October 6th, 2026

Dear Titan Families,

We have one more full week before Fall Break, and we are excited to make it a great one at Baggett! Our Titans continue to work hard, grow as learners, and demonstrate the positive spirit that makes our school community special.

This is another busy week with our Book Fair, Literacy/Math Night, and Progress Reports (10/9/26). I especially hope you will join us Thursday evening at 5:00 pm for Literacy/Math Night. Opportunities like these are a wonderful way for our families and our school to come together in support of student success.

As we approach the break, please continue helping your Titan arrive at school on time, every day, and ready to learn. We want to make every instructional day count and finish this stretch strong!

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Baggett Elementary.

Proud to be a Titan!

Kevin Payne

Math practice doesn’t always need a worksheet! Everyday activities provide great opportunities for children to build number sense and problem-solving skills. Ask your child to help count items at the grocery store, measure ingredients while cooking, compare prices, tell time, or calculate how many minutes are left before bedtime.

Try asking: “How did you figure that out?” or “Is there another way to solve it?” These simple questions encourage your child to explain their thinking and show that how we think about a problem is just as important as getting the answer.

Small moments at home can lead to big learning!

On Thursday, October 1, our Baggett Volunteer Luncheon brought eager participants together in the Family Center for great food and detailed information. The program included words of welcome and encouragement from our principal, Kevin Payne; assistant principal, Katina Terry; Parent Instructional Coordinator, Suzette Daniel; and Parent Outreach Liaison, Ivette Casusol.

Mrs. Casusol also used our new interpretation device to provide real-time interpretation, so our non-English-speaking guests could fully take part in the conversation.

We are overjoyed by the turnout and excited for our volunteer program to begin after Fall Break. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We can't wait to see you in our school! If you are also wanting to volunteer, please look out for more information in our school flyers and upcoming newsletters.

• October 5th-9th - Book Fair Purchasing
• October 5th-9th - Breast Cancer Awareness Spirit Week
• October 5th-9th - Midterms for 3rd,4th,5th grades
• October 8th - Literacy/Math Night
• October 12th-16th - Fall Break

• October 17th - Paint Gwinnett Pink 5k
• October 20th - ML Parent Workshop (5:30)
• October 21st - Parent Empowerment Program (12:30)
• October 26th-30th - Red Ribbon/Read for the Record Week (spirit week)
• October 28th & 29th - Early Release / Parent Teacher Conferences
• October 29th - Discovery Cluster Trunk or Treat
• October 30th - Candy Donations for Trunk or Treat due
• October 30th - Book Character Dress up Day
• October 30th - PTA Trunk or Treat (5:00)
• October 31st - Book Mobile 5k

From Left to Right: Alma Quinonez, Jason Speed (Head Custodian), Gerardo Gonzalez, Maria Borjas, Piedad Mazo, Maragrita Acosta, Xiomara Franco

If you have not heard yet Parents First Initiative will be holding classes for a life changing program

called – Raising Highly Capable Kids!

For over 13 years, this program has helped parents raise children who become healthy, caring, and responsible adults and we would like to invite you to come be a part of the classes FOR FREE! Free?

Yes! There is no charge and you your family will have dinner with us, and child-care is also provided

free of charge.

Topics include seeking support, encouraging responsibility in children, empowering positive decision-making, friendship skills, resistance to negative peer pressure, and improving conflict resolution.

If you would learn more and register for a class in your area visit https://parentsfirstinitiative.com/