The Bobcat Brief

Monday, April 14-Friday, April 18: Spring Break

Monday, April 21:

• Military Child Appreciation Week: Wear Red, White, and Blue
• Parris Island Band Performance (assembly for students)

Tuesday, April 22:

• Earth Day
• School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
• Military Child Appreciation Week: Crazy Camo (Wear Any Color Camo)

Wednesday, April 23:

• Administrative Assistants Day/Administrative Professionals Day
• Military Child Appreciation Week: Purple Up! (Wear Purple)

Thursday, April 24:

• STEM Night: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
• Military Child Appreciation Week: Superheroes (Wear Your Favorite Superhero Look)

Friday, April 25:

• Arbor Day
• College Colors Day
• Military Child Appreciation Week: Our Troops Make America Shine Bright and Sparkle (Wear Stars and Shiny Sparkles)

The Wellness Team sent home a fun challenge called, "Let's Move Away From Screens, and Move Towards Each Other." We hope our families have fun completing the challenge. All entries are due back on May 7.

We hope to see our families on April 24 for STEM Night. Each pod will showcase a fun, family STEM activity. We ask that families arrive at 5:30 as the event engages families in four, 15 minute sessions.

• Yellow Pod- Not A Box Activity
• Red Pod - Dr. Suess Themed Activities
• Blue Pod - Making Walking Animals out of Paper
• STEM Lab - Robots

A team from LIMS will be here to showcase a portion of their STEM program and answer any questions.

The Media Center will be open for the Book Fair as well.

On Wednesday, children's author, Jerry Pallotta, visited Coosa! The students got to learn about his life, where he finds inspiration, and how he writes and helps design his books. Additionally, our 4th grade students got to share a project they worked on in their STEM and science classes which were inspired by Pallotta's books, Who Would Win?

It was an excellent day of learning and meeting someone new at Coosa!

Check out this video of our artists sharing their artwork with others around the globe. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QdJW7n2dm1PlhTKhAiCREdKzY41TKTy9/view?usp=sharing

What: MLP Parent Event

When: Thursday, April 24th at 6:00 pm

Where:

Lady’s Island Elementary

73 Chowan Creek Bluff

Beaufort, SC 29907

Agenda:

• Safety during Summer (Lady’s Island Firefighters)
• Summer Programs Public Library
• School Attendance
• Suggestions for Summer Educational Activities

Did you know that April is The Month of the Military Child? At Coosa, we are so thankful for our military families and love the opportunity to recognize the important role military-connected children play in the community! Please mark your calendars to help us celebrate these special children the week of April 21-25.

We ask that each our our military-connected families send in a family photo, if they have not already. You are welcome to email the photo to michelle.comunale.ess@beaufort.k12.sc.us.

We are so thrilled to announce the dates of our Spring Scholastic Book Fair!

The Book Fair will be open to students and families beginning the evening of our STEM Night on Thursday, April 24 (5:30 p.m.).

The Book Fair will be open to students Friday, April 25 - Wednesday, April 30 (excluding weekend dates).

We highly encourage our families to be proactive and set-up an eWallet for your student(s). This eliminates the need for cash and is a very safe and effective way for our students to shop the fair with our librarians, teachers, and volunteers. Please set-up your child's eWallet and learn more about our Book Fair here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/coosaelementaryschool

If you have any questions about the Book Fair, please email Ms. Kabel: ashley.kabel@beaufort.k12.sc.us

Please mark your calendars for the dates below if your child is in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade.

Dates:

• Monday, May 12 – Reading, part A
• Tuesday, May 13 – Reading, part B
• Thursday, May 15 – Writing
• Tuesday, May 20 – Math
• Wednesday, May 21 – Science (4th Grade ONLY)

Other Notes:

• Please do not schedule appointments on testing days.
• Students should be at school by 7:45 am and ready to do their best!
• Students will need their laptop and charger to test.

Sharpen the Saw - Mental and Emotional Health

This week, we continue with Sharpen the Saw by focusing on mental and emotional health. Encourage your child to engage in activities that stimulate their mind, such as puzzles, reading, or learning a new skill. Help them manage their emotions by practicing deep breathing or journaling. When your child feels overwhelmed, show them ways to relax and de-stress. Model healthy coping mechanisms for managing emotions, helping your child learn how to maintain mental and emotional balance.

If you are interested in partnering with Coosa, you can find more information on our website: https://ces.beaufortschools.net/about-us/business-partners

Bobcat Champion

• Randall and Marci Mann
• Harris Pillow Supply

Bobcat Gold

• Beaufort Massage & Bodywork
• Stay Strong Fitness

Bobcat Silver

• Maci & Madi, A Children's Boutique
• Overhead Door Company of Hilton Head
  

Bobcat Bronze

• The Lane Family
• Erica Sanchez/Jolly Family
• Sea Island Animal Hospital

Bobcat Parent/Family Supporter/Advocate

• The Beulah-Fields Family
• The Muth Family
• The Vaughan Family