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Dear Baggett Families,

One glance at the 2nd semester calendar for the 2023-24 school year will show you that Baggett ES is the active and involved community that anyone would want their child to attend. From our basketball games with our cheerleaders and dance/step team and our upcoming T-ball season to our Black History Month Event, School Play, Movie Night, International Festival, Literacy Night and Talent Show. There is so much going on at Baggett ES. Please place the dates/times listed below in the calendar section on your personal calendar and please plan to join us.

Every day, we are working to make Baggett ES a school you can be proud of, one that serves the needs of all of our students no matter their passion or talent, and one that inspires our students to become creative, impactful members of society as our school vision states.

What is your vision for the future? Have you considered what it is you want from the rest of the school year, the calendar year and the years ahead? What is your vision for your children? What is it that you want for them and from them? It is stitched into the fabric of American culture that parents always want the next generation to be more successful and to have an easier life, to not have to struggle as much as we do. Perhaps this is your dream. I am a strong believer in the value of education to make this vision a reality. Success comes in many forms, but one thing that is for certain is that education is powerful key in unlocking the door to one avenue for success. Certainly, it's not the only way. There are many stories about people making it big without prioritizing education. These are few and far between. The safest bet is to invest in your child's education, to prioritize education, and to support your child's education.

What can you do to accomplish this? Stay here - Decide that even if the rent is cheaper down the road that it's worth it to stay right here at Baggett! Show up here - Become a part of our community by attending the events I referenced above! Support here - Carve some time out of your schedule to read with your child in their native language, volunteer through our Family Center, and join PTA! We need you and you need us! Let's work together to achieve our combined vision for the future!

Mitch Green

Principal

Baggett Elementary School

Families are welcome to join us for the bolded events.

February - Black History Month

February 1st - Continental Math League

February 2nd - Digital Learning Day

February 8th (4:30-6:15 PM) - Basketball Games, Cheerleading and Dance/Step Team - Gym

February 9th - Author Visit

February 9th (8:30-9:30 AM) - School Council Meeting - Admin Conference Room

February 9th (6:00 - 7:30 PM) - Black History Month Event - Gym

February 10th - Saturday School

February 13th and 14th - PBIS Celebrations

February 15th - 19th - Feburary Break - No School

February 20th (4:30-6:15 PM) - Basketball Games, Cheerleading and Dance/Step Team - Gym

February 21st - GA Department of Education STEAM Visit to BES

February 22nd (12:00-1:00 PM) - Title I Building Parent Capacity - Focus on Multi-lingual Students - Family Center

February 23rd - GCPS STEM Fair

February 23rd (8:30-9:30 AM) - Coffee & Conversation - Connect with Mr. Green - Family Center

February 23rd (6:30-7:30 PM) - Baggett ES School Musical - Bots! - Discovery HS Theatre

February 24th - Saturday School

February 29th (4:30-6:15 PM) - Basketball Games, Cheerleading and Dance/Step Team - Gym

March 1st - In-House Production of Bots! for select grades

March 2nd - Saturday School

During our School Council Meeting last month, one of our parents asked about tying our school program to the work of our families. At Baggett, we have seen great results using Freeing Freddie, the Dream Weaver. At Baggett, we run this program on Fridays with every student from K-5th grade. Freeing Freddie is based on the the book Freeing Freddie, the Dream Weaver. The program encourages our students to develop skills and tools that are the foundation for building healthy relationships and a meaningful life. Are you interested in taking a look? Click here for information about the Family Program.

In January, our Kindergarten and 1st-grade students learned about growth mindset and thinking positively. We taught our 2nd graders about perseverance through a growth mindset, appreciating differences and what makes us special. Our 3rd-grade students learned about their identities and the importance of not judging others, before moving into lessons on empathy. 4th and 5th grade students practiced the skill of goal setting and perseverance to go after their goals. Our 4th-grade students also learned about the importance of empathy and respect for each other.

National School Counseling Week 2024 (Feb. 5-9), sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the essential contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. Every student deserves a school counselor to help with academic achievement strategies, managing emotions, applying interpersonal skills, and planning for postsecondary options. School counselors are Standards-Based and Student-Focused.

We are looking ahead to Career Day, which will be held Tuesday, March 5th from 8:00-11:30. We would love your help to showcase the careers of Baggett families and community members! If you are interested in presenting or know someone who would be, please contact one of the counselors listed below.

Ms. Hicks; K & 1

Office: 678-226-2763

Google Voice (call/text): 404-913-1584

email: lindsey.w.hicks@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Schlechte; 2 & 3

Office: 678-518-6663

Google Voice (call/text): 470-465-0860

email: alexandra.schlechte@gcpsk12.org

Mrs. Powers-Kouassi; 4 & 5

Office: 678-518-6658

Google Voice (call/text): 470-465-0989

email: yasirah.powers.kouassi@gcpsk12.org

Each month during 2nd semester, Baggett Elementary will be hosting Mystery Readers who will visit classrooms to read engaging stories to our students. Thank you to those who have already signed-up and we welcome those who would like to join in on the fun. Our next Mystery Reader dates are February 23, March 29. April 19 and May 10, 2024. Please scan the QR code to sign-up.

Volunteers Needed!! Your help is always needed at Baggett. Please join us on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Family Center.

For more information

Mrs. Rodriguez, Parent Outreach Liaison at (678) 518-6653 giannella.rodriguez@gcpsk12.org

or

Ms. Daniel, Parent Instructional Coordinator at (678) 226-2765 suzette.daniel@gcpsk12.org