Wednesday Packet May 6, 2015
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CHECK OUT THE SUMMER SCHOOL AND CAMP OPPORTUNITIES BROCHURE HERE. HIGH SCHOOL PLAY AND AWARDS NIGHT May 12 6pm The Cougar Center HS SPORTS BANQUET Thursday, May 14 6:30pm Submit your payment online or to the Business Office. MS AWARDS BANQUET AND 8TH GRADE GRADUATION Tuesday, May 19 6:30pm RSVP HERE by May 14th HS SEMESTER 2 FINAL EXAMS Monday-Wednesday, May 18-20 Noon Dismissal-HS Only MS LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Wednesday, May 20 Noon Dismissal HS LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Thursday, May 21 Noon Dismissal HS GRADUATION Friday, May 22 11:00am
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May 6, 2015
Jacque’s Note
With most of the Seniors on the Senior Cruise and a significant number of HS students on the Beach Trip, it surely is quiet on this end of campus! I may have to spend more time in the MS this week to get my daily dose of teen noise! This is reminiscent of the week after graduation when it is just us adults on campus and the atmosphere feels palpably different. Once camps and summer school begin, we feel at home and comfortable again! It is truly countdown time. These last weeks of school are critical to complete projects, finalize grades, organize materials and equipment for next year, assess progress on goals and put our year in order. I am a proponent of year-round school because I do not think this abrupt stop and start to the learning process is helpful. However, the year-end activities do help us focus on the journey taken and celebrate the progress made. I suppose I should begin to share my thoughts on this being my last “stop and start” exercise here at TCS. I have tried really hard not to think about it. There is enough to do to keep my mind focused on other things. Growing up as an Air Force kid, I have had plenty of experience with saying goodbye and beginning new adventures….in some ways, I am most comfortable with change. But I have to admit, I have never done anything like this before! I have had quite a few jobs in my lifetime. I began teaching in 1968. I have loved each job and hated to leave when the time came. However, all those jobs were created by other people. I have never felt as responsible for the entire enterprise as I have for the last thirty years. Clearly, when something is the product of your ideas, resources and efforts, there is a major difference. Joe and I have worked to empower our staff, so we do not feel like we have to be here for things to be done well. But we love to be here. We love the interactions with the staff, students and parents. We love the day to day buzz that keeps you on your toes. We love seeing the incremental growth of our students as they gain confidence and come into their own. We have such respect for the courage it takes for our students to try something new when you experienced failure for so long. These students take their journey seriously and truly appreciate the assistance they receive. That process is also true of our staff, although in a completely different way. Every new teacher comes in to our system with traditional lessons and expectations. They are attracted to our unique model and look forward to having an opportunity to genuinely impact a student’s success. However, the width and depth of this job are not readily evident. The teachers who stay on (and the good ones do!) are committed to the progress they see and the relationships they form. They do not think in terms of specific tasks or hours on the job, they look forward to every day’s adventure. Working here is a true calling. I have never gotten over my love for this campus. Surrounded by early morning bird song, the fresh aromas of the seasons, the brilliant Spring sky and the vivid colors of the abundant trees…to me, this is a magical haven…a natural beauty tucked away from the madness and chaos that is modern Atlanta. We are so blessed to be able to settle on this hill. Our students and staff have been nurtured by the endless beauty that surrounds us every minute of the day and night. I believe our environment wraps our students (and us) in a calm and peaceful cloak that enables them to begin to relax and trust so that they can do the work they must do to prepare for their future. I will surely miss the view from my office window and the bluebird that visits my window sill every day in the Spring. Last week’s Staff Appreciation Week brought home how much I will miss all of the fabulous people who fill my days and my heart. Through the clutter and rush of the daily school tasks, we always find time to reach out to each other and share smiles, hugs, encouragement and laughter!
