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11/1: First Day of American Indian Heritage Month

Picture Retakes

11/3: Daylight Saving Time ends

11/5: AR Pizza with the Principals Lunch

Election Day/CCPS Board Meeting 6pm

11/7: TOME Book Club (after school)

STEM Club (after school)

11/8: Run White, & Blue

11/11: Veteran's Day ( Wear Red, White, & Blue)

11/14: STEM Club

11/15: Mid-term 2nd 9-weeks

Santa Pictures (prepay only)

11/18: Ben Carson National Day of Reading

11/21: TOME Book Club

STEM Club

11/21: Monthly Student Birthday Celebration

11/25-11/29 : Thanksgiving Break

There will be NO ASP on Friday November, 22nd. Please let your child's teacher know how they will be going home.

How does CSE use PBIS?

Here at CSE we utilize documented data when dealing with difficult student behaviors and/or adapting school routines. We use the four components listed below so that we can work more effectively together to create a reliable system.

1. Definitions for problem behaviors

2. A consistent referral process

3. A referral form to document the event

4. Proactive strategies for responding to behaviors. When consistent processes are developed, stakeholders are trained, and every adult agrees to uniformity within these four components, then data may be consistently and effectively utilized.

This month we will examine what an office referral is and how it is utilized to guide behaviors.

What is an OFFICE REFERRAL?

A referral form is not a punishment! A referral form tells a small story about a student's behavior that was observed and how that person and/or administrator responded to the undesired behavior. It is a piece of data. According to research, it is a good measure for predicting teacher perceptions, student perceptions, chronic behavior issues, and academic outcomes.

Below is a chart that explains what a behavior referral form is and why it is important.

What

Why

CSE utilizes a common referral form for Office Discipline Referrals

Student discipline is a critical factor in maintaining a safe environment for students and staff.

CSE has implemented a minor referral form for classroom-level referrals (minors)

The PBIS process emphasizes constructive interventions as an alternative to punitive discipline. Documenting minor referral incidences allows teachers/school teams to be proactive in supporting students.

School Wide Information System (SWIS)

SWIS is a web-based information system designed to collect and summarize student/school behavior data for decision-making.

In summary, behavior referrals is part of our school system that provides data for decision-making that contributes to a more positive school environment.

We will celebrate Native American Heritage Month in November. We will read stories that highlight and pay tribute to the histories and traditions of our many indigenous cultures.

Our Volunteer Workroom / Parent and Family Engagement Resource Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 til 2:00. In our Resource Center, we have pamphlets like Helping Children Learn, Discipline, Motivating your Child, Self Esteem, just to name a few. We also have testing information, parent portal information, how to connect to Parent Portal information, GA Standards, books, and other information. Please feel free to stop by any time. We are in Room 204.

We value your input, so if you have any suggestions for budget, school improvement, compacts, or any other suggestions, please see Kathy Honeycutt or Lori Welborn, Principal. Parents/Guardians, you have the opportunity to request meetings, formulate suggestions, and participate in decisions made relating to your child’s education. If you have any questions, want to give suggestions, or request a meeting, you may contact your child’s teacher to set up a conference. We are looking for input into CSE School Policy for School Year 2025/2026. If you have any suggestions or ideas, please let us know. You can email Kathy Honeycutt, Parent Involvement Coordinator, at khoneycutt.cse@catoosa.k12.ga.us or Lori Welborn, Principal, at lwelborn@catoosa.k12.ga.us TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

BOX TOP APP - Join CSE in earning cash for our school by using the Box Tops app.

It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy

Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios, Crescent Rolls,

Betty Crocker Cake mixes, etc.) and scan your grocery receipt. Box Tops are worth

$.10 each and they add up fast! Twice a year, our school receives a check to

help pay for whatever we need including equipment, supplies, or experiences the kids love!

Download the Box Tops for Education app here:

https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/get-the-app

A special thank you to some of our wonderful partners who helped us have a great start to the school year.

True Life Chiropractic (Dr. Jamie & Samantha)

SMH Construction

Mark Collins @ Metro Boiler

Communities In Schools

Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist

Parkway Baptist Tabernacle

Ms. Rubene's Silverdale Baptist Sunday School Class

Susan Wybenga (Costco)

Cadence Bank (Ft. Oglethorpe)

Dunkin Donuts - Manager Rose Capers

Food City (Mission Ridge Rd.)

Cloud Springs Baptist Church

Office Depot

Creightons Wildflowers

Check out our school video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niF05c7fdWk

Website: http://www.cse.catoosa.k12.ga.us/
Location: 163 Fernwood Drive Rossville, GA 30741
Phone: 706-866-6640
Facebook: facebook.com/cloudspringelementary

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