Tiger's ROAR Newsletter

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Dear College Park Elementary Families,

Due to inclement weather, school will operate remotely on Monday, January 26, 2026. Students will participate in an asynchronous learning day, meaning they will complete the choice board assignment that was sent home on Friday, January 23, 2026.

We understand some families may be experiencing power or internet outages, so the assignments were designed to offer flexible options that can be completed without technology if needed.

Please note that all school buildings will be closed, and all programs and activities are canceled for the day.

Please stay safe and warm. If you have any questions or need assistance, contact your child’s teacher by email or ClassDojo.

With appreciation,

Dr. Maisha N. Otway

Principal, College Park Elementary School

January

Jan. 26-30 Georgia School Climate Survey Return to Front Desk

Jan. 30 STEM EXPO 7:15-9:30am(Family Event)

Jan. 30 Princeton's Pop-up

February Look Ahead

Feb. 4 STEM Bus Visit

Feb.11 SGC MTG (7:30am-8:30am)

Feb.13 House MTG (7:15am-8:00am)

Feb16-17 Teacher Workday (Student Off)

Feb.18-20 Penny Wars

Feb.26 Decades of Excellence Student Black History Program 5:00pm-7:00pm

This week, students will come home with the GADOE family enagement flyer. Parents, College Park Elementary needs your feedback, and the time to share it is now through the Georgia School Climate Survey! Your input plays a vital role in helping us understand what we’re doing well and how we can continue to grow and support our students, families, and school community. Every response truly matters and this year our goal is for 311 of our families to provide us with essential feedback.

Click link to complete survey

To make things even more exciting, we’re turning feedback into a friendly competition! 🏆

The House with the highest number of completed surveys will earn an Ice Cream Party 🍦

The Grade Level with the most responses will enjoy a Pizza Party 🍕

The Class with the highest participation will be treated to Popcorn Express 🍿

Your participation makes a difference—and it brings a little fun along the way! Thank you for taking a few moments to share your voice and help make our school the best it can be.

College Park Elementary is excited to welcome all families to our STEM Expo Day on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 7:15–9:30 AM!

Parents will get an exclusive preview of our STEM program and the math curriculum currently being implemented in our classrooms. You’ll see how our scholars are building problem-solving skills, thinking critically, and applying math and STEM concepts in meaningful ways.

We’ll also share practical tips, resources, and strategies to help families confidently support math and STEM learning at home, reinforcing what students experience each day at school.

Come explore, ask questions, and partner with us as we continue empowering a legacy of leaders through STEM learning. We can’t wait to see you there! 🚀📊

Accelerated Reader is a reading program that helps students strengthen reading comprehension by reading books at their level and taking short quizzes for understanding.

PTA Fundraiser Alert!
Our PTA is hosting a fundraiser featuring cozy, beautiful blankets—perfect for home or gifting! Blankets are just $20 each, and every purchase supports our school.
Click the link to purchase, share with family and friends, and help us appreciate our teachers.
https://mydesigns.teamthrows.com/f/college-park-cozy-blanket-/

Get a head start on learning!

The Fulton County Schools 2026–2027 Pre-K Lottery opens January 12, 2026 and closes March 3, 2026. Families with eligible scholars are encouraged to apply during the application window. To qualify, children must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026. Don’t miss this opportunity to begin your child’s learning journey early!

This Week’s Leadership in Me Focus

Check out this week’s Leader in Me Article of the Week: Have a plan. 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 Beginning with End in Mind.

We want to take a moment to celebrate our teachers and the strong instruction happening every day in our classrooms.

Last Thursday, our school welcomed a district, state, and Metro RESA 4 hour visitation focused on identifying trends of effective instruction and ensuring we are on track to meet our academic goals. Visitors spent time in classrooms observing teaching and learning across grade levels. Please take the time to thank your child's teacher for choosing to learn and grow at College park to impact your child's future effectively.

We are proud to share the positive trends that were consistently observed:

✅ Student Engagement

• Students were on task

• Active participation across classrooms

• Positive learning environments

🎯 Clear Learning Goals

• Focus skills clearly stated

• Learning targets posted and referenced

• Students understood the purpose of their lessons

🧩 Strong Instructional Structures

• Small-group instruction in place

• Clear routines, processes, and procedures

• A balance of teacher-led and student-supported learning

🔍 Monitoring & Feedback

• Ongoing checks for understanding

• Thoughtful questioning

• Real-time feedback to support student learning

🧠 Instructional Tools

• Use of district instructional resources

• Manipulatives, whiteboards, and visual supports

• Tools that help students think and problem-solve

🤝 Positive Classroom Culture

• Supportive teacher–student interactions

• Classrooms that foster confidence, effort, and growth

Fourth grade science is shining bright in Hamlet’s homeroom! 📸 These action photos capture students fully engaged in a hands-on investigation of transparent, translucent, and opaque objects. With curious minds and busy hands, students tested materials, made observations, and shared discoveries as they explored how light travels (or doesn’t!) through different objects.

This week, we kicked off our Accelerated Reader program in the library. Students in grades 3–5 are participating in the program by taking AR quizzes designed to assess their reading comprehension and overall understanding of the books they’ve read. The Accelerated Reader program encourages independent reading while helping students build strong literacy skills. Pictured is Ms. Offord’s third-grade class engaged in taking their AR quizzes.

We want every student to feel confident and ready for school each day.

If your family could use assistance with school uniforms, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

You can call us at 470-254-8040. Let us know, and we’ll do our best to provide assistance and support.

College Park Mission

Empower the whole child to become a lifelong learner to ensure that they reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

College Park Vision

Consistently provide high quality learning experiences that cultivate, nurture, and promote academic excellence

College Park Six Core Beliefs

Everyone can be a leader, Everyone has genius, Change starts with me, We lead our own learning, Develop the whole person, WE ROAR

College Park 8 Habits

1. Be proactive 2. Begin with the End in Mind 3. Put First Things First 4. Think Win-Win

5. Seek First To Understand, Then to Be Understood 6. Synergize 7. Sharpen the Saw

8. Find your voice, and inspire others to find theirs