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Date: Wednesday – May 22, 2013
Important Messages from The Cottage School are attached. Please sign this form indicating their receipt and return to the school
with your student tomorrow. Thank You!!
Parent Signature________________________________________
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May 22, 2013
Wednesday Packet
Important Dates/Information
MS Last Day of School – Wednesday, May 22nd – Noon Dismissal HS Last Day of School – Thursday, May 23rd – Noon Dismissal
HS Graduation – Friday, May 24th 11:00 AM in The Cougar Center
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Each year I find that I run out of time before I run out of intentions! This is the last note of this school year and my mind is racing! What did I forget to share? Who did I not recognize? What topic could I have discussed in more detail? Suffice it to say, I hate to see this year end! Your teens have filled our days with enthusiasm and wonderment! Your participation has enabled us to do more than we ever thought we could! Our teachers continue to go above and beyond, leading our students to heights they did not realize were possible. We close out this year feeling the fatigue that comes from knowing we did our best. We worked together and we achieved great things. Now it is time to take a brief break, regroup and prepare for the next step! This week’s Middle School graduation is one of the clear reminders that our job here is done, for now. What a joy is has been to see these young students leave their insecurities and self-defeating behaviors behind. This group, in particular, has emerged with a strength and gentle spirit that is rare in their age group. They have shown grit and compassion, vulnerability and courage, playfulness and persistence! The high school staff is eagerly awaiting their participation in activities and classrooms next year! Thank you to all who completed the parent survey this year. You may view the results on our website. Our percentage of participation can always improve. Each and every comment is read and considered carefully. A few years ago it was the parent survey results that provided the fuel needed to complete the Cougar Center. Our team will review this year’s responses to see where you wish our efforts for facility growth and program enhancement to be placed. Of course I have a long list of “to do’s” that includes fields, courts, an arts facility and even a small planetarium(!) but our Board of Directors place a considerable amount of stock in what they hear from parents! It is always rewarding to read the responses that praise TCS, the staff and our special knack with teens. It is also important that we hear where we can improve. I hope that those few parents who indicated specific areas of need have made their perceptions clear to us so we can take their ideas into consideration. I am always concerned at the number of “not aware” responses we receive. Especially in the area of curriculum and safety! Perhaps just the act of answering the questions will prompt those parents to fill in the blanks they have about their teen’s school. Plans for next year are already well underway. There will be a few changes…all good! Our new classroom addition should be complete; new opportunities for athletics, arts and music will be available; and new goals and new dreams will be before us! In the wake of the recent tornadoes in Oklahoma, the latest in a string of tragic events that have reminded us how fragile life is and how precious our time is together, I pause to appreciate you! Thank you for a great year! See you at Graduation!!
May 22, 2013
Jacque’s Note
Attention HS and MS Parents!!!
If you have sent medication for your child for this school year, we are asking you to please come in and collect it. On the 28th there will be an official flushing ceremony for any
uncollected meds.
High School- collect from Ivan on May 23, 2013 Middle School- collect from Debbie on May 22, 2013
Be on the lookout! Search high and low! Help collect Box Tops and Coca Cola Codes to earn TCS cash, equipment and cool stuff.
Box Tops -- Last semester, just 10 TCS students earned an easy $150.
Coke Product Bottle Caps/Codes
Plus, Don’t Forget to Shop Amazon.com Every time you access Amazon.com through TCS’ site, a percentage of your
purchase is donated to The Cottage School. It’s as simple as that. So access
Amazon.com by clicking on the link above or first going to
www.cottageschool.org (Amazon.com link provided on the home page
under “Stay Current.”)
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Summer Reading is Coming!
Check out the
Summer Mailing Packet
coming to your email in June.
Looking for a Middle School Summer School?
Look no further!
TCS Middle School Summer School June 10-June 28, 2013
8:00-12:30
We will be offering a three week Middle School program that will focus on the fundamentals of Language Arts and Math. Language Arts will work on grammar, reading comprehension
and written expression. Math will work on equations, graphs, fractions and more. Individualized plans for your student.
