Dear STES Families,

I hope you all enjoyed the snow day and had a chance to relax and spend time with your family! As we begin the second semester, we are excited to continue supporting your child's growth academically and socially. Our partnership with you is vital in helping our students thrive, and we look forward to working together to ensure their success.

There are several exciting events coming up, and we encourage you to stay involved. Thank you for your continued support, and here's to a wonderful second semester ahead!

Warm regards,

Nikki R. Porter
Head of School, Stonewall Tell Elementary, an IB World School

U.S. News published its 2025 Best Elementary Schools this month, and the news is great for Stonewall Tell Elementary School: Our IB school placed among the top 40% of elementary schools in the state of Georgia, making it a U.S. News Best Elementary School.

Here’s a look at what was published about our school, including its new ranking(s) along with related data and descriptions: https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/georgia/stonewall-tell-elementary-school-223906.

Mrs. Porter-Principal -PorterN@fultonschools.org

Mr. Latimore-Assistant Principal LatimoreG@FultonSchools.org

Ms. Tyson- Curriculum Support Teacher- TysonE@fultonschools.org

Ms. Boyd-Assistant Administrator -BoydAL@Fultonschools.org

Mr. Dunn-Counselor- DunnA1@fultonschools.org

Ms. Abercrombie-Instructional Support Teacher- AbercrombieF@fultonschools.org

Ms. Collins-Math Instructional Coach- CollinsJ6@Fultonschools.org

Ms. Long- Grades K-2 Literacy Coach- Longaa@fultonschools.org

Ms. Gillard-Grades 3-5 Literacy Coach- GillardS@Fultonschools.org

Ms. Hooks-IB Coordinator- Hooksk1@fultonschools.org

As we approach the end of the first semester at Stonewall Tell Elementary School, I want to keep you informed about some important upcoming meetings and events. Your involvement is crucial to the success of our school community, and we are eager to see you participate.

JANUARY 2025

• January 6th: Teacher Workday - No School for Students
• January 7th: First Day of Semester 2 - Students Return to School
• January 15th: /Goodies with Guardians 9am / Parent Assessment Night @6pm
• January 16th: Semester 1 Report Cards (Viewable in Parent Portal)
• January 17th: Donuts with Dads
• January 20th: MLK Holiday Day - School Closed/ STES Community Service Day
• January 21st: District 4 Community Meeting/Langston Hughes HS at 5:30pm
• January 21st-22nd Awards' Days

  Awards' Day

  January 21- 4th Grade (8:30 AM, café), K (10:15 AM), 2nd (12:30 PM)

  January 22- 1st (8:30AM), 3rd (10:15 AM), 5th (12:30 PM)

• January 23rd: 100th Day of School Celebration

• January 24th: STES Art Show at First Existentialist Congregation of Atlanta 6pm
• January 25th: Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl @8:30am
• January 28th Virtual SGC Meeting
• January 29th: BETA Club Induction @6pm

FEBRUARY 2025

• February 1st: Saturday School 8:30-9:45am
• February 4th: 5th grade Parent Meeting @5:30pm -Media Center
• February 7th: Family Skate Night at Cascade Skating Rink 5-7:00pm
• February 10-14th: Learning Love Week

• February 12th: Math Night

• February 17th: Presidents Day Holiday (Schools Closed)

• February 18th: Professional Development Day (Schools Closed for students)

• February 19th: District 4 Community Meeting at 5:30pm -Renaissance MS

• February 21st: All Pro Dads Meeting at 7:10am in Media Center

• February 21st: PTA Sponsored Dance for grades Prek-2nd grades

• February 22nd: PTA Sponsored Dance for grades 3rd-5th

• February 25th: PTA Meeting at 6:00pm/Black History Month Program

March 2025

• March 3rd: Teacher Workday (students off)
• March 4th: Professional Workday (students off)
• March 7th: IB PYP Exhibition
• March 9th: School Board Appreciation Week
• March 10-14th: Exceptional Children's Week
• March 11th: Title 1 Input Meeting 5:30pm
• March 13th: Spring Picture Day
• March 14th: Math Bee/ Pi Day
• March 21st: Spring Fling Dance 4-6pm
• March 31st-Aprin 4th: Career Week

April 2025

• April 7-11th: Spring Break (schools closed)
• April 14-18th: iReady Diagnostic Assessment
• April 15th: PTA Meeting at 6:00pm
• April 16th: Kindergarten Round-up @9:00am
• April 28-May 2nd :Georgia Milestones Assessment

May 2025

• May 12-15th Awards' Days
• May 14-16th: 5th Grade Celebration Days
• May 16th: Field Day
• May 19th: End of Year Classroom Celebrations
• May 22nd: Last Day of School

https://stonewalltell.fultonschools.org/our-school/stes-events

Parents,

Please use the resources linked here to support your child's learning at home.

