Hello March!!!

Thank you, parents, for your support with our many events and activities throughout the month of February! Whether it was supporting your student with his/her project, attending our program, or the daily themed attire. We THANK YOU! This past week, we had our annual STEAM Night, and what a time we had! We received WONDERFUL feedback about the activities and Mr. Green from Science for Everyone! I am so glad that this was a great experience for our students and parents as well. :)

Please take a moment to review our school newsletter for important school happenings this week:

• ANNUAL PARENT PERCEPTION SURVEY: We want to hear from you! Take the Annual Parent Perception Survey between February 12 and March 15 and tell us what you think about Fulton County Schools. https://www.fultonschools.org/annualparentsurvey
  
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  Students in grade 3rd-5th grade will take the STUDENT Perception Survey March 4th-March 8th. Parents may review the actual survey and additional parent information on the district website by CLICKING HERE. Parents may also review our Board Policy on Surveys administered to students.
  
  
• The Federal Programs Department is holding our district Federal Programs Input Meeting. We are requesting parent, community, and staff input into how we spend our federal grant funds (Title I, II, III, IV, and IDEA) and our District Parent and Family Engagement Plan. The meeting dates are March 26th at 9:00 am Join here Input Meeting 1 and March 27th at 1:00 pm Join here Input Meeting 2 . The meetings are scheduled to take place on Microsoft Teams. Your input is essential, and we value your feedback.
  
  
  

• MORNING ARRIVAL-IMPORTANT: Parents are currently welcomed to walk their child to class from 7:00 am-7:35 am each morning. As of 7:35 am, parents are not permitted beyond the cafeteria. I ask that parents remember that this time is for morning drop off only and not time for conferencing with teachers. I ask that you kindly schedule a conference with the teacher via email to address any concerns relating to your student as morning drop-off is not the appropriate time to do so. We have had a large number of parents lingering in classrooms, attempting to conference teachers, and upset at 7:35 when unable to walk a child to class. I respectfully ask that you adhere to our school policies and procedures so that we are able to allow parents to continue to walk students to class.

  
  

  In addition, it is an expectation that all visitors maintain professional decorum when engaging with the Cliftondale Staff. Using profanity and any other disruptive behaviors will not be tolerated on this campus. Disruptive behaviors as such could lead to a ban on this campus. A ban will limit your access to our school property or events.

  
  

  We look forward to working with this community to keep our students; staff; and visitors safe.
  
  

• NATIONAL SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER WEEK: We celebrate National School Social Work Week, acknowledging the exceptional contributions of School Social Workers who enhance and support the well-being of our students, families, and communities. The theme for this year is #PearlsofWisdom.

  School Social Workers play a vital role in student academic success by removing barriers and ensuring basic needs are met. As integral members of our school teams, Social Workers contribute to many facets of student interventions, including advocating and collaborating on issues such as attendance, dropout prevention, mental health, and community partnership.

  Please celebrate and acknowledge the work of your school social worker. Here are some resources to do so: https://www.sswaa.org/school-social-work-week #FULTONSSWW

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Kind Regards,

Mrs. Canty

Our driver from the Blue Whale, Ms. Regina, surprised several of her students with a pizza party today! She was so proud of her students for displaying positive behavior on the bus!

Thank you so much to the Delta Sigma Theta Friends of the Community for your donation to Cliftondale Elementary School.

We are thrilled to be celebrating Exceptional Children’s week the week of March 4th through March 8th. Please see below for our theme:

Children with disabilities achieve successful outcomes when properly supported. One such support that comes in many forms is Assistive Technology. Assistive technology when matched to student needs helps students with disabilities access the curriculum and the learning environment. Assistive technology is selected to match the need of the student:

· Communication devices for students that need alternative modes of communication

· Sound fields to assist students with hearing loss

· Reading Software for students with learning disabilities that impact decoding and reading fluency

· Artificial Intelligence technologies that assist students with diminished vision

This week our scholars will explore the theme by engaging in:

• QR Scavenger Hunt- Each QR Code explores an Assistive Technology
• Building Assistive Technology Collages
• Learning opportunities provided with the Morning announcements.

Please take any opportunities at home to explore with your child the many forms of assistive technology.

