Tiger's ROAR Newsletter
10.19.2025
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No School for Students Monday, March 16
Please remember that students will not have school on Monday, March 16. It is a professional development day for staff. Students will return to school on Tuesday, March 17.
Leadership Day March 17
March 17 is an exciting day for our school as we celebrate our Leader in Me Lighthouse Certification Day. This special day highlights the leadership, growth, and positive habits our scholars demonstrate every day. As we prepare for this important milestone, we are asking all students to return to wearing their school uniforms daily. Looking our best helps us represent our school community with pride as we showcase our leadership culture.
Dear College Park Elementary Families,
This is a friendly reminder that there will be no school for students on Monday, March 16.
On Tuesday, March 17, our school will host a special Leadership Day as we welcome our Leader in Me Lighthouse reviewers to campus. Our visitors will be learning about the leadership culture at College Park Elementary and observing how our students demonstrate the belief that everyone can be a leader.
Our PreK–5th grade students will have the opportunity to proudly show their leadership talents and share how they practice leadership in their daily learning.
Students may:
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Share their Leadership Binders
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Talk with reviewers about their goals and learning
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Demonstrate how they lead themselves, lead others, and lead their learning
Show off their leadership classroom
How families can support:
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Please make sure your child wears their school uniform on Tuesday, March 17.
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Ensure students arrive at school on time so they are ready to participate in the day’s activities.
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Take a moment to encourage and cheer on your child, reminding them to proudly share their leadership.
We are excited for our students to showcase the leadership skills they practice every day. Thank you for partnering with us and helping us celebrate our students.
With appreciation,
Dr. Maisha N. Otway
Principal, College Park Elementary School
Month of March
March
Mar. 16 Professional Development Day(No School for Students)
Mar. 17 Leader in Me (c) Lighthouse Certification Day
Mar. 20 3-5 House Meeting
Mar. 23 PreK Mayors Reading Club 11am -12pm
Mar. 24 5th grade STEM Bus
Mar. 25 Kids Next code MTG 2:45PM-4:00PM
April Look Ahead
Apr. 5-10 Spring Break
Apr. 17 Sneakerball Dance 6PM-9PM
First grade is raising funds for their end-of-the-year activities, and you can help while enjoying pizza from Domino’s Pizza. For just $20, you can purchase a Domino’s Pizza Card that gives you an amazing deal all year long. Each time you buy a large pizza, you will receive one large pizza free when you present the card. The card is valid through December 31, 2026, so you can enjoy the savings again and again. Every card purchased helps support our first grade students and their special end-of-year experiences. Click here to support.
Students in Grades 3–5 are kicking off the Race to Splish Splash Island Leadership Challenge. Each week, scholars will complete a BINGO card filled with habits that support academic growth and strong leadership while working toward their iReady typical or stretch growth goals.
Students can earn tiles by:
• Attending school daily
• Passing AR quizzes
• Passing reading and math assessments
• Earning ROAR points
• Meeting with their Leader in Me accountability partners
• Wearing their school uniform
Students will receive a new BINGO card each week, giving them fresh opportunities to build strong habits, celebrate progress, and earn recognition.
Additionally, please update the dates for 3rd grade's iReady assessment: May 11th-13th.
Families, we are excited to share an opportunity for students to participate in our Free Title I Summer Camp. This program provides scholars with engaging learning experiences that help strengthen reading and math skills while keeping students connected to learning over the summer.
Space may be limited, so we encourage families to sign up as soon as possible. Be on the lookout for registration information and deadlines coming soon.
This Week’s Leadership in Me Focus
Check out this week’s Leader in Me Article of the Week: Synergize. Families play a vital role in a child’s success not just in academics, but in their growth as leaders and individuals. This week’s article highlights the importance of synergizing.
C.I.S Barbershop Talk
On Monday, our Barbershop Talk was about much more than haircuts. It was about mentorship, connection, and meaningful conversation. Our scholars had the opportunity to sit with positive male role models from our school community and engage in discussions about leadership, responsibility, and making great choices each day. The space allowed students to share their thoughts, ask questions, and receive encouragement from men who are committed to supporting their growth and success. A special thank you to Communities In Schools and Dr. Travis Barber for partnering with us to make this experience possible. Opportunities like this remind our scholars that their voices matter and that strong leaders uplift and support one another.
A.R Traveling Trophy
It’s time to celebrate our Accelerated Reader Traveling Trophy Winners! These grade levels showed outstanding effort and reading achievement this week.
🏆 3rd Grade Homeroom Winner: Ms. Offord’s Class
🏆 4th Grade Homeroom Winner: Tiger 4th
🏆 5th Grade Homeroom Winner: Ms. McBride’s Class
5th Grade Winning Grade Level
Congratulations to these classes for continuing to lead the way in reading growth and quiz mastery!
Keep reading, keep quizzing, and remember — the trophy is always up for grabs next week!
Let’s make it another great reading week!
Infinite Campus
All families are required to log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal and verify emergency contacts and household information. This ensures that schools can contact you quickly and appropriately in case of an emergency. Click here.
Here Comes The Bus
Download the Here Comes the Bus app! Track your child’s bus in real time and receive alerts when it’s nearby.
ClassDojo
Get important updates, messages, and photos from your child’s teacher right on your phone. Teachers have sent home a QR code for you to join their ClassDojo.
GA & FCS Personal Device Policy
No Cell Phone or Smart Device Policy
Per the new GA & Fulton County Schools policy, cell phones and smart devices (including smartwatches) are strictly prohibited during the school day for all PreK–8 students.
For full details, please review the device policy at www.fultonschools.org.
25$ Device Protection Policy
Only $25 to purchase insurance to protect your student's device if device becomes damaged or lost. To enroll or learn more about the protection plan. Our 2025-2026 One-to-One Student/Parent Device Handbook can be found on the FCS website at https://www.fultonschools.org/all-departments/information-technology/it
Transportation Changes Notice
To help us ensure a safe and accurate dismissal, all transportation changes must be submitted in writing and turned in to the front desk on the day of the change. All changes must be made prior to 1:30 p.m.