The Bobcat Brief

Good afternoon, families,

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share a few important reminders and updates to help us continue keeping our school safe, organized, and welcoming for all.

Morning Car Drop-Off Safety
Please remember that students must remain in their vehicles until a staff member is outside and the car line has officially begun. We have recently seen an increase in students being dropped off and exiting vehicles before staff supervision is in place. This creates a safety concern, as students are unsupervised during that time. We appreciate your help and attention in ensuring a safe and smooth arrival each morning.

Family Table Reminder
If you have joined your child(ren) for lunch the past few months, you are likely familiar with our family table. As a reminder, only your own child(ren) may join you at the family table during lunch. This helps us maintain consistency, supervision, student privacy, and fairness for all students.

Cluster Showcase Date Update
Please note a change in date for our cluster showcase event. The showcase will take place on Thursday, February 19th, at Lady’s Island Middle School. We hope to see many of our families there to celebrate our students and their talents.

Thank you, as always, for your partnership, cooperation, and continued support of our school community. We truly appreciate you.

Warm regards,
Principal Goudy

Thursday, February 12:

• Chinese New Year Begins
• Passport Project Day #2 (See Below for More Details)
• 1/2 Day: Students are Dismissed at 11:45 a.m.
• Q3 Progress Reports Go Home

Friday, February 13: No School for Students

Sunday, February 15: School Resource Officers Day (Mr. Dempsey)

Monday, February 16: Presidents' Day (No School)

Tuesday, February 17-Wednesday, February 18: No School

Thursday, February 19:

• SIC Meeting in Coosa Conference Room at 4:30 p.m.
• Harmony in the Arts (See Below)

Tuesday, February 24: Clemson Extension with Kindergarten

Thursday, February 26: Clemson Extension with 4th Grade

Friday, February 27:

• Coosa Clubs
• College Colors Day
• Deadline to Order the 2025-2026 Yearbook (cash/check)

Monday, March 1:

• Deadline to Order the 2025-2026 Yearbook (online)

We're excited to announce that the CES Robotics Club will be competing at the Storm The Citadel robotics competition this weekend! Ten CES teams will be representing our school, showing off months of design, coding, and teamwork.

Good luck to all 10 teams! We are proud of the hard work, creativity, and teamwork you’ve shown. Go Bobcats!

#stormthecitadel26

#stc2026

For next Thursday, Feb 12's Early Dismissal at 11:45 am, the YMCA will not be serving students nor will the community after-care at Lady's Island Baptist.

**If your student attends the YMCA, please email cestransportation@beaufort.k12.sc.us as soon as possible to let us know how your student will be going home on Thursday.

**If your student normally attends Lady's Island Baptist Church, they will go home their "Friday" way. Also, LIBC will not see students the next week on Thursday, Feb. 19th.

Sharpen the Saw with Coosa Elementary’s Annual Read-A-Thon!

It’s that time of year again—our Annual Read-A-Thon is back, and we couldn’t be more excited to invite every student and family to join in on this amazing tradition! This event isn’t just about reading—it’s about building habits that last a lifetime, fostering a love for learning, and helping our students become proactive, independent thinkers.

Here’s What to Know:
Start Date: Monday, February 23, 2025

Get Ready to Be Proactive!
One week before our Read-A-Thon begins, we’ll send home instructions to activate your reader’s personal page. This is where your child can begin with the end in mind by setting goals and tracking their reading journey.

Why wait? Be proactive today by activating your reader’s account now:
👉 Activate Reader Account

Why We Love Read-A-Thon:

• It encourages students to put first things first by prioritizing reading and personal growth.
• It helps kids develop stronger reading skills and a love for learning.
• It’s an opportunity to synergize—bringing families, friends, and the school community together to support our young readers.

Let’s Sharpen the Saw Together!
This Read-A-Thon is a perfect way for your child to practice balance by learning, growing, and having fun. We hope EVERYONE joins in to make this year’s event our most impactful yet!

Thank you for your continued support. Together, we can inspire our students to think big, dream big, and achieve big!

This week was School Counselor Week! We have loved celebrating Mrs. Bossak and all she add to our school community!

Our Multilingual Learners are currently participating in ACCESS testing in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Mrs. Quinn, our ML Teacher, sent home notification to students who will be testing recently. ACCESS for ELLs assesses a child’s English proficiency in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. A comprehension, literacy, and overall composite level will be calculated and used for placement and scheduling decisions.

Mark your calendars, families! We have two upcoming events specifically for our parents and family members! The first is on Tuesday, February 10 at 8:00 a.m. at Coosa. We hope to see you there!

