TCE TIGER TALK Newsletter

We recently held our first Family Fun Night on March 21st ! We had a great time, and I wanted to thank our PTO for putting on that event. Over 200 people were in attendance on a great evening. Thanks for also supporting the World’s Finest Chocolate Drive that was also sponsored by the PTO.

The 2024/25 School year is coming to a close quickly. When we get back from Spring Break there will be two short weeks before testing starts. Make sure students are well supported during testing week that takes place Monday, April 21st through Friday, April 25th (and possibly some make-ups the next week). It is important to get students in bed for plenty of sleep, eat a good breakfast, and get to school on time!

Thanks to all for the ways you help support our students at TCE!

Mr. Beard

TCE Principal

As we welcome the month of April, we want to take a moment to reflect on the hard work and dedication that has gone into this school year. With spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the progress our students have made and gear up for the exciting opportunities ahead!

Georgia Milestones Testing: April 21-24

We want to give a special shout-out to our 3rd through 5th graders who have worked tirelessly all year. Their dedication and effort are about to shine as they take the Georgia Milestones assessments from April 21st to April 24th. Our teachers have been working diligently to prepare every student for success, and we know they are ready to tackle this important milestone.

To ensure that each student has the best possible opportunity to succeed, please help us by adhering to the following guidelines:

• Do not schedule appointments during the testing week: It’s important that students are present each day of testing.
  
  

• Make sure your child is at school by 7:50 AM: This ensures they have time to settle in and start the day ready to focus.
  
  

• No early dismissals: Please avoid picking up your child early during testing days to help minimize disruptions.
  
  

• Breakfast is essential: A nutritious breakfast helps set students up for a successful testing experience. Either ensure your child has a good breakfast at home, or arrive in time for breakfast at school.
  
  

We are confident that our students are well-prepared, and with your support, they’ll continue to thrive. Let’s work together to make this a smooth and successful testing week!

Mrs. Dills

TCE Assistant Principal

Mrs. Bridges' our Parent Involvement Coordinator has made a Milestones information document for all parents of 3rd, 4th & 5th graders. Click the image to view the document to learn about all you need to know about preparing and taking the Georgia Milestones. There is a link for students to take online practice exams to get familiar with the Milestones test.

Please don't forget to sign in when you open the document, this just lets Mrs. Bridges' count the number of parents that receive the information for Title 1 documentation. THANK YOU!

Addie Todd, a third-grader at Tiger Creek Elementary School in Catoosa County, recently submitted a narrative writing to the Young Georgia Author’s contest titled “The Girl and The Dragon.” Addie competed against older students and won first place at the district level. She will move on to compete at the state level. Addie is in Mrs. Eaton's third-grade class. She is pictured with Assistant Principal Jayme Dills.

Way to go Addie, TCE is so proud of you!

During the Family Fun Night, we had many parents, family members, students and staff members fill out art compliments for our students. On the school day after, we handed out more compliment slips to staff members so that every student would receive at least 1.

Our Parent Involvement Coordinator, Mrs. Bridges, will hold the Spring Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting on Tuesday, April 8th at 10am. All parents are welcome to attend.

Please RSVP to Mrs. Bridges at sbridges.tce@catoosa.k12.ga.us

Tiger Creek will hold Kindergarten Registration for 2025-2026

Information for all Schools in Catoosa County: CCPS Kindergarten Registration

Click the image to order the Tiger Creek 2024-2025 Yearbook!

This new bus-tracking app has gone live. Click the bus to find out about this new service and how to download the parent app.

The 2025-2026 school calendar has been approved.

Click the image to see the new calendar.

Click the image to watch a short video of TCE students showing and telling about the Helping Hands Program at Tiger Creek!

Mrs. Nancy Pacheco is our school's Communities in School Coordinator. The mission of Communities In Schools is to “surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.” Her role is to achieve our mission at Tiger Creek Elementary which is to provide support services in the following areas of need for students: social, behavioral, academic, attendance and basic needs. One of the ways she is doing that is by running the new Helping Hands Program at TCE. Helping Hands is a student based program where students collect, wash, and store appropriately uneaten fresh produce and unopened food from our cafeteria that students would normally throw away. These food items are then given out to students' families to have.

For more information contact her at npacheco.tce@catoosa.k12.ga.us

Mrs. Haynes and Rex remind us that the April Character Word is Cooperation - to work together toward a goal. Rex was the mascot for Mr. Beard, the "Bearded Dragon" at the Arm Wrestle Mania PBIS event! Rex encourages students to cooperate with teachers as we get ready for the Milestones! We can do this together!!

This month's character trait is Cooperation! Cooperation is the ability to work with others to achieve a shared goal. A student who is cooperative understands the importance of teamwork and is willing to compromise and make sacrifices for the greater good of the group or the project being worked on.

