The Weekly Update #4
July 12th, 2024
Wow, what an amazing first month of school we’ve had! I am so proud of the positive student behavior and the strong learning that is already happening across our classrooms. Our teachers are loving the opportunity to get to know your children and build strong relationships with them.
We also have a lot of exciting events coming up in September, and we’d love for you to be a part of them:
APEX Fun Run: September 4th
Spirit Night at Chipotle: Proceeds support PBIS, with funds going directly back into student rewards
Orientation & FAST Night: September 15th
Half-Day of School: September 19th
Thank you for your continued support in making this school year such a great one already. I can’t wait to see all that our Tigers accomplish this month!
Keep Shining Bright,
Dr. Edgeman
4th Grade students will be ordering recorders from Mrs. Roach this month. Students will receive an order form when they come to music in September and all forms and $5 need to be turned in to the homeroom teacher by September 26. Mrs Roach will order them at the end of the month and students will keep them in the music room to use during class this year. They will bring them home in May.
5th Grade students will begin learning to play the class set of ukuleles and 3rd Grade students are learning the different voice parts SATB and how to play hand drums. It is a fun time of year for everyone to learn a new instrument!
3rd grade will be finishing their internet safety unit
4th grade finished their unit on the scientific method and will put it to use by completing an experiment in class (no spoilers). We will then move into moon phases/solar system
5th grade finished their unit on lab safety and tool classification. We will start our unit on constructive/deconstructive forces of nature.
Tech Club will start on Sept 10th.
Be on the lookout for more information regarding STEAM Night coming in Oct.
There are two art contests happening right now, for those that are interested:
1. Bus Safety Poster contest deadline for entry is Oct 3rd. The theme this year is "Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes".
2. Catoosa County Conservation District poster contest deadline is Oct 10th. The theme is "Home is Where the Habitat is"
Any student interested please see Mrs. Nepp for more info.
September Theme: Digital Citizenship
Is your child gaming with friends.....or strangers?
Even popular games like Roblox or Fortnite let kids talk to strangers. Make sure your child’s in-game settings are safe.
Is your child chatting with strangers in games like Roblox or Minecraft?
Learn what settings to check on Parent ProTech by clicking here
Home practice for reading may be found on our school website. At the top of the main webpage, look for the heading titled, Students. Click on that heading and then select the sub tab on the left side of the page titled, Home Practice. Once it's opened, there are two pages for the reading home practice, so be sure to click the arrow for the next page.
Fall Survey
Thank you to all the parents who filled out a Fall Survey. We had 247 surveys returned....that is 57% of our school! The students recieved Smarties candy for a completed survey!
Thank you so much for your input! We will use this survey to help us plan our family engagement activities this school year. The results of this survey will be shared in our upcoming Parent Advisory Council Meeting on September 25th.
Annual Meeting
Thank you to the parents who took the time to view our Annual Meeting. We had 80 views and 55 sign ins! The students recieved Fun Dip candy for a completed sign in!
Click Here to View the Annual Meeting SMORE.
Volunteer Orientation
If you are interested in being a volunteer at RES this school year, please make plans to attend our Volunteer Orientation on September 3rd. It will be held at 1:00 at RPS. If you cannot attend, but would still like to be a volunteer, reach out to Parent Involvement Coordinator, Cathy Cooper at ccooper.res@catoosa.k12.ga.us
Click Here to RSVP to the Volunteer Orientation
Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting
Would you like to help us make decisions about our Title 1 program at RES? Then please consider joining us at our Fall PAC Meeting! This meeting will take place on September 25. (Look for more information to come home in Tuesday folders soon!)
At this meeting we will:
- share how will spend our Title 1 budget
- seek input on our Title 1 program
- share results of our Fall Survey
- share information about our School Policy/School-Family Compact
Family Resource Room Volunteers
When? Anytime during the school day
Where? RES room 203
What? Help teachers by making copies and laminating/cutting items
Interested? Fill out this brief Google Form by clicking this link, and we will reach out to you!
APEX Fun Run Volunteers
Our APEX fundraiser starts on Augsut 25th and runs through September 5th. Look for more information in your child's take home folder soon!
We need lots of volunteers to help with the Fun Run!
When? September 4th
Where? RES Track
What? Mark students’ shirts as they make laps! You can volunteer for the whole time, or just your student’s grade level time!
Here are the times:
4th Grade - 7:55-8:55
3rd Grade & MOID - 8:55-9:55
5th Grade - 11:35-12:35
Interested? Click here!
Vision & Hearing Screening
When? the morning of Wednesday September 10th
Where? Media Center
What? help the students move between the nurses' stations
Interested? Click here!
Book Fair
When? Sept. 29rd - Oct. 3
Where? RES/RPS Library
What? Help set up or take down the book fair, or help students make purchases during the fair
Interested? Click here!
We are lucky at Ringgold Elementary to have not one, but two Mrs. Howards teaching 5th grade Math this year! These ladies are not only colleagues, but family! Read below to find out a little more about our Mrs. Howards!
Ali Howard
My name is Ali Howard and this is my 8th year teaching. Although this is my first year at RES, I have taught several grades including 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 5th grade!
I received my Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from UTC, my Masters in Reading and Literacy from Walden University, my Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction from Kennesaw State, and I am currently working on my Doctorate in Education at Kennesaw State.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, kids, and our 2 dogs! We also enjoy vacationing and spending time with our extended family (which includes Mrs. Katelyn Howard) any chance we get!
Mrs. Katelyn Howard and I are married to twin brothers, making us sister-n-laws. Lucky for us we were best friends before we were related, and now we get to teach side by side with the very best at RES!
Katelyn Howard
Hello! I am Katelyn Howard. It is my third year teaching, all of which I have taught 5th grade. I started at TCE, then moved over to RES.
I am married to Shane Howard, and together we have 2 boys. I am a bonus mama to Colt, who is turning 16 this month, and mama to Judson, who is 2. We love doing all the things outdoors, especially rodeos, but mostly hanging out with friends and family.
Ali and I worked together at Tiger Creek and became best of friends, so I decided to introduce her to my brother-in-law, and the rest was history. We are so excited to get to meet all of you and your families within RES. Only the BEST at RES.
Since we have TWO Mrs. Howards that teach 5th grade Math this year, PLEASE BE SURE to specify K. Howard or A. Howard when you refer to them so we will know which class your student is in! 😉
CCPS Bus App MyRide
Dear CCPS Bus Rider Families,
We are excited to announce a new bus-tracking app called Traversa MyRide K-12 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
Beginning January 3rd, 2025, EZ School Pay became the new meal payment system for Catoosa County Schools. This means that parents and guardians will use EZ School Pay to add funds to their child’s school meal account and manage payments for meals. Be sure to stay updated on any specific instructions from the school district about setting up or transitioning to this new payment system.
Click here to view more information about this change on the CCPS website
You may access EZ School Pay site by using the link below:
https://www.ezschoolpay.com/Login.aspx?District=9749330