This opportunity for Summer School is open to students entering the 6, 7, 8 or 9 grades.
Please feel free to call or e-mail Julie Crudgington at 770-640-8037 or [email protected] with any questions.
The deadline to sign up for Summer School is May 31, 2013. We must have four students to host the Summer School.
Application Fee: $75.00
3 Week Summer School: $900.00
For more information, visit www.cottageschool.org or call 770-641-8688
Looking for either a traditional or different approach to Summer School?
Look no further!
HS Summer School For Credit On Campus at TCS
The High School Summer Program at The Cottage School offers subjects in the academic core curriculum. Small classes and experienced teachers provide an opportunity for students
to earn one semester (.5 Carnegie Unit) or two semesters (1 Carnegie Unit) credit.
Session I 6/10/13 - 6/28/13
Session II 7/1/13 - 7/19/13
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Tuition: $1,000 per session
Application Fee: $75.00
Online Summer School for High School Credit
Worried about scheduling Summer School around your vacation? Worry no more!
The High School Online Summer Program offers subjects in the academic core curriculum, providing an opportunity for students to earn one semester (.5 Carnegie Unit) or two
semesters (1 Carnegie Unit) credit.
Tuition: $800 per session
Application Fee: $75.00
Beginning June 2013, The Cottage School will offer High School level courses online in Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies and Modern Foreign Language for both
Credit Recovery as well as Accelerated Learning.
For more information, visit www.cottageschool.org or call 770-641-8688
Middle School Enrichment Class
July 29-August 2
8:00-12:00
Attention Middle School and
Rising 9th Grade Parents
Language Arts and Math Enrichment
Does your child forget information over the summer that he/she will
need come August 12? The Middle School will be offering
enrichment classes this summer for Language Arts and Math. Have them at-
tend a week of review to prepare them for the upcoming year. Jeannine and
Stephanie will be enriching the students on their language arts and math
facts. Sign up as soon as possible to guarantee your child a spot in the class.
To register, contact Julie Crudgington by phone 770-641-8688 or by
e-mail at [email protected]
July 29-August 2
8:00-12:00
TCS Middle School
$300.00
Co-ed Soccer Camp July 8th-12th A five day Soccer Camp designed to teach and
reinforce the fundamentals of Soccer.
Featuring One on One Techniques and Ball Control
Students will Compete in 3 on 3 Futsol Tournament Daily
Training Videos and World Cup Footage
Prepare for Next Season and Improve Your Skills
Bring a lunch, shoes for indoor soccer, cleats for outdoor soccer as
well as shorts and a t-shirt. Warm-ups are as needed.
The Cougar Center
700 Grimes Bridge Road
Roswell, GA 30075
Monday thru Friday
9am-3pm
Please sign me up for the TCS Soccer Camp.
Name __________________________________ Age _______________________
Shirt size _______________________________ Phone ______________________
Email ___________________________________
Parent Signature __________________________________________________
Return this form to Wilfrid W. Ward, Jr. TCS Soccer Coach
Phone: 404-432-7339 Email: [email protected]
Cost: $250.00 if committed by June 30th, 2013. Cost: $300.00 per camper;
includes a Cougar Soccer Camp T-shirt.
Please include a check for full payment to cover camp fee.
Credit Card payments are welcome at 3% service fee.
THE COTTAGE SCHOOL
Distance Runners’ Camp FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
When: July 15 - July 19, 2013 (Monday-Friday) Drop off and pick up times for the camp: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Where: Cougar Center, 700 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30075
Cost: $150.00 – Includes T-shirt
The Cottage School Distance Running Camp is a five day program teaching the principles of distance running. Athletes will learn from current staff, alumni and
professional presenters from Emory University and Phidippides. Topics will include nutrition, strength training, gait analysis, flexibility exercises, proper footwear, injury
prevention, goal setting and psychological visualization.
Runners will train and learn on various courses (Kennesaw Mountain trails, Vickery
Creek, Stone Mountain and the Chattahoochee Trail System) and in settings such as our Fitness Center, Phidippides and a local track.