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The TCS Advancement Angle News you can use to help raise money for The Cottage School
The Top Ten Reasons to Give to the Key Annual Fund As the year closes, here are the top ten reasons why you should give to the Key Annual Fund. (And if you’ve already given, we thank you!) 1. Our Students Annual Fund dollars enhance student life in countless unrecognized but crucial ways providing necessities such as books, microscopes, maps, computer software, art supplies and much more! 2. Our Teachers Great teachers make a great school. When you give to the Key Annual Fund, your contribution supports the work of professional educators who are shaping young minds! 3. Our Attention Giving to the Key Annual Fund ensures that we maintain the resources to recruit and retain the best educators for every grade/subject ensuring class sizes stay small and student/teacher ratios low. 4. Our Programs Key Annual Fund dollars go towards enriching arts and athletic programs, faculty teaching and professional growth, financial aid, technology, and campus enhancements. 5. Our Impact: We would need over $2,000,000 in endowment revenue to produce the benefits made possible by just $100,000 in Key Annual Fund donations. 6. Our Traditions Pay-Off days, Middle School Sock-Hop, Grandparents Day, Homecoming, Senior Night, Prom, Graduation-these are traditions that are the lifeblood of The Cottage School. 7. Our Community Over 40% of TCS Families receive need-based tuition assistance which is funded in part by the Key Annual Fund. 8. Our Parents Annual Fund Parent Participation Percentages serve as the measurement by which foundations rate community support and factors into their level of giving. 9. Our Commitment Because one student, educated at The Cottage School, can positively impact the lives of many. As our Executive Director Jacque Digieso says, “Never put a lid on a kid.” 10. Our School You chose The Cottage School because the structured learning environment, trained teaching staff, access to current technology, and a safe and accepting community were what you wanted for your child’s education. Your contribution to the Key Annual Fund is the “key” to making this possible. Because when you give, a door opens, and a child thrives.
Thank you to all our 2014-2015 Key Annual Fund Parent Contributors! Please check below to make sure your name is spelled correctly for the Annual Report. If you believe your name was omitted in error, please contact Tracy Ballot at Tracyb@cottageschool.org. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Adkins Mr. and Mrs. Keith Bagwell Mr. and Mrs. John Barber Mr. and Mrs. Tom Barham Dr. Lisa Berry Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey J. Betts, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bynum Mr. and Mrs. Monte Cagle Mr. and Ms. Alvaro J. Cervantes
Mr. and Mrs. Steven H. Holzapfel Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hood-Cree Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Horowitz Mr. and Mrs. James Huffaker Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hurst Mr. and Mrs. Greg P. Husnik Mr. and Mrs. Dean Johnston Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Kitzler Mr. and Mrs. Michael Langhorne
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Sella Mr. and Mrs. Joel Shannon Dr. and Dr. Scott Shulman Mr. and Mrs. Brad Simmons Mr. David Slovin Mr. and Mrs. Michael Staid Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Stander Mr. and Mrs. Brian Storm Mr. and Mrs. Todd A. Stroup
Mr. and Mrs. James Childers Mr. and Mrs. Keith Connell Mr. and Mrs. Lee Culver Mr. and Mrs. Clay Davis Mr. and Mrs. John P. DeMent Dr. and Mrs. David J. Faulk M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Feinstein Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fontaine Ms. Jennifer Gelder Mr. and Mrs. David Gidley Mr. and Mrs. James Gleghorn Mr. and Mrs. David Grim Mr. and Mrs. Claude Guillaume Mr. and Mrs. James M. Hall Mr. and Mrs. Arnold B. Hall Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James W. Hardee Mr. and Mrs. George Hoffmann Jr. Mr. Michael D. Holder and Ms. Mary Kaplan