3rd-5th graders will be taking Georgia Milestones the week of April 21-24. Here are some things you can do at home to help your child!

1. Prioritize Sleep

• Ensure your child gets 9–11 hours of sleep each night.

• Set a consistent bedtime and avoid screens at least 30–60 minutes before bed.

2. Fuel with a Healthy Breakfast

• Provide protein-rich foods like eggs, yogurt, peanut butter, or oatmeal.

• Avoid sugary cereals or heavy meals that could cause energy crashes.

3. Stay Hydrated

• Encourage drinking water throughout the day to keep their brain functioning well.

4. Keep Mornings Stress-Free

• Prepare clothes, backpacks, and lunch the night before.

• Arrive at school on time to avoid rushing and anxiety.

5. Encourage a Positive Mindset

• Remind them that tests are just one way to show what they know.

• Avoid adding pressure—praise their effort, not just their scores.

6. Teach Relaxation Techniques

• Practice deep breathing or counting to ten if they feel nervous.

• Encourage stretching or light exercise in the morning to reduce stress.

7. Remind Them to Follow Directions

• Encourage them to listen carefully to instructions and read questions thoroughly.

• Teach them to double-check their work if they have extra time.

8. Celebrate Their Hard Work

• Plan a small reward after testing (e.g., a fun activity, special meal, or extra playtime).

• Reinforce that their value is not determined by a test score!

Jill Bishop

TCE Academic Coach

Please join us for the April PTO Meeting is 4/14/25 at 6:00 PM in the Auditorium. The meeting is open to anyone interested in finding out what PTO does to help make TCE better for our students and staff!

We had a great turnout at our PTO Family Fun Night and Art Showcase! Families had yummy pizza and chocolate chip cookies to eat. They got to play lots of fun games and students even got to make some fun crafts. Families also enjoyed seeing all the student artwork that lined the halls! We had a Artist compliment table that allowed them to leave a short compliment to students.

Mrs. Bridges our Parent Involvement Coordinator gave out Title 1 information on the upcoming Milestones to 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade parents and Kindergarten Registration information for upcoming kindergarteners.

PTO wants to say THANK YOU to all the students & parents who participated in the Candy Sale! You all did a fantastic job! We sold a lot of chocolate! The money raised will help us plan future family events and help provide items for our students. We will be giving out the prizes and reward parties soon.

Hello Parents, Students and Staff!

I can hardly believe we are in the home stretch of wrapping this year up. As part of our continuous efforts to ensure the safety of the students, staff, and visitors, we would like to remind everyone the importance of pedestrian safety within the school zone. With increased activities around the school entrances and nearby streets, it is crucial that we work together to maintain the safety of everyone!

1-Parking and Drop off Areas- Avoid double parking or stopping in non designated areas. When parking please do not obstruct any sidewalks or crosswalks, as it could be hazardous to pedestrians.

2-Speed Limits and Safety Signs: Please obey all speed limits within the school zone, particularly during school arrival and dismissal times. The school speed limit is posted and these limits are strictly being enforced.

3-Stay Alert-Drivers should be vigilant and watch for pedestrians as well as the Deputy conducting traffic during high traffic times. Please avoid any distractions , make eye contact and obey commands by the Safety Officer before accelerating.

We greatly appreciate everyone's cooperation in helping us make our school zone a safe environment for ALL! Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Deputy Fields. Thank you for your continued support!

Officer Holli

PLEASE REMEMBER:

You must have your ID to enter the building.

Our 3rd Quarter Arm Wrestle Mania was a hit! Mrs. Kominczak was the host. Mr. Beard, Mrs. Dills, Mr. Brad, Mrs. Cothren, Ms. Montoya, Ms. Schmidt, and Mrs. Moore were our wrestlers. After 8 matches, Mrs. Moore showed No Mercy and beat The Bearded Dragon aka Mr. Beard. It was a great way to kick off Spring Break!

End of Year Water Days -11:30-1:30

Kindergarten-2nd grade - Tuesday, May 20th!

3rd-5th grade - Wednesday, May 21st!

More information will be sent home in May!

We are Ready!

We are Respectful!

We are Safe!

We help make our school TIGERRIFIC!

The TCE Chorus did an outstanding job with their 2 night performance of Frozen Kids! We are so proud of our music teacher Mrs. Clinton and all of our chorus members. They have amazing talent and we can't wait to see what they do next year!

Mrs. Miller will have the Spring Book Fair, happening from April 28th - May 2nd. The Fair will be open during Field Day.

Mrs. Miller says to check out the Catoosa Reads event that the Catoosa County Library is having on April 24th from 3:00-6:00pm! It looks like it is going to be a lot of fun!

