The Bobcat Brief

Sunday, March 1:

• Read-A-Thon Continues
• Deadline to Order the 2025-2026 Yearbook (Online, See Below)
• Music in Our School Month Begins
• Women's History Month Begins
• Youth Art Month Begins

Monday, March 2-Friday, March 6:

• Read-A-Thon
• Read Across America Week (See Below)
• School Social Work Week

Tuesday, March 3: Clemson Extension with Kindergarten

Friday, March 6:

• Last Day of Coosa's Read-A-Thon
• International Women's Day
• 2nd Grade Field Trip

Thursday, March 12:

• CES Annual Career Day (Volunteers Needed, See Below)
• In-School GSSM Field Trip for 3rd Grade

Saturday, March 14: Pi Day

Tuesday, March 17:

• 135th Day of School
• St. Patrick's Day

Wednesday, March 18: South Carolina Day

Thursday, March 19:

• SIC Meeting at 4:30 p.m. (CES Conference Room)
• Clemson Extension with Kindergarten

Friday, March 20: Last Passport Project Day and Early Dismissal for Students (11:45 a.m. Dismissal)

Monday, March 23: No School

As we move closer to the end of the school year, students will be using more focus and mental energy each day. Just like athletes build endurance, learners need practice sustaining attention and effort. Families can help build this stamina at home with a few simple habits:

• Create short focus times – Encourage your child to work on reading, writing, or problem-solving for gradually increasing periods of uninterrupted time.
• Build brain breaks – After focused work, take quick movement or stretch breaks to recharge.
• Support healthy routines – Consistent sleep, nutritious meals, and hydration help students stay alert and focused.
• Practice perseverance – Praise effort, problem-solving, and sticking with challenging tasks.
• Simulate testing conditions – Occasionally have your child complete work quietly and independently without distractions.

Small, consistent practice makes a big difference. Thank you for partnering with us to help our students stay strong, confident, and ready to finish the year successfully!

Warm regards,

Dr. Goudy

Our school is currently reading more than ever during our Read-A-Thon. We want to make this the most successful Read-A-Thon, but can't do it without your support. You can help us be successful by sharing your student's reading donation page and message with friends and family on Facebook. By using the link below to share, you can celebrate your child's achievements and support our school:

https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/tool/323334343133/3

Thanks so much,

Coosa Elementary School

Next week is Read Across America (March 2-6, 2026)! We have so many fun events and activities planned for our students to celebrate reading and literacy! There will be guest readers, author visits, daily surprises, and lots of reading! Be sure to check out the flyer below so your students can be prepared for each day.

In South Carolina, students are identified as Gifted and Talented in a variety of ways. Students in grades 2-5 who have met one area of qualification, but not the other, are able to take the Performance Task Assessment (PTA) in Feb/March yearly. Students who are eligible to take the assessment were sent home a letter last week and also parents were sent a message through ParentSquare.

Testing dates are spread out over the next 2 weeks and are grade level specific - dates are included in the letter. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Isley, GT Coordinator, or Mrs. Roberts, AP/Testing Coordinator.

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.

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

53% 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

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