to meeting the remainder. She will be the point person for all things ASP beginning January 6th. Her office is in building H and she will be available every afternoon that the ASP is in session. As we wind down this first, but frantic, semester, take time to notice the positive changes in your teen and in your family. School failure and frustration affects the entire family! As a teen learns to dodge and weave, become invisible and defend against the unpredictable emotional blows that come their way when their school situation is hopeless, they create an environment of anxiety, negative expectations and despair. All those who love them experience the angst. Relationships are strained. Tension fills the air for a significant amount of family time. When that teen begins to experience the school day as one that is filled with learning, rewards and positive messages, their mood lightens, the family can relax and times together are more enjoyable for all. I hope that your holiday time is filled with an abundance of warm and joyful family time!
Happy Holidays and a Very Happy New Year!
December 18, 2013
Jacque’s Note
Dear Cottage School Boosters and Parents, I would like to start by thanking you for the overwhelming level of support in staffing our Concession Stand over the first months of this year’s basketball campaign. All shifts were covered, allowing the Booster Club to retain this vital stream of revenue to support the Athletic Department. Looking ahead, there are still some unclaimed shifts for the second semester, in particular shifts associated with the year ending Middle School and Varsity Basketball Tournaments. Please look over your calendars and commit to the shift that fits best with your schedule. You may either claim the shift by responding to the Sign-Up Genius e-mail released in November, or by contacting me directly at [email protected] or 678-250-5120. Again, thank you for your time and dedication. Sincerely, Lyle Cutchin Assistant Athletic Director
Wed 1/8 Varsity Boys v. Center Academy 7:15 – 8:00
Wed 1/22 MS Boys v. Sophia 5:15 – 6:00
Thur 1/23 MS Girls 3:45 – 4:30
Thur 1/23 MS Girls 4:30 – 5:15
Wed 1/29 JV Boys v. Cumberland 3:45 – 4:30
Wed 1/29 JV Boys v. Cumberland 4:30 – 5:15
Wed 1/29 Varsity Boys v. Solid Rock 5:15 – 6:00 Parent Volunteer Door Collection
Wed 1/29 Varsity Boys v. Solid Rock 6:00 – 6:45
Fri 1/31 NEW! JV v. Wildwood Christian 4:00 – 5:00
Fri 1/31 Varsity Boys V. AAS 6:30 – 7:45
Fri 1/31 Varsity Boys v. AAS 7:45 – 8:30
Mon 2/3 MS APAC Playoff – To Be Announced 3:30 – 4:15
Mon 2/3 MS APAC Playoff – To Be Announced 4:15 – 5:00
Mon 2/3 MS APAC Playoff – To Be Announced 5:00 – 5:45
Tue 2/4 MS APAC Playoff – To Be Announced 4:30 – 5:15
Tue 2/4 MS APAC Playoff – To Be Announced 5:15 – 6:00
Mon 2/10 Varsity Playoff - To Be Announced 3:00 – 3:45 Parent Volunteer
Mon 2/10
Varsity Playoff - To Be Announced
3:45 – 4:40
Parent Volunteer Door Collection
Mon 2/10
Varsity Playoff - To Be Announced
3:45 – 4:30
Parent Volunteer Door Collection
Mon 2/10
Varsity Playoff - To Be Announced
4:30 – 5:15
Parent Volunteer Door Collection
Mon 2/10
Varsity Playoff - To Be Announced
5:15 – 6:00
Parent Volunteer Door Collection
Mon 2/10
Varsity Playoff - To Be Announced
6:00 – 6:45
Parent Volunteer Door Collection
Mon 2/10
Varsity Playoff - To Be Announced
6:45 – 7:30