PK LOTTERY REGISTRATION IS NOW OPENED! Parents may complete the lottery registration February 1, 2024 - March 8, 2024 using the provided link:
https://fultonschools.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d4qSzBK7y12hLO6

Parents should email FCS's PK Department at prekregistration@fultonschools.org if you have questions.

It is time for the election of new members to our School Governance Council. The School Governance Council has both parent/guardian and teacher positions open for election.

Our School Governance Council (SGC) plays a critical role in the success of our school. The SGC works with school leadership and the community to help determine the long-term direction of the school, design innovative solutions to increase academic achievement, and serve as school ambassadors to the local community. Specifically, the School Governance Council has the following powers:
• Create, approve, and monitor the implementation of the school strategic plan
• Manage the Request for Flexibility process
• Approve the annual budget recommendations and related allocations
• Participate in the hiring of the principal, in the case of a vacancy
• Provide annual feedback to the Area Superintendent on principal performance

The candidate declaration phase will begin on Monday, February 5th and will end Friday, March 29th at 5:00 pm. Voting will be April 17th-24th. The Governance and Flexibility team provides a toolkit with a wealth of materials that we anticipate will support your Outreach and Communication Committee and SGC with the elections process. Additional election tools and information are available on the FCS charter website: Charter System (SGC) / Elections (fultonschools.org)

SY2024 Candidate Declaration Form

All students are invited! Parents may ONLY pay online using Online School Payment. CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

March 6, 2024: Assessment Workshop – 8:30 am and 5:30 pm

March 11, 2024: Teacher Workday-No School for Students

March 12, 2024: Professional Development Day-No School for Students

March 14, 2024: Spring Individual & Class Picture Day

March 15, 2024: 2nd Semester 9- Week Progress Report (viewable in Parent Portal)

April 1-5, 2024: Spring Break – Schools Closed

April 11-19, 2024: Boosterthon- Fundraiser

April 12, 2024: Mustang of the Month – 8:30 am

April 24, 2024: 2nd Semester 13 ½ - Week Progress Report (viewable in Parent Portal)

April 29-May 17, 2024: Georgia Milestones – End of Grade

April 30, 2024: PK Transition Meeting

May 1, 2024: Moms on the Move 8:00 AM-9:30 AM/Dads on Duty 6:55 AM- 8:00AM

May 3, 2024: Mustang of the Month – 8:30 am

May 6-10, 2024: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 15, 2024: PK Awards Day – Time TBA

May 15, 2024: Kindergarten Awards Day – Time TBA

May 16, 2024: First Grade Awards Day -Time TBA

May 16, 2024: Second Grade Awards Day -Time TBA

May 17, 2024: Third Grade Awards Day -Time TBA

May 17, 2024: Fourth Grade Awards Day -Time TBA

May 23, 2024: Last Day of School

May 24, 2024: Post Planning - No School for Students

June 1, 2024: 2nd Semester Report Card (viewable in Parent Portal)

As you know, our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will take the Georgia Milestones Assessments in the spring. The Georgia Milestones Assessment System is designed to provide information about how well students are mastering the state-adopted content standards in the core content areas of English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Importantly, Georgia Milestones is designed to provide students with critical information about their own achievement and their readiness for their next level of learning – be it the next grade, the next course, or the next endeavor (college or career).

Informing parents, educators, and the public about how well students are learning important content is an essential aspect of any educational assessment and accountability system. Parents, the public, and policy makers, including local school districts and boards of education, can use the results as a barometer of the quality of educational opportunity provided throughout the state of Georgia. As such, Georgia Milestones serves as a key component of the state's accountability system – the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI).

Please visit the parent resources provided below from Georgia DOE:

Georgia Milestones Parent QA

Georgia Milestones Study Resource: 3rd Grade

Georgia Milestones Study Resource: 4th Grade

Georgia Milestones Study Resource: 5th Grade - ELA

Georgia Milestones Study Resources: 5th Grade - SCIENCE

What better time than now to join our PTA? Use the QR Code or link provided to access our platform for joining. Remember to share our membership information to your family and friends as they can join also.

Have questions or suggestions for PTA? Please email our Executive Board at any time.