Mr. and Mrs. David Lieber Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Tyner Mr. and Mrs. Ranald J. MacDonell Mr. and Mrs. David Vogel Ms. Linda Maresca Mrs. Amy Walters Mr. Frank Maresca Mr. and Mrs. Archie Wanamaker Mr. and Mrs. Jeff McDuffie Mr. and Mrs. Brett Wylie Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. McGee Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Menetre Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Metcalf Remember-It’s still not to late to Mr. and Mrs. Roque Miramontes donate! Mr. and Mrs. Don C. Neder Annual Fund Contributions Deadline is Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Nelson, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Niemi May 31, 2015! Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Rappoport Either donate online or call Tracy Ballot, Mr. and Mrs. Trey Richardson Director of Advancement Mr. and Mrs. Keith Robinson 678-250-5103 or Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Rowell Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Sandlin Tracyb@cottageschool.org. Mr. and Mrs. Rich Schiraldi Mr. Chris Schwarz and Ms. Lisa Frantz
The Cottage School 2015-2016 Parents Abbreviated Calendar Semester 1 August 5 August 6 August 7 August 10 August 12 August 20 September 3 September 7 September 18 October 3 October 12 October 30 November 2 November 14 November 20 November 23-27 December 15-17 December 17 December 18 December 21-Jan 1
H.S. Registration (returning students) 9am-11am H.S. Orientation (new students & rising 9th graders) 9am-11am M.S. Orientation (all students) 8am-12pm First Day of School New Parent Evening Reception 6pm-7:30pm, RCC PAC Parent and Family Social, 5:30pm-7pm, Cougar Center Curriculum Night for M.S. & H.S., 6pm-7:30pm No School – Labor Day Holiday No School – All School Teacher Work Day 2nd Annual Cougar Classic Car Show & Bazaar, 10am-4pm, TCS Campus No School – Columbus Day Holiday No School – All School Teacher Work Day No School – GISA Conference 3 on 3 Turkey Tournament, Cougar Center Grandparents’ Day, 8am-10am, Cougar Center No School – Thanksgiving Break H.S. Sem. 1 Final Exams - ½ days No M.S. School – M.S. Teacher Work Day No School – All School Teacher Work Day Winter Holiday for All Students
Semester 2 January 4 January 18 January 21 – 23 February 12 February 15 March 5 March 10 April 1 April 4 - 8 May 16 - 18 May 17 May 18 May 19 May 19 May 19 May 20
First Day of 2nd Semester No School – MLK Holiday Homecoming Weekend No School – All School Teacher Work Day No School – Presidents’ Day Holiday Glitter Founder’s Day No School – All School Teacher Work Day Spring Break H.S. Sem. 2 Final Exams - ½ days M.S. Awards and Graduation, 6:30pm, Cougar Center M.S. Last Day of School - ½ day M.S. Teacher Work Day H.S. Last Day of School - ½ day Senior Luncheon, 12:15pm, Doubletree in Roswell TCS Graduation, Cougar Center
Updated 5/6/2016 Subject to change
PAC PICKS THIS WEEK Dear Families, Wow, it's May already! "School's almost out for Summer!" We've enjoyed an amazing year here at TCS and before we break for summer, the PAC Board would like to take a moment and thank each and every one of you for your willingness to step in and help out with your time, talent and treasures making so many events and campus projects successful here at TCS! As we've said before, your contribution not only helps the school, but gives us an opportunity to get to know one another better. We have an awesome group of parents! Also, don't forget to continue clipping BoxTops for Education, using your Smile.amazon.com account, Georgia Natural Gas, Kroger, Publix and Target cards when you are shopping this summer. Taking advantage of these giveback programs, benefits The Cottage School each time you shop. Have a safe and enjoyable summer break! The PAC Board
12 days of school left…where is your jacket? Thankfully, spring is here so there won’t be a need for coats again until the fall. Before the year-end, please check the lost and found. You never know what you might have “forgotten” over the past couple months. Lost and Found bins are located in the ‘I’ building, RCC and the Middle School front office. Please remind your student to check to see if their missing belongings are there. Thanks for your help in this matter.
