Teasley Counselors' Page

Special edition newsletter from Mrs. Robblee

Teasley families, click on the link below for a special edition of the Teasley Town News from Mrs. Robblee.  The purpose of this edition is to communicate to all families the policies and procedures we use at our school.

Topics include:

• drop-off/dismissal
• illness at school
• conferences/visits to the classroom
• changes in transportation
• cafe money
• After School Program payments
• excused absences

Thank you for reading!  CLICK HERE: Download Special Edition sept 4

 

Flu message from Mrs. Robblee, Teasley Principal

Dear Teasley Family, 

 

Just wanted to pass on a status report as to the flu at Teasley.  We have quite a few students out of school with flu-like symptoms.  We also have parents and family members who have the flu.  In some cases parents have told us that doctors have diagnosed cases of swine flu.  It is important for everyone to realize that there are several kinds of flu that are closely related to swine flu and that making a definitive diagnosis is difficult.  Each year we have experienced a flu season and this year is no exception.

 

Whether it is swine flu or some other illness, all parents are encouraged to respond quickly when your child exhibits symptoms of fever, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting.  You should have your child examined by a doctor and keep the child home until free of fever for 24 hours, without administering fever reducing medications. 

 

At school if a child develops symptoms, parents will be notified and expected to pick the child up within a reasonable time frame. If you send the child to school with symptoms, you will be asked to pick the child up as soon as possible. The goal of the school is to minimize the number of children infected.

 

As during any flu season, please observe good health practices at home.  Cleaning hands frequently is your best defense against transmitting germs.  If you have any questions, you can contact our school nurse, Beth Tidwell.

 

We recognize that children have been and will be missing school due to illnesses.  Please try to have your “healthy” child in school.

 

Joanne Robblee, Principal
Teasley Elementary School
770-437-5945
joanne.robblee@cobbk12.org

Parents, please join PTA!

Parents, we need you as members of Teasley's Parent Teacher Association.  (The first class in each grade level to reach 100% parent membership in PTA will receive a popsicle party!)

 

Your PTA Membership contribution will allow the Teasley PTA to:

- Purchase extra supplies for the classrooms

- Fund special educational events on the Teasley campus

- Support additional training for our amazing teachers

- Provide each teacher with funds to purchase supplemental materials

- Allow the Georgia PTA to advocate on behalf of our children

- Support many exciting family events throughout the school year

- and, it's a great way to support the school if you are not able to help with volunteer hours

 

In order to be recognized by the National PTA, we would love to have 100% participation.  If you have not already joined, please help us reach this important goal by donating $5.00 for one student or $10.00 for two or more students.  The deadline for being included in the Student Directory is Monday, September 14!

 

You can stop by the front office to pick up the PTA Membership and Volunteer forms.  You can return both forms along with your payment in an envelope marked “PTA Membership.” This can be sent through your child’s bookbag.

 

THANK YOU for supporting Teasley's PTA!

 

Contact Information

Teasley Elementary School

3640 Spring Hill Road

Smyrna, GA 30080

office: 770-437-5945

fax: 770-437-5945

Ms. Kate Strother  kathryn.strother@cobbk12.org; 770-437-5945 ext. 229 (Counselor for grades 1, 2, 4, and 5)

Mrs. LaToyi Wright  latoyi.wright@cobbk12.org; 770-437-5945 ext. 236 (Counselor for grades K and 3)

Who Are Teasley's Counselors? What Do They Do?

Hello Teasley community!  We are your school counselors, Kate Strother and LaToyi Wright.  Ms. Strother is the counselor for grades 1, 2, 4, and 5, and this is her third year at Teasley.  Mrs. Wright is the counselor for Kindergarten and Grade 3, and this is her second year at Teasley.  We are so excited to collaborate with you and your children again this year!

There are six main components of Teasley's Counseling Program:

1. Classroom guidance: We visit our grade-level classrooms twice a month to teach a guidance lesson based on one of three domains designated by Cobb County: Academic, Career, or Social/Emotional.  Specific topics vary by grade level and might include study skills, organization, friendship skills, consequences of behavior, bullying, conflict resolution, career exploration, and the appropriate communication of feelings.

2. Small group classes: Students have the opportunity to participate in small groups focused on a topic such as Study Skills, Social Skills (Shyness, Anger Management, Confidence Building), Grief/Loss, Family Change, and Deployment.

3. Individual counseling: Our doors are always open to our students.  There are a few ways children can meet with us individually: at their own request, at the teacher's request, or at the request of a family member.

4. Parent consultation: Success for every child depends on good communication between the school and the home.  We are open to speaking with families on the phone or in person.  Please contact us to set up an appointment to come in! (770-437-5945 or e-mail Ms. Strother or e-mail Mrs. Wright)

5. Teacher consultation: Communication among school personnel is essential for children's academic, social, and emotional success at school.  We constantly collaborate with teachers, staff members, and administrators to find ways to help every Teasley student.

6. Special Programs: We are the coordinators for various programs at Teasley, including the following: Response to Intervention (RTI), Thanksgiving Food Drive (Nov. 3-18 food collection), Holiday Angel Tree, Career Day (March 9, 2009), and Student Council.  We also assist with the mentoring program, T.E.A.M. Me.