August 25, 2026
Dear Titan Families,
We are off to a great start at Baggett! Each week, I continue to see our Titans settling into routines, building relationships, and engaging in meaningful learning throughout the building.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Curriculum Night last week. Your presence and partnership helped make the evening a success. Building strong connections between home and school is an important part of supporting every child, and Curriculum Night set the stage for a great year together.
As we Focus Forward, please continue to support your Titan by making daily attendance a priority, talking with them about what they are learning, and staying connected with their teacher and our school. We appreciate your partnership and look forward to another great week of learning and growing together.
Proud to be a Titan!
Thank you for trusting us with your children and for being an important part of the Baggett community. Let’s keep Focusing Forward, Titans!
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.
One of the easiest ways to support learning at home is to ask your child to explain what they are learning. Instead of asking, “What did you do at school today?” try asking, “What did you learn today?” or “What is something you understand better now than you did this morning?”
Having children explain their learning strengthens understanding and gives families a window into what is happening in the classroom. If your Titan gets stuck, that’s okay! Ask them to show you an example, teach you a strategy, or tell you what they are still working to understand.
Try it this week: At dinner, in the car, or before bedtime, ask your Titan to teach you one thing they learned that day. When students talk about their learning, they deepen their learning!
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
Baggett Dance Company - Auditions are September 1st
Attention 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Students!
Ms. Bourgeois is excited to announce auditions for the Baggett Dance Company! Selected Baggett students will have the exciting opportunity to become part of a ballet company production and perform in The Nutcracker with the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to perform in a professional ballet production? Now is your chance to find out!
Audition Information
Date: Tuesday, September 1 Time: 3:15-4:45 p.m.
Location: Baggett Elementary Dance Room
Rehearsal Schedule:
- Tuesdays, 3:15-4:45 p.m. during September and October
- During November, Ms. Bourgeois will coordinate three Saturday or Sunday afternoon rehearsals at the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre facility in Suwanee. The specific rehearsal dates and times will depend on each student’s role. Gwinnett Ballet Theatre is looking for Party Girls, Party Boys and Angels.
The Nutcracker
Performance Week
- During the week of November 29-December 6, students will participate in rehearsals at the performance venue, including a technical rehearsal and dress rehearsal at Gas South Theater.
- Selected students will perform in three shows on December 5-6 with a live symphony orchestra!
Important Information for Families
Because this is a full ballet production, attendance at all scheduled rehearsals and performances is mandatory. Students must be available for all rehearsals and performances to participate.
Costumes will be provided by the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our Baggett dancers to experience the excitement, discipline, teamwork, and magic of performing in a professional ballet production! If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Bourgeois (michelle.bourgeois@gcpsk12.org)
Ms. Bourgeois
Baggett Elementary Dance
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/
Play Games That Teach Logical Thinking
Young children don't think like adults. That's as true of the next Albert Einstein as it is of a child with more typical intelligence. While you can't force your child to be logical, you can play some games that will help your elementary schooler learn logical thinking.
Here are a few to try:
- Alike/Different. Start by naming two objects—say, a red sock and a blue sock. Ask your child to tell you how they are alike. Both are socks. Ask how they are different. They are different colors.
Then, add a challenge. Find objects that don't seem to have anything in common—for example, a banana and a barbell. How are they alike? One person might say those two are alike because they both start with the letter "b." Another person might say that both bananas and barbells can make you strong. Both people would be right.
- Pattern Search. Learning to recognize patterns is an important part of logic.
Here's one interesting pattern:
1 x 1 = 1
11 x 11 = 121
111 x 111 = 12,321
1,111 x 1,111 = 1,234,321
See if your child can predict the answer to 11,111 x 11,111. Look for other patterns—or create your own.
Brought to you by:
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Jyotika Tiwari, 3rd Grade Teacher
Melissa Collins, 2nd Grade Teacher
Abby Rankin, 2nd Grade Teacher
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