Parent Resource Hub

https://ufli.education.ufl.edu/resources/parent/

FCS Curriculum Hub for Parents

https://safarihub.fultonschools.org/PORTAL/

FCS Parent Literacy Units PreK-2

https://www.fultonschools.org/all-departments/academics/student-services/federal-programs/parent-family-engagement/pk-2-parent-units

GADOE--Math

https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Curriculum-and-Instruction/Pages/Math-Parent-and-Student-Resources.aspx

-Generation Genius

Log in Portern@Fultonschools.org

The password is TigersScience! (case sensitive)

-STES Parent Toolkit

18e.I Cell Phone/Electronic Devices/Recording Devices Refusing to comply with reasonable directions or commands of school staff regarding responsible use of technology, and/or use audio or visual recording devices without permission of a school administrator (including but not limited to Policy and Operating Guideline IFBGA Responsible Use of Enterprise Technology).

***Please Note: If a student violates this rule which leads to the student’s personal communication device being confiscated by school personnel, it will only be released to the parent or guardian who must come to the school to personally retrieve the device.

*** 18f.II Prohibited Use of Personal Communication Devices (PCD) During School Day Possession of Personal Communication Devices (PCD) (e.g., cell phones, tablets, recording devices) by a student at school during school hours is a privilege that will be forfeited if a student fails to abide by the Student Code of Conduct.

https://www.fultonschools.org/studentdiscipline

Remote Learning Days: https://www.fultonschools.org/students-families/attendance-policy/participating-remotely

-Feb 25th

-April 15th

Click here to join https://jointotem.com/ga/atlanta/stonewall-tell-es-pta

• January 28th @ 5:00pm (Virtual)
• March 18th @5:00pm
• May 20th @5:00pm (Virtual)

click here for more information

https://stonewalltell.fultonschools.org/our-school/school-governance-council/sgc-overview

Fulton County Schools partners with Chris 180 to provide on-site and virtual counseling services to students during the school day and after school at low or no cost. To refer your child, please download and complete the referral form and waiver below and email the fully completed packet to CareTeam@chris180.org

STES Volunteers Sign-up Form

https://forms.office.com/r/nswAYMQAby

RiceL@Fultonschools.org

Volunteer Training:

Per Board Policy IFCD, all volunteers who will be working with students at the school must complete a Volunteer Registration Application on a bi-annual basis. Furthermore, school volunteers are mandated reporters of abuse pursuant to OCGA 19-7-5.

All persons interested in volunteering in the Fulton County School District must complete an application every two years. Even if a person has completed an application in the past. To keep in compliance with State Law and best practices, we will require everyone to re-register/register every two years based on the following volunteer service periods.

Safety Training Video & Application - Fulton County School System (fultonschools.org)

Schoolwide Goals 2024-2025

60% of K-5 scholars will score at Tier 1 as measured by i-Ready Math Diagnostic by May 2025.

The percentage of Grades 3-5 students performing at Developing and Above on the Math, Georgia Milestones will increase by 3% for the 2024-25SY.

65% of K-5 scholars will score at Tier 1 as measured by i-Ready Reading Diagnostic by May 2025.

The percentage of Grades 3-5 students performing at Developing and Above on the Reading, Georgia Milestones will increase by 3% for the 2024-25SY.

*Uniforms are expected for Stonewall Tell ES students weekly on Mondays-Wednesdays beginning August 19th. Redbird Customs is a vendor option.

Wearing a school uniform fosters a sense of unity and belonging among students. It minimizes distractions related to fashion and helps to create a focused and inclusive learning environment. When students wear the same attire, it levels the playing field and emphasizes our shared goals and values over individual differences.

• The standard school uniform consists of a maroon, gold, or white polo styled top and khaki skirts, shorts or pants. A logo patch is optional, but are not required

  • Khaki bottoms are preferred with uniform tops, however, jeans are allowed to be worn with uniform tops. *No frayed or ripped jeans are allowed*

• Uniforms are worn on Monday – Wednesday beginning 8/19/2024.
• Thursday is College Day! Students may wear a college shirt or free dress day
• Every Friday is Spirit Wear or free dress day. *

Fulton Dress Code-I.13a Improper Dress

Students in the school system are expected to dress and groom themselves in such a way as to reflect neatness, cleanliness and safety. All students shall dress appropriately so as not to disrupt or interfere with the educational program or the orderly operation of the school. Examples of inappropriate dress and grooming include lack of cleanliness in person or dress; shoe lessness; "short-short" clothing; bare midriffs; "tank tops"; "see-through" clothing or apparel which designates gangs or similar organizations or any dress that is disruptive to the educational process. Designated dress involving school activities approved by the principal shall be acceptable. The principal or other duly authorized school official shall determine whether any particular mode of dress or grooming results in a violation of the spirit and/or the intent of this rule.

