Tiger's ROAR Newsletter
9/1/2025

Sunday, September 7, 2025
School Hours
- Begins promptly at 7:40 am
- Early check-out Ends at 2:00 pm
- School day Ends at 2:20 pm
- Office Hours 7:10am-3:30pm
School Calendar
Month of September
September
Sept.9 Bucket Drumming Tryouts 2:45pm-4:30pm
Sept. 12 PTA Grandparent Breakfast 7:10am-8:00am
Sept. 30 Double Goods Popcorn Fundraiser Begins
Principal's Message From Dr. Otway
Leading with Excellence
Oh! What a wonderful day we had as we concluded the Annual Title I Parent Meeting/Curriculum Expo on Friday. Thanks to all families who attended for helping make this event successful!
To those parents who wanted to attend but could not, we want to share the presentation with you. Please click the link of the Annual Title I Parent meeting PowerPoint.
Annual Title I Parent Meeting_2025.pptx
Once you have viewed the information, please complete the survey below.
Dr. Maisha N. Otway
Principal, College Park Elementary School
Survey:
-Click QR code
-Continue to destination
-Indicate: I am a Parent
-Select school: College Park ES
-Select: Annual Title I Parent Meeting
Important Updates and Reminders
Important Update
The signup window for families has been extended through September 26, 2025.
*After the close of the extended sign-up window families can still contact the Technology Support Center at 470-254-HELP (4357) to sign up for the plan. However, the local school-based Technology Support Specialist will inspect the device prior to initiating the coverage.
Review all the steps below on the website video Step by Step Directions too!
ALL IN ON ATTENDANCE – Building Strong Routines
ALL IN ON ATTENDANCE – Building Strong Routines
September is the perfect time to set consistent morning and bedtime routines that make school attendance a natural habit. Students who start the year strong are more likely to maintain excellent attendance all year long.
Students who miss fewer than 5 days in the first semester are 3 times more likely to stay on track in reading and math.
The late bell rings at 7:40am. Students should be in their classroom ready to learn at that time.
PTA Hosts Breakfast With Grandparents
We’re excited to celebrate Grandparents Day with a special breakfast! Grandparents are invited to join their grandchildren at school on Friday, September 12th from 7:10am–8:00am for breakfast hosted by our PTA. Tickets are $20 includes pancakes, coffee, T-shirt, & Grandparents day photo.
Reserve Your Spot
Click here to register or scan the QR Code
Contact Melice Stuckey for questions melicestuckey@gmail.com
Bucket Drumming Tryouts Sept. 9
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.
Organizational Skills
This Week’s Leadership in Me Focus
Check out this week’s Leader in Me Article of the Week: Organizational Skills! As a Leader in Me School, we believe that 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 the home school connection and reminds us that when parents and teachers work together, students thrive.
Princeton Peeks 👀
Book of the Month
Positively Purple
Positively Purple is a powerful book about disability inclusion and creating more accessible and supportive environments for everyone. It offers real-life insights and practical ideas for making a positive impact. Students can check out the book on display at the front desk.
Uniform Policy/Assistance
Uniform Support
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.
Stay Connected
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.
School Policies Reminder
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.
I ❤️ College Park Elementary School 🐯
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