January 17, 2014

Charter System Video
Please take time to watch this video. It was created by our county’s innovation department to help stakeholders better understand what being a Charter system is all about.

Pennies for Patients is coming to RNE
Pennies for Patients raises money for research for children with leukemia. The Kick Off event will be on Thursday, January 30th with pizza at Alessios and dessert at Sweet. On January 31st, students may wear their favorite hat by donating $1. The campaign will run from February 3-7.If you can volunteer during this campaign, please:

  1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot:
  2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot) .
  3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders.
  4. Or email Gloria Barker Carlisle at.

RNE Counselors have a new website!
If you have not had a chance to check it out follow the link below. Also you can access it from the Roswell North school site next to the counselor’s names. On the site you will find information on what we do, Bears Care, Career links and 5th grade transition information.

direct career information go to

Roswell North Elementary Interact Club
This club is in the foundational year. The priority goal was to establish the club at RNE and to successfully complete two projects.The members are having a lot of fun, engaging with others, learning about leadership. The two sponsoring members are Jessica Weingart and Ansley Waller. The two Rotary liaisonsare Vivian Bankston and Bridgette Hyde.
Project 1: Make fleece blankets to donate to the local hospital for new born babies.This project was successfully completed on 1/15/14. The members made 12 blankets. The blankets will be delivered this month.
Project 2: Collect school supplies and necessary items to donate to the school in Honduras that Rotary is sponsoring. This project was just voted on 1/15/14 and we are still forming the project plan.
Milestone: 1/15/14 the members elected the chairmen positions.

5th grade parents
The Teacher and Staff Appreciation Committee needs your support in collecting Valentine's Day goodies and bathroom items for the RNE staff. We are going to try to fill our staff's bellies with goodies and spruce up the bathrooms with some sweet scents in the next few weeks. Please see your child's Friday folder for items to be sent in. PTA will be collecting items in the classrooms next week. Thank you for your support!

Kroger Community Rewards
Remember to enroll in Kroger Community Rewards so you can support Roswell North Elementary every time you grocery shop! Visit krogercommunityrewards.com and select Roswell North Elementary Foundation. Then enter your Kroger Plus account number or the telephone number associated with your account and Kroger will donate a percentage of your sales to the school. Don’t have a Kroger Plus card? You can enroll in this free program at any Kroger customer service desk. Then link your Kroger Plus account to Roswell North at krogercommunityrewards.com. Thank you to everyone who has enrolled so far!

Spring Soiree
Save the Date for the Roswell North Elementary Foundation’s Spring Soiree fundraiser, presented this year by Carl Black of Roswell. The Spring Soiree will be held March 29th from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. at the beautiful Founder’s Hall on Canton Street. Invitations and registration information will go home in your child’s Friday folder in mid-February.

The Soiree Committee also needs your help with the event’s live and silent auctions. Do you have an item or service that you’d like to donate? Do you know someone in the community who might be willing to contribute? Then please contact Soiree Co-Chair Angie Bullman at or Foundation Chair Karen Braddy at . Thank you for your support!

STAR Testing
Fulton County Schools will be conducting winter benchmark testing with the STAR basic skills assessments over the next two weeks (Jan. 21 - Feb. 7). STAR assessments are used to monitor student growth throughout the year, to estimate students’ understanding of state standards, and predict students’ performance on the state test. In addition, STAR can help teachers determine appropriate instructional levels and skills that students are ready to learn. The assessment is administered on the computer in a relaxed, but serious environment to obtain the most accurate results possible. The assessments take no longer than 30 mins. Teachers will administer these assessments three times a year in order to observe growth in these basic skills. As with any other school day, please be sure your child gets a good night's rest and eats a healthy breakfast.

PTA Performances
The second grade PTA performance will occur on Tuesday, February 4, at 7 p.m. Students should begin reporting to their classrooms at 6:30 p.m., wearing dress clothes.

The first grade program will take place over two nights. Ms. Maples, Ms. Lieblich, Ms. White, and Ms. Berry’s classes will perform on night one, Tuesday March 4, at 7 p.m. Ms. Williams, Ms. Zook, Ms. Wesseling, and Ms. Lee’s classes will perform on night two, Wednesday March 5, at 7PM. All first grade students should begin reporting to their teacher’s room at 6:30 p.m. and, unless otherwise notified, they should wear jeans and a white shirt to the performance. Please check Ms. Weingart’s website, for more information on both the second and first grade performances, including materials to practice with your child.

