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The July Newsletter has Back to School info and 4th of July Celebrations.

Keeping up academically over the summer is crucial for growth in the fall. For children in grades kindergarten -8th, NWEA.ORG states that on average, test scores flatten or drop during the summer, with larger drops typically in math than reading. Help your child overcome the "lag" by using the links and information in this newsletter.

We hope you find this helpful and have a GREAT & SAFE SUMMER!

Click each grade to see the supply list:

Pre-K Wish List
Kindergarten Supply List
1st Grade Supply List
2nd Grade Supply List
3rd Grade Supply List
4th Grade Supply List
5th Grade Supply List

All Tiger Creek Students will receive free Breakfast & Lunch during the 2026-2027 School Year!

To help with attendance, please schedule wellness, doctor, and dentist visits as well as

travel plans as much as possible during non-school days to avoid unnecessary absences

from school. Thank you for your help with this.

Catoosa Kid's Day

Join us on July 23, 2026, from 2:00-6:00pm at The Colonnade for our annual

Catoosa Kid's Day event.

264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, GA 30736

For additional information please contact:

Jacy at 706-935-5018 or catoosacollaborative@gmail.com

Summer Reading Practice

Keep your child's learning on an upward trajectory over the summer months. Encourage them to read a little every day. Please click on the links below for weeks of summer reading ideas.

Reading Rockets Summer Reading Ideas

PBS Kids Reading Games

eSpark Reading Games

Teach Your Monster to Read

Phonics & Reading Games

Summer Math Practice

Summer is a great time to review those math facts. There are several free websites that will allow your child to practice math facts as well as keep them reviewing other math skills. Below are some different websites that offer free practice. Just keep learning!

https://www.mathgames.com/

https://pbskids.org/games/math

https://www.mathmammoth.com/practice/addition-single-digit

https://www.mathmammoth.com/practice/multiplication

https://www.multiplication.com/teach/practice-facts

https://www.timestables.com/

These guides are from the GPB website. They contain ideas for how to get your child ready for school. Click on the grade your child will be entering next school year for some great tips!

Pre-K

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

Middle School

This website has guides for grades K-3rd https://getgeorgiareading.org/getting-ready-guides/

Below you will find Independence Day Celebrations in Ringgold and from surrounding areas. Dates range from as early as July 30th - July 6th so make sure to read each one and check the date.

Click the picture above to go to the RMS Volleyball Summer Camp Sign Up Form!

Click the picture above to go to the RMS Volleyball Tryout Sign Up Form!

Click any of the following buttons to learn about ways to keep your

children safe when they are online.

Click the virtual room above for your child to learn all about Bike Safety!

Click the button above to learn about finding the helmet to keep your child's head safe.

Click the virtual room above for your child to learn all about Water Safety!

Do Your Part to Be Water Smart This Summer!

Red Cross is excited to share our free, updated Longfellow’s WHALE Tales Water Safety for Children program. The lessons focus on important water safety behaviors in different environments such as pools, waterparks, oceans, lakes and rivers. It includes interactive, fun group activities with live-action videos.

Go to https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/teach-water-safety/whale-tales to learn more about the program. Download the free digital program materials and report on how you have used them.

Click the above button for more swimming safety info.

Click the virtual room above for your child to learn all about Sun Safety!

Click the above button to learn more sun safety tips.

Summer is finally here which means the snakes are out and about.

While most snakes are harmless and play crucial roles in ecosystems, encounters with venomous species can be dangerous if not handled correctly. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, gardener, or simply enjoy spending time in nature, understanding snake safety is essential.

READ MORE HERE

Click the above button to find information on outdoor safety.

This above list is from Christine Brown, Walker County School Social Worker! She makes many Newsletter Resources for Walker County but it includes a lot for Catoosa County also. Click the above button to access the Summer Family Fun 2026 which has a list of Summer Camps & Activities in Walker & Catoosa Counties!

Free family movies shown every Tuesday in June and July at Patriot Hall beside the Ringgold Pool. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Movie starts at 11 a.m. Concessions available for purchase.

DOORS OPEN AT 10:30 A.M. CONCESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE FOR $2.00 0R LESS.

Movie Schedule

June 2nd - Elio

June 9th - The Iron Giant

June 16th - Zootopia 2

June 23rd - Stuart Little

June 30th - Plankton the Movie

July 7th - Open Season

July 14th - Elemental

July 21st - How to Train Your Dragon

July 28th - The Wild Robot

Free In-Store Kids Workshops

Join Us at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last.

Click the picture to learn more and to register for the workshop.