Athletes should bring a healthy snack and water bottle each day.
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Please sign me up for the Cougar Distance Runners’ Camp Name: _______________________________________________ Age: _________________ Shirt Size: ______________________ Phone Number: ________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________ Emergency Contact: ____________________________________ Parent Signature: ______________________________________
Return this form to Allen McAdams, Camp Director
email: [email protected] phone: (770) 641-8688
Payment: $150.00 check payable to The Cottage School - includes a T-shirt
FOURTH ANNUAL
4TH ANNUAL
DISTANCE RUNNERS’ CAMP
5th Annual Cottage School Boys Basketball Camp Who: Boys ages 12-16 years old (maximum of 28 athletes).
What: A five day boy’s camp teaching the fundamentals of
basketball; shooting, ball handling, passing, footwork,
rebounding, team defense and offense, and much
more! Also includes a 3 on 3 tournament, a 5 on 5
tournament, a Hot Shot shootout, a 3 point contest,
and a Free Throw contest.
Where: The Cougar Center
700 Grimes Bridge Road Roswell, GA 30075
When: July 15th - July 19th 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Cost: $300 per camper-includes a Cougar camp T-shirt.
Athletes need to bring a sack lunch each day.
*If committed by June 13th—Camp Fee = $250
Please sign me up for the Boys Basketball Camp. Name: ___________________________________________
Age: __________ Shirt size: XS S M L XL XXL
Phone Number: ____________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________
Parent signature: ___________________________________
*Please include a check for full payment to cover camp fee.
*Credit Card payments are welcome at a 3% service fee.
Return this form to Richie Briggs-Camp Director
Office Phone: 678-250-5130 Cell Phone: 770-313-8459 [email protected]
All campers will learn the
fundamentals of
basketball from Richie
Briggs; Head Varsity
Cougar Coach and 4-Time
AAC champion.
Cottage School staff and
alumni Cougars plan to
share teaching and
coaching duties.
Call to reserve your spot
today as space is limited!
Thank you and we look
forward to having another
great camp.
Cottage School Ladies Combined Camp
Basketball & Volleyball
Who: Ladies ages 12-16 years old - Maximum of 28 ladies.
What: A girl’s day camp teaching the fundamentals of both volleyball (bump, set, spike, and serves) and
basketball (rebounding, ball handling, shooting, footwork and team defense). Cottage School Varsity Coaches
Amie Robb (Volleyball) and Lyle Cutchin (Basketball) will serve as directors. Campers will participate in a
variety of individual and team competitions.
Where: The Cougar Center
700 Grimes Bridge Road Roswell, GA 30075
When: June 24 through June 28 - 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Cost: $300 per camper-includes a Cougar Camp T-shirt.
Athletes need to bring a sack lunch each day.
*If committed by May 23rd—Camp Fee = $250
Please sign me up for the Ladies Combined Camp. Name_____________________________________________
Age____________ Shirt size__________________________
Phone Number_____________________________________
Email____________________________________________
Parent signature___________________________________
*Please include a check for full payment to cover camp fee.
*Credit Card payments are welcome at a 3% service fee.
Return this form to Lyle Cutchin - Camp Director
Office Phone: 678-250-5120
Seniors!! Graduation Week
Wednesday, May 22nd: 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 24th. Thursday, May 23rd: Reservations are overdue if you have not RSVP’d! Hurry!! All family members are encouraged to attend! Luncheon at 12:15 P.M. at The Cougar Center. 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 Ivan ASAP @ 678-250-5110 Friday, May 24th: 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. (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 dress shoes.
Girls: Appropriate white dress or pantsuit, white dress shoes or sandals.
* *School appropriate jewelry only.
DVD: There will be a professional recording of the ceremony for graduates and family. Each family will receive one copy of the DVD from Abracadabra Video. For any additional orders, please use the order form which is available in this Wed Packet and will be available at Graduation as well. Photos: As a part of the Graduation package, each family will receive an 8x10 class of the 2013 group photo along with one 8x10 and two 5x7 individual portraits featuring the student holding their diploma. All graduation photos will be available for viewing and purchasing at www.studio7hub.com. Ceremony: Your family and guests should be there by 10:45 at the latest! We suggest they arrive at 10:30 for the best seating. Ceremony is from 11:00- 12:30 (but remember, graduates have to be there at 10:00 A.M.) Reception: Immediately following the ceremony until 1:30 P.M. in the Cougar Center.