With the end of the school year quickly approaching, we know many parents want to provide a special gift of appreciation to our Cottage School teachers and staff. At TCS, individual gifts are discouraged, so the Parents Association (PAC) offers an opportunity – for those wishing to participate – to give a gift of cash. The PAC will collect contributions from parents and will divide the total amount equally among all teachers and staff. The gift will be given to the staff with a note of thanks at the Year-End Luncheon, Thursday, May 28th. If you would like to participate, please send cash or checks in an envelope to the school office marked “PAC Year-End Gift” by Wednesday, May 20st. Checks should be made payable to TCS PAC. If you have any questions, please contact Brenda Hall or Becky Thelen. HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU GIVE? Any amount you’d like to give is appreciated. Contributions range from $10 to $500, with the average being $100.
Please respect TCS’s long standing tradition and refrain from giving individual gifts. Thank you!
Interact CLUB
May 11 to May 15 DID you know that NFCC runs out of food while kids are at home for the summer? Let’s HeLp! Middle school and high school Homeroom that has the most donations will win free lunch!
The High School Drama Class presents: Agatha Christie’s The Spider’s Web Stage Manager: Drew Shulman Stage Hand: Christopher Grim
Elyse Kanner
Will Hall
Noah Storm
Yael Greene
Zak Kitzler Ethan Menaker
Naya Hill
George Barham
Sydney Culver Jordan Norman
Claire Wylie
Details 6:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 12th, at the Cougar Center followed by the High School Awards Ceremony Bonus: High School audience members will be given an extra three attendance hours for attending!
SPORTS CAMPS AT TCS GIRLS’ BASKETBALL CAMP
COED SOCCER CAMP
Session: June 15, 2015-June 19, 2015 Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Tuition: $300, includes camp t-shirt $250 early bird registration by May 22, 2015 Age: Girls, ages 12-16 Minimum required-3 Contact: Lyle Cutchin, 678.250.5120 LyleC@cottageschool.org
Session: July 20, 2015-July 24, 2015 Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Tuition: $150, includes camp t-shirt Age: Boys and Girls, ages 12-18 Minimum required-11 Contact: Wilfrid Ward, 404.432.7339 WilfridW@cottageschool.org
BOYS’ BASKETBALL CAMP
GIRLS’ CHEERLEADING CAMP
Session: July 13, 2015-July 17, 2015 Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Tuition: $300, includes camp t-shirt $250 early bird registration by May 22, 2015 Age: Boys, ages 12-16 Maximum-28 Contact: Richie Briggs, 770.313.8459 RichieB@cottageschool.org
Session: July 15, 2015-July 17, 2015 Hours: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM Tuition: $125 Age: Girls, ages 12-18 Contact: Abby Blackwell, 678.250.5113 AbbyB@cottageschool.org Participants will learn chants, cheers and a dance. Don’t miss this chance to be part of the Cougar Spirit Team! No experience necessary . Minimum required-6.
COED RUNNERS’ CAMP
COED ARCHERY CAMP
Session: July 13, 2015-July 17, 2015 Hours: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Tuition: $175, includes camp t-shirt Age: Boys and Girls, ages 12-18 Contact: Allen McAdams, 770.641.8688 AllenM@cottageschool.org
Session: July 20, 2015-July 24, 2015 Hours: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Tuition: $125 Age: Boys and Girls, ages 12-18 Contact: Chad Savage, 678.578.5195 ChadS@cottageschool.org Would be archers will gather in the sun drenched forest of our own Cottage School campus to begin their transformation into proud, confident arrow slingers. Minimum required-8
LEGO ROBOTICS and CODING Are COMING to THE COTTAGE SCHOOL The Cottage School is proud to offer LEGO Robotics and Coding to its students beginning on Monday, June 8, 2015-June 26, 2015. Students may enroll on a weekly basis for one or more weekly sessions. The instructor will be a staff member from Youth Technology Learning Center (YTLC), www.youthtechnologylc.com. YTLC is a creative after-school Center with a core focus on S.T.E.M. Technology Classes. S.T.E.M. education focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts taught through problem-solving, discovery, exploratory learning and critical thinking. YTLC utilizes the LEGO Education WeDo Building Kit to teach students elementary engineering as applied to building real world robotic models. Students are introduced to a simple programming interface as they work in teams of two to complete their building challenges and learn team work. We must have a minimum of six students before we can offer this opportunity. Questions? Contact Nancy, 678-250-5111, or by email NancyW@cottageschool.org. Day/Time: Monday-Friday, 1:00 PM-3:30 PM ***** June 8-12, 2015; June 15-19, 2015; June 22-26, 2015 Location: Cougar Center (I Building) Pick-up: no later than 3:45 PM or $1/minute charges apply Instructor: Staff member from Youth Technology Learning Center Fee (non-refundable) must be paid in advance for each week: $200/week If there are not enough students for the class, the fee will be refunded in full.
