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BES Mission Statement: Our mission is working together to promote high levels of learning for all students.

BES Vision Statement: Building Exceptional Students

Strategic Goal 1:

The percentage of students (all grades) performing at Proficient and Distinguished will improve from 40.4% to 46% on the 2025 EOG Milestones ELA assessment.

Strategic Goal 2:

The percentage of students (all grades) performing at Proficient and Distinguished in each grade level will improve by 5% on the 2025 EOG Milestones Math Assessment.

• 3rd grade: 44% to 49%

• 4th grade: 47% to 52%

• 5th grade: 39% to 44%

Strategic Goal 3:

Our Map Fluency scores in the areas of Exceeds and Meets will increase from 57.8% to 70% on the Spring Map Fluency Assessment.

• We will create a caring environment where all students can succeed.

• We will work collaboratively to learn, plan and grow as educators in order to promote high levels of achievement.

• We will help our students reach their potential by prioritizing individual student goals, differentiating instruction, and utilizing best practices

• We will work together to encourage and celebrate student success.

• We will give 100% to know and meet the social, academic, and emotional needs of each child.

"You're off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So...get on your way!"

- Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go

Last Week of School Schedule:

Monday:

• Reading Milestones Retesting (3rd, 5th)
• Last Day of 5th Grade Blast

Tuesday:

• Math Milestones Retesting (5th)

Wednesday:

• 5th Grade Recognition Practice
• Last Day of YMCA after school care

Thursday:

• 5th Grade Recognition at LFO Theater @ 9:00 am

Friday:

• Last Day of School (3rd, 4th, Parties @ 9:00 am)

25/26 School Year: (Add to Calendar)

BES Open House 25/26 will be August 6th from 4:00 to 6:00

Please note that Wednesday, May 21st will be the last day of after school care for the 2024–2025 school year.

As we near the final week of school, we kindly ask that all outstanding obligations to BES be resolved. This includes returning any missing library books, addressing damages to Chromebooks, and paying any remaining cafeteria balances.

Currently, our cafeteria debt exceeds $5,100. We appreciate your prompt attention to these matters to help us close out the year smoothly.

Updates on outstanding items and balances are sent home regularly. Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.

If your child takes medication at school, please make arrangements to pick it up from Nurse Ali sometime next week. For safety reasons, we cannot store student medication over the summer. Any medications not picked up by the last day of school will be properly disposed of in accordance with school policy and health regulations. Thank you for your cooperation.

Subject: New Bus Traversa MyRide K-12 Parent App - Starting March 26, 2025

Dear CCPS Bus Rider Families,

We are excited to announce a new bus-tracking app called Traversa MyRide K-12, starting on March 26, 2025, for the entire district. CCPS Parents will have access to our new app, MyRide K-12. Please scan the QR code below with your smartphone's camera to download and sign up for our new CCPS Bus app.

Changing over to Traversa offers a more advanced and user-friendly platform designed to improve the safety and efficiency of our student transportation. Key benefits include:

• Improved Efficiency: Streamlined processes and real-time updates.

• Enhanced Safety: Advanced features to ensure student safety.

• Better Communication: Timely notifications and updates through the MyRide K-12 Parent App, allowing you to track your child’s bus with:

• Estimated arrival times

• Potential delays or route changes

• Notifications for specific events (e.g., bus approaching)

• Data Privacy: Rest assured that student data is protected and the app adheres to all privacy regulations.

After scanning the QR code, you will be directed to download the app and create an account using your student ID.

Directions to Download MyRide K-12 App

We encourage all CCPS Bus rider families to participate in the new Bus app program. We are particularly interested in your comments regarding the accuracy of bus pick-up and drop-off times displayed in the app. You will be able to track your student 30 minutes prior to and post pick-up time.

Please share your thoughts and suggestions with:

• Mr. Ernie Ellis, CCPS Director of Transportation: eellis@catoosa.k12.ga.us

• Mrs. Mary Lanham, CCPS Transportation Manager: mlanham@catoosa.k12.ga.us

• Or call our Transportation Office @ 706-965-2913

All comments are welcome and appreciated. We look forward to our new MyRide K-12 Program and all it can offer by way of accuracy. We look forward to partnering with you to make our transportation system the best it can be.

Sincerely,

Mr. Ellis

CCPS Transportation Director