The mission of APEC After School Enrichment Program is to provide meaningful programming for school age children during out of school times. We accomplish this by using a holistic approach to child development that involves enrichment of the mind, body and spirit through academic, physical and social development. We strategically collaborate with the schools and the community to provide unsurpassed support for the children and families we serve.

After School Enrichment – Constructive programming for children including homework assistance and recreational activities.

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• Morning car rider drop-off will take place in the front of the school. STES staff will be present at the front doors to receive students from 7:10- 7:40am daily. Parents must park vehicles and escort students into the building and sign-in after 7:40am.
• Parents may escort students to classrooms until Friday, August 16, 2024.
• Bus rider parents, school busses depart our campus at 2:30pm daily. The FCS Code of Conduct applies to all students transported by school bus.

• Afternoon car riders will be routed to pick up students in front of the cafeteria. Cars will enter through the main entrance to the school from Stonewall Tell Road and will follow directional arrows to the cafeteria/bus loop. This will allow for a smoother process while preventing traffic on Stonewall Tell Road.
• Afternoon car rider parents, please make sure your scholar is picked up by 2:55pm. Parents and guardians must remain in their vehicles.
• If picked up from school after 2:55pm, your scholar will be seated in the front office. Please park and come in to sign your scholar out. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Safety is our priority.
• Early student pick-up ends at 1:30pm daily. Please contact the school at 470-254-3500 if in need of emergency early pick-up.

We are excited to share important information regarding our Title I program, which plays a vital role in supporting the educational success of our students.

Title I is a federal program designed to provide additional resources to schools with high percentages of students from low-income families. Our goal is to ensure that every child has access to a quality education and the necessary support to thrive. Please click the link below for the Parent Compact and the Parent and Family Engagement Plans.

• School starts promptly at 7:40 AM and ends at 2:20 PM daily.
• Scholars are LATE after 7:40 AM; Early Dismissal/Checkouts End at 1:30PM
• Excessive late student arrivals, pick-ups, and early check-outs will result in your student being withdrawn from STES until residency may be verified.
• Parents are welcome to escort student to classes during the initial two weeks of school only. (August 5-16, 2024) Thank you for your cooperation as we work to keep students and staff safe.
• Elementary school students are prohibited from using any form of personal communication device during school hours. (no cell phones)
• Walk-ups for AM or PM carpool are not permitted. All parents must remain in the cars when dropping off and picking up students.
• If you receive a call that your scholar is ill at school, you will need to pick him/her within 30 minutes of being notified; Refrain from bringing children to school ill (with fever, vomiting/ diarrhea, or cold or flu like symptoms).
• Treats for birthdays must be ordered from FCS Nutrition. No birthday treats from outside the school will be allowed, this includes edible items as well as goody bags and balloons. Visit https://nutrition.fultonschools.org/CafeTakeout
• The breakfast serving line closes at 7:40AM. Restaurant food is NOT permitted in the school’s cafeteria. Breakfast and lunch are free for all students.

• All funds collected for Stonewall Tell ES events/activities are collected online. Cash payments are not accepted. (Visit Online School Payments)

• Volunteers are welcome once the FCS process is completed at https://www.fultonschools.org/volunteer
• All conferences and classroom visits are by appointment only. Please contact the front desk at (470) 254-3500 to schedule a face-to-face meeting appointment.
• School uniforms are worn Mondays-Wednesdays beginning August 19th. Visit https://www.redbirdcustoms.com·as an option.
• Classroom celebrations: December 19, 2024 and May 21, 2025.·(https://nutrition.fultonschools.org/CafeTakeout )
• Lunch visits with your child are welcome. Friends of your child may NOT join in on your lunch visit. Visitors may sit with their child at designated tables. Restaurant food is NOT permitted. Visitors must sign-in.
• Visit our website at https://www.fultonschools.org/StonewallTellEs regularly for all updates and changes.

Email: PorterN@FultonSchools.org
Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/stonewalltelles
Location: 3310 Stonewall Tell Road, College Park, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-3500
Twitter: @StonewallTell