Name of student: _______________________________________ Age of student: __________ Parent/Guardian name: ________________________________ Cell phone contact information: ________________ Week(s) selected: ______________________________________________________ DEADLINE to register is Monday, June 1, 2015. Registration is not considered complete until application and waiver (requested through Nancy) are completed/returned with fees to The Cottage School. Thank you!
MS May Activities DATE
TIME
Activity
TCS$
Things to bring
Friday 5/8 Off Campus
8:15 10:00 12:00 12:45 2:40
Levels Lake Allatoona Lunch Lake Allatoona Homeroom
$215.76
All students going off campus must bring a sack lunch unless pre-ordered through the lunch program. There will not be microwaves. Students are allowed to bring bathing suits (one piece for females) and towels but must come to school in work-appropriate clothing. Students are also allowed to bring fishing poles.
Academics
$223.20
ALL DAY Academics *Remember to bring an independent reading book if you complete your work early.
Levels MS Olympics Lunch MS Olympics Homeroom Academics
$210.80
$223.20
We will be having a hot-dog cook out on the patio for lunch. If your student would like something else to eat, they can bring a sack lunch. Kona Ice will visit at 11:00! Academic Materials *Remember to bring an independent reading book if you complete your work early.
Middle School Awards Banquet & 8th Grade Graduation- 6:30 PM
$20 per person (cash or check) RSVP to Donna
Friday 5/8 Friday 5/15 On Campus
8:15 10:00 12:00 12:45 2:40
Friday 5/15 Academics Tuesday 5/19
Wednesday 5/20
8:15 10:00 11:00 12:00
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! 1/2 Day for MS! Levels Yearbook Signing Auction Dismissal
Flyer with additional information is posted in the Wednesday Packet.
Students will be dismissed at 12:00pm in the Middle School carpool circle! See Notice Below.
Attention Parents of Middle School Students! After School Program and the Last Day of School We will be dismissing middle school students at noon on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. In order to staff for After School Program supervision, we need to know how many of our middle school students plan to stay beyond noon (12 PM). Students staying for the After School Program should bring lunch from home or order from Wholesome Tummies. We are requesting the following information: ___
No, my student will not participate in the After School Program on Wednesday,
May 20, 2015. I have arranged transportation for my student’s dismissal at noon.
___ Yes, my student will participate in the After School Program on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. My student will be picked up by 6 PM. Student Name: ______________________
Date:____________________
Parent/Guardian Name: _____________________
Please return to Nancy at The Cottage School by Wednesday, May 13, 2015.
Will be coming to the Middle School on
Friday, May 15th! Snow Cones range from $2 to $4. Bring $ if you would like to purchase a special treat!
HS Activities for May DATE
TIME
Friday 5/8
Activity
TCS$
Afternoon Clubs
Things to bring/U.S. $ Bring Needed Club Materials
Academics Friday 5/15
8:15 10:00 12:00 12:45 2:40
Levels Academics Lunch Academics Homeroom
$454.07 (Standard Price) $302.72 (Beach Trip)
Academic material to complete work and spare reading materials, if you will be in academics all day!
