Tiger's ROAR Newsletter

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Aug.

Aug 18 FCS 10 Day Count Enrollment Decisions /Staff Changes

Aug. 18-20 Golden Tigerettes Tryout Clinic Day 2:45PM-4:30PM

Aug. 22 3rd-5th House Mtgs 7:15am-8am

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

Aug. 25-29 Speech Pathology Week

September Look Ahead

Sept. 1 Labor Day No School

Sept.5 Annual Title 1 Mtg 7:10am

Sept. 5 Expo Day 8:00am-9:30am-Family Event

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

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

Dear College Park Families,

At College Park Elementary, our theme this year is Leading with Excellence. We began the year with our Strong Start Extravaganza, and I am proud to share that all students from Pre-K through 5th grade have now participated in this exciting kickoff.

This week, our Strong Start Wildly Important Goal (WIG) is focused on building strong learning habits in the classroom.

• Grades 3–5: Students are practicing how to sit up in class and track the speaker—whether that’s their teacher or a classmate. This helps them follow clear three-step directions and stay engaged in learning.

• Grades Pre-K–2: Students are learning the nonverbal cues for “Level Zero,” which means zero in voice and body, sIt up and tracking the speaker. Teachers are focusing on clear one-step directions and ensuring that all students are included in learning while using supportive corrections when needed.

These early weeks are about practicing the steps that create a focused, positive learning environment. By teaching these habits now, we are setting the foundation for excellence all year long.

How you can support at home:

• For Pre-K–2 students, practice giving your child a simple one-step direction, such as: “Please put your shoes by the door.” Encourage them to follow right away with a quiet body and voice.

• For Grades 3–5 students, try giving a two- or three-step direction, such as: “Bring your homework folder to the table, sit up, and tell me one thing you learned today.” This mirrors what they are practicing in class.

Each week, we will share more ways you can support our engagement practices at home. Together, we will ensure that every child feels included in learning and every classroom reflects excellence.

Thank you for your partnership and for helping us build a strong start!

With Excellence👑,

Dr. Maisha N. Otway

Principal, College Park Elementary School

Thank you to everyone who made sure their students attended school from August 4–11! 🎉📌 No action is needed the discount will be included in your September bill.

As part of our partnership with the City of College Park, families will receive 15% off their August utility bill for supporting strong attendance.

📌 Again, No action is needed the discount will be included in your September bill.

Join us Friday, September 5th, starting at 7:10 AM for our Family Curriculum Expo & Annual Title I Meeting! This is your chance to see our curriculum in action, visit classrooms, and watch lessons come to life.

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 and to connect with teachers and staff.

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.

Students must be in uniform. Students should wear their house-colored polos or house team t-shirts with khaki bottoms. Feel free to accessorize with fun bows, socks, belts, and more just keep it school appropriate and house-pride ready!

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.

Golden Tigerettes Cheerleading & Dance Team are right around the corner! Tryout clinics will be held on August 18 and 19, where participants will learn the routines and prepare for their big moment. Only students with signed returned permission slips may participate in the clinics and tryouts afterschool. Official tryouts will take place on August 20. Team announcements will be posted on August 22.

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. *Pictured below is fourth grade organizing their leadership binders*

This Week’s Leadership in Me Focus

This week’s Leadership in Me article is “Seven Ways Parents Can Help Support Leadership in Me at Home.” One way is to model the 7 Habits in everyday life—for example, showing your child how you plan ahead (Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind) or how you work together as a family (Habit 6: Synergize). Practicing these habits at home helps reinforce the leadership skills students are learning at school.

This week, our youngest learners lit up the stage at our PreK–2nd Extravaganza! 🎉 Students showed off their dance moves, discovered more about our House System and school-wide nonverbal cues, and even experienced the excitement of being sorted into their Houses.

Our brand-new 4th & 5th Grade House Leaders were announced Friday! These student leaders were selected for showing outstanding House pride, determination, teamwork, and a commitment to living out our core values. To celebrate their achievement, they were recognized with a special House Letterman jacket. Please join us in celebrating:

🖤 House of Altruismo – Leaders: Aniyah G. & Jayceon A.

❤️ House of Amistad – Leader: Aisha C.

💚 House of Isibindi – Leaders: Aalana D. & Bertha E.

💙 House of Rêveur – Leaders: Aubri W. & Martha E.

Congratulations to our new leaders for stepping up to guide their Houses with pride and excellence!

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