Welcome to the ALP Blog. Please check here throughout the year to see all the exciting things that are going on in your child's Target class. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with your child and are looking forward to a wonderful school year together.
- Mrs. Montague & Mrs. Hamilton
Have you ever seen a robot and wondered, “How do they do that?”
Would you like to build and control a robot?
Monday, June 15th through Friday, June 19th. 12:30PM until 4:30 PM
East Cobb Middle School Robotics Camp
C/O Fred Stillwell
380 Holt Road
Marietta, GA 30068
Questions? fred.stillwell@cobbk12.org
Below is information that was sent to us from the Michael C. Carlos Museum that we thought some of you might be interested in. Contact information is listed if you have more questions.
The Michael C. Carlos Museum celebrates 17 years of providing exceptional summer programs in which children and teenagers explore the human impulse to create works of art. Camp Carlos offers participants imaginative and innovative opportunities to explore the ways in which people throughout time and across cultures have taken elements from the earth and created works of art- and how contemporary artists still use many of the same materials and techniques that have been used for thousands of years. In the galleries, campers learn from artists of the ancient world and, in the studio, from some of Atlanta’s best practicing artists. A summer of imagination and creativity await your child at Camp Carlos! Campers will hand-build with clay, work with glass, draw and paint, and create personalized wearable art, guided by gifted Atlanta artists and teachers. Camp hours are from 10AM - 3PM with aftercare available until 5PM for an additional fee. Campers bring their own lunch and eat on Emory's Quadrangle, weather permitting. Jake's Ice Cream will be providing free ice cream for campers at the end of each camp session! Camp Sessions Breaking the Mold
June 1-5 (ages 7-9)
June 8-12 (ages 10-12)
Glass Act
, Glassworking StudioJune 15-19 and June 22-26 (two week session, ages 13-17)
Sketching Ancient Egypt, Drawing/Painting/Printmaking Studio
July 6-10 (ages 7 to 9)
July 13-17 (ages 10-12)
Express Yourself
, Jewelry DesignJuly 20-24 (ages 7-9)
July 27-31 (ages 10-12)
Registration for Camp Carlos 2009 begins on February 16 for Carlos Museum Members and on February 23 for non-members. To register, contact Nina West at 404.727.0519 or by email at
nwest@emory.edu.
Click here for full information, pricing and registration form for Camp Carlos 2009! ( http://www.carlos.emory.edu/EMAIL/camp_registration2.pdf )
We will be having a parent meeting for 4th and 5th grade Target parents on Tuesday, Feb. 10th at 7:30 in the morning in Mrs. Montague's classroom. We will be reviewing all important information regarding our field trip to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, TN that is scheduled for May 5th - 6th. If you are unable to make this meeting, please let us know and we will be sure to send a packet of information home to you. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your child's Target teacher. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!
We would like to welcome everyone back to school and we hope that you all had a wonderful holiday break! Now that we are starting a new year - we will also be starting a new schedule. Please be sure to check below to see if your child's Target day or Target teacher has changed. Also, the new units that we will be studying are now listed under "Units of Study" on the right side of this blog under "Pages." Be sure to check out what exciting ideas lie ahead for your Target student!
2009 Target Schedule-
Tuesday -
Mrs. Montague - 5th Grade (Ricketts, Stone, Brazell)
Mrs. Hamilton - 5th Grade (Arthur/Mercer)
Wednesday -
Mrs. Montague - 4th Grade (Biddy, Gilbert)
Mrs. Hamilton - 4th Grade (Klein)
Thursday -
Mrs. Montague - 1st Grade Target
Mrs. Hamilton - 3rd Grade Target
Friday -
Mrs. Hamilton - 2nd Grade Target
Click on the link below to see a video of our ACE Event from November. Our 4th and 5th graders did a fantastic job! We are very proud! We truly appreciate all the parent volunteers who were able to participate in the event either through donations or hands-on assistance at the event. Thank you for making this day a success for everyone.
Please note that all Target classes will be cancelled until after the Winter break due to county wide testing. Classes will begin again in January. We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!
Our 4th & 5th grade Target students have just completed our unit, "Making a World of Differences" which focuses on working with those with disabilities. A fantastic example of someone who has overcome his disability is Cobb County Teacher, Brad Cohen. A movie that is based on his life is airing this Sunday evening on CBS. Please read the following description. The inspiring story of Cobb teacher Brad Cohen is the subject of TV movie Front of the Class, premiering Sunday, Dec. 7 at 9 p.m. on CBS . The film depicts Cohens struggle with Tourette Syndrome and how he overcame obstacles to become an award-winning educator right here in Cobb. Jim Ovbey, former principal of Mountain View Elementary and Hilarie Straka, assistant principal at Tritt Elementary, are also depicted in the movie. The film stars Jimmy Wolk as the adult Cohen, Dominic Scott Kay as a young Brad and also features Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond) and Treat Williams (Everwood) as his parents. The real Brad Cohen serves as Area 3 Lead Teacher for the District, providing training and support for fellow educators in northeast Cobb. He previously taught second and third grades at Mountain View and Tritt elementary schools and was a technology lab instructor in Gwinnett County. Brad is also active as a motivational speaker, telling others about how they can maximize their own potential to succeed. More information about Brad Cohen is available on his Web site at
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Front of the Class will premiere locally Dec. 7 on WGCL TV, CBS-46 at 9 p.m.
Please remember that research projects are due Nov. 18th. You will need to include your notes, rough draft and final copy. You may use the rubric in the research section of your binder as a guide for what is expected. Remember that the power point presentation is extra credit and isn't due until Dec. 2nd. Good luck! We can't wait to see your final product!!
Continue reading "4th/5th Grade Research Projects Due Nov. 18th" »
The A.C.E. Event that was created and hosted by our 4th and 5th grade Target students for the children in our special needs classes at our school was a HUGE success! The children did a great job of working with their buddies and providing them with a morning full of fun, exciting and encouraging activities. We are so grateful to all of the parents who volunteered their time and to the special education teachers who allowed us to participate in activities with their students this school year. We could not have been successful without your support. The morning was wonderful! The event began with the singing of the National Anthem and a ribbon cutting ceremony. The children then took their buddies around to each event and assisted them when needed. After the children completed the events in the gym, we all moved outside where a snack area and sensory stations were set up. Everyone enjoyed the obstacle courses, planting flowers, fingerpainting, music station and ponies. We were even visited by the Chick-fil-a cow! It was truly a day that everyone will remember and cherish always. The children really did "Make a World of Difference" in the lives of others. We are very proud of each and every one of them. 
4th & 5th Grade Target Students & Parents -
Mark your calendars for Nov. 11, 2008. The ALP students will be hosting our Amazing Children Everywhere event from 8:30 to 11:00 at Varner. Opening ceremony will begin in the gymnasium with a ribbon cutting ceremony and many different events that the students have created. After the events have been completed by each student, we will move outside to enjoy a snack together and complete the sensory stations that will be facilitated by the Target students. Our closing ceremony will take place outside as well. The ALP students will be leading their "buddy" from the special needs classes through the events and stations in order to ensure that everyone has a fun and successful day. Our goal with this unit and this event is to make a positive impact in our community that will help others to accept and respect the unique talents, gifts and challenges of those with special needs. The students are busy working very hard to plan and make arrangements for this wonderful day. We would love to have you in attendance! Please be sure to sign and return the form that was sent home to let us know if you will be able to volunteer in any way on Nov. 11th. If you are unable to attend, we can still use your help with sending in donations and/or helping with preparations from home. As always, we appreciate any assistance you are able to give. We are sure that this will be a fun day that everyone will enjoy.
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