Off Campus Friday 5/15
10:00 2:00
Pool Party
$439.43 (Standard Price) $292.95 (Beach Trip)
Towels, hats, sunglasses, appropriate bathing suits, appropriate beach clothes to change into, sunscreen
2:40
And Cook Out! Homeroom
On-Campus Friday 5/15
8:15 10:00 12:00 12:45 2:40
Levels Crafts Lunch Crafts Homeroom
Saturday 5/16
8:00 3:00
Saturday School For students owing attendance hours
5/18
8:00 12:00
1st & 2nd Period Exams 12:00 Dismissal
5/19
8:00 12:00
3rd & 4th Period Exams 12:00 Dismissal
5/20
8:00 12:00
5th Period Exam & HR 12:00 Dismissal
5/21 Last Day of School 5/22
Goodbye Levels 8-10 Yearbook Signing 10-11:45 Homeroom 12:00 Dismissal 11:00
Graduation
$424.78 (Standard Price) $283.19 (Beach Trip)
Your planner, notebooks, textbooks, lunches and a change of clothing for PM work detail
Bring pencils/pens and return all textbooks Bring pencils/pens and return all textbooks Bring pencils/pens and return all textbooks Bring your favorite pen for signing yearbooks
Everyone Attends!
Attention Parents of High School Students!! After School Program and the Last Week of School
As you are aware, high school students will be dismissed at noon (12 PM) on Monday-Thursday, May 18-21, 2015. In order to staff for After School Program (ASP) supervision, we need to know how many of our high school students plan to stay beyond noon (12 PM). Students staying for the After School Program should bring lunch from home or order from Wholesome Tummies. Please indicate which day(s) your student will need to stay with the ASP program during High School Exam Week.
____ Yes, my student (name) _____________________________ will participate in the After School Program on the following dates and times:
Monday May 18, 2015
Tuesday May 19, 2015
Wednesday May 20, 2015
Thursday May 21, 2015
12:00 PM until
12:00 PM until
12:00 PM until
12:00 PM until
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Cost: ASP enrolled students: No additional cost **Students not enrolled in ASP will need to make prior arrangements with Nancy. The cost is $10.00 per day. Questions? Contact Nancy by email at NancyW@cottageschool.org. Parent/Guardian Name: _________________________________ Date: ________________
Please return to Nancy at The Cottage School by Friday, May 15, 2015.
TCS Summer Outdoor Expedition When: July 26-30, 2015 Where: Cohutta Wilderness Who: All male high school students Minimum number of students required: Six (6) What: We will gather at the school at 9:00 am on Monday, July 26, 2015. From there, we will go over gear, learn how to pack, pack up, and drive 2 hours north into the North Georgia Mountains to camp in the Cohutta Wilderness Area. We will spend 4 nights there and return to TCS by noon on Friday, July 30, 2015 to deissue gear, unpack, and clean our gear before storing it. A list of required items will go out once you’ve signed up and we can assess what gear you have and what you might need. Personal sleeping bags are required and will not be provided by the school nor will rain gear. Cost: $600 to cover gas and food expenses as well as gear maintenance
Please sign me up for the Outdoor Expedition. Student Name: _____________________________ Age: ______ Phone Number: ________________ Email: ________________________ Parent Signature: ___________________ Registration is not complete until payment has been received in full. Return this form and payment to Chad Savage Questions: chads@cottageschool.org or 423-715-5749.
Seniors!! Graduation Week Wednesday, May 20th: Mandatory rehearsal from 12:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. **You must be at the rehearsal to participate in the ceremony on Friday the 22nd. Thursday, May 21st: Senior Luncheon Reservations are overdue if you have not RSVP’d! Hurry!! All family members are encouraged to attend at 12:15 P.M. at the Roswell DoubleTree Hotel. Mandatory for you and at least one adult. Dress for the luncheon is business casual/dressy (No jeans, shorts, etc.) Gowns, Awards, Food & Gifts are a part of this fabulous time. $ 20.00 per additional person is past due - Call Abby ASAP @ 770-641-8688. Friday, May 22nd: Graduation!! Seniors: Be here at 10:00 A.M.- bring gowns ironed, on a hanger and ready to wear! **Group photos will be at 10:15 A.M. (Ladies may want to bring a bobby pin or 2 for the hat!)
