Tiger Talk: Parent Edition

Stonewall Tell Elementary School-Community Newsletter

Week of August 26, 2024

Dear STES Families,

Week 3 has been a fantastic continuation of our school year, and it’s all thanks to your support, involvement, and dedication. Allow me to take this to take this opportunity to remind everyone about the importance of safety during our morning carpool. Your cooperation in following the established guidelines helps ensure a smooth and secure drop-off process for all students. Please remember to:

Follow the traffic patterns: Stick to the designated lanes and do not cut through or park in restricted areas.
Be patient and cautious: Watch for children and staff members directing traffic, and be prepared to stop if necessary.
Avoid distractions: Refrain from using your phone or engaging in other distractions while in the carpool line.

Your efforts in keeping our carpool safe and efficient are greatly appreciated. Together, we can provide a positive and secure environment for our students to start their day.

Here are some highlights from the start of the school year:

Campus Clean-up: Join us this Saturday for STES Beautification Day. This special event is a wonderful opportunity for us all to come together and enhance the beauty of our school environment. Saturday, August 24th from 8:30am-10:30am
Attendance Matters: Regular attendance in elementary school is important for a student's academic and personal growth. Attendance is important! Please be sure to send your student to school every day! If your student is sick, please email a note to your child's teacher and our data clerk, Ms. Dawson: D awsonL2@Fultonschools.org
Safety Measures: Our top priority remains the health and safety of our students. Fulton County Schools is committed to providing safe and secure learning environment. Visit this link for more information. School Safety
Bus Ridership: For parents of bus riders, please review the bus information at www.FultonSchools.org. Safety during transportation is crucial, and we appreciate your vigilance. Click here for more.
School Uniforms: We appreciate your support in ensuring that students adhere to our uniform guidance. If in need of support obtaining uniforms, please speak with Ms. Robinson in the clinic. 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. Your cooperation helps us maintain the standards that contribute to a positive and productive school environment. Just as athletes wear their team colors with pride, our students wear their Stonewall Tell ES uniforms as a symbol of their commitment to our IB World School community.

Warm regards,

Nikki R. Porter

Head of School

Stonewall Tell Elementary, an IB World School

(470) 254-3500

PorterN@Fultonschools.org

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.

Parent Resources

Parents,

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

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

August 2024

8/24 Stonewall Tell ES Beautification Day from 8:30am-10:30am

September 2024

9/2 Labor Day (students off)
9/3 - 9/4 Teacher Workdays (students off)
9/16 District 4 Community Meeting @ 5:30pm
9/17 5th Grade Parent Meeting @ 5:00 in the Media Center
9/17 Title 1 Parent Input Meeting @ 5:30pm
9/17 Curriculum Night @ 6:00pm
9/27 Family Skate Night at Cascade Skating

October 2024

10/04 Fall Festival/ Screen on the Green
10/14-10/16 ( students off)
10/21 District 4 Community Meeting at Renaissance ES @5:30pm
10/22 PTA Meeting @ 6:00pm
10/29 Technology Night @ 5:30pm

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1720027232/fultonschoolsorg/ipu5fznhbezcnmqer4sj/2024-25FCSCalendarFullColor.pdf

resources.finalsite.net

Click the link below.

Infinite Campus - Fulton County School System

fultonschools.org

*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.

Join PTA Today!

-August 20th - Call for Legislative Chair, and Fundraising Chair

-October 22nd

-December 17th

-Feb 25th

-April 15th

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

Alana.Barkman@Chris180.org

APEC Afterschool

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.

APEC on Facebook!

Register Here

Pay Tuition Online

Click Below for Transportation Info.

"Here Comes The Bus" - Fulton County School System

fultonschools.org

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.

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