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8-22-2024
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Curriculum Night Change 📣
Our school is experiencing some shifts in personnel after the district's final enrollment count. Due to this shift, we need to move K, 2, 4 grades curriculum night to September 11.
PK, 1, 3, 5 Curriculum Night will remain on Wednesday, August 28.
Georgia Early Literacy Legislation 📖
Recently, the state of Georgia has introduced new early literacy legislation aimed at improving reading skills among our young learners. We want to make sure you are fully informed about what this means for your child. Please review the letter linked below for details.
FCS Code of Conduct 📄
Last opportunity to sign this required document! All students and families in all Fulton County Schools are required to review the Code of Conduct which outlines the behavior expectations of our scholars. Please click the button below and take a moment to review this important document. Within it you will also locate information about FERPA/student privacy (pages 69-70) and student device agreements (pages 74-75). Upon completion, all families must document that they've reviewed the Code of Conduct. Please see attachment for directions to verify you've completed this important step by August 31.
Birthday Treats 🧁
Are you looking for a way to celebrate your child's birthday at school? While treats and goodie bags are not permitted, parents are welcome to purchase dessert treats from the cafeteria for your child’s class during their scheduled lunch time. If you're interested, check out the flyer and order form! This information can also be found on our school website. You may return your order form to your child's teacher.
Grade Level T Shirts 👕
Grade level t-shirts are now available for purchase! These student and staff t-shirts can be worn for grade level events such as field trips and Field Day. Third graders will wear their grade level shirts for their recorder concert in second semester. Fourth and fifth grade chorus students will wear their grade level shirts for all chorus performances. As students transition from grade to grade during their career at SBCE they will keep the same color shirt with new shirts being available for purchase in the case of a lost, outgrown, or damaged shirt. T-shirts are $8 and deadline is September 13th.
T-Shirts Colors:
Pre-K - Green
K - Red
1st - Royal Blue
2nd - Navy
3rd - Heather Gray
4th - Black
5th - Green
Paw Mart Volunteers 🐾
Student Success Skills Fall Inventory 📝
The Student Success Skills Inventory is used to measure student growth across Student Success Skill standards as a result of Rethink Ed lessons. Students in 3rd-5th grades will complete the 15-20 item pre-inventory between August 26-30. The inventory is pushed out to students using the Illuminate platform. Parents can choose to opt their student out of the inventory. To opt out, parents must submit a written request to opt out to Ms. Scharfstein.
i-Ready Family Report 💻
Clinic Donations 🏥
The Clinic is in need of saltine crackers and sandwich-size Ziplock bags. Thank you in advance for any donations!
PTA
Your PTA Membership Matters! 🤝
The PTA PurrPack plays a significant role at SBCE, and we cannot do it without your contribution to the 2024-2025 Membership Fundraiser. 100% of your membership donation directly benefits SBCE students and teachers through Community Events, School Support, and Educational Enrichment Programs.
New Membership Perks 👏
This year's membership perks also include a PurrPack keychain that will be your student's entry into a monthly drawing for fun prizes!
Plus, much more!
New Membership Level 💎
The new Diamond level membership donation makes getting all of your SBCE goodies extra easy! Diamond level includes family event tickets, spirit wear, yearbooks, designated parking spots, and more!
Click here to check out the details:
https://sbcepta.membershiptoolkit.com/store/product/QDIAMOND
Click the link below for all the details of the 2024-25 Membership Fundraiser 👇
Yearbook 📕
Order your 2024-2025 SBCE yearbook today! Only $30!
Want your pictures in the yearbook?
Download “Yearbook Snap” on the app store and upload photos easily all year!
Photo connection/upload code: “SBCE”
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yearbook-snap/id915927061
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mds.hifi&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1
Calling All 5th Grade Artists! 🎨
5th Grade Yearbook Cover Contest
Deadline Monday, Sept. 23, 2024
• Letter size paper (8.5”x11”) Full Color
• Include “2024-2025”
• This year’s yearbook theme is “A Bobcat Tale”
• Must be able to be scanned (no raised elements or glitter)
• Be sure to include your name & teacher on the back
• Turn in your submission by Monday, Sept. 23, 2024
Please submit your artwork to your block 1 teacher. All submissions will be displayed at school, and the winner will be announced in October.
Questions? yearbooksbce@gmail.com
We can’t wait to see your creativity!
Birthday Banner 🎈
With a $20 donation to PTA you can surprise your child with a "happy birthday" message on SBCE's outdoor LED sign on State Bridge Road. Sign up today!
Fall Festival 🎃
Save the Date! Sunday, October 6 1-4 PM
This event is fun for the whole family and is only possible with the help of our amazing volunteers!
To Sign Up as a Sub-Committee Volunteer
Please Click Here
Thank you for helping SBCE have a great Fall Festival!
Paw Mart
Paw Mart is a great way to Volunteer at SBCE and get to interact with the kids. You can volunteer to help kids with their PawMart purchases and deduct their purchases online one Thursday a month and/or pass out popcorn on the following Friday during lunch.
Note you must have completed the Volunteer Registration and training 48 hours prior to your spot.