Tiger's ROAR Newsletter
10.19.2025
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Dear CPE Families,
February is here, and love for literacy, learning, leadership, and connection is in the air at College Park Elementary. This is an exciting time in our school as students continue to show up ready to learn, lead, and represent the excellence instilled through our lessons, role models, and our celebration of Black history.
As the weather remains cold, we ask families to be proactive and ensure students come to school with coats each day. Coats are essential in the event of an emergency that may require students to go outside. While students do not go outdoors for recess during below-freezing temperatures, they do go outside when temperatures are in the 40s. They also will be required to exit the building in the event of an emergency.
We currently have three coat racks filled with coats at school. If your child is missing one, please stop by or message your child’s teacher so they can check the racks.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students safe, prepared, and ready to lead.
Warmly,
Dr. Maisha N. Otway
Principal, College Park Elementary School
Happy School Counseling Week! We are proud to celebrate Dr. Sutherland, our dedicated School Counselor at College Park Elementary. Through his compassion, encouragement, and unwavering support, Dr. Sutherland helps our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally every day. His commitment to student well-being creates a safe, supportive environment where every child feels seen, valued, and empowered to succeed. Thank you, Dr. Sutherland, for the lasting impact you make on our school community.
Month of February
February
Feb. 4 5th grade STEM Bus Visit
Feb.11 SGC MTG (7:30am-8:30am)
Feb.13 House MTG (7:15am-8:00am)
Feb.13 House Leader in Me Training 8:30am-9:30am
Feb.13 Skate Night @ Skatetowne
Feb16-17 Teacher Workday (Student Off)
Feb 18 Prek-5th Leadership Binder Day
Feb 19 Pajama Day $2
Feb 20 Excellence Extravaganza
Feb.26 Decades of Excellence Student Black History Program 5:00pm-7:00pm
Help Us Reach HIGH Parent Participation with 311 by Friday!
High Participation
Students ✅
Staff ✅
Teachers ✅
Low Participation
Families ❌
We have 185 parent surveys completed
We need 311 parent surveys completed for high participation!
Thank you to everyone who has already taken the time to share your feedback. Your voice matters, and we still have one more week to reach our goal!
Please complete one survey per child
If applicable, both parents or guardians are encouraged to complete the survey
Every response counts and helps strengthen our school community and supports each child's chance to win! Click link to complete survey
College Park Elementary is proud to invite 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
PTA Teacher Appreciation Fundraiser! Cozy Blankets
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.
A major highlight of our EXPO day was the STEM Fair, where students confidently presented their projects and explained the science behind them. Projects included crowd favorites such as volcano eruptions, elephant toothpaste, lava lamps, race car experiments, and apple experiments. Students demonstrated impressive knowledge, creativity, and communication skills as they shared their work.
Our student leaders did an amazing job, helping guide the event, supporting presenters, and representing our STEM program with pride and professionalism. STEM Expo Day was a huge success and a true celebration of our students’ hard work, enthusiasm, and passion for learning.
Accelerated Reader 3rd Grade
Accelerated Reader 4th Grade
Accelerated Reader 5th Grade
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.