Happy Friday!

It was a great week of teaching at Cliftondale! Teachers are teaching and students are learning.
📌However, parents we need your help! Over the last few weeks, we have had several incidences of student misconduct. Please speak with your student about his/her behavior while at school or on the school bus. Students exhibiting behavior that is in violation of FCS Code of Conduct will receive consequences as displayed within FCS Code of Conduct. This does include transportation. All students are permitted to ride FCS transportation. However, those with unsafe behavior will be removed from all FCS transportation for 3-5 days minimum and parents will be required to transport their student to and from school. Absences will not be excused for students whose parent/guardian is unable to provide transportation. Please speak with your students about his/her behavior. We take maintaining a safe and secure learning environment extremely serious for all Cliftondale students and staff members. Let's all work together to ensure that we have the best learning environment for all so that our students may continue to THRIVE! :)

Please see our school updates for the week ahead:

• PARENT SURVEY: Your opinion matters! Tell us about your experiences with the district and your school by filling out the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) Georgia Parent Survey required by the Georgia Department of Education. This survey provides a foundation for your school’s Climate Star rating score and is part of the CCRPI. These climate scores are an important indicator of culture and climate within each school in the district. Each school will receive a 1-5 star rating, with five stars representing an excellent school climate, and one star representing a school climate most in need of improvement. The surveys are anonymous and confidential and will remain open through Friday, December 15. To access the CCRPI survey, click here.
  
  

• 📌2025-2026 Instructional Calendar📌: A draft 2025-2026 instructional calendar was presented to the School Board for their initial review. District staff created the draft using the parameters approved at last month's board meeting and with parent, student, employee, and school leader feedback. The proposed calendar takes the approach of a "modified balanced calendar" and calls for 180 instructional days (89 first semester; 91 second semester) with a start date of August 4, 2025, and the last day of school occurring before Memorial Day on May 21, 2026. School breaks include a newly added week in September as well as a full week in November around the Thanksgiving holiday. Spring Break is kept as the first full week in April and two weeks are set aside in late December/early January for the winter break. The draft calendar also includes four professional development days for staff and six teacher workdays.
  
  

  Board members emphasized the calendar is still in the proposal stage and that they will be soliciting feedback at their November community meetings. Join us at our District 4 Community Meeting on this Monday, November 13th at 6:00 pm at Global Impact Academy. The draft calendar can be viewed here along with a comparison to the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 calendars.

• 13.5 WEEK PROGRESS REPORTS: Did you know our 13.5-week progress report will post this Wednesday, November 15th? Progress reports will be accessible via the Parent and Student Portal in Infinite Campus. Progress reports are posted every 4.5 this school year. If you have questions pertaining your child's grades or academic progress, please contact your child's teacher. If you haven't already done so, please take some time to review FCS Grades Reporting Policy:
  
  GRADES & REPORTING
  ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRADING
  FCS RECOVERY POLICY
  
  Haven't registered for your account yet? 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 contact our Data Clerk, Ms. Allen at allenk3@fultonschools.org
  
  
• HOLIDAY LUNCHEONS: We are excited to welcome families for our holiday luncheons. Our dates for the luncheon are detailed for you here. Parents may CLICK HERE to submit an RSVP to attend the luncheon. The adult meal price is $4.75, and we ask that parents bring the exact cash parents on the luncheon date as credit cards and check are not accepted. Parents may review their child’s lunch time by CLICKING HERE.

Holiday Luncheon Schedule

PK-1st grades: Wednesday November 15, 2023

2nd- 3rd grades: Thursday November 16, 2023

4th – 5th grades: Friday November 17, 2023

Thanksgiving Lunch Menu

Roast Turkey and Gravy with Stuffing

Macaroni and cheese

Green Beans

Yams

Dinner Rolls

Cranberry Sauce

Apple Crisp

Fresh fruit of the day

• DATE CHANGE- HOLIDAY CONCERTS: Each day the concerts will begin at 8:30 am in our cafeteria.
  December 11th: Holiday Concert Series: PK, Kindergarten, Second Grade, & Fourth Grade
  December 12th: Holiday Concert Series: First Grade, Third Grade, and Fifth Grade

Have a great weekend and we appreciate your continued support!

A. Nicole Canty

Principal
Cliftondale Elementary School

Each member of the Fulton County Board of Education sponsors a monthly meeting open to all members of the community. The sessions provide an opportunity for direct contact with community members and give Board members a chance to listen to local issues and concerns.

Franchesca Warren District 4

November 13th at 6:00 pm

Global Impact Academy

155 Shaw Dr.

Fairburn, GA 30213

Our PTA is excited to present MASQUERADE - A Family Gala! Tickets are on sale NOW. Parents may purchase tickets ONLINE ONLY by visiting MemeberHub or CLICKING HERE. , Tickets will be available now through January 31st OR tickets sell out, whichever comes first. Guests will not be able to pay on event day or at the door. Unpaid guests will not be admitted. This event is opened to Cliftondale Elementary School students only.

