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Dear Baggett Families,

In my leadership training, the district leaders supporting our growth often impressed upon us to not just be problem-solvers, but to be problem avoiders. In other words, do what do we need to do to avoid ever confronting the issue. Our staff, 147 strong, consistently works to prevent problems from ever coming to the surface. We know that communication is the key to avoiding most problems. At the same time, we want to let you know that we value two-way communication. If you have a question or an idea to share, please send us an email, give us a call, or plan to show up at our next Coffee & Conversation. We want to hear from you!

Speaking of lunch, family members are reminded that they are welcome to join us for lunch on any day of the week. Please limit this to no more than 2 family members at a time. As a reminder, when you join us, you and your child will sit separate from the rest of the class, at one of the bistro tables. Please remember that this is a time for you to be with your child and enjoy lunch from our cafeteria, not to bring in outside food and not to speak to other students or to have a parent/teacher conference.

This holds true for our athletic and fine arts events too. These afternoon and evening activities are opportunities for you to enjoy your child and to marvel at their growth and performance. Please remember to celebrate the success of all and our golden rule - treat others as you would have them treat you, as well as what my mother would tell me, "If you don't have anything nice to say..."

Thank you for embracing these guidelines. We want lunch as well as all of our activities to be enjoyable ones for all of our community. Doing so will provide you an opportunity to truly model that which we expect of all of our Baggett Titans, that they are respectful, responsible, problem-solvers.

Mitch Green

Principal

Baggett Elementary School

Families are welcome to join us for the bolded events.

March - Women's History Month

March 4 - 8 - National Career Week

March 5 - Career Day

March 6 & 7 - Early Release - Parent/Teacher Conferences

March 8 - Movie Night

March 9 - Saturday School and Student Leadership Conference

March 11 - 18 - District Assessments

March 12 - Kindergarten In-School Field Trip

March 14 - PreK Field Trip to GA Aquarium

March 15 - Digital Learning Day

March 16 - Saturday School and Elementary School Drama Day

March 19 - Area V Board of Education Board Meeting - Meadowcreek HS

March 20 - 3rd Grade Field Trip to GA Aquarium

March 22 - International Festival

March 23 - Saturday School

March 26 - Literacy Night - Women's History Month

March 27 - 5th Grade Trip to Richards MS and Evening Parent Night at Richards Middle for Rising 6th Graders

March 29 - Spring Picture Day and PBIS Celebration

March 30 - April 7 - Spring Break - No Classes

The Book Fair runs through March 8th. This year, the book fair will stay open late so that families can browse and purchase prior to or after their early release conferences. We're planning to stay late on Wednesday, March 6th and to be available on the 7th for a little while after students release. Please plan to swing by to check out the great books that we have. Invest in your children by investing in their reading success!

Each month during 2nd semester, Baggett Elementary will be hosting Mystery Readers who will visit classrooms to read engaging stories to our students. Thank you to those who have already signed-up and we welcome those who would like to join in on the fun. Our next Mystery Reader dates are March 29. April 19 and May 10, 2024. Please scan the QR code to sign-up.

Volunteers Needed!! Your help is always needed at Baggett. Please join us on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Family Center.

For more information

Mrs. Rodriguez, Parent Outreach Liaison at (678) 518-6653 giannella.rodriguez@gcpsk12.org

or

Ms. Daniel, Parent Instructional Coordinator at (678) 226-2765 suzette.daniel@gcpsk12.org

Parents and 0-5 year olds not already in school, come join us every Monday or Tuesday from 9:00-10:30 am. This month our learning centers will focus on:

Math-match & sort with animals

Science-explore animal specimens with a magnifying glass

Sensory-search for animals using tongs in pretend hay

Writing-write letters to match animal babies & animal adults; also use Play-Doh to make letters

Reading-read a variety of books related to animals

Art-practice fine motor skills using dot pens to make animals with spots

Dramatic Play/Housekeeping-pretend to make food for animals

Blocks-build shelters for animals