Use the link above to order your student's class picture. Use the code: FM468523

Capture the memories of the 2025-2026 school year with the Coosa Elementary School Yearbook! Don’t miss out on this wonderful keepsake that your child will treasure for years to come.

Yearbook Details:

• Price: $20 per yearbook
• Order Deadline (cash/check): Friday, February 27, 2026
• Order Deadline (online): Sunday, March 1, 2026

How to Order:

• Order Online (link above)
• Order by Form:
  • Complete the yearbook order form provided by the school. These will come home this week or next week.
  • Include $20 exact cash or a check payable to Coosa Elementary School.
  • Return the form and payment to your child’s teacher.

Questions?

• Email Ms. Kabel at Ashley.Kabel@beaufort.k12.sc.us.

Our Passport Project Days and last two remaining half days are coming up on Thursday, February 12 and Friday, March 20. We invite students, staff, and teachers to celebrate the countries and cultures we'll be exploring by dressing for the day. See the provided schedule to find which country your student will visit each half day.

Thursday, February 12

• PreK: Japan
• Kindergarten: China
• 1st Grade: Philippines
• 2nd Grade: Germany
• 3rd Grade: Spain
• 4th Grade: Kenya
• 5th Grade: Italy

Friday, March 20

• PreK: Turkey
• Kindergarten: Nigeria
• 1st Grade: Colombia
• 2nd Grade: Morocco
• 3rd Grade: Honduras
• 4th Grade: Venezuela
• 5th Grade: Peru

Check out a musical experience opportunity coming to our community on Saturday, February 28th at USCB Center for the Arts! Below is the link to learn more and purchase tickets:

https://www.uscbchambermusic.com/youthconcert

Beaufort County Schools and Coosa Elementary now uses ParentSquare for all school and district communications.

51% of our families have downloaded the app!

This is how you are able to send messages to your child's teacher (or any adult in the building).

BCSD has developed a comprehensive webpage with many common questions and answers! Check it out here: www.beaufortschools.net/families/parentsquare

The Beaufort County Library has a Winter Reading Challenge happening now until February 20, 2026!

Learn more here: https://www.beaufortcountylibrary.org/winter-reading

Parents, if you have any friends or family members interested in working at the Beaufort County School District, please share the below information about BCSD’s upcoming In-Person Hiring Event 🎉 on 📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026 from⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at📍H.E. McCracken Middle School. Check out the BCSD website for more details: https://www.beaufortschools.net/careers/recruiting-events. Questions can be directed to bcsdrecruiters@beaufort.k12.sc.us

Pre-Registration opens for Kindergarten on Monday, February 2 for the 2026-2027 school year.

Our school library's Family and Library Book Challenge can be completed multiple times throughout the year and can be restarted each time a student completes the challenge. If you have any questions or need a copy of the form, then please email Ms. Kabel at Ashley.Kabel@beaufort.k12.sc.us.

Use the link below to give a shout-out to a Coosa faculty or staff member. Shout-outs will be shared directly with the faculty/staff member. Thank you for taking a moment to recognize our faculty and staff!

Help Us Spoil Our Amazing Teachers & Staff!

Our Sunshine Committee is dedicated to showing our teachers and staff how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication. With your support, we provide monthly treats and little surprises to brighten their days and say thank you! All funds donated go directly to our Teacher Fund Account to make these special moments possible every month.

Thank you for helping us spread sunshine and gratitude throughout our school community!

Congratulations to our Parents of the Month!

At Coosa, we recognize the essential partnership between parents and the school. It takes a whole community to nurture and teach our children, and we’re proud to spotlight parents who go the extra mile for students. Let’s celebrate these everyday heroes!

Thank you to the following businesses and families for partnering with Coosa for the 2025-2026 school year! We are so grateful for their financial partnership, and we encourage you to join us too! There are many partnership opportunities for the 2025-2026 school year. If you or someone you know is interested, then you can learn more about our family and business partnerships here: https://ces.beaufortschools.net/about-us/business-partners

2025-2026 Partners:

Bobcat Champion

• Harris Pillow Supply
• Luke Paulick, Attorney-at-Law
• Randall and Marci Mann

Bobcat Gold

• Catherine Compton

Bobcat Silver

• Beaufort Massage and Bodyworks

• Maci & Madi: A Children's Boutique

• Sea Island Animal Hospital
• Sea La Vie Salon

• The Kent Family

Family/Parent Partnership

• The Kelnhofer/Glenn Family
• The Muth Family
• The Pfeister Family
• The Rhame Family
• The Williams Family