📧Cesmustangspta@gmail.com

Please review Cliftondale's 2023-2024 School-Family Compact, Parent-Family Engagement Plan as well as Fulton County School's Parent-Family Engagement Plan by CLICKING HERE. Parents, school staff, and students partnered together to jointly develop the School-Family Compact and school Parent and Family Engagement Plan (PFEP). This was done through input collected from feedback forms, surveys, and input meetings held annually in the spring. The School-Compact explains how families and teachers will work together to make sure all students reach grade-level standards at Cliftondale Elementary School.

All students above 10 years of age and their parents/guardians are asked to digitally sign the School-Family Compact in the Infinite Campus Parent/Student Portal. Your digital signature acknowledges you have received, read, and agree to the School-Family Compact. Parents may CLICK HERE to access the parent and student portal in Infinite Campus. If you have questions about Title I or need assisting with acknowledging receipt of the Title I documents or would like a printed copy of any of the documents, please contact our Parent Liaison, Ms. Hope Render at 470-254-3040 or by email at renderhh@fultonschools.org

Thank you to the many parents that attended our Annual Title I Meeting and Curriculum Night on September 26, 2023. During our Title I Meeting, we discussed the following items:

• Understand what makes our school a Title I school including requirements, funding, and associated programs;
• Understand school provided resources such as curriculum, assessment, parent resources, and staff contact information;
• Understand Family Engagement at our school;

Unable to attend? No problem! The full presentation is linked for you here. After reviewing the presentation, we welcome your feedback through the EVALUATION LINK. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

This past week, we hosted our Title I Day of Literacy. Many thanks to the families that attended and our Literacy Coaches for making this a hands-on , enjoyable experience for our students and parents! . Through this sessions, parents learned a lot about literacy and how to support their students with literacy development through fun and engaging learning activities.

Unable to attend? No problem! The full presentation is linked for you here. After reviewing the presentation, we welcome your feedback through the EVALUATION LINK. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

Many thanks to the families took part in our Technology Workshop. Unable to attend? No problem! The full presentation is linked for you here. After reviewing the presentation, we welcome your feedback through the EVALUATION LINK. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

In addition to your child's teacher, our curriculum team is here to support you! If you have questions pertaining the curriculum, understanding a specific skill/standard, need additional strategies to support your child at home, please feel free to reach out to one of our curriculum team experts. They are here for you and happy to support you and your Mustang! Each month, we will share resources with parents so that you can support your child at home. Please connect with each of us if you have any questions.

Curriculum Support Teacher: Yazmin Hicks- hicksz@fultonschools.org
-Curriculum Administrator for all curriculum/content areas

Instructional Support Teacher: Dr. Shabo- shabog@fultonschools.org
-Special Needs Administrator

K-2 Literacy Coach: Mrs. Kalista- kalista@fultonschools.org

3rd-5th Grade Literacy Coach: Ms. Johnson- johnsonkr1@fultonschools.org

Math Coach: Mrs. Everett - everettba@fultonschools.org

Inspiring BodyWorks is excited to offer FREE Male Initiative Program offered for boys ages 7-17. Their program, On The Right Track, meets approximately 2 Tuesdays per month at the Hugh C. Conley Recreation Center in College Park. Participants are provided with dinner and work on character development, social & emotional skills, life skills, communication & critical thinking skills, leadership & teamwork, positive attitude & more! The boys hear from high-quality speakers provided by Jump Forward, Inc., and from our fabulous partner representatives, including first responders and law enforcement agencies. Visit their website for additional information: Inspiring BodyWorks

Champions Soccer is a 501c3 organization that offers customized GRASSROOT soccer training programs in a safe and supportive environment. They are dedicated to ensuring that our communities’ youth have greater access to quality programs and services that help promote healthy lifestyles, academic success, and strong leadership skills. Additionally, they have partnered with the City of South Fulton as the official soccer provider.

More on our mission can be found Here!

