The Bobcat Brief

Thursday, March 12:

• CES Annual Career Day (Volunteers Needed, See Below)
• In-School GSSM Field Trip for 3rd Grade

Friday, March 13: 1st Grade Field Trip

Saturday, March 14: Pi Day

Tuesday, March 17:

• 135th Day of School
• St. Patrick's Day

Wednesday, March 18: South Carolina Day

Thursday, March 19:

• SIC Meeting at 4:30 p.m. (CES Conference Room)
• Clemson Extension with Kindergarten

Friday, March 20: Last Passport Project Day and Early Dismissal for Students (11:45 a.m. Dismissal)

Monday, March 23: No School

Tuesday, March 24-Thursday, March 26: Clemson Exchange for 3rd Grade

Friday, March 27:

• Coosa Clubs
• College Colors Day
• Q3 Report Card Distribution

At Coosa Elementary, we value the strong partnership between our school, families, and community. Each year, we participate in the Measurable Results Assessment (MRA)—a validated survey that gathers feedback from students, staff, and families about our school’s leadership, culture, and academic environment. The purpose of the MRA is to help schools reflect on their progress, celebrate successes, and identify areas where we can continue to grow together.

The MRA also includes a section focused specifically on Family and Community Engagement, which measures how well schools partner with families, communicate with caregivers, and collaborate with community organizations to support student learning.

Last year, Coosa Elementary received strong results in this area:

• School & Family Partnerships: 86

• Family Engagement: 81

• Community Engagement: 84

These scores reflect the many ways our families and community support our students—from attending school events and volunteering to partnering with teachers and participating in activities like Passport Days, leadership events, and family learning opportunities.

Over the next several weeks, we will highlight each of these areas in our newsletter, share examples of how they look in action at Coosa Elementary, and seek your input as we continue working toward continuous improvement.

Thank you for continuing to partner with us. Your involvement helps create a supportive environment where our Bobcats grow as learners and leaders both inside and outside the classroom. 🐾

Warm regards,

Dr. Goudy

To help ensure a safe and efficient dismissal process, we kindly ask that parents picking up students in the front car rider line remain in their vehicles at all times. Leaving vehicles unattended creates a backup in the line and slows the flow of traffic for everyone.

We appreciate your attention to this matter and your continued cooperation in helping us keep dismissal running smoothly for all of our students and families. 🚗 Thank you for partnering with us!

Beaufort County Library's Annual Bookmark Contest is here! Each year the county library launches their Summer Reading Program with their bookmark contest, and we'll be discussing the contest in the Coosa library in the coming weeks. A copy of the entry form will go home with all students next week, but you can also find copies on the county library's webpage below. Ms. Kabel will turn in Coosa entries as long as they are turned into the Coosa library by Monday, 3/30. The county library's deadline is Tuesday, 3/31.

Questions? Email Ms. Kabel: Ashley.Kabel@beaufort.k12.sc.us

Check out one of last year's bookmark contest winners - Everly, a Coosa Elementary School student!

Find more information and links to the entry forms here: https://www.beaufortcountylibrary.org/story/unearth-a-story-2026-bookmark-contest-kicks-off-summer-reading?fbclid=IwY2xjawQWnDhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFwcnRzUWt4eFRmUnJEbUxZc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgFfjzcdzv2gBw_JJO2bS76pa5wMEdDlpsLPfOYP66v_BwCHpMyJeTO_h6UW_aem__wy2rCfd_lG_Ize1EnOLXQ

Coosa Elementary School extends a heartfelt thank you to our school community! We're incredibly proud of our readers and grateful for your support, which made our fundraiser a success. Our students had a wonderful time reading, and we can't wait to host another Read‑A‑Thon next year.

We are doing one last push to reach our goal! All student pages receiving donations between 5 PM on Friday through 8 AM on Monday will be entered into a draw to pie Dr. Goudy, Mrs. Isley, or Mrs. Bryant in the face! Let's push for those last-minute donations to help us reach our goal.

The Read‑A‑Thon will officially close on Monday at 8:00 a.m. Please ensure all Rat Bucks are spent in the online store before then.

Thank you again, Coosa family, for supporting our school’s love of literacy!

On Friday, March 20 our students will be exploring the countries below:

• PreK: Turkey
• Kindergarten: Nigeria
• 1st Grade: Colombia
• 2nd Grade: Morocco
• 3rd Grade: Honduras
• 4th Grade: Venezuela
• 5th Grade: Peru

Registration is required for this event: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0449A5AA2CAAFFC25-62520482-wild

Beaufort County Schools and Coosa Elementary now uses ParentSquare for all school and district communications.

53% of our families have downloaded the app!

This is how you are able to send messages to your child's teacher (or any adult in the building).

BCSD has developed a comprehensive webpage with many common questions and answers! Check it out here: www.beaufortschools.net/families/parentsquare

Pre-Registration opens for Kindergarten on Monday, February 2 for the 2026-2027 school year.

Our school library's Family and Library Book Challenge can be completed multiple times throughout the year and can be restarted each time a student completes the challenge. If you have any questions or need a copy of the form, then please email Ms. Kabel at Ashley.Kabel@beaufort.k12.sc.us.

Use the link below to give a shout-out to a Coosa faculty or staff member. Shout-outs will be shared directly with the faculty/staff member. Thank you for taking a moment to recognize our faculty and staff!

Help Us Spoil Our Amazing Teachers & Staff!

Our Sunshine Committee is dedicated to showing our teachers and staff how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication. With your support, we provide monthly treats and little surprises to brighten their days and say thank you! All funds donated go directly to our Teacher Fund Account to make these special moments possible every month.

Thank you for helping us spread sunshine and gratitude throughout our school community!

Congratulations to our Parents of the Month!

At Coosa, we recognize the essential partnership between parents and the school. It takes a whole community to nurture and teach our children, and we’re proud to spotlight parents who go the extra mile for students. Let’s celebrate these everyday heroes!

Thank you to the following businesses and families for partnering with Coosa for the 2025-2026 school year! We are so grateful for their financial partnership, and we encourage you to join us too! There are many partnership opportunities for the 2025-2026 school year. If you or someone you know is interested, then you can learn more about our family and business partnerships here: https://ces.beaufortschools.net/about-us/business-partners

2025-2026 Partners:

Bobcat Champion

• Harris Pillow Supply
• Luke Paulick, Attorney-at-Law
• Randall and Marci Mann

Bobcat Gold

• Catherine Compton

Bobcat Silver

• Beaufort Massage and Bodyworks

• Maci & Madi: A Children's Boutique

• Sea Island Animal Hospital
• Sea La Vie Salon

• The Kent Family

Family/Parent Partnership

• The Kelnhofer/Glenn Family
• The Muth Family
• The Pfeister Family
• The Rhame Family
• The Williams Family