The Bobcat Brief

Friday, August 30: College Colors Day

Monday, September 2: Labor Day-No School

Wednesday, September 4: Individual Fall Pictures (school uniforms not required)

Friday, September 6: Progress Reports Emailed

Monday, September 9 - September 13: Scholastic Book Fair

Wednesday, September 11: 9/11 Remembrance Day

Thursday, September 12: 5-30-6:30PM, Coosa's Open House

Sunday, September 15: Hispanic Heritage Month Begins (Sep. 15-Oct. 15)

Tuesday, September 17: 5:00-9:00PM, Spirit Night at Moe's (more details sooner to event) & Constitution Day

Thursday, September 19: 4:30-5:30PM, SIC Meeting

Thursday, September 19: 5:30-6:30PM, Kindergarten Informational Night

Did you know that Coosa Elementary is a Leader in Me School? Students are taught how to set goals and engage in Leadership opportunities throughout the year. We will be including information about the 8- Habits in the weekly Bobcat Briefs so our families can learn about the Habits alongside the students. Our hope is that you will hear about the principles and the language of the Habits in your home. Below is a list of the 8-Habits that students will be learning about this year.

• Habit 1: Be Proactive®
• Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind®
• Habit 3: Put First Things First®
• Habit 4: Think Win-Win®
• Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood®
• Habit 6: Synergize®
• Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw®
• Habit 8: Find Your Voice ®

ATTN: 4th and 5th grade parents

The 2024 SC Ready scores for students who tested at Coosa are coming home today. Please take a few minutes this weekend to review the scores and reach out to your child’s teacher or administration, if you have any questions.

We will continue to allow cars to enter the car rider drop off area until 7:45. This does not mean that students are not issued a tardy pass. Students must be in their classroom by the close of announcements in order to be considered on time for school. Cars that enter the school grounds beyond 7:45 are routed through the front circle so a tardy pass can be issued. Our morning drop off line is very efficient. We have been able to unload all cars on time, if they are in the line prior to 7:45.

Once iReady assessments are complete, students that have paid their technology fee (or have an approved waiver) will be able to take their devices home. Students have been informed of the appropriate uses of the device. They are allowed to use the devices for educational purposes only. They are NOT allowed to use the devices for anything beyond school purposes such as watching YouTube videos, listening to music, allowing a sibling to use their device, shopping on Amazon, etc. We receive a daily report of "possible" student inappropriate usage. We will contact parents, if we have any concerns. Thank you for supporting us in ensuring students are using the devices appropriately at home too.

Tomorrow, Saturday, August 24th, is a free STEAM Festival at the Maritime Center! Drop in from anytime from 10am-3pm. (This is a community event, not a Coosa Elementary sponsored event.)

Erin’ Law for Sexual Abuse and Prevention

Section 59-32-20(B) of the South Carolina Code of Laws

Beaufort County School District Overview and Implementation

In 2014, the South Carolina Legislature passed Erin's Law, as part of the Comprehensive Health Education Act. The purpose of this law is to ensure that all students Kindergarten through Grade Twelve (12) annually receive this prevention instruction during the academic school year. The intent of the law is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to remain safe from sexual assault and how to make a report if an assault occurs.

Instructional units for Erin's Law were approved by the State Department of Education for use by school districts as a resource guide. The Beaufort County School District (BCSD) will bring in its community partner, Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA), to provide the state approved preventative instructional programs Play It Safe!® and Think First & Stay Safe®. These programs are evidence-informed, specialized, age-appropriate child sexual, physical, and emotional abuse and neglect risk reduction programs for children ages Kindergarten through 5th grade. Each grade level includes a variety of takeaway resources and materials in English and Spanish, so you and your child can reinforce these concepts at home. For more information or to review these programs, please contact April Fletcher-Clark, Director of Programs at CAPA, at 843.524.4350 or outreach@capabeaufort.org.

The BCSD recognizes the sensitivity of the state mandated subject-matter in Erin's Law that does not permit parent/legal guardians to opt their students out of this prevention instruction. It is the goal of the BCSD to provide age-appropriate instruction, as well as transparency of the related curriculum with BCSD families. Parents and Legal Guardians are encouraged to discuss all health safety topics with their children in coordination with the health and safety curriculum sequence.

If you have any further questions and would like to preview the materials, please feel free to contact me at 843-322-2310 or melissa.vogt@beaufort.k12.sc.us.

We are searching for a Building Sub to fill a vacant position at Coosa. If you are interested in being a full- time or part-time substitute at Coosa, please reach out to ESS to apply. You can utilize the QR code in the flyer below.

August 30th is National College Colors Day. Students are able to wear their favorite college colors on this day and the last Friday of every month during the school year.

Our goal is to keep you informed about the educational standards guiding your child’s learning and to provide you with practical tips to support their success at home. This week, we’re focusing on how you can help your child meet South Carolina's literacy standards via Family-Friendly documents while providing a quick refresher on our established math standards. We appreciate your support! 😊

Family-Friendly Standards for English Language Arts

• Kindergarten
• 1st Grade
• 2nd Grade
• 3rd Grade
• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade

Family-Friendly Standards for Mathematics

• Kindergarten
• 1st Grade
• 2nd Grade
• 3rd Grade
• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade

We are starting to see student work in our hallways! Check out some of the student work we've seen this week.

The technology usage fee is $20 per student in Kindergarten - 5th Grade. You can pay online here: https://bit.ly/3CfZqrV. At this time, all devices have been issued to students. Devices will continue to remain at school until the iReady diagnostics are complete.

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

Bobcat Gold

• Beaufort Massage & Bodywork

Bobcat Silver

• Maci & Madi, A Children's Boutique

Bobcat Bronze

• The Lane Family

Bobcat Parent/Family Supporter/Advocate

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