Dress Code: Guys: black or navy slacks, belt, white oxford shirt with the tie of your choice, dark leather shoes Girls: appropriate white dress or pantsuit, white or nude dress shoes/sandals DVD: There will be a professional recording of the ceremony for graduates and family. Each family will receive one copy of DVD from Abracadabra Video. For any additional orders, please use the order form which is available in this Wednesday Packet and will be available at Graduation as well. Photos: As a part of the Graduation package, each family will receive an 8x10 class portrait along with two 5x7 individual portraits featuring the student holding their diploma. All graduation photos will be available for viewing and purchasing at http://www.hpaphotographers.com/ Ceremony: Your family and guests should be there by 10:45 at the latest! We suggest they arrive at 10:30 A.M. for the best seating. Ceremony is from 11:00 A.M.-12:30 P.M. (but remember, graduates have to be there at 10:00 A.M.) Reception: Immediately following the ceremony until 1:30 P.M. outside the Cougar Center.
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1st and 2nd Period Exams 8:00-12:00 Photo Mementos due
3rd and 4th Period Exams 8:00-12:00
5th Period and HR Exams 8:00-12:00 Grad. Rehearsal 12:30 – 2:30 Speech Rehearsal 2:30 -3:30
8:00 – 9:45 Senior Levels 10:00 -12:00 Yearbook Signing
Senior Luncheon 12:15
22 GRADUATION Seniors Report at 10:00 Ceremony at 11:00 Reception Following Ceremony Cougar Center
*If you have any concerns or questions, please call Abby or Ivan 770-641-8688
The Cottage School Graduation 2015 DVD Order Form *Order only additional copies as each family will receive 1
Name: _______________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________ City:__________________
State:_________ Zip:________
Please send me: ____ Copies of the Graduation DVD $25 each
$25 x ____ = ______
Shipping/Handling
+ $6
Total Amount Enclosed
$ ______
Check Enclosed Bill My Credit Card- AMX/MC/VISA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Exp Date ___/___ Security Code____ Zip Code______ Tear Below for Receipt ------------------------------- -----------------------------
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$______ Total Paid to: Abracadabra Video Inc 2250 North Druid Hills Rd Suite #123 Atlanta, GA 30329 404.633.6002 *****Allow 2 weeks for Fulfillment*****
Congratulations to the Class of 2015 on their acceptances and scholarship awards to the following post-secondary programs! Mary Alice Adkins: Georgia Highlands College Austin Baker: Andrew College Asa Branch: Clark Atlanta University, Fort Valley State University, Alabama A&M University Diego Cervantes: Culinary Internship Courtney Connell: Kennesaw State University, The University of Alabama, Columbus State University, University of North Georgia & Georgia Southern University.
Mary Anna Faulk: Coastal College of Georgia Will Hall: University of West Georgia, University of Mississippi - $6,000 scholarship, Louisiana State University, Georgia Southern University, University of Alabama, Valdosta State University & Auburn University
Ben Keesee: University of Tennessee Chattanooga Zak Kitzler: Hood College - $60,000 scholarship, Young Harris University - $52,000 scholarship & Eckerd College - $68,000 scholarship
Alex Lee: Southern Polytechnic State University, Reinhardt University & Wingate University - $64,000 presidential scholarship
Noelle Mace: Kennesaw State University Academy for Inclusive Learning Ethan Menaker: Oxford College of Emory University, Goucher College - Presidential Scholarship $84,000, Georgia College and State University, Kennesaw State University, Elon University, George Mason University - $32,000 scholarship, High Point University - $40,000 scholarship
Victor Peters: Kennesaw State University KJ Powell: Virginia Union University - $8,000 scholarship; Albany State University, Piedmont College $36,000 Piedmont Pride scholarship & $2,800 Georgia Tuition Grant
Dinara Rothman: Reinhardt University Kyle Simon: KSU Academy for Inclusive Learning, College of Charleston REACH Noah Storm: Green Mountain College & Colorado Mountain College Joseph Thompson: CAPStone Program Victoria Wood: Coastal College of Georgia