Monday, March 7th -Practice @TCE 2:30-3:30pm

Monday, March 24th -Practice @TCE 2:30-3:30pm

Monday, April 7th -Practice @TCE 2:30-3:30

Monday April 14th -Track Meet @Heritage High School 4:45-8:00pm

Monday, April 28th -Practice @TCE 2:30-3:30pm

Tuesday April 29th -Track Meet @Heritage High School 4:45-8:00pm

Join us at our Track Meets to cheer on our TRACK STARS!

We are what we eat...Superfoods for superkids!! Not only will washing your hands with soap and water for 30 seconds help keep germs and viruses controlled so you don’t get sick, but did you know that eating "superfoods" can also help our bodies stay healthy too?

There are "superfoods", like fruits and vegetables that contain antioxidants that are able to fight infection and some diseases. Like washing your hands everyday, eating some of these food everyday can help keep our bodies healthy as well.

Among these foods are oranges, brussel sprouts, butternut squash, avocados and blueberries. The sprouts and squash can be roasted in the oven or the berries added to yogurt. You can squeeze an orange onto a piece of chicken or fish for extra zest or add avocado slices to a sandwich. Healthy eating is just one of the ways we can stay healthy.

Healthy lifestyle includes eating fruits and vegetables, drinking water instead of sugary drinks and staying active by moving your body. Let's stay healthy so we can enjoy this beautiful spring weather!

Nurse Sherri

5th Grade Parents, mark your calendar for Day of the Tiger at RMS. This will be for parents of

rising 6th Graders moving to Ringgold Middle School.

I want to say THANK YOU to all the parents who took the time to fill out the Title 1 Spring Parent Survey. We had a 157 survey responses which is fantastic parent participation! I am compiling all the answers now and that data will help guide me with planning events & workshops for the 2025-2026 school year. I will be sharing the survey results at the Spring PAC Meeting, at the April LSGT Meeting and on the school website.

Mrs. Sara Bridges

Tiger Creek Parent Involvement Coordinator

The Title I Family Resource Center is a dedicated space in our school for families. Located in room 100, is a place for parents to check out items to use with their children, to work on school volunteer projects and also to obtain helpful info. Title I documents, community events and the Parent Resource Library are all located here. The Resource Library can be used by parents to help their student(s) reach their full potential. We have books and academic materials that can be checked out by parents to use at home to help improve their student(s) reading and math skills. These items can help make learning more fun and exciting. Contact Mrs. Bridges to check something out.

Also, please check out the Family Engagement eLibrary offered by The Parent Institute. It has a wide range of online brochures, booklets and books on academic skills as well as parent topics such as positive behavior, motivation, and more. Most of the items are offered in Spanish as well as English. Click the link below:

Mrs. Bridges has set up a nice coffee & cocoa bar for staff & volunteers as well as a large area to work in. If you are interested in volunteering in any type of way, please stop in and see her in Room 100, or email her at sbridges.tce@catoosa.k12.ga.us Her office hours are: 7:30-11:30, Monday-Friday.

Parent/Guardians: You have the right to have a teacher-parent conference at any time during the school year. If you have concerns, need to let the teacher/school know about updated medical info, or want more information on the way your child learns or about learning standards please contact your child’s teacher by emailing the teacher, calling the school at 706-935-9890 and leaving the teacher a voice message or by sending in a written request to the teacher. Your child's teacher will get back to you as quickly as possible.

TCE Parent/Guardians: We value your input on TCE Policy, Budget, School Improvement Plan, etc... Parents are welcome to contribute comments at any time. If you have any questions/concerns, please see Mrs. Sara Bridges, Parent Involvement Coordinator, or our Administrators: Mr. Beard, or Mrs. Dills.

Mrs. Sara L. Bridges

TCE's Parent Involvement Coordinator

TCE Phone: 706-935-9890

Email: sbridges.tce@catoosa.k12.ga.us

Tiger Creek is in need of substitute teachers. If you are interested in becoming a substitute please contact the school for more information. TCE Phone: 706-935-9890

Click on the School Bus picture to learn more about the School Bus Driver Recruitment Campaign at Tiger Creek Elementary

Below you will find a short CCPS parent video and a short CCPS student video discussing the importance of SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. Please review the video for parents and watch the video for students with your student and have an active discussion on safety.

The Library at Catoosa offers a variety of services, such as monthly activities for all ages, an outstanding Genealogy collection, and over 100,000 items in print and audiovisual formats to check out. At the library, they provide free Internet, access to Microsoft Office programs, GALILEO, GADD, and so much more! Our Catoosa County Library is a member of PINES, a public library lending network of more than 300 libraries throughout Georgia. Click the link to see more of what is happening at your local Library!

https://www.catoosacountylibrary.org/