Edward E. Taylor Elementary School

Dear Families,

Welcome back, E.E. Taylor family! We are excited to begin another school-filled year with opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference in the lives of our students. Thank you for the dedication, hard work, and positive energy you have already demonstrated as we prepared for our students' return. As we begin this new journey together, let's keep our theme "All In. All Year. All Together.", at the heart of everything we do. When we work collaboratively, support one another, and remain focused on what is best for our students, we create a school community where each child can thrive. Let's make 2026-2027 our best year yet!

The vision of E.E. Taylor Elementary School is to nurture a conducive learning environment that fosters student attendance, academic performance, and positive behavior.

1. Student attendance: Regular attendance is important for students to obtaining the skills and concepts needed to be successful. I am proud to share that we d
2. Academic performance: The basis for our "why". Elementary schools develop the foundation for student success. We look forward to sharing our progress with you during the Open House.
3. Positive Behavior: We strive to teach, model and celebrate positive student behaviors. We want all students to enjoy and desire to attend school each day. Therefore, we strive to cultivate a welcoming classroom and school environment for all.

Families, you are a valued member of our school community, and we know that you send your most precious treasure to use each day. Communication - it is imperative that we maintain open lines of communication. E.E. Taylor uses the following methods to keep you informed:

• TalkingPoints: Please download the app so that you may receive regular communication from the teacher and/or school.
• School Messenger: Mass phone calls and emails are communicated. Please ensure that your phone numbers and email addresses are updated.
• School Website
• Monthly newsletter
• New electronic marquee

Members of our E.E. Taylor Family

Pre-K

• Miss Stout and Ms. Hooks (IA)

Kindergarten

• Dr. Moore and Ms. Qualls (IA)
• Ms. Cura and Ms. Phine (IA)
  

1st Grade

• Mr. Brown
• Mrs. LaCosta

2nd Grade

• Mrs. Primus

3rd Grade

• Miss Jones

4th Grade

• Mrs. Brissett
• Mrs. Francis

5th Grade

• Mrs. McIntyre

Related Arts

• P.E: Mr. Douglas
• Art: Mr. Sims
• Spanish: Mrs. Lainez Sierra
• Music: Mr. Harrell
• Media: Mr. Allen

Support

• Reading Coach: Mrs. Rogers
• School Guidance: Dr. Keller
• Interventionist: Dr. Ragoonath and Mrs. Bell-Taste
• AAP: Dr. Ragoonath
• ISS: Mr. Saunders
• Therapeutic Assistant: Mrs. Moorer
• Special Education: Mrs. Robb (Speech); Ms. Bamberg (Resource); Ms. Hodges (IA)

Office Staff

• Office Assistant: Ms. Jones
• Database Specialist: Mrs. Thomas
• Administrative Assistant: Miss Laurent
• Nurse: Ms. Murray

Custodial Team

• Mr. Cunningham
• Ms. Brown

We are blessed to have the continued support from our Community Partners:

• Cleopatra Chapter of the Eastern Stars
• Omega Psi Phi Omicron Chapter
• Clement Road Church of God
• Foster Grandparents
• Reading Matters
• Columbia Bethlehem Community Center
• Ms. Regina Brown of Prisma Health
• Capitol City Masonic Lodge 47
• Hi Five (State Volunteers)

We strive to celebrate our students' success whether academically or socially and we invite you (in advance) to participate. Each day, every month, and each marking period we will celebrate our students' academic, attendance, and social choices through the following:

• Academics: Honor roll assemblies, random celebrations based on content areas such as reading, math, science, and writing, increasing their progress on I-Ready assessments, work being displayed in the classroom/hallway.
• Attendance: Classrooms are acknowledged daily for having perfect attendance and students are recognized individually for having perfect attendance at the end of each marking period.
• Behavior: We recognize a student of the month in each classroom; students demonstrating our character trait of the month, and monthly & quarterly celebrations for students (by marking period). We will continue with our House celebrations and monthly challenges on our early release days. We want you to join our House Celebrations!

"It Takes a Village to Raise a Child" is an African proverb that has and continues to motivate my leadership style as we work collaboratively to guide our students in reaching their fullest potential. It is imperative that we all wrap our hands around our babies so that they are able to strive academically and socially.

We look forward to an exciting and engaging year of teaching and learning for our students. #RisingTogether!

Educationally yours,

Mrs. Tiffany Brooks

Principal

• TalkingPoints is the district platform for communication between home and school. If you have any difficulties accessing the information, please let the classroom teacher know.
• Students are tardy as of 7:25 a.m. and will need to be signed in at the Main Office by an adult.
• Dismissal begins at 2:25 p.m.; please ensure that students are picked up promptly as the office closes at 3:15 p.m.
• The cut off time for signing students out for early dismissal is 1:45 p.m.
• Contact the school to update the number of any parent/guardian of a student at E.E. Taylor.

Use the link to register for Boys & Girls Club (if interested).

8/4: Back to School Bash/National Night Out (5-7 p.m.)

8/6: First Day of School

8/11: Pre-K Orientation

• Session 1 at 8 a.m.
• Session 2 at 1 p.m.

8/18 and 8/19: I-Ready Reading Benchmark Testing

• Grades 1-5

8/20: Open House at 5 p.m.

8/25 and 8/26: I-Ready Math Benchmark Testing

• Grades 1-5

8/28: Muffins for Moms at 7:45 a.m.

The character trait for the month of August is Respect, which means to show high regard for authority, other people, self, and country.

Ask your child what they learned about our school expectations this week and how they earned house points!

As the school year winds down, keep reading and writing part of daily life. Make a summer reading list together and encourage your child to write about their summer plans. Ending the year with strong habits sets the tone for summer success.

Parent Tip: Help your child see math in every day life.

• Count school supplies together.
• Sort items by color, size, or shape.
• Practice recognizing numbers on houses, mailboxes, and license plates.
• Ask, "How many more do we need?" during shopping trips.

"The best way to support your child's math success is to talk about math every day. Positive attitudes, encouragement, and real-world practice help children become confident mathematicians!"

Edward E. Taylor Elementary School held its Pre-K Parent Orientation on August 11, 2026, offering two sessions - one in the morning and one in the afternoon - to accommodate families' schedules.

Parents received valuable resources to help support their children's transition into Pre-K, along with free books to take home and enjoy with their children. We are excited to partner with our Pre-K families as we begin a wonderful school year!

A special thank you to Mrs. Wallace (Assistant Principal); Ms. Stout (Pre-K teacher); and everyone who helped make this event such a great success! We truly appreciate your support and the great turnout!

Mrs. Hawkins

Parent Engagement Specialist