Catoosa Family Connections

Spring is in the air, and with this changing of the seasons, Title I Family Engagement would like to invite you to cultivate a strong connection between your home and your child's school. Research has shown that when teachers and parents work together, children thrive. Here are a few tips to put into practice this spring:

• Start a family garden: this can be started in an egg crate, a small container, or in your backyard. Planting, maintaining, and finally enjoying the fruits of you labor as a family is a rewarding and educational experience for all ages.
• No time to garden, research spring produce recipes: Look up recipes that use in-season fruits and vegetables. Involve your child in following recipes, measuring ingredients, and the trial and error of working in the kitchen.
• Go on a bug hunt/bird watch: As the world wakes up from winter, take your child on a walk around your neighborhood to look for interesting insects and beautiful birds.
• Spring Cleaning: Encourage your child to find 5 old books to donate to a Little Library.
• Attend Catoosa Reads: Plan to visit the Catoosa County Library on April 24, 2025 from 3pm to 6pm.

By working together, we can create a vibrant and supportive learning environment for our children, helping them to bloom this spring!

We would like to take a moment to introduce you to the incredible women who serve as the Parent Involvement Coordinators at our county's Title I schools. These ladies are here to help you fully engage in your child's education. They have resources and events planned for this year at your child's school. We encourage you to reach out to the PIC at your school to find out the ways in which you can become more involved!

Battlefield Elementary - Andra Herpst

Battlefield Primary - Amber Barnes

Cloud Springs Elementary - Kathy Honeycutt

Graysville Elementary - Stephanie McGuire

Lakeview Middle - Stacey Newell

Ringgold Elementary - Cathy Cooper

Ringgold Middle - Shea Wilkie

Ringgold Primary - Tracy Wilson

Tiger Creek Elementary - Sara Bridges

West Side Elementary - Dani Johnson

Woodstation Elementary - Mitzi Mew

Title I Spring Surveys and Parent Advisory Council meetings are excellent opportunities for families to let us know what we are doing right and what we can do to improve our Title I programs. Your feedback directly impacts how our schools implement their Title I funds, policies, and plans.

• Take a moment to complete the Title I Spring Parent Survey
• Plan to participate in your school's Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting. These meetings may be held in-person at your school or sent out virtually.

Your voice is vital and taking part in these spring Title I events ensures our Title I programs best benefit our schools, our students, our families.