No Lunches with Students
The Music department will be using the stage for rehearsals during the week of February 3, and from February 24, on to March 5.

5th Grade Parents
Over the weeks and months ahead, there will be several opportunities for you to learn about Crabapple Middle School. On February 10, CMS staff will visit Roswell North at 6:30 PM for a general information meeting for parents. A list of additional transition activities and dates can be accessed by going to our website .

Please note that you are welcome to, but not required to attend every transition meeting and event. Our transition meetings, PTA tours, and student events have been created so that families have the flexibility in their busy schedules to attend sessions most applicable and accommodating to them. Additional information about transitioning to Crabapple Middle School will be shared on our school website and in elementary school newsletters throughout the second semester. If you have any specific questions about sixth grade transition dates and events, please contact Ms. Hina Patel, CMS sixth grade counselor via email or phone 770-552-4520.

Deadline is Feb. 17 for Hardship Transfers
Applications are available for parents who wish to apply for a 2014-15 hardship transfer or to renew a current hardship to another Fulton elementary, middle or high school. Parents can use an online form, available through the “Parents” section of school system’s web site, to enter their information and then print it to obtain signatures and/or supporting documentation. Although using the online form will help expedite processing time, applications also can be picked up at all schools as well as the Fulton County Schools Administrative Center.

The deadline for submitting a transfer application is Feb. 17, 2014, by 4:30 p.m., with no exceptions or extensions granted. All requests must be received or postmarked by this date and time. Applications can be sent by mail, fax or hand-delivery to:

Fulton County Schools’ Student Assignment Office
c/o Meadows Operations Center
5270 Northfield Blvd.
College Park, GA 30349
404-763-5547 fax

In addition, school system employees who have children receiving an employee hardship transfer must renew their request through the Student Assignment office. Instead of employees submitting an employee verification letter from their school or location, this year the Human Resources Department will verify employment directly with the Student Assignment office.

The Feb. 17 deadline applies to students and parents seeking a hardship transfer for medical reasons, curriculum differences, and child care situations or for employees’ children.

Parents with questions or who need more information about hardship transfers can contact the Fulton County Schools’ Student Assignment Office at 404-763-5550 or visit

Law Day Art Contest
In April of 2014 the Fulton County Law Day Committee will conduct its annual Law Day Art contest. The contest is intended to help students and the public understand how the law protects our America Freedom. This year the theme is “EVERY VOTE COUNTS”. Elementary school grades will be asked to submit a 2 dimensionaldrawing, painting or collage. Additional information for be forthcoming.

Volunteering at RNE
FCBOE appreciates our volunteers. Because the safety of our children is of utmost importance, , it is a Fulton County requirement that ALL volunteers have these 3 documents on file; Volunteer Safety Information form; Certificate of Completion if the Child Abuse Reporting Protocol; copy of your photo ID. Many of you have not completed the online “Child Abuse Reporting Protocol for Fulton County System” training video. Print the Certificate of Completion at the end of the quiz. You can access this information on the front page of the RNE website at

Zaxby’s Spirit Night Winner
Congratulations to Ms.Lieblich's 2nd grade class won the Spirit Night contest. They will be getting their gift certificates soon.

Upcoming Dates

February 4 / 2nd Grade Performance – 7 pm
February 6 / Cici’s Spirit Day – all day long
February 14 &17 / No School

Partners in EducationInformation and Sponsors

Pediatric Associates-Dr. Licata
Meer Electric
Mathnasium
Aurora/Area 51
Sonic
Salon de la Vie
SWEET
Honey Baked Ham
Roswell Budokan
Crabapple Tutoring
Chick Fil-A at Roswell Town Center
Appleton
Southern Sprinkler Systems
Studio 7
Advantage Math Club
Bearor Family Chiropractic
Cue Barbeque
Carpet Depot
WOW floral design
Artisan
World Language Institute
Ragamuffin Music
Roswell Pediatric Dentistry
Zaxbys
The School Place of Roswell
Fickle Pickle
Atlanta Extreme Warrior
Home Keepers Healthcare