August 18, 2026
Dear Titan Families,
What a great start to the school year! As we move into another week at Baggett, I want to thank our families for your patience, support, and partnership as students and staff settle into routines. Our classrooms are already filled with relationship-building, learning, and plenty of Titan energy!
These first few weeks are important as we establish the habits that will help our students thrive all year. Please continue supporting us by making daily attendance, arriving on time, and conversations about learning priorities at home. A simple question like, “What is something new you learned today?” can go a long way in reinforcing that school and learning matter.
Our theme, Focus Forward, reminds us that growth happens one day and one step at a time. We have an exciting year ahead, and I look forward to seeing all that our Titans will accomplish as we work together.
Thank you for trusting us with your children and for being an important part of the Baggett community. Let’s keep Focusing Forward, Titans!
Proud to be a Titan,
Kevin Payne
Check Out Our New BES Family Handbook!
We're excited to share the updated BES Family Handbook for this school year! It’s a great resource for everything you need to know—from school policies to daily procedures and helpful tips for a successful year. Please take a few minutes to review it using the link above. Thank you for partnering with us to support a positive school experience for your child!
NEW TO BAGGETT?
We are so excited to have you! Click the Welcome to the Titan Family link to grab your Welcome Packet—it’s packed with essential details, helpful tips, and everything you need for a smooth start.
Reading at home is important, but talking about reading makes it even more powerful! After your child reads a book, story, or even part of a chapter, spend a few minutes asking questions that encourage them to think about what they read.
Try questions such as:
- What was the most important part?
- What surprised you or made you wonder?
- What do you think will happen next? Why?
- What evidence from the text supports your thinking?
For younger Titans, ask them to retell the story in their own words or draw a picture of their favorite part. For older students, encourage them to explain their thinking and point to details in the text.
You don't need a worksheet to support learning at home. A book, a conversation, and a few thoughtful questions can make a big difference!
Focus Forward Family Challenge: Spend 10–15 minutes reading together this week, then ask your Titan to share one thing they learned, noticed, or wondered.
Morning Drop-Off (Route marked in yellow on the attached map)
Do not drop students off in the front parking lot or on the street. It is unsafe for students to cross traffic or the bus lane.
Pull all the way forward to the next available cone before allowing your child to exit.
Students should exit from the passenger side nearest the sidewalk.
If your child needs assistance exiting the vehicle, please turn on your hazard lights to signal staff.
Supervised drop-off ends at 8:15 a.m. Doors will be locked at that time.
Classes begin at 8:15 a.m. Students not in class by then are marked tardy.
At 8:10 a.m., the final car allowed in the turn lane will be marked with a paper under the windshield wiper. Any car arriving after this will be directed to park and walk the student to the front office for check-in.
No left turns are allowed when exiting the parking lot.
Afternoon Pick-Up (Route marked in yellow on the attached map)
Car rider tags must be displayed. Without a tag, you will be required to park and enter the front office with a valid ID to pick up your child.
Do not line up before 2:30 p.m.
No left turns are allowed when exiting the parking lot.
Baggett Batería - Percussion Club Auditions
Hi! I’m Ms. Herring, the music teacher at Baggett Elementary. I’m very excited to introduce Baggett Batería, a new after-school percussion club for our 4th and 5th grade students!
Students will learn exciting music using classroom percussion instruments such as hand
drums, xylophones, and more. If you are a 4th or 5th grader who loves to play musical
instruments, this is the club for you!
AUDITIONS
Auditions will be held in the music room on Tuesday, August 25, from 3:10–4:15 p.m., or
Friday, August 28, from 3:10–4:15 p.m. Students should sign up for only one audition day.
The audition will be a group activity similar to music class. Students will learn
percussion music together. The audition panel will look for students who demonstrate a
steady beat, an eagerness to learn, and a respectful attitude toward others. Only 30
students will be selected.
REHEARSALS & PERFORMANCES
Students selected for Baggett Batería will rehearse after school on Tuesdays from
September through February. Batería will perform at the November Talent Show,
December Winter Concert, and February Black History Night.
HOW TO SIGN UP TO AUDITION
Audition forms have been given to all 4th and 5th grade teachers.
Interested students should ask their teacher for an audition form and return it to Ms.
Herring by Friday, August 21, 2026.
I’m looking forward to making music with our Baggett students!
Ms. Herring
Music Teacher | Baggett Elementary School
Parents First Program!
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/
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Free or Reduced Lunch
Click the link below to fill out the form to see if your student qualifies for free or reduced price lunches.
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Make sure you are registered for MPP. This is where you can load money for your student's lunches or pay for field trips and events.
