Tiger's ROAR Newsletter

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Aug.

Aug. 25 Golden Tigerettes Cheer Parent Meeting 4:30 –5 pm

Aug. 25-29 Speech Pathology Week

Aug. 29 PTA Skate Night @ Skate Towne

September Look Ahead

Sept. 1 Labor Day No School

Sept.5 Annual Title 1 Mtg 7:10am

Sept. 5 Expo Day 7:10am-9:30am-Family Event

Sept.5 ROAR Celebration/New Tiger Spin Day 1:00pm-2:00pm

Sept.9 Bucket Drumming Tryouts 2:45pm-4:30pm

Sept. 12 Grandparent Breakfast 7:30am-8:00am

Dear Tiger Families,

As August comes to a close, it’s time for us to lock in on learning! Over the past few weeks, students will began important assessments that allow us to understand their current levels and set a strong path forward.

• Reading & Math Assessments – to measure student learning levels

• Amira Testing – to screen for signs of dyslexia

• Phonics Assessments – beginning in September

These tools allow teachers to tailor instruction, provide supports, and set high expectations for outcomes. Together, we are building a clear roadmap for student success.

We ask for your partnership by ensuring that your child:
✔️ Attends school daily and arrives on time
✔️ Is ready to learn with a positive mindset
✔️ Engages fully with their teacher and support team

With your support and collaboration, we will continue to see our Tigers soar! Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education and for working alongside us as we build a culture of high expectations and excellence.

With gratitude and partnership,

Dr. Maisha N. Otway

Principal, College Park Elementary School

As part of Fulton County Schools’ 10-Day Count process, schools across the district review student enrollment after the first ten days to ensure balanced class sizes and the best possible learning environment for all students.

At College Park Elementary, this process will impact Kindergarten, 3rd Grade, and 4th Grade. In each of these grade levels, we are over projection and will need to increase classes and reduce class sizes. To maintain safe and healthy class sizes, we will be adjusting student rosters.

This means that some students may experience a classroom change and be assigned a new teacher.

Our Transition Plan:

• Parent Communication: Families of impacted students will be contacted directly by our Curriculum Support Teacher.

• Student Communication: After parents are informed, our school counselor and classroom teachers will support students with this transition.

We know that after the first few weeks of establishing routines, a transition like this can feel challenging. Please know that our priority is to ensure every child learns in a safe, supportive, and productive environment. Our team is committed to making this transition as smooth as possible.

We appreciate your patience, flexibility, and trust as we make these adjustments. Thank you for your continued partnership in creating the best learning experience for our students.

Review the Fulton County Student Code of Conduct

Parents, please take a moment to review the Fulton County Schools Student Code of Conduct with your student(s). The student code of conduct outlines the expectations, responsibilities, and guidelines that help ensure a safe and positive learning environment for all students.

All students ages 10 and older are required to sign the Parent/Student Acknowledgment Form after reviewing the handbook with a parent or guardian.

You can access the Student Code of Conduct in Infinite Campus. Click here for the steps on how to access The Student Code of Conduct.

We’re inviting YOU to step into your child’s world of learning! Come see what makes College Park Elementary a place where students lead, learn, and grow at our Expo Day.

🗓 Date: Friday, September 5, 2025

📍 Location: Media Center

🕒 Time: 7:10AM-9:30AM

What to Expect:

👀 Observe a "Leader in Me" lesson in action

📅 Learn about your child’s daily classroom experience

🎤 Enjoy student presentations

✍️ Sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences

🧪 Join hands-on learning demonstrations

Parents and families will get a close look at how our students learn, explore, and grow each day. From interactive activities to engaging demonstrations, it’s an opportunity to experience the vibrant learning environment we’re proud of at College Park Elementary.

Fulton County screens all students for gifted services, following the GaDOE guidelines. Students may be referred for testing through automatic screening — based on high scores (90th percentile or higher on iReady or Level 4 on Georgia Milestones) — or through reported referrals from teachers, parents, or guardians. The gifted teacher reviews data to determine if additional testing is needed to confirm eligibility.

The 2025–2026 Golden Tigerettes Cheer & Dance Team!

We’re thrilled to congratulate the 2025–2026 Golden Tigerettes Cheer and Dance Team! This season is set to be full of excitement, growth, and school spirit, and we can’t wait to get started.

📣 Mandatory Parent Meeting

To ensure a smooth start, there will be a mandatory parent/guardian meeting on August 25th from 4:30–5:00 PM.

A parent or guardian over the age of 18 must attend in order for their child to participate.

✨ Thank You to All Who Tried Out!

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every student who tried out for the Golden Tigerettes. Your energy, effort, and enthusiasm were truly inspiring. We’re proud of each and every one of you!

Looking forward to an amazing season ahead!

At College Park Elementary, we begin each day with Leader in Me lessons during the first 15 minutes of class. This dedicated time allows all scholars to build leadership skills, develop positive habits, and grow socially and emotionally. Rooted in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Leader in Me empowers students to take ownership of their learning and actions preparing them to lead both in school and in life.

This Week’s Leadership in Me Focus

This week’s Leadership in Me article is “Readers are Leaders.” Reading and understanding what you read is a skill every student needs to succeed. Our latest Leader in Me article highlights how developing a love of reading not only builds comprehension but also connects directly to the 7 Habits. Inside, you’ll find tips and questions to help engage your student from reading together in the early years to encouraging deeper conversations in secondary grades. Be sure to check it out and explore fun ways to build strong reading habits at home!

We’re excited to welcome our new Safety Patrol team for the 2025–2026 school year! These student leaders will be helping keep our hallways, and school grounds safe each day as well as take honor and pride into raising our school flag.

We are excited to announce that our school and Principal Dr. Otway will be featured in an upcoming segment on Atlanta News First as part of their Books to Kids initiative!

Books to Kids, a program provided by Atlanta News First, is dedicated to promoting literacy by putting books directly into the hands of students and last year, they visited our school to deliver books and share the joy of reading with our students. Be on the look out for the interview around the first week of September.

Our school is grateful to author Carlos Walker for his generous donation of The Autobiography of a Butterfly. His gift will inspire and engage our students as they explore the journey within its pages. Thank you, Mr. Walker, for supporting our love of reading!

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

We want all students to receive the support they need in order to strengthen our community through color codes and uniforms, which build a strong sense of belonging. Beginning this week, our Dean of Students, Dr. Richards, will address uniform infractions.

Out of Uniform Consequence​

1. Student will be given a white uniform top/bottoms change into for the school day. ​

2. Teacher will contact parents to gain clarity on the status of uniform or needs.

3. Student will change back into original clothes at the end of the day.

We kindly ask parents once again to partner with us by ensuring students arrive in uniform daily and providing assistance as needed.

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