CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT

 
 



Accelerated Reader is a motivational reading program funded by your PTA dollars. Students are challenged to meet a quarterly reading goal by completing a set number of books within their reading level.

How does it work?
 The students take a STAR reading quiz to determine their reading level. They then work with their teachers to set a reading goal for themselves. The books are all available in our school library. Reading can be done in school as well as at home. After they read their chosen book, they take a computerized comprehension quiz. As they pass each quiz they move toward their reading goals. At the end of each reading period all children who meet their AR goals participate in a celebration.

Parisa Mullis - 770-740-8027
ParisaMullis@comcast.net
Mary Mills - 404-551-2241
marybmills@msn.com
 
 

 

LUNCH BUNCH


Lunch Bunch is a PTA funded book club for 4th & 5th graders. Ten children from every class will be eligible to participate each month. The program aims to provide literature that is age appropriate and is designed to encourage recreational reading. (These books contribute to the students A/R goals.) The students will be provided with a free lunch during group discussion with a team leader. Team leaders are parent volunteers. The discussion will take place in your child's classroom at their regular lunchtime.

How can your child join?
Each student who wishes to participate must fill out an application and bring in a signed permission slip. In the event that more than ten students in any class chose to join, a lottery will take place selection students for that particular month. The program begins in September and runs through April.

Kim Plaziak - 678-566-1702
jkplaz@bellsouth.net
 

 

MASTERS OF THE ARTS

 

Our curriculum-based program is designed to introduce our students to different famous artists throughout the ages. This optional program is available to all teachers and is offered in addition to our Art curriculum.

If the program is being offered in your child's classroom, it is done by a parent volunteer. The frequency of presentations depends on the schedule of the classroom. The parent will present specific information about an artist, show samples of their work and share a simple art activity. Volunteers are welcome to use prepared materials or design their own. All volunteers receive training and have access to resource materials.

Anne Marie Andrey - 770-664-6652
kamandrey@comcast.net
 
 

REFLECTIONS

 

Reflections is a PTA sponsored national Art and Literature competition. A theme is chosen each year and students submit entries in one of six categories: literature, musical composition, photography, visual arts, dance choreography and film/video production. They are judged by category, by grade level.  Participation is voluntary and in addition to Fulton County Art curriculum.

Tammy Hansen - 678-566-3516
thanse123@aol.com
 

READ TO SUCCEED

 

Read to Succeed challenges all students to read a full 6 hours during a specified time frame.
 All students turning in a Read to Succeed reading log complete with 360 minutes of reading will earn a free Six Flags ticket!

Suzanne Anderson - 678-393-8440
suz051891@comcast.net

 

TAG
(Talented and Gifted)


 
TAG News!!!
We recently received a letter from The Fulton County Supporters of the Gifted.  Our TAG Department has been awarded $50 on behalf of FCSG.  This award is based on the number of parents in our school who joined during the recent membership drive.  Thank you for your support of our gifted students.  We will be using the funds on our new units.  You are the best!!!!
 
 
The Talented and Gifted program in the Fulton County School System provides enriching learning experiences for the intellectually advanced and exceptionally creative student.
Elementary students receive gifted services one day per week in a resource class.
that is limited to 17 students.
 
The TAG program focuses on:
* Challenging units linked to science and social studies.
* Advanced research methods and independent study skills.
* Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
* Higher order and critical thinking skills
* Advanced communication skills.

Chris Willis - 770-360-9304
chswillis@aol.com
 
SCIENCE LAB
 

Go Ahead Explore!  That’s what Science is all about!

CWE now has its’ very own Science Lab for grades K through 5.
This is hands-on experience that adheres to the
Georgia Performance Standards for Science.
Students will have the opportunity to explore many facets of Science from gravity to ecosystems to atoms and molecules and more! 

Laura Wyman - 678-867-9866
laurawyman@comcast.net

 
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION


 		 Environmental Education
 
Programs are brought in by Cindy Eades of  Keep North Fulton Beautiful to educate children on environmental issues.  Through this program and the Environmental Club, Cogburn Woods is eligible for the Evergreen School Award which is based on our environmental education and recycling efforts throughout the school. 

Stephanie Jack - 770-569-7051
jackb@bellsouth.net