STAR NEWS
Apalachee Tapestry Magnet School of the Arts
Volume 6, #7 February 2, 2015
Iris C. Wilson, Principal William A. Millard, Assistant Principal
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
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It is difficult to believe that we have turned the page on the first semester and are halfway through
the third nine weeks. It was great recognizing so many students during our Second nine-week
Award Ceremony. Mid-term Progress Alerts will be going home on Wednesday, February 4th.
As we begin the month of February, there are many exciting activities happening at ATMSA. Some
of these activities include Parent Involvement Workshop, Florida Assessment review for parents,
Volunteer and Partner Appreciation Breakfast, Spring Reading Picnic, Luscious Desserts/Read Coast
to Coast, and the Spring Arts Gala.
It is critical that you bring your child to school on time. The minutes of lost instructional time add
up!! Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
We would like to invite First Responders to join us for lunch on Friday, February 6th for our first
Annual Leon County Schools First Responders’ Day. Thank you for your service to our community.
Please remember be reminded that if you want to send your child home with someone other than
those already listed on your Emergency Information Form, we will not be allowed to make that
happen for you unless you come in to school to update your list or you fax in a note at (850) 922 -
0202 with a copy of your license or identification card attached for us to add that person(s) to your
form. Please note that this is strictly for the safety of your child(ren). Thank you for your
cooperation and understanding.
Iris C. Wilson
SCHOOL CHOICE
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ATMSA is an art magnet school of choice!
March 1st is the deadline to request reassignment for the 2015-16 school year. If you would like
to request your child(ren) to be reassigned to ATMSA, your request must be turned in to the School
Choice Office by March 1st.
Pleases complete a Reassignment Choice form and follow the directions below:
• Fill out the student information, where you are zoned (assigned) and where you would like to
be reassigned to (requested school).
• Take the form to your home zone school as well as your requested school and get the
Principal signatures.
• Once you have gotten the signatures and your form is completely filled out then you can fax
it to the School Choice Office @ 487-0444. You may not fax it to the schools to request Principal
Signatures.
If you live outside Leon County, the Superintendent of your resident county must release you. Even
if your child has never attended school in the other county, we still need your release each year.
Feel free to call if you have any questions the Leon County School Choice Office 850-487-7546 or
850-414-5160.
DATES TO REMEMBER
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February 2
Star Newsletter goes home
Valentine’s Day Candy Grams begin
February 3
Mandatory Musical Parent Meeting @ 5:30 P.M.
February 4
Progress Alerts go home
February 5
SAC Mtg @ 6:00 P.M., Media Center (Raa presentation and Parent Information on State Test 3rd –
5th)
PTO Mtg @ 7:00 P.M., Media Center
DAC Meeting @ 6:00 P.M., Howell Center
February 6
Heart Association Duck Key chains (25 cents)
First Responders’ Lunch
February 7
Saturday Academy 8:00 A.M. – noon
February 10
Classroom Group Pictures
School Board Meeting @ 6 p.m. (Howell Center)
February 11
Valentine’s Day Candy Gram ends
February 12
Parent Involvement Workshop @ 6 p.m. (dinner served)
February 13
Volunteer and Partner Appreciation Breakfast, Cafetorium 8:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M. (Stars perform)
February 14 Valentine’s Day
February 16 PTO Star Newsletter goes home
February 20 African American History Celebration
February 21 Saturday Academy 8:00 A.M. – noon
February 26 Spring Arts Gala @ 6:00 P.M.
February 27 Read to Succeed Reading Logs due
Book Fair student preview day
Reading Picnic, 11:30 A.M. – 12:30
Superintendent Pons reads to Stars
Book Fair opens at 3:00 P.M.
Luscious Desserts/Read the Most from Coast to Coast
Birthday Celebrations
February 28 Saturday Academy 8:00 A.M. – noon
GO RED DAY
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Friday, February 6, 2015 is the American Heart Association’s Go Red Day. We invite all students
and staff to “Red Out” our school by wearing red for awareness.
The cafeteria will serving heart-healthy foods and we will be selling “Duckies” for 25 cents. All
proceeds will be donated in the name of the school to the American Heart Association. Thanks in
advance for helping our stars understand the meaning of supporting others.
GOLF TOURNAMENT
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The goal of the educators and staff at ATMSA is to help students develop a passion for learning
while nurturing their existing creativity. To continue this pattern of excellence, we need your help.
Please join us for the inaugural Friends of ATMSA Golf Tournament on Friday, March 6th. Whether
you play in the tournament, sponsor a hole, make a monetary donation, or donate prizes or gift
cards for winning teams, you can make a lasting impact in the educational lives of children. Please
find attached a Registration form and Hole Sponsorship form.
All proceeds will fund our visual and performing arts programs. We will formally recognize your
company as an Apalachee Business Partner in our newsletter, yearbook, website and at our
countywide Fall Partner Breakfast and provide you with documentation for your records. Thank you
for your consideration in assisting with this event.
ATMSA HONOR SOCIETY
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Congratulations to our 22 newest members of the Elementary National Honor Society. Fourth and
Fifth grade Star scholars who were inducted show academic excellence by maintaining a 3.5 grade
point average. We are so proud of our Shining Stars!
UNIFORM EXCHANGE
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Our second uniform exchange will be held on March 13, 2015. We are accepting gently used items
and you will receive a ticket for each item. March 13th, you will be able to get one item for each
ticket. Please contact Ms. Cheryl Marrs if you have questions.
STAY INFORMED
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We are proud to communicate with families in a variety of ways. Please consider signing up for
our Listserv, liking us on Facebook, or joining our Remind account. Remind allows us to send
emails or text messages to registered users. To register, visit https://www.remind.com/join/atmsa
and enter your email or telephone number. We currently have 170 subscribers and would love to
have all families receiving alerts.
ATMSA SCHOOL YEARBOOK
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ATMSA yearbooks are now on sale for $18.00 and you do not want to miss out on this yearbook
filled with students, staff, childhood friends, and wonderful memories throughout the 2014-2015
school year! It is going to be a work of art.
The matriculating class of 2014 -2015 is a unique group, as they are Mrs. Wilson’s first class that
began with her in kindergarten! Fifth grade parents make this a memorable year by placing an ad
in the yearbook for your matriculating scholar. The cost for the ads will be $6.00 for a quarter
page or $12.00 for a half page ad. Please return the attached form to the front office (Ms. Ascani)
or your child’s teacher. Business ads are $10.00. Each year is a treasure – preserve your child’s
elementary days with a copy of the star yearbook! You will have a priceless piece of your child’s
school days!
YEARBOOK ORDER
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Please return your form to Ms. Ascani (front office) or your child’s teacher with $18.00 payment.
Fifth grade matriculation ads (Send a special message to your fifth grader from family and/or
friends) are on sale for $6.00 quarter page or $12.00 for half-page. You may include photos.
Child’s Name_______________________
Grade___________ Teacher_________
_____ I want to purchase a fifth grade ad
_____ ¼ page ($6.00)
_____ ½ page ($12.00)
Message___________________________
Parent Signature_____________________
VALENTINE’S DAY GRAM
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Our annual Valentine’s Day Candy Gram begins on Monday, February 2, 2015. Students can send a
chocolate bar and special message to anyone for $1.00 (This includes teachers and staff)!
The deadline for Candy grams is Wednesday, February 13th. Please complete and return the
attached form with your money to the front office.
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