Tiger Talk: Parent Edition
Stonewall Tell Elementary School-Community Newsletter
Stonewall Tell Families,
Thank you to all of the parents and family members who attended our Parent University last week! Your partnership and commitment to your child's education make a tremendous difference in their success. We appreciate the time you invested in learning ways to support teaching and learning at home and school.
We invite you to join us for two upcoming opportunities to stay connected:
🐄 Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A South Fulton (Hwy 92) from 4:00-7:00 pm
Monday, October 5, 2026
5395 Thompson Rd
Fairburn, GA 30213
Come enjoy a meal with your Stonewall Tell family and support our school. We hope to see you there!
📚 PTA Meeting
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm
School Cafeteria
Stay informed, share your ideas, and learn about upcoming school events and initiatives.
As we continue working together to support student achievement, please remember the importance of:
- Reading with your child every day.
- Practicing math facts regularly to build fluency and confidence.
Need math fact flashcards? We have them available! Simply contact our Parent Liaison, Ms. Rice, and she will be happy to assist you.
Thank you for your continued support, partnership, and dedication to our students. Together, we can ensure every child thrives academically and socially.
School Dress Code Reminder: Please take a moment to review the dress code information included below in this newsletter. Our dress code expectations are designed to promote student safety, minimize distractions, and maintain a focused learning environment. As a school community, we strive to operate with excellence in all that we do, and your support helps us uphold these expectations.
If you have questions or would like to schedule a conference, please visit the Stonewall Tell Elementary website to find your child's teacher's email address and contact them directly.
To gain deeper insight into what your brilliant child is learning this year, we also encourage you to explore the Fulton County Schools Curriculum Hub, linked here: https://www.fultonschools.org/all-departments/academics/learning-teaching/curriculum/curriculum/curriculumhubforparents
Together, we can make a lasting impact on student achievement and school success.
👕 Uniform Reminder
- Students are expected to wear school uniforms Monday through Wednesday each week. Contact us if you are in need of school uniforms for your child
- For the safety of all students and to comply with Fulton County Schools nutrition guidelines, outside food is not permitted in the cafeteria.
- Families may purchase approved birthday celebration treats through Fulton County Schools Nutrition Services. To place an order, please visit: https://nutrition.fultonschools.org/CafeTakeout
🚗 Morning Arrival Reminder
- Parents/guardians should use the Hug & Go Zone located in the atrium outside of the cafeteria until 7:35 am. Parents are not permitted to escort students to classrooms.
- Staff members will be available to assist students as they enter the building and transition to class. These procedures help ensure a safe, secure, and efficient arrival process for all students.
Thank you for your continued support of Stonewall Tell Elementary School. Together, we can make this a successful year for all students!
Principal Porter
(470) 254-3500
Contact Us
Mrs. Porter-Principal -PorterN@fultonschools.org
Mrs. McDonald-Assistant Principal- McDonaldt2@Fultonschools.org
Mr. Dunn-Counselor- DunnA1@fultonschools.org
Dr. Stephens-Curriculum Support Specialist-stephensa5@fultonschools.org
Mrs. Abercrombie-Instructional Support Teacher- AbercrombieF@fultonschools.org
Ms. Kippins- Literacy Coach- KippinsA@Fultonschools.org
Mrs. Oglesby-Literacy Coach- GillardS@Fultonschools.org
Mr. Silver-Social Worker- SilverC1@Fultonschools.org
Mrs. Williamson-Data Clerk- WilliamsonJD@Fultonschools.org (email regarding attendance)
Ms. Hooks-IB Coordinator- Hooksk1@fultonschools.org
Upcoming Dates
October 2026
- Oct. 2nd: School Custodian Appreciation Day
- Oct. 2nd: Westlake High School Homecoming Football Game
- Oct. 5th: Chick-fil-A Spirit Night -South Fulton Hwy 92- 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm
- Oct. 6th: PTA Meeting at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria (student recognition)
- Oct. 12th Schools Closed
- Oct. 15th School Governance Council (SGC) at 4:30 p.m. in the Media Center
- Oct. 16th 9-Week Progress Report (Viewable in Parent Portal)
- Oct. 19th District 4 Community Meeting at Creekside HS, 5:30 pm
- Oct. 19-23rd Student-Led Conferences
- Oct. 20th Title 1 Literacy Night at 5:30 pm
- Oct. 21st Fall Picture Retake Day
- Oct. 23rd Westlake High School Cluster Night Football Game
- Oct. 26-30th Red Ribbon Week
- Oct. 30th PTA Sponsored Trunk or Treat
FCS Calendar
Our first 4.5-week progress reports for Semester 1 is now available in the Infinite Campus Parent and Student Portals. We encourage you to review your child’s grades, missing assignments, and teacher feedback or comments. If you have questions or concerns about your child’s academic progress, please contact their teacher directly.
For additional information about grading, please review the following Fulton County Schools resources:Haven’t registered for your Parent Portal account yet? Register today! The Parent Portal provides access to everything you need to support your student. You can:
- Monitor grades throughout the school year
- Review your child’s schedule
- Download progress reports and report cards
- Update your contact information
- Register other students in your household
- Withdraw your student
- Access other important information and services
If you already have an account, you do not need to register again. New users should contact our Data Clerk, Ms. Williamson, at WilliamsonJD@Fultonschools.org
*Uniforms are expected for Stonewall Tell ES students.
- Uniforms may be purchased at any major retailer. Shirts of South Fulton is also an option. https://www.shirtsofsouthfulton.com/
The standard school uniform consists of a maroon, gold, or white polo-style top and khaki skirts, shorts, or pants. A logo patch is optional, but is not required.
