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State Bridge Crossing Elementary School

5530 State Bridge Road

Johns Creek, GA

470-254-3850

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Good Afternoon SBCE Community,

We have had a fantastic week full of so much fun and learning at SBCE! We kicked off the week by wearing blue for bullying prevention month, hosted Orbit Earth Expo for our 2nd and 4th graders, and have our family Math Festival tonight.

Our Pre-K has also been celebrating all week long for Georgia Pre-K week with various activities and events planned. We have painted acorns, read books with Board President McCabe, had animal visitors from Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, and so much more!

Yesterday, I had the privilege of spending the day with a 4th grade student who acted as our Principal for a Day. We had the best day getting a real life behind the scenes snippet of being a principal. He participated in our safety drill and subsequent safety team meeting, read with Pre-K, observed several classrooms, did the afternoon announcements, and so much more!

We have an upcoming 3 day weekend and I hope everyone enjoys the extra day with your families. Stay dry and safe in the predicted weather!

Looking forward to seeing everyone at our upcoming SBCE Fall Festival on the 18th!

With Bobcat Pride,

Ashley Perry

FCS District Calendar: 2026-2027 School Year Calendar

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Monday, October 12

Fall Festival *rescheduled*

Sunday, October 18, 1:00-4:00 pm

To ensure alignment between school and home, Home Connection Letters will be shared weekly in conjunction with the corresponding SSS lessons. These letters are designed to assist with strengthening the connection between school and home by providing families and caregivers with resources that reinforce the Student Success Skills (SSS) topics introduced in the classroom.

October Monthly Theme: Strong Choices. Strong Character.

Week 10

Domain: Social Awareness

Topic: Empathy

K - My Feelings, Your Feelings

1st - How Someone Else Might Feel

2nd - The Case of Caring

3rd - From Another Perspective

4th - Showing Empathy

5th - Taking the Perspective of Another

This week is National School Lunch Week, and Ms. Ty is joining FCS in celebrating with The Cafeteria Circus: Where Nutrition Takes Center Stage! 🎪

Students can look forward to exciting new menus, special prizes, and surprise activities. 😋 Don’t forget our Lucky Tray Day that ends with a Grab Bag giveaway. 🍽 Don't miss this spectacular celebration of great food, school spirit, and fun under the Big Top. 🎪 #sbcebobcats @FCSNutrition

Did you know free & reduced-price meal applications benefit your family and your school? Families may qualify for free or reduced-price school breakfast & lunch. A NEW application must be completed for the 2026-2027 school year.

If you have not completed a Free and Reduced application for SY26-27, had a change in income or had an increase in household size, please take this opportunity to complete an application. Free & Reduced Meal Applications are available online at www.myschoolapps.com. Families may obtain a paper application from any school cafeteria. If able, families are encouraged to complete an online application to help expedite the application approval process.

Get ready for some fall fun! The Media Center is hosting a Storybook Pumpkin Contest, where students can transform a plastic pumpkin into a favorite book character using paint, fabric, felt, and other creative decorations. Please note that real pumpkins are not permitted; all entries must be decorated plastic pumpkins. Entries will be displayed in the Media Center from September 29 through October 29.

Important Reminder: Pumpkins should be decorated, not carved. Please do not cut, puncture, or open the pumpkins. We can't wait to see all of the amazing book-inspired creations! 📖✨

Calling all young scientists! Do you love learning about the world around you, tackling challenges, and working as part of a team? Third, fourth, and fifth-grade students are invited to apply for the State Bridge Crossing Elementary Science Olympiad Team!

Applications are open and must be submitted by October 9. Practices will be held on Thursdays from 2:30–3:30 p.m., beginning October 22 if accepted.

Visit https://sbcescienceolympiads.weebly.com/ to learn more or apply directly through this link: 26-27 Science Olympiad Application

Please use this email address to submit attendance excuses, doctor's notes, and Remote Learning Day requests. AttendanceSBCE@fultonschools.org

Remote Learning Information
Per Fulton County Schools policy, students may substitute up to 5 absences per semester with Remote Learning Days. Families requesting Remote Learning Days must complete and submit the Remote Learning Form.

We encourage families to submit attendance documentation and Remote Learning requests as soon as possible to ensure timely processing. For questions regarding attendance or Remote Learning and to submit all attendance related documentation, please contact AttendanceSBCE@fultonschools.org

Please consider volunteering- we love our families supporting us in the building!

🐾Fall Festival needs your help! SBCE Families: Fall Festival - Day of Volunteers 2026 NEW!

🐾Paw mart Paw Mart: PBIS PAW MART AND POPCORN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

🐾Assistance in the Media Center with Dr. Jang Volunteers: Media Center Assistance

SBCE FALL FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18TH FROM 1pm-4pm!

We cant wait to see our SBCE families at the biggest event of the year!

🐾Purchase Fall Fest tickets, raffle basket tickets, and chalk tickets here to prepare for the big event! State Bridge Crossing Elementary PTA - Fall Festival 2026

🐾We have some amazing raffle baskets to choose from! GET READY!!!

🐾We would love your help as this is a BIG event to put on! Your help is greatly appreciated to make it a success! SBCE Families: Fall Festival - Day of Volunteers 2026 (*one free entry per volunteer*)

🐾5th Grade Families WE NEED YOUR HELP – we are still in need of several payments and waivers!

• 5th Grade Finale payments can be made here: State Bridge Crossing Elementary PTA - 5th Grade Finale Class of 2027
• The 5th Grade Finale t-shirts will be handed out next week so the students have it for the ropes course on October 16th!
• Fill out your student waiver here SBCE at Sojourn Adventures on 10/16/26 (Youth waiver)

🐾Would you like to display your student’s special day on the schools LED sign on State Bridge? Wish them a happy birthday for the whole city to see! SBCE Families: 2026-2027 Birthday Banner

🐾 Please follow us on IG (@sbce_pta) and Facebook (SBCE PTA) as we offer continuous communication on all the SBCE happenings and friendly reminders 😊

Calling all future Lionesses interested in FLAG FOOTBALL!

The Junior Gladiators organization hopes to start a middle school girls' flag football feeder team for JCHS in the 27-28 school year. Please fill out this short form if your student is interested. The season will run from July 20, 2027-September 12, 2027.

Kid Chess has been Atlanta’s most popular after-school enrichment club since 1998. The program meets at State Bridge Elementary on Thursdays. We send multiple coaches (on average of 5) to keep a uniquely low student teacher ratio, which guarantees level appropriate instruction from true-beginners to advanced players. For details or to register call (770) 575-5802 or go to Kidchess.com.