Settles Bridge Elementary

A HUGE thank you to all families who hosted a table at our first annual Bridging Traditions night. It was a wonderful time to gather as a community and learn from one another. Our student performers were PHENOMENAL and I was equally impressed with the students watching the performances. They were so engaged in celebrating their peers. It filled the hearts of the planning committee and we look forward to this event growing from year to year!.

Join our SBE Family as we celebrate National Acts of Kindness Week by giving to our local community as well as those in need outside our area.

On Monday, February 10th, we will be having a HAT DAY! Students and staff can wear their favorite topper (school appropriate, of course) with a $1 donation. Proceeds from this event will go to the Forsyth County BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK Program which provides non-perishable food every Friday to students that would benefit from supplemental nourishment over the weekend.

During the entire week, we will be collecting items that are desperately needed in Western North Carolina as they continue to recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene. Please refer to the list below, and send donations with your child or give to our Student Ambassadors in the morning carline!

• Baby Wipes
• Disinfecting Wipes
• Paper Towels
• Dish Sponges
• Children's Books (NEW or GENTLY USED)

Thank you in advance for your participation! TOGETHER we can make a difference in the lives of those who need it most! WE ARE THE BRIDGE!!!

February 7th - Bundt Cake Delivery

• All Pro Dads 6:50 am
• LSC Meeting (7:45-9:00)

February 14th - 17th Student/Staff Holiday

February 18th - District PL Day (No School for Students)

February 22nd PTO Spring Event - Bingo Night

Join us for Family Bingo Night on Saturday, Feb 22nd from 4-6 PM in the Cafe at Settles Bridge Elementary.

Each $5 ticket includes:

· 10 game sheets

· A dauber

· Snacks, desserts, & drinks!

It’s a fun afternoon with prizes, treats, and family-friendly excitement! We can't wait to see you there! Buy your tickets here.

We need volunteers! Sign up here!

⭐️ Thank you to all of our families, teachers, & staff who donated to the PTO!⭐️

Support SBE by making a membership donation now!

Our 5th graders all participated in the oratorical speech competition in January and today our classroom winners competed. They did a phenomenal job demonstrating their public speaking skills. We are so proud of their efforts. Below is the list of classroom winners.

Barnes - Krishna M. (Overall Winner)

Barrs - Tanvi M.

Gill - Ariam T. (Overall Runner-Up)

Henry - Josh A.

Kelley - Nicika P.

Kidd - Siyona B.

Roopnarine - Sharini S.

We didn't have any students submit writing pieces in grades Kindergarten or Second Grade.

1st – Avery F. “The Art That Changed Me”

3rd – Isha M. “My Snowman”

4th – Yashas V. “The Clover Clobbits”

5th – Amelia R. “The Spelling Bee”

On Saturday, January 25th several of our SBE Stars showed up and showed out at the Lanier Regional Technology Competition held at Midway Elementary School.

Click here to watch a video of these stars being showcased on the SBE Morning News! Students who were awarded first place in their respective categories will move onto the state technology competition held in McDonough on March 1st.

Congratulations to the following SBE Stars for all of their hard work and accomplishments!

During January, students completed lesson modules in the media center with Mrs. Reimbold through the FCS Digital Citizenship platform, Neptune Navigate.

The January theme focused on learning about the importance of media literacy. Checking for valid sources, giving credit when conducting research, and being aware of author bias. Neptune Navigate offers opportunities for parents to "continue the conversation" at home. Please use the following resources to help us reinforce these important lessons at home.

• Neptune Navigate CTC (Continue the Conversation) Hub
• Media Literacy Continue the Conversation Lesson

School Lunch - Breakfast and Lunch Menus

We have a new online payment forum for school lunches. Please visit Food & Nutrition Services / MySchoolBucks.com: An On-line Meal Pre-Payment Solution (forsyth.k12.ga.us)

to add funds to your student's lunch account.

For Free & Reduced Meal Information, click HERE.

School Pay - Payment for Clubs, Afterschool, Fieldtrips, shirts, etc. www.schoolpay.com

Health Forms - Please visit the health forms page here if your child needs any form of medication or a medical plan while at school. Feel free to contact our nurse with any questions, Autumn Rumbaugh, f43950@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Absences - Please email your child's teacher as well as Melody Fowler, at mfowler3@forsyth.k12.ga.us within five (5) school days for an absence to be considered excused. The note must include the student’s name, the date(s) of absence(s), and the reason for the absence.

Transportation -

If you have transportation concerns, please contact Chris Adams

Email: cadams@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Office: (770) 888-1234 ext. 300325

Know the law when it comes to stopping for school buses. Check out THIS VIDEO on the newly passed Addy's Law.

If at any point in the year, you want to change your child's bus tag color, please complete the verification form again, located HERE. You will want to follow up with Chris as it might take a day or two to update in the system.

Newsworthy:

If your child has a recent accomplishment they would like to share with the school, please send a photo and description of the accomplishment to Mrs. Warnecke, dwarnecke@forsyth.k12.ga.us. She will ensure it is highlighted for all to see. We are so proud of our Stars both in the classroom and out so please help us celebrate them!

They can also be on the news by creating a presentation for Travel the World Tuesday using this template.

Students can also choose to collaborate with Mr. Forlenza, "Mr. F", on a tech tip to share with the school. They can message him through CANVAS and he will set up a time to make a video with them or they can create it at home.

Celebration months are another great way to showcase an interest or research topic. Students could research about a famous person or country of interest and submit the presentation to Mrs. Warnecke.

If you plan to volunteer, please visit Volunteers / Volunteers @ Settles Bridge (forsyth.k12.ga.us) to read our handbook, watch the mandated reporter video, and verify you are ready to volunteer. We can't wait to see you after Labor Day!

Email: alamb@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Website: https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/settlesbridge
Location: 600 James Burgess Road, Suwanee, GA, United States
Phone: 770-887-1883
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SettlesBridgeES/
Twitter: @settlesbridge