*If you have any concerns or questions, please call Ivan @ 678-250-5110
20 1st and 2nd
Period
Exams
8:00-12:00
21 3rd and 4th
Period
Exams
8:00-12:00
22 5th
Period and HR Exams
8:00-12:00
Grad. Rehearsal 12:30 – 2:30
Speech Rehearsal
2:30 -3:30
23 8:00 – 9:45 Senior Levels
10:00 -12:00 Yearbook Signing
Senior Luncheon
12:15
24 GRADUATION Seniors Report at 10:00
Ceremony at 11:00
Reception Following Ceremony
Cougar Center
The Cottage School
High School Graduation 2013
DVD Order Form
*Order only additional copies as each family will receive one*
Name: _______________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________
City:__________________ State:_________ Zip:__________
Please send me:
______ Copies of the Graduation Video
$25 each $25 x ______ = _______
Shipping $6 per order + $6
________
Total Amount Enclosed $________
Check Enclosed
Bill My Credit Card- AMX/MC/VISA
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_____ Copies of Cottage School Video
$ _____ Total Paid to:
Abracadabra Video
2250 North Druid Hills Rd Suite #123
Atlanta, GA 30329 404-633-6002
*****Allow 2 weeks for Fulfillment*****
Senior Scholarship Awards 2012-2013
Please congratulate our seniors on their scholarship awards so far. We are so proud!
Evan Robertson – Young Harris College – Dean’s Scholarship Award $52,000 Mars Hill College – Mars Hill Scholarship Award $40,000
Queens University – Academic Scholarship $36,000 Simon Hirschhorn – Queens University – Academic Scholarship $48,000 Queens University – Trustee Scholarship - $15,000 Jake Neuber – University of Alabama – Collegiate Scholar Scholarship $56,000
University of Mississippi – Academic Excellence $24,000 Auburn University - $6000 for 4 years University of South Carolina Sims Scholarship - $33,400
Davey Ison – Oglethorpe University Scholar - $48,000 Young Harris College Sharp Scholarship - $56,000 Berry College – Academic Scholarship - $9,500 Ben Brown – Andrew College – Drama Scholarship - $6,000 Andrea Kershaw – SCAD – Achievement Honors Scholarship - $6,000 Mariah Barnes – SCAD - SCAD Achievement Scholarship Camp $ 900.00; SCAD Honor Scholarship $
2,100.00; SCAD Student Grant $ 1,500.00
Laura Lanier – Brenau University - $26,000 Trustee Scholarship
Post-Secondary Acceptances - Congratulations!
Mariah Barnes on her acceptance to Savannah College of Art and Design
Ben Brown on his acceptance to Andrew College
Jake Neuber on his acceptance to Ole Miss, Auburn University, University of South Carolina and University of Alabama
Simon Hirschhorn on his acceptance to Southern Polytechnic State University, Queens University of Charlotte, Georgia College, Oglethorpe University & New College of Florida
Davey Ison on his acceptance to The University of Alabama, Oglethorpe University, Southern Polytechnic State University, GA State University, Berry College and Young Harris College
Andrea Kershaw on her acceptance to Savannah College of Art and Design
Laura Lanier on her acceptance to Brenau University
Desi Levan on her acceptance to Brevard Community College
Evan Patterson on his acceptance to Beacon College
Evan Robertson on his acceptance to Young Harris College, Mars Hill College, Queens University of Charlotte and Limestone College
Dion Schmidt on his acceptance into the AmeriCorps program
Chip Sheffield on his acceptance to Southern Polytechnic State University
If your senior has a post-secondary acceptance letter or has been awarded scholarship money please contact
Kristen Bell at 678-250-5113 or [email protected] so we can share their accomplishments!
