Tiger's ROAR Newsletter
10.19.2025
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Dear College Park Elementary Families,
As we close out the semester, we want to extend our sincere gratitude to our parents and caregivers for your diligence, support, and patience. Your partnership has been essential in supporting our students, our staff, and the strong relationships we continue to build each day. Because of this shared commitment, we have many great successes to celebrate and much to look forward to in the new year.
On Thursday, we are excited to celebrate our students’ academic growth. We will recognize K–5 students who have met Typical Growth and Stretch Growth and who have been enrolled for the full school year. We are proud to share that 210 students met Typical Growth in Reading and 223 students met Typical Growth in Math—an incredible accomplishment! We can’t wait to celebrate our students and their hard work.
As temperatures drop, please remember to dress students warmly and ensure they come to school each day whenever possible. If your child is sick, please contact your child’s teacher and request a Remote Learning Day. Students are eligible for up to five (5) remote learning days per semester.
Thank you again for your continued partnership and trust. Together, we are closing the semester strong and preparing for an even brighter year ahead.
Warm regards,
Dr. Maisha N. Otway
Principal, College Park Elementary School
College Park is proud to be recognized by the Georgia Department of Education (GADOE) as a CSI Progress School, reflecting the significant strides the school has made toward meeting the goals outlined in its School Improvement Plan. This recognition highlights the collective efforts of students, teachers, staff, families, and community partners who remain committed to continuous growth and academic excellence.
Through focused instructional strategies, data-driven decision-making, and targeted student supports, College Park has demonstrated measurable improvement in key areas of performance. The school has strengthened classroom practices, expanded interventions, and fostered a culture of high expectations and accountability, ensuring that every student has access to meaningful learning opportunities.
Being named a CSI Progress School affirms that College Park is moving in the right direction.
While there is still important work ahead, this milestone celebrates the progress achieved and reinforces the school’s dedication to sustained improvement. College Park remains focused on its mission to provide a high-quality education and will continue building on this momentum to support student success now
House & Class Parties Dec. 19
Time to Celebrate Dec. 18
Month of December
December
Dec. 15-19 5 Days of Cheer Dress Days
Dec 18 Typical & Stretch Growth Celebration K-5
Dec 18 House Party & Class Parties
Dec. 22-Jan 2nd Winter Break
We are excited to celebrate our students’ hard work and progress with an iReady Growth Celebration Pizza Party on December 18! This special event will celebrate students who reached their typical growth on iReady.
As we prepare for winter break, CIS is hosting their last Pop-Up Shop of the semester on Friday, December 19 to support our students and families. We want to be sure essential resources make it home with you right before Christmas break. Parents and guardians are invited to stop by the front desk on Friday, December 19, to pick up available items and resources for your student and family.
This Week’s Leadership in Me Focus
Check out this week’s Leader in Me Article of the Week: Balance is Best. 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 sharpening your saw.
This Friday was Pajama Day, and our students came to school cozy and full of holiday spirit! They enjoyed a break from their uniforms and showed up in their comfiest, coziest seasonal pajamas.
From Grinch-themed sets to Snoopy Christmas pajamas and other festive favorites, every style was represented. While they were cozy and comfortable, students stayed focused and engaged proving that learning can still happen, even in pajamas.
Santa paid a special visit to College Park Elementary, bringing smiles and holiday cheer to our students! Many students had the opportunity to take photos with Santa, making for a memorable moment during this festive season. If your student took a photo with Santa, pictures will be sent home with students on Monday. Be sure to look for the photos in your child’s backpack.
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.