Parent Volunteer Door Collection
Mon 2/10
Varsity Playoff - To Be Announced
7:30 – 8:30
Parent Volunteer Door Collection
Wed 2/12 Varsity Playoff - To Be Announced 3:00 – 3:45 Parent Volunteer
Wed 2/12
Varsity Playoff - To Be Announced
3:45 – 4:40
Parent Volunteer Door Collection
Wed 2/12
Varsity Playoff - To Be Announced
3:45 – 4:30
Parent Volunteer Door Collection
Wed 2/12
Varsity Playoff - To Be Announced
4:30 – 5:15
Parent Volunteer Door Collection
Wed 2/12
Varsity Playoff - To Be Announced
5:15 – 6:00
Parent Volunteer Door Collection
Wed 2/12
Varsity Playoff - To Be Announced
6:00 – 6:45
Parent Volunteer Door Collection
Wed 2/12
Varsity Playoff - To Be Announced
6:45 – 7:30
Parent Volunteer Door Collection
Wed 2/12
Varsity Playoff - To Be Announced
7:30 – 8:30
Parent Volunteer Door Collection
Fri 2/14 Varsity Playoff - To Be Announced 3:00 – 3:45 Parent Volunteer
Fri 2/14
Varsity Playoff - To Be Announced
3:45 – 4:40
Parent Volunteer Door Collection
Fri 2/14
Varsity Playoff - To Be Announced
3:45 – 4:30
Parent Volunteer Door Collection
Fri 2/14
Varsity Playoff - To Be Announced
4:30 – 5:15
Parent Volunteer Door Collection
Fri 2/14
Varsity Playoff - To Be Announced
5:15 – 6:00
Parent Volunteer Door Collection
MS January Activities
DATE TIME Activity RAIN-
OUT
TCS$ Things to bring
Friday
1/10
Off Campus
8:15
10:00
12:00
12:45
2:40
Levels
Atlanta History Center
Lunch
Atlanta History Center
Homeroom
$160.08 All students going off campus
must bring a sack lunch unless
pre-ordered through lunch
program. There will not be
microwaves.
Friday
1/10
Academics
ALL DAY
$165.60 Academic Materials
*Remember to bring an
independent reading book if
you complete your work early.
Friday
1/17
On Campus
Club Intro
Homeroom Activity
$156.40
Friday
1/17
Academics $165.60 Academic Materials
*Remember to bring an
independent reading book if
you complete your work early.
Friday
1/24
Off Campus
8:15
10:00
12:00
12:45
2:40
Levels
Jimmy Carter Library
Lunch
Jimmy Carter Library
Homeroom
$160.08
All students going off campus
must bring a sack lunch unless
pre-ordered through lunch
program. There will not be
microwaves.
Friday
1/24
On Campus
On Campus Activity $156.40
Friday
1/24
Academics
Academics
$165.60
Academic Materials
*Remember to bring an
independent reading book if
you complete your work early.
Friday
1/31
On Campus
Clubs
$156.40
*Club Materials
Friday
1/31
Academics
Academics $165.60 Academic Materials
*Remember to bring an
independent reading book if
you complete your work early.
High School January Pay offs
DATE TIME ACTIVITY RAIN-OUT TCS$ Things to bring/U.S. $
Friday 1/10 1:10 – 2:40 Clubs Club Materials!
Thursday 1/16 1:30-2:30 Pep Rally TBA
Friday
1/17
Academics
8:15
10:00
12:00
12:45
2:40
Levels
Academics
Lunch
Academics
Homeroom
$336.89
Spare Reading
materials, if you will be
in academics all day!
Off-Campus
10:00-
2:00
2:40
Museum of History
& Holocaust
Education Homeroom
$326.03
Money for lunch
On-Campus
10:00
12:00
12:45
2:40
Just for Fun Science Lunch
Karaoke Homeroom
$315.16
Saturday 1/18 2:00- 8:00 HOMECOMING School Spirit! Wear Purple!
Monday 1/20 No School - MLK
Friday 1/24 1:10 – 2:40 Clubs Club Materials!
Friday
1/31
Academics
8:15
10:00
12:00
12:45
2:40
Levels
Academics
Lunch
Academics
Homeroom
$299.46
Spare Reading
materials, if you will be
in academics all day!