Khaki bottoms are preferred with uniform tops; however, jeans are allowed to be worn with uniform tops. *No frayed/ripped jeans or biking shorts are allowed*
- Uniforms are worn on Monday – Wednesday beginning August 17, 2026.
- Thursday is College Day! Students may wear a college shirt!
- Every Friday is Spirit Wear and Free Dress Day. *
Fulton Dress Code-I.13a Improper Dress
Students in the school system are expected to dress and groom themselves in such a way as to reflect neatness, cleanliness and safety. All students shall dress appropriately so as not to disrupt or interfere with the educational program or the orderly operation of the school. Examples of inappropriate dress and grooming include lack of cleanliness in person or dress; shoe lessness; "short-short" clothing; bare midriffs; "tank tops"; "see-through" clothing or apparel which designates gangs or similar organizations or any dress that is disruptive to the educational process. Designated dress involving school activities approved by the principal shall be acceptable. The principal or other duly authorized school official shall determine whether any particular mode of dress or grooming results in a violation of the spirit and/or the intent of this rule.
· School starts promptly at 7:40 AM and ends at 2:20 PM daily.
· Scholars are LATE after 7:40 AM; Early Dismissal/Checkouts End at 1:30 PM
· The breakfast serving line closes at 7:40 AM. Restaurant food is NOT permitted in the school’s cafeteria.
· Excessive late student arrivals, pick-ups, and early check-outs will result in your student being withdrawn from STES until residency may be verified.
· Elementary school students are prohibited from using any form of personal communication device during school hours. (no cell phones)
· Walk-ups for AM or PM carpool are not permitted. All parents must remain in their cars when dropping off and picking up students.
· If you receive a call that your scholar is ill at school, you will need to pick him/her up within 30 minutes of being notified; Refrain from bringing children to school ill (with fever, vomiting/ diarrhea, or cold or flu-like symptoms).
· Treats for birthdays must be ordered from FCS Nutrition. No birthday treats from outside the school will be allowed, this includes edible items as well as goody bags and balloons. Visit https://nutrition.fultonschools.org
· All funds collected for Stonewall Tell ES events/activities are collected online. Cash payments are not accepted. (Visit Online School Payments)
· Volunteers are welcome once the FCS process is completed at https://www.fultonschools.org/volunteer
· All conferences and classroom visits are by appointment only. Please contact the front desk at (470) 254-3500 to schedule a face-to-face meeting appointment.
· School uniforms are worn Mondays-Wednesdays beginning August 17, 2026.
· Classroom celebrations: December 17, 2026 and May 25, 2027.
· Lunch visits with your child are welcome. Friends of your child may NOT join in on your lunch visit. Visitors may sit with their child at designated tables. No restaurant food is permitted. Visitors must sign in.
The First Day of School is August 3rd
· Visit our website at https://stonewalltell.fultonschools.org/ regularly for all updates and changes.
Parking lots can be busy and hectic, especially during drop-off and pick-up times. Morning drop-off takes place between 7:10-7:40am. Afternoon car rider pick-up takes place from 2:20pm-2:40pm. It is crucial that we all follow the designated traffic flow and adhere to the speed limits. Please be mindful of pedestrians and other vehicles, and always yield the right of way when necessary.
Additionally, we kindly ask that you refrain from using your mobile phones while driving in the parking lot. Distracted driving poses a significant risk to everyone's safety, and we must all do our part to eliminate this hazard.
By driving safely and responsibly in the parking lot, we can create a secure and efficient environment for everyone. Let us set a positive example for our children and demonstrate the importance of following traffic rules and regulations.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. Together, we can ensure the safety of our school community. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
- Morning car rider drop-off takes place in the front of the school only. Parents must park vehicles and escort students into the building and sign-in after 7:40am.
- Bus rider parents, school busses depart our campus at 2:30pm daily. The FCS Code of Conduct applies to all students transported by school bus.
- Afternoon car riders will be routed to pick up students in front of the cafeteria. Cars will enter through the main entrance to the school from Stonewall Tell Road and will follow directional arrows to the cafeteria/bus loop. This will allow for a smoother process while preventing traffic on Stonewall Tell Road.
- Afternoon car rider parents, please make sure your scholar is picked up by 2:40pm. Parents and guardians must remain in their vehicles.
- If picked up from school after 2:40pm, your scholar will be seated in the front office. Please park and come in to sign your scholar out. The school social worker will be notified of families who violate student pick-up procedures. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Safety is our priority.
- Early student pick-up ends at 1:30pm daily. Please contact the school at 470-254-3500 if in need of emergency early pick-up.
No Electronic Devices During the School Day Reminder to all parents and students that personal electronic devices are not permitted during the instructional day. This includes, but is not limited to: • Cell phones • Smartwatches • Smart glasses • Other wearable technology These devices can be a distraction to learning and are not necessary for classroom instruction. We ask for your support in ensuring that your child leaves these items at home or keeps them turned off and stored in their backpack during the school day. Thank you
We are proud to announce that Stonewall Tell Elementary School is officially recognized as a Title 1 Reward School for the state of Georgia. A Title I Reward School is a school designated by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) that ranks among the top 5% of Title I schools in the state for making significant progress in improving student performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, for the "all-students" subgroup based on statewide assessment scores.
Contact Us
Email: PorterN@FultonSchools.org
Website: https://stonewalltell.fultonschools.org/
Location: 3310 Stonewall Tell Road, College Park, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-3500
Twitter: @StonewallTell