Please Be At The Bus Stop!
Parents and Guardians,
Please be sure to be at the bus stop to pick up your child each afternoon. When a student is brought back to school because there was not a parent at the bus stop, it causes delays for all the other bus routes that the driver must complete. Please help with this procedure by being at the bus stop on time. We do understand emergencies can happen, if that does occur, please call the school and/or arrange an alternative.
The best way to track the bus is by using the Here Comes the Bus app. Instructions on downloading the app can be found below.
Thank you for your assistance!
September is Attendance Awareness Month!
Consistent school attendance helps students to stay engaged in learning. Attending school regularly allows students to participate in discussions, hands-on projects, and collaborative activities that enrich their learning experiences. Each student’s active engagement in learning shapes their individual educational journey. Positive school attendance is directly connected to increased student engagement:
1. Building a Supportive Community: Encouraging your child to attend school regularly becomes easier when they feel a sense of belonging within the school community.
2. Celebrating Achievements: Acknowledging your child's successes, both academically and personally, can significantly boost their motivation to attend school.
3. Engaging Learning Experiences: An engaging classroom environment plays a pivotal role in motivating students to attend school regularly. Support teachers in their efforts to create interactive lessons, hands-on activities, and discussions that spark your child's curiosity.
4. Involvement in Extracurricular Activities: Extracurricular activities offer students a chance to explore their interests beyond the classroom. Encourage your child to participate in clubs, sports, arts, or other activities that align with their passions. The excitement of these extracurriculars can motivate them to attend school consistently.
5. Recognizing Improvement: If your child has struggled with attendance in the past, celebrate their efforts to improve. Recognize their progress and emphasize the positive impact regular attendance can have on their academic journey.
Remember, your involvement as parents and guardians is an essential factor in creating a positive and engaging school environment. Together, we can foster an atmosphere where students are excited to come to school, engage in learning, and build a foundation for a successful future.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in ensuring the success of your child's education. For more information on FCS attendance policies please visit the FCS Attendance Matters Website or reach out to our school social worker, Randi Downey, LCSW, downeyr@fultonschools.org, 470-317-8530.
Counselor's Corner
This year, Cogburn Woods students, staff, and families will be working together to ensure that our school is “No Place for Hate”. A “No Place for Hate” school is one in which all students feel welcome, respected, and included. We will work together to earn this designation by signing a pledge and completing school-wide activities throughout the year that support this pledge.
No Place for Hate Pledge:
I promise to do my best to treat everyone fairly.
I promise to do my best to be kind to everyone- even if they are not like me.
If I see someone being hurt or bullied, I will tell a teacher.
Everyone should be able to feel safe and happy at school.
I want our school to be No Place for Hate.
For more information about what it means to be “No Place for Hate”, visit: https://www.noplaceforhate.org/
Fall Into Reading - September 2024
Fall brings crisp, new beginnings and all things cozy! Fall into a great book this season and log your reading to earn badges throughout the challenge.
How to log into Beanstack:
1. Go to classlink https://launchpad.classlink.com/fcs
a. Username: FCS student id #
b. password: birthday (MMDDYYYY)
(reach out to your teacher for this info)
2. Click on elibrary
3. Click on Beanstack
4. Click on "Fall into Reading 2024"
5. Start logging your minutes or download the app, which allows you to log your minutes on the go.
The Homeroom with the most minutes logged will get to visit the Book Vending Machine!!