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

📧Cesmustangspta@gmail.com

Our PTA is excited to present "Winter Wonderland Pajama Party" on Friday, December 8th. Tickets are on sale NOW. Parents may purchase tickets ONLINE ONLY by visiting MemeberHub or CLICKING HERE. Tickets will be available now through December 6th. Students will not be able to pay on event day or at the door. This event is opened to Cliftondale Elementary School students only. Additional concession items will be available for purchase also, and only CASH payments will be available.

Interested in volunteering? Please email our Executive Board 📧Cesmustangspta@gmail.com

Our PTA is excited to host their very first FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS NIGHT! We are in search of additional health and wellness experts. If you are interested in presenting, volunteering, or know someone that may be interested, please contact our PTA at CESMustangsPTA@gmail.com

We welcome your expertise!

Get ready for the ultimate blast this November because it's National Family Engagement Month, and we're gearing up for our second annual "Family Matters" extravaganza – just for YOU!

Here's What's Cooking:

• It's In the Bag! A Family Cooking Adventure
• Starlab
• Chinese Brush Painting
• Vision Board Workshop
• Microsoft Translation Workshop
• HBCU Dance Boot Camp
• Battle of the Drones
  
  

Expect fantastic vendors, mind-blowing entertainment and fabulous giveaways. Did we mention family fun? You can't miss it! Two nights of learning fun and with over 25 sessions. To see session descriptions please visit our website www.fultonschools.org/FamilyEngagementMonth

Save the Dates:

Heards Ferry Elementary School** | Nov 15 | 4:30-8:00 p.m.

Feldwood Elementary School** | Nov 29 | 4:30-8:00 p.m.

Registration is a must to secure your spot in this epic celebration as spaces are limited! Please RSVP now and find out more at www.fultonschools.org/FamilyEngagementMonth by Nov 1 to guarantee your family's place at the event of the year and get set for unforgettable memories – see you there!

Fulton County is now deploying Classwise classroom management software to Fulton County-issued devices across the district. Staff members at each school are currently conducting training for teachers between now and November 10. Attached is the Classwize Family Flyer for parents to provided additional information about Classwize and how teachers can manage their classrooms with this new tool.

November 15-17, 2023: Holiday Luncheons

November 15, 2023: 13 ½ Week Progress Report (viewable in Parent Portal)

November 20-24, 2023: Thanksgiving Holidays- Schools Closed

November 29, 2023: PTA Health and Wellness Night

December 1, 2023: Mustang of the Month – 8:30 am

December 6, 2023: Moms on the Move 8:00 AM-9:30 AM/Dads on Duty 6:55 AM- 8:00AM

December 6, 2023: School Spelling Bee

December 11th: Holiday Concert Series
PK, Kindergarten, Second Grade, & Fourth Grade

December 12th: Holiday Concert Series
First Grade, Third Grade, and Fifth Grade

December 13-14, 2023: Class Holiday Party

December 15, 2023: Last Day of First Semester

December 18-January 1, 2024: Winter Break- Schools Closed

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!

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

As you know, parent involvement is vital to your child’s academic success, which is why I am so excited to introduce a new learning tool to help enhance what I teach in the classroom. Over the course of the school year, we will be unveiling a series of parent units for you to complete so you are better able to help support their early literacy development at home. These self-paced experiences, called Parent Units, are no more than 20 minutes from start to finish to complete. In the units, an easy-to-replicate strategy is provided for you to use at home. Each Parent Unit will launch monthly one at a time and will focus on different topics. We are kicking off the series with Unit 1 focusing on Oral Language.

I encourage you to take the time to complete these fun learning units, which can be found at the bottom of our school’s website and on the district website https://www.fultonschools.org/parentunits. Plus, parents will have the opportunity to earn a certificate for completing each unit!

Thank you for sharing your student with me. I look forward to partnering with you to give them the best education Fulton County Schools has to offer.

Where: Turner Chapel AME Church | 492 North Marietta Pkwy NE, Marietta, GA 30060

Time: Friday, November 17, 2023 @3PM – 7PM

**No registration required**

Where: Thanksgiving Feast & Turkey Giveaway | 2869 Lakewood Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30315

Time: Thursday, November 16, 2023 @4PM – 8PM

**Registration required** | Registration Link: https://www.vetscenterinc.org/events/#

What: Santa’s Toy Shop Toy Giveaway | FREE

When: December 16, 2023 @2PM – 5PM

Where: 7210 Church Street, Riverdale, GA 30274

**Registration required** |Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/santas-toy-shop-toy-giveaway-2023-tickets-738081781477

For More Information: 770-909-5300

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.

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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