The Bobcat Brief

Monday, May 4-Friday, May 8: Teacher Appreciation Week

Wednesday, May 6:

• SC Ready: Reading
• National School Nurse's Day

Thursday, May 7: SC Ready: Reading

Friday, May 8: Last Day for Coin Drive Hosted by EarlyAct Club & Mrs. Turner (See Below)

Saturday, May 9: 2026 District Dash at 9:00 a.m. (See Below)

Monday, May 11: All Coosa Library Books Due

Wednesday, May 13: SC Ready Writing

Thursday, May 14: SC Ready Science (4th Grade Only)

Tuesday, May 19: SC Ready Math

Wednesday, May 20: SC Ready Math

Thursday, May 21:

• Kindergarten and 1st Grade Devices Due
• SIC Meeting at 4:30 p.m.

Friday, May 22: 2nd and 3rd Grade Devices Due

Monday, May 25: Memorial Day (No School)

Tuesday, May 26:

• 4th and 5th Grade Devices Due
• Neon Dance Party (iReady Incentive)

Wednesday, May 27: Field Day

Friday, May 28: Last Day of School for Students

Dear Bobcat Families,

As part of our continued journey as a Leader in Me school, it’s time to participate in the Measurable Results Assessment (MRA). This important survey provides valuable insight into our growth as a school community and helps us better support our students as they develop leadership skills for both school and life.

Your voice as a family and/or community member is essential. The MRA allows us to reflect on our progress, celebrate our strengths, and identify meaningful opportunities for growth. Most importantly, it helps ensure we are creating a school culture where leadership, ownership, and empowerment are not just concepts but daily practice.

Please take a few minutes to complete the Family Survey (link below) by Friday, May 15th. The survey is anonymous, and your honest feedback is truly appreciated and valued.

Thank you for being a vital part of our school’s mission and for modeling leadership every day. Together, we are building a community that inspires every student to lead their own learning—and their future.

Families- https://www.leaderinme.com/s/coosa-elem-sc/families

Warm regards,

Dr. Goudy

Beaufort County School District* (BCSD), in partnership with The Nutrition Group, is offering Groceries‑to‑Go, a new free summer food program providing weekly grab‑and‑go breakfast and lunch meal kits for children.

The program runs June 11 through July 31 and is open to children ages 18 and under, as well as eligible individuals over 18 with disabilities who participate in qualifying programs during the school year.

Families may pick up weekly grocery kits on Thursdays from 4–6 p.m. or Fridays from noon–2 p.m. at designated locations in Bluffton and Beaufort. (Pickups scheduled for June 19 and July 3 will move to the Wednesday prior from noon–2 p.m.)

Parents or guardians must reserve a ticket for each child, each week and present the QR code received by email along with an ID at pickup.

To reserve tickets and review eligibility requirements, locations, community partners, and FAQs, visit:👉 www.beaufortschools.net/groceries

*Beaufort County School District is an equal opportunity provider

Help Bring Clean Water to the World!

EarlyAct is hosting a coin drive to raise money for countries that lack access to clean running water. Every coin counts!

Here's how you can help:

• Bring your coins to your teacher
• Deadline: Friday, May 8th

The Prize: The classroom that collects the most coins will win an ice cream treat! 🍦

Together, we can make a real difference. Start collecting today!

The District Dash is back! This year's event will be held Saturday, May 9 at Coligny Beach, Hilton Head Island. Along with the adult and student 5K, this year’s race also features a new half-mile option just for children ages 7 and under. Students, families, and community members are encouraged to participate alongside their school groups. The top three schools with the most overall race participation will receive a wellness funding prize to support their school’s MUSC Wellness Program.

To learn more, visit this website: https://www.beaufortschools.net/about-us/departments/food-services/nutrition-and-fitness/district-dash

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is excited to offer the Junior Deputy Academy Program at the Academy for Career Excellence (ACE) for summer 2026.

This free program runs July 13-17, 2026 | 7:45 AM - 2:30 PM for Northern Beaufort County and July 20-24, 2026 | 7:45 AM - 2:30 PM for Southern Beaufort County. The camp is open to rising 5th graders through a selective application process.

Each elementary school may have four students participate in this valuable opportunity to interact with Sheriff’s Deputies and build positive relationships. Bus transportation, lunch, and snacks are included.

Find English and Spanish versions of the 2026-2027 BCSD Academic Calendar here: https://www.beaufortschools.net/academics/academic-calendar/download-the-2026-27-academic-school-calendar

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

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