Principal's Message...
It has been another great week at Spalding Drive! The short weeks are often the hardest as our routines and procedures are in a tailspin. We were so excited to see our Tigers back in the hallways today after a couple of days of recharging and planning for the month ahead.
I hope that all of our new families can join me for our Principal Coffee on the 10th at 7:45. This is a great time to familiarize yourself with Spalding Drive in particular. I will share information that we feel like will be helpful to navigate the school year and also give you time to ask any questions.
I do encourage questions, suggestions, and any feedback you have throughout the school year. Please always feel free to reach out to me by email (rosenthall@fultonschools.org).
Jennifer
Attendance Updates...September is Attendance Awareness Month
We are excited to kick off this school year with an exciting initiative to promote daily school attendance. Attendance is an essential component to a student’s academic success. Often, the number of days that students are absent accumulate without parents realizing how many days have been missed. We need your partnership to make sure students attend school every day, all day.
We encourage parents to review and sign our school’s compact by September 30th. Students will receive 10 PBIS points for your commitment.
Fulton County Schools Attendance Policy
Attendance Matters- Click here to learn more!
Documentation when a child is absent
- Parents should email or send a note in to the child’s school letting them know why their child was absent.
The following must be included in the note/email:
✔ Student Name
✔ Student FCS ID Number (Lunch Number)
✔ Parent/Guardian Name
✔ Parent/Guardian Email & Phone Number
✔ Reason for Excuse
A school may request additional documentation if a student has reached the following benchmarks.
- After 3 consecutive ill absences, a doctor’s note will be required
- 7 or more days for any reason (not including assigned remote)
- 10 or more late arrivals or early checkouts
September 9-13: Attendance Awareness Week
Monday– Attendance is TIED to great learning (Wear tie-dye)
Tuesday- Coming to school is twice as important (Dress like a Friend/Twin day)
Wednesday- Report to school like soldiers (Dress like soldiers/Camo)
Thursday- Roll into school on time every day (Dress like a Rock Star)
Friday- Head for success by arriving on time (Wear a Hat)
Staff Spotlight...
Each week we will spotlight a different staff member! There are so many amazing adults here at SDE and I know everyone would love to learn a little more about each of them.
This week our spotlight is one of our new staff members, Natalie Dolak. Ms. Dolak joined us from Florida where she had taught both kindergarten and 1st grade. This year Natalie started in kindergarten and will be transitioning to our special education team this week.
College Attended: University of West Georgia
Where Did You Grow Up: Peachtree City, GA
Favorite Part of the School Day: Morning - because it is a fresh start to another day!
Years in Education: 6 years
Looking Ahead...
PARENT LUNCHES:
September 6 - Attendance Awareness Month Kickoff: Please wear your favorite sports team gear as we tackle attendance.
September 10 - New Family Principal Coffee (7:45-9:15) (NEW DATE)
September 13 - 4.5 Week Progress Reports Visible
September 18 - Community Board Meeting at Woodland Elementary (6:00 pm)
September 27 - Tiger Trot
Tiger Trot
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Tiger Trot is coming up this month (Friday, September 27) and fundraising packets were sent home last week. Tiger Trot-a-Thon, or “Tiger Trot”, is one of Spalding Drive's biggest annual PTO fundraisers and is healthy alternative to traditional product sales fundraisers, challenging students to raise pledges and donations from friends and family for completing the Tiger Trot challenge - 30 laps around our Tiger Trot course (each lap is 1/16th of a mile)! All money raised will go towards STEAM programming for our students, including an in-house field trip with Challenge Island and a STEAM Day in April! Below are the fundraising prize levels that students can earn - these prizes will be displayed in the main hallway for students to see when they walk into the building!
Tiger Trot Prize Levels:
- Level One ($5-$49): Balloon Animal Eraser
- Level Two ($50-$99): Level One AND a Sport Ball Popper
- Level Three ($100-$199): Level One AND Level Two AND a Free Dress Coupon AND a 3D Animal Pop Keychain
- Level Four ($200-$249): Level One AND Level Two AND Level Three AND a Pajama Day Coupon AND a Glow Fiber Wand AND a Soft Spiky Puffer Ball AND a Bounce Back Ball
- Level Five ($250, $300 for 2 kids, $350 for 3 kids): Level One AND Level Two AND Level Three AND Level Four AND a Ticket to the SUPERSTAR PARTY!!!!
TOP FUNDRAISING INDIVIDUAL WILL WIN PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY AND the TIGER TROT GRAND PRIZE (a Tiger LEGO Set and a Custom Spalding Drive Elementary 18 oz Navy Yeti Rambler Water Bottle)
MS. POPE’S “TIGER IN TRAINING” FITNESS CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNER WILL WIN A RAINBOW SPORTS BALL SET!
TOP 2 EARNING CLASSROOMS WILL WIN A $50 GIFTCARD FOR THEIR TEACHER AND A POPSICLE PARTY.
Also, a big THANK YOU to the 65 students who submitted t-shirt design entries to Ms. Porter. We love the participation, and the designs and creativity were outstanding!! The winner of the contest will be announced the week of the event, and the chosen design will be featured on this year’s Tiger Trot t-shirt which every student and teacher will receive!
Spalding Drive Elementary School
