Tiger's ROAR Newsletter

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Dear College Park Families,

We are excited to celebrate 👑 Leadership Week👑 Wednesday–Friday (February 18–20) as we continue Empowering a Legacy of Leaders at College Park Elementary!

Our teachers will be planning with precision on Monday and Tuesday to ensure every lesson, small group, and leadership experience is aligned to our goals for growth. That means when students return Wednesday through Friday, we are ready to maximize every minute.

We have March, April, and May to finish strong. Every day matters.

It is imperative that students are in school, on time, and ready to lead and learn. We are working toward:

• 100% of students meeting typical growth

• Students pushing toward stretch growth

• Continued increase in Lexile levels in reading

• Strong skill mastery across all subjects

Leadership Week is not just a celebration, it is a commitment. A commitment to practicing our 7 Habits, setting goals, reflecting on progress, and building the skills that prepare our scholars for the next level.Your role is imperative.

Consistent attendance ensures:

• Students don’t miss targeted instruction

• They participate in leadership activities

• They stay on track toward their academic and reading growth goals

• They build confidence as leaders

We need every scholar present and engaged Wednesday through Friday as we sharpen both our leadership and academic skills.

Together, we are building leaders.
Together, we are finishing strong.

Thank you for your partnership and commitment to your child’s success.

Dr. Maisha N. Otway

Principal, College Park Elementary School

#CollegeParkLeads #LeaderInMe #EmpoweringALegacyOfLeaders

February

Feb. 16-17 Teacher Workday (Students Off)

Feb. 18-20 Leadership Week

Feb. 18-20 Coin Wars

Feb 18 Prek-5th Leadership Binder Day Set Up

Feb 19 Prek-5th Leadership Binder Goal Review Practice

Feb 20 Prek-5th Leadership House Buddy Day & Attendance Treat

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

Start counting up your coins because Coin Wars is back this week February 18–February 20! It’s time to see which house can bring in the most coins and which individual student will rise to the top. All funds raised will go directly toward student and staff incentives, including fun extras and supplies for Field Day and other activities. So start digging through those couch cushions, piggy banks, and car cup holders—every coin counts! Bring in the change, support a great cause, and let the house war begin! 🏆💥

Parents and guardians there are two parent vacancies on the School Governance Council (SGC) for the upcoming school year. Parents who are interested in serving and contributing to the governance and support of our school are invited to declare their candidacy. The candidate declaration period is open from February 2 through March 26.

We will be celebrating student attendance on February 20th! We are proud of our students for their commitment to coming to school each day, and we look forward to recognizing their hard work and dedication. Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed.

College Park Elementary invites our families to our Decades of Excellence Program, a special evening dedicated to celebrating Black excellence from the 1960s through the 2000s. This meaningful event will highlight important historical events, influential figures, and cultural achievements across each decade.

What to Expect:

Wax Figure Museum (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM):

Students will portray notable Black leaders, innovators, artists, and change-makers from each decade, sharing facts and stories about their impact on history while highlighting their leadership skills they used to make an impact on history.

Live Program Following the Museum:

After the museum experience, families can enjoy a variety of student-led performances, including:

Spoken word poems and speeches

Performances celebrating culture and history

A decades-inspired fashion show showcasing styles

Students are invited to explore exciting elective opportunities at Woodland Middle School! This is a great chance to learn more about the variety of classes available and discover new interests and talents. From creative arts to technology and hands-on learning, electives allow you to grow, explore, and find what inspires you. We encourage all students to take advantage of this opportunity and start planning for a fun and engaging middle school experience.

This week is the last week to get us to High Participation.

Students ✅

Staff ✅

Teachers ✅

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-/

This Week’s Leadership in Me Focus

Check out this week’s Leader in Me Article of the Week: Work then Play. 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 putting first things First.

Next week, College Park Elementary is proud to celebrate Leadership Week! Throughout the week, our scholars will focus on strengthening their leadership skills by working on their leadership portfolios and practicing the principles from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. These activities empower our scholars to reflect on their growth, set goals, and continue developing as confident leaders.

In preparation for our upcoming Leader in Me school visit in March, our Student Leadership Team met Friday with our Leader in Me Coordinator to review our progress and reflect on the powerful impact the FranklinCovey Education Leader in Me process has made within our school. We are excited to showcase how our scholars are truly living the habits and leading with purpose each day.

Check out photos from our Sweetheart Skate Night and special moments captured around the school this week. From fun on the rink to sweet everyday memories, our scholars continue to shine!

Congratulations to our STEM Fair winners and to every student who participated! From brainstorming ideas to testing, building, and presenting, each project reflected hard work, creativity, and determination.

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