The Bobcat Brief

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

Tuesday, March 24: Two Cup Tuesdays at 8:00 a.m. (for all families and parents)

Tuesday, March 24-Thursday, March 26: Clemson Exchange for 3rd Grade

Friday, March 27:

Coosa Clubs
College Colors Day
Q3 Report Card Distribution

Monday, March 30: Deadline to turn in Bookmark Contest applications to Ms. Kabel (see below)

Supporting Student Well-Being at Coosa Elementary

At Coosa Elementary, we believe that students learn best when they feel safe, supported, and valued. Through our participation in the Measurable Results Assessment (MRA), families, staff, and students provide feedback that helps us understand how well our school supports leadership, culture, and academics. This information helps us celebrate successes and identify areas for continued growth.

One area highlighted in the report focuses on student well-being and the supportive environment we create for every child. At Coosa, we intentionally build a school culture where students feel a strong sense of belonging, develop positive relationships with adults and peers, and learn skills that support their emotional and social growth.

Some of the ways we support student well-being include:

Teaching leadership habits through Leader in Me and the 7 Habits, helping students build responsibility, empathy, and confidence.
Providing opportunities for students to build relationships and develop leadership through school clubs and school-wide leadership roles, allowing students to collaborate, contribute their strengths, and feel connected to our school community.
Recognizing positive behavior and leadership through programs such as Bobcat Bucks, Student of the Month, and our Friday Positive Referral recognitions, which celebrate students who demonstrate leadership, kindness, and strong character.
Providing a supportive environment where students feel heard, valued, and empowered through morning Habit Huddles, support from our Student Services Team, classroom guidance lessons and small groups, and opportunities for student voice and choice in club offerings and participation.

These efforts contribute to the positive culture we see in our classrooms and throughout our school community.

Over the next several weeks, we will continue highlighting other areas from the MRA and sharing how they connect to the experiences of our students and families. We will also invite your feedback as we work together to continuously improve and strengthen our Bobcat community.

Thank you for partnering with us to support the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally.

Dr. Goudy

Our district has selected an official logo that will be used on school communications, signage, and future spiritwear to ensure consistency across our school and district. Families should know that spiritwear featuring our previous logo may still be worn this year and in future years, as it remains an important part of our school’s history. New spiritwear featuring the updated logo will be available soon. While the look may be new, the heart of Coosa Elementary remains the same—a continued legacy of excellence and leadership for our Bobcats and Lowcountry Leaders! 🐾

We hope to see many of our parents and family members at our next Two Cup Tuesdays event! The next event is at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24.

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.

Email Mrs. Bossak for the Application Packet

Beaufort County Library's Annual Bookmark Contest is here! Each year the county library launches their Summer Reading Program with their bookmark contest, and we'll be discussing the contest in the Coosa library in the coming weeks. A copy of the entry form has gone home with students, but you can also find copies on the county library's webpage below. Ms. Kabel will turn in Coosa entries as long as they are turned into the Coosa library by Monday, 3/30. The county library's deadline is Tuesday, 3/31.

Questions? Email Ms. Kabel: Ashley.Kabel@beaufort.k12.sc.us

Check out one of last year's bookmark contest winners - Everly, a Coosa Elementary School student!

Find more information and links to the entry forms here: https://www.beaufortcountylibrary.org/story/unearth-a-story-2026-bookmark-contest-kicks-off-summer-reading?fbclid=IwY2xjawQWnDhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFwcnRzUWt4eFRmUnJEbUxZc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgFfjzcdzv2gBw_JJO2bS76pa5wMEdDlpsLPfOYP66v_BwCHpMyJeTO_h6UW_aem__wy2rCfd_lG_Ize1EnOLXQ

On Friday, March 20 our students will be exploring the countries below:

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

Registration is required for this event: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0449A5AA2CAAFFC25-62520482-wild

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!

Shout-out to a Coosa Faculty/Staff Member

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!

Donate to the Sunshine Committee

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!

February Parent of the Month

December Parents of the Month

November Parent of the Month

September Parent of the Month

August Parent of the Month

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

Bobcat Gold