Parents, family members and friends are not allowed to bring in cakes, balloon bouquets, flowers, goodie bags, gifts, pizza, or any other type of treat to celebrate a student birthday. Teachers are not allowed to celebrate birthdays in the class with a party or a snack either. Rather, parents may purchase a Smart Celebrations Package from the cafeteria. This can be done to student birthdays and/or any other classroom celebrations. Smart Celebration packets should be purchased in the cafeteria at least (2) days in advance. Please contact our Nutrition Manager, Ms. Curry at curryd1@fultonschools.org

Are you registered for your Campus Parent Portal Account? If not, REGISTER TODAY! Everything you need as a parent is contained in the parent portal. You can monitor your student's grades throughout the school year, review your child's schedule, download progress reports and report cards, update your contact information, register other students within your household, withdrawal your student and so much more! If you already have an account, you do not need to register again. New users should click the link provided to register: Parent Portal Registration

*Please note, if you DO NOT have an email address on file, you will be unable to register via the provided link. Please call the school and ask for our Data Clerk, Ms. Allen.

See It. Hear It. And Report It Every Time

If you SEE or HEAR anything about school threats, weapons, violence, bullying, drugs, self-harm, or have other school safety suspicions or concerns, REPORT it EVERY time anonymously using the SHARE TIP LINE.

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Have questions or concerns? Please review our "Contact List" to see who at Cliftondale can provide immediate help to you.

The consideration for gifted services may be reported or automatic as defined by the GaDOE Resource Manual for Gifted Education Services. The Fulton County School System screens all students for eligibility for gifted services twice a year and uses a systematic approach to identify highly capable students who may qualify for gifted services. The gifted teacher routinely reviews available data to refer students for further assessment. Students meeting either the automatic screening OR the classroom screening criteria AND who have supporting data gathered from test history, products, and/or advanced content levels are referred for additional testing to determine gifted eligibility.

TAG TESTING ELEMENTARY PARENT Q&A

TALENTED AND GIFTED (TAG) DISTRICT PAGE

BUS RIDERS/BUS STOP INFORMATION - CLICK HERE to verify your child's assigned bus stop info. All stop times are approximate times. If you have questions pertaining your child’s assigned stop or assigned bus, please contact FCS Transportation Department at 470-254-6060.

"Here Comes The Bus App" is a free, easy-to-use website and app that enables you to see the location of your child’s school bus on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer. This way, you know when the bus is near your stop, so you can send your child out at just the right time. No more worrying about whether your child has missed the bus! If you have questions or concerns regarding your child's assigned bus or bus stop, please contact FCS Transportation Department at 470-254-6060 OR contact our supervisor:

Cheowana Henderson, Supervisor
Hendersonc1@fultonschools.org

Charisse Weigner, Special Needs Supervisor
weignerc@fultonschools.org

• The app will request a school code, which is 87428
• How do you access your student's student ID number? Parents may access their child's student ID number from the parent portal in Infinite Campus.
  
• If you add your child and the bus number or bus stop is incorrect, please contact our supervisor, Ms. Henderson
• If you add your child and their is no bus route displayed, please contact our supervisor, Ms. Henderson.

Fulton County Schools (FCS) remains committed to communicating updates and/or changes to COVID-related protocols within the district. Maintaining face-to-face instruction is a top priority for our district. Fulton County Schools will conduct case investigations and contact tracing for positive cases only. Parents should report only positive cases to the Parent portal. Do not submit a report if you are waiting on a pending test result or for an exposure/direct contact. Fulton County Board of Health Case Investigators, FCS School Nurses and FCS Case Investigators will response to student and staff cases. Please be safe, and as always: Do not come send your child to school sick. If your child tests positive, please keep he/she home and isolate (follow the guidance provided by the Case Investigators and your provider). Please submit the positive test results via the PARENT PORTAL

Principal: Mrs. Canty- cantya@fultonschools.org

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Long- longt@fultonschools.org

Curriculum Support Teacher: Yazmin Hicks- hicksz@fultonschools.org

School Counselor: Dr. Ford- fordb@fultonschools.org

Instructional Support Teacher: Dr. Shabo- shabog@fultonschools.org

K-2 Literacy Coach: Mrs. Kalista- kalista@fultonschools.org
3rd-5th Grade Literacy Coach: Ms. Johnson- johnsonkr1@fultonschools.org

Math Coach: Mrs. Everett - everettba@fultonschools.org

Parent Liaison: Ms. Render- renderhh@fultonschools.org

School Social Worker: Dr. Carver- carvera@fultonschools.org