CSE COMMUNICATOR

3/31- 4/6: Spring Break

4/7: Golden Warriors

4/8: AR Pizza w/the Principals lunch

4/10: Kindergarten Field Trip

STEM Club

4/11: 1st Grade Field Trip

4/14: Golden Warriors

4/15: Tax Day

4/17: STEM Club

4/18: Good Friday (No School)

4/20: Easter

4/21: Georgia Milestones (Day 1)

4/22: Georgia Milestones (Day 2)

Mid- term fourth 9-weeks

4/23: Georgia Milestones (Day 3)

4/24: Georgia Milestones (Day 4 - 5th grade only)

STEM Club

4/25: Monthly Student Birthday Celebrations

4/29: Progress Reports go home

4/30: Quest Field Trip

Supporting students emotionally during testing is crucial to help them feel calm, confident, and ready to perform their best. Here are some actionable tips for parents:

Foster a Positive Environment

• Encourage Their Efforts: Remind them that testing is an opportunity to show what they’ve learned, not a measure of their worth.

• Normalize Nervousness: Let them know it's okay to feel a bit anxious—everyone does sometimes. Share calming strategies, like deep breathing or visualizing success.

• Celebrate Progress: Highlight their hard work and improvement throughout the school year, rather than focusing solely on the test outcome.

Maintain Open Communication

• Listen Without Judgment: Create a safe space where your child can share their fears or concerns without feeling pressured.

• Talk Through Scenarios: Help them understand what to expect on test day, so they feel prepared. Role-playing situations like time management or answering tough questions can ease worries.

Provide Gentle Reassurance

• Be Positive: Encourage them to focus on doing their best, rather than aiming for perfection.

• Avoid Comparing: Refrain from comparing your child to peers or siblings—it might unintentionally add pressure.

• Stay Supportive: Let them know you'll be proud of them no matter the outcome.

Focus on Wellness

• Good Rest: Ensure they have proper sleep before testing days—fatigue can increase stress.

• Relaxing Activities: Plan downtime with relaxing activities like drawing, playing outside, or a family board game to help them unwind.

By being a calming and encouraging presence, parents can help their child approach testing with confidence and composure.

Cloud Springs Elementary

Wednesday, May 7th

3:00-5:30

Pre-Register Online

https://registration.catoosa.k12.ga.us

All new CCPS students must complete an online registration and schedule an enrollment appointment. (Current CCPS Pre-K students enrolling for Kindergarten do not have to complete online registration again.)

Students must be 5 years of age on or before 9/1/25.

After May, 7th you will need to schedule your appointment by contacting The Student Enrollment Center to complete the enrollment process.

The following documents are required for enrollment:

1. Proof of residency (two documents - see list below)

2. Georgia driver’s license or photo ID of parent/legal guardian

3. Proof of legal custody or guardianship if applicable

4. GA 3231 immunization certificate

5. GA 3300 vision, hearing, dental, and nutritional certificate for Pre-School, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and new students to Georgia schools

6. Birth certificate for the student(s)

7. Social security card for the student(s)

Proof of Residence

1. Acceptable documentation for proof of residency requires two of the following in the name and current address of the custodial parent/guardian. Please provide the most recent (within the last 30 days):

• Electric Bill

• Water Bill

• Gas Bill

• Phone Bill

• Cable Bill

• Signed Lease

• Mortgage Statement (of primary legal residence)

• Bank Statement

• Georgia Voter Registration Card

• Car Tag Registration Receipt

• Driver’s License

• Government or Court Document (e.g., IRS, Social Security)

• Insurance (Medical, Life, Auto, or Home)

1. If the student and custodial parent/guardian are living with another family and do not have any of the documents listed above, then the supporting family must provide the documents and sign a Residency Affidavit.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Read-a-thon. We were able to raise over $7,000 for the library and our CSE kids logged in more than 23,000 minutes over the course of the read-a-thon. We are so proud of them! Thanks so much for supporting our school! So many students will benefit from these new books!

April is National Poetry Month. In the library, we will be diving into some funny poems by Shel Silverstein, Jack Prelutsky, and more. National Poetry Month reminds us of the integral role of poets and poetry in our culture. Poetry helps us appreciate the world around us and empathize with one another.

Dear Parent/Guardian,

I wanted to share with you an exciting opportunity to be a part of the Catoosa County Public Schools’ new School Bus Driver Recruitment Campaign at Cloud Springs Elementary School. The program is an exciting opportunity to involve the community in helping our students find qualified candidates to drive school buses in the (Ringgold/Heritage/Ft. Oglethorpe) area. To participate, please speak with your friends, family, and neighbors to see if they may know of anyone interested in becoming a part of our outstanding team.

If you have any questions, or if you know someone who may be interested in driving a school bus, please contact Mr. Ellis or Mary Lanham by email at eellis@catoosa.k12.ga.us or mlanham@catoosa.k12.ga.us by phone at 706.965.2913.

I know that our Cloud Springs Elementary School community will lead the charge in helping recruit qualified school bus drivers who can continue to provide courteous, reliable, safe, and professional

transportation for our students!

Sincerely,

Lori Welborn

Cloud Springs Elementary

Catoosa County Public Schools

Why Drive with Us?

★ Earn $16.44/hour starting pay with no experience required.

★ More experience = more money! Earn up to $20.03 per hour with experience.

★ Enjoy PAID, in-house training to earn your CDL!

★ Excellent benefits include vision, dental, medical, and retirement packages!

★ Relax on your time off during the summer months and holidays.

★ Choose from a variety of bonus hours driving for field trips and other school activities.

Apply today! Email eellis@catoosa.k12.ga.us or call 706.965.2913

Join us on April 17, 2025, at 8:00am for Spring (PAC) meeting. We

will discuss, review, give input and approve CSE School Policy for the School Year 2025/2026.

Please join us May 8, 2025 @ 5:30 – 6: 30pm in the LMS gym

Your 5th-grade students will be touring LMS during the school day and the transition meeting is for all upcoming 6th graders & parents for the 2025-2026 school year! Our LMS administrators and faculty will inform you and your student about:

The Warrior Way

Classes

Pick up and Drop off

House System

Sports Connections

Clubs and more!

We have many resource brochures, pamphlets, and books in our Resource Center located in

Room 204. You also can go online to Parent Institute and find resources. The link is below:

https://www.parent-institute-online.com/ep/eplibrary.php? 15417-L136643

Candy Sale got off to a great start. We will be celebrating the winners after Spring Break.

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

Please sign up at http://www.publix.com/partners, click locate a school then enter Cloud Springs Elementary School. When you checkout enter your phone number and they will give back to CSE!