Off-Campus
10:00-
2:00
2:40
The Cooler Homeroom
$289.80
Money for lunch
On-Campus
10:00
12:00
12:45
2:40
TCS Photo Scavenger
Hunt Lunch
Casino Homeroom
$280.14
HS Ski Trip
February 18th-21st
Money and Permission slip are due to Ivan on or before
January 17th.
You will need $186.46 in your TCS Savings Account.
Students who have never skied or snowboarded before must
take a MANDATORY lesson!
Basic (9am-5pm) Package Transportation, lodging, ski/snowboard
rental and Lift tickets to ski Wednesday and
Thursday during the day:
Circle one:
Ski Snowboard
$280.00 $300.00
*damages to individual equipment will be
billed to the individual student
Deluxe (9am-9pm) Package Transportation, lodging, ski/snowboard rental
and lift tickets to ski Wednesday and
Thursday during the day and at night:
Circle one:
Ski Snowboard
$300.00 $320.00
*damages to individual equipment will be
billed to the individual student
Due to Ivan on or before January 17th –
no exceptions & no refunds (unless you don’t have enough TCS $$!)
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ (Please detach, sign and return w/check)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
PERMISSION SLIP: I give my permission for ________________________(student) to
attend the Cottage School Savings Account trip to Beech Mountain, N.C. from February 18th-21st. I understand students will be transported in school vehicles. My check for the____________ package is made out to The Cottage School in the amount of $______________. My student (circle one) HAS/HAS NOT skied/ HAS/HAS NOT snowboarded before.
________________________________________________________________
Signature of parent or legal guardian for above mentioned student
Tuesday, Feb. 18th
Wednesday, Feb. 19th
Thursday, Feb. 20th
Friday, Feb. 21st
7:45am-Drop gear by buses 7am Rise, Shower & breakfast ($$) 7am Rise, Shower & B’fast ($$) 5:30am Rise & Pack Busses
1:05- Load into buses - Depart 8am Meet in Parking lot/ 8:30am Meet at Group Sales 6:30am Depart
5:30- Stop for dinner ($$) Paperwork at Group Sales 12pm Lodge Lunch ($$) 8am Stop for B’fast ($$)
8:30- Arrive at houses, unload 12pm Meet for lunch at Lodge ($$) 5pm Back to house to rest 12pm Stop for Lunch ($$)
9:30- Get to bed early for 5pm Back to house to rest Deluxe Pkg: Ski until 9pm 2:30 Arrive at school
morning skiing Deluxe Pkg: Ski until 9pm 5:30 Dinner ($$) Clean Busses
5:30 Dinner ($$) 9pm Back to houses/ bed 3:00 Meeting w/ Skiers
9pm Back to houses/ bed Dismissal
North Carolina February 18th– 21st
$186.46
TCS $$
*Meals tagged with a ($$) are the responsibility of the student!
*Please note that the package pricing does
not include food money ($$) and any extra
spending money students may want for ice
skating, tubing and/or shopping.
Post-Secondary Acceptances and
Scholarships
Congratulations! Rebecca Custer on her acceptance to Birmingham Southern College, Agnes Scott College,
Mary Baldwin College, and Brenau University.
Ryan Delaney on his acceptance to Young Harris College.
James Dorsey on his acceptance to the University of Louisville.
Michael Kurland on his acceptance to The Art Institute of Atlanta.
Arthur Leach on his acceptance to Beacon College and
The Art Institute of Atlanta.
Ray O’Brien on his acceptance to The Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
Matthew Smith on his acceptance to South Florida State College.
Patrick Thompson on his acceptance to Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.
Senior Scholarships 2013-2014
Rebecca Custer – Birmingham Southern College- Presidential Scholarship- $108,000
Agnes Scott College- Honor Scholarship $68,000
Mary Baldwin College- Scholarship Award $66,000
Brenau University - Trustee Scholarship Award $50,000
Ryan Delaney – Young Harris College - Faculty Scholarship $48,000