Chattanooga Bowling Alleys that have the Kids Bowl Free Summer Program: https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/all_centers.php

Spare Time Chattanooga

Spare Time Hixson

Splitz Alley

Go to kidsskatefree.com

You can sign your child up. There is a $5.99 annual membership

and they will receive 2 passes each week for free admission to the Hamilton Skate Rink.

Kids Skate Free Sessions Tuesday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Thursday 12 pm-4 pm

Passes are valid for children 12 years old and younger.

Skate rental is due at admission.

$4 for skate rental. $4 for in-line rental.

Cannot be used towards group rates or birthday parties.

Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Waiver must be on file before admittance.

Join us for a free Family-Friendly Summer events series at the Northwest Georgia Amphitheater on the first and third Friday of the month from May - August! The night will kick off with live music by great local and regional bands from 6:30-8:30 PM, followed by a screening of a movie on our new 300" screen with a 4k enhanced laser projector. We'll have food and craft vendors on-site, along with a cornhole tournament with great prizes for winners!

Click above to learn more about the summer productions at The Ringgold Playhouse!

Join us this summer as Lake Winnepesaukah marks its 101th year of family fun and adventure!

Click the above picture to learn more about special days and tickets.

Unlimited Summer Fun for Only $99

Lock in unlimited visits to Lake Winnie and SOAKya all summer long with a 2026 Season Pass.

Travel back in time at “Cruzin the Depot.” Remember back in the day when you used to cruise around to all your favorite local spots? Windows down, oldies playing through the radio as you coasted through downtown Ringgold, popped over to the Shoney’s in Rossville, or took in the sights in Fort O, Brainerd, and East Ridge.

The Ringgold Cruisers and Pharoah’s Choo Choo, TN, have teamed up to bring a “Cruz Night” to the City of Ringgold, so you can take it back to those good ‘ole days! Organizers are working with the local radio station, so you can listen to all your favorite music from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s while you cruise, park, hang out with friends, shop local businesses, and grab a bite to eat at the local eateries. We look forward to seeing everyone and “Cruzin the Depot”!

Cruise-ins happen on the first Saturday of each month, beginning in March and running through November. The event starts at 6 pm, but the streets start filling up quickly around 5 pm, so arrive early to get a good spot!

At our resort, we are dedicated to ensuring that families and groups of all sizes have a fun, relaxing experience. Our large, spring-fed swimming pool provides a refreshing escape on hot summer days, with two diving boards and plenty of space to splash around. Our amenities include changing rooms, restrooms, and a concession stand to ensure that you have everything you need. We also offer corn hole, a volleyball court, a baby pool, and play areas suitable for all ages.

At Red Clay Resort, we have been providing unforgettable summer experiences to our friends and neighbors since the mid-'70s. We pride ourselves on constantly improving and expanding our offerings to ensure that you have the time of your life. Whether you're looking for a relaxing day by the pool, or a great way to bond with your family or friends, we have something for everyone!

Address: 5510 Red Clay Rd, Cohutta, GA

Hours: Daily 10AM to 6PM

Celebrate the 67th anniversary of the Vann House's establishment as a historic site! We'll be hosting demonstrations of activities once part of daily life for early 19th century Cherokee and Moravian missionaries. Demonstrations will include hominy and corn grinding, wood working, leather britches, weaving, spinning, butter churning, doll making, ancient tools, hominy, black powder rifles, and more!

All activities are included in admission. Admission is $8.00 per person to be paid at the door. Georgia Historic Site Passes will not be accepted on this day. Activities are outdoors and weather permitting. There is no rain date for this event.

82 Highway 225 N, Chatsworth, GA, United States, Georgia 30705

Click the above button to see events happening at city parks in Chattanooga.

Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends, families, neighbors, and lots of people that you haven't met can come together to create a peaceful, memorable experience.

Click the above picture to go to the website for more information & tickets.

https://www.milb.com/chattanooga

The Library at Catoosa offers a variety of services, such as monthly activities for all ages, an outstanding Genealogy collection, and over 100,000 items in print and audiovisual formats to check out. At the library, they provide free Internet, access to Microsoft Office programs, GALILEO, GADD, and so much more! Our Catoosa County Library is a member of PINES, a public library lending network of more than 300 libraries throughout Georgia. Click the link to see more of what is happening at your local Library!

https://www.catoosacountylibrary.org/

Click above for the 4th of July Virtual Room!

Click the button above to see the dates and sites where the

YMCA Mobile Meals will serve kids ages 1 to 18.

Catoosa County & the State of Georgia are dedicated to supporting its residents by offering a wide range of valuable resources designed to assist citizens in various aspects of their lives.

Click the tabs below to learn more about Resources Available to Catoosa/Georgia Residents