The Weekly Update #4
July 12th, 2024
Welcome back, Tigers! We are so excited for a wonderful year of learning, loving, and growing together at Ringgold Elementary. Let’s make this a year to Shine Bright, Tigers!
We have some exciting events coming up:
-RPS/RES Spirit Night – Join us at the Ringgold High School football game on Thursday, August 14th to cheer on our Tigers and show your school spirit.
-Picture Day – Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 19th. Dress your best and bring your smile.
-Fall APEX Fundraiser – Our biggest fundraiser of the year runs August 25th–September 5th, with our Fun Run happening on Thursday, September 4th. Get ready for fun, fitness, and fundraising to support our school!
We’re looking forward to an amazing year ahead filled with great learning experiences, special memories, and plenty of Tiger pride.
Shining Bright,
Kristian Edgeman, EdD
Principal, Ringgold Elementary School
Full STEAM Ahead with Mrs. Nepp
Welcome to new and old friends!
We have hit the ground running and have been adjusting really well to new schedules and routines.
3rd grade was introduced to lab rules and safety procedures. They also learned the college word of the day. If your child has not told you yet, ask to see if they remember.
4th grade began learning about the Scientific Method and how we use the same logic and procedure to solve problems.
5th grade began learning about different science tools and equipment. They should be able to recognize them and know how to use them.
Music Notes from Mrs. Roach
4th and 5th grade students interested in trying out for the Ringgold Singers school chorus, please pick up a permission slip from Mrs. Roach. Auditions are August 29 during connections classes.
From the Academic Coaches
MAP Testing
Students will be taking their MAP Growth assessment in Reading and Math this month. Students will also be taking a reading fluency assessment, Amira. If you would like more information about these assessments, click on the following link.
August Theme: Back to School
Is your child starting the year with smart tech habits?
Kick off the school year by setting healthy screen routines and checking what apps your child is using.
Not sure what apps are safe for your child this year?
Learn more about today's top tech on Parent ProTech by clicking here
Fall Survey
On August 19th, each RES student will receive a Title 1 Fall Survey in their take-home folder. Please complete this brief survey, and return it to school by August 29th. As a thank you, all students who return the survey by this date will receive a treat!
Annual Meeting
On August 20, we will send out a link to our Title 1 Annual Meeting. When you click on the link, you will find information about the RES Title 1 program, including:
- an overview of what it means to be a Title 1 school
- how Title 1 benefits ALL RES students, teachers, and parents
- how RES uses our Title 1 funds to support ALL students and staff
Please be sure to view this digital document, and fill out the attached sign-in sheet by August 29th.
We value our home-school partnership and this survey gives you this opportunity to help us with decision making at our school! We will use the information gathered from this survey to determine which family events we will host this year and to provide you with any information requested relating to your child and their education. It also helps us determine the best times and methods to conduct parent meetings.
Volunteer Orientation
If you are interested in being a volunteer at RES this school year, please make plans to attend our Volunteer Orientation. It will be held at the school on August 28th. Look for more information and a RSVP to come home in your child's Tuesday take home folder soon.
Family Resource Room Volunteers
When? Anytime during the school day
Where? RES room 203
What? Help teachers by making copies and laminating/cutting items
Interested? Fill out this brief Google Form by clicking this link, and we will reach out to you!
APEX Fun Run Volunteers
Our APEX fundraiser starts on Augsut 25th and runs through September 5th. Look for more information in your child's take home folder soon!
We need lots of volunteers to help with the Fun Run!
When? September 4th
Where? RES Track
What? Mark students’ shirts as they make laps! You can volunteer for the whole time, or just your student’s grade level time!
Here are the times:
4th Grade - 7:55-8:55
3rd Grade & MOID - 8:55-9:55
5th Grade - 11:35-12:35
Interested? Click here!
Vision & Hearing Screening
When? the morning of Wednesday September 10th
Where? Media Center
What? help the students move between the nurses' stations
Interested? Click here!
Book Fair
When? Sept. 29rd - Oct. 3
Where? RES/RPS Library
What? Help set up or take down the book fair, or help students make purchases during the fair
Interested? Click here!
Please join us in congratulating our 2024-2025 Teacher & Parapro of the Year!
Teacher of the Year: Heather Coulter
Mrs. Coulter teaches 3rd grade. This is her 25th year teaching and 20 of those have been at RES. She taught Sp. Ed. for 17 years and in 2018 switched to General Ed. She attended Catoosa County schools growing up: Battlefield Elem., Lakeview Jr. High, and LFO High School. She loves to teach reading and writing to 3rd graders. She has taught grades 3-5 here at RES, but loves 3rd grade the best! She is married to Shaun and has 2 sons, Crosby and Deacon. They love to spend time outside, play arcade games, and cook together. Crosby is in 8th grade and Deacon is in 6th grade at Heritage Middle School. Both her boys play basketball and Crosby plays football, so they spend a lot of time watching their boys play sports!
Parapro of the Year: Patty Epps
Mrs. Epps has been a parapro at Ringgold Elementary for 5 years. Before that she was a substitute teacher and had a daycare in her home. She has been married for almost 19 years and has 3 children and 4 grandchildren. She loves coffee and the color purple. When she is not working, she loves to read and take walks outside!
We are so proud of Mrs. Coulter and Mrs. Epps and are so lucky to have them at our school! They definitely live out our school motto: "Only the BEST at RES!"
CCPS Bus App MyRide
Dear CCPS Bus Rider Families,
We are excited to announce a new bus-tracking app called Traversa MyRide K-12 for the entire district. CCPS Parents will have access to our new app, MyRide K-12. Please scan the QR code below with your smartphone's camera to download and sign up for our new CCPS Bus app.
Changing over to Traversa offers a more advanced and user-friendly platform designed to improve the safety and efficiency of our student transportation. Key benefits include:
Improved Efficiency: Streamlined processes and real-time updates.
Enhanced Safety: Advanced features to ensure student safety.
Better Communication: Timely notifications and updates through the MyRide K-12 Parent App, allowing you to track your child’s bus with:
Estimated arrival times
Potential delays or route changes
Notifications for specific events (e.g., bus approaching)
Data Privacy: Rest assured that student data is protected and the app adheres to all privacy regulations.
After scanning the QR code, you will be directed to download the app and create an account using your student ID.
Directions to Download MyRide K-12 App
We encourage all CCPS Bus rider families to participate in the new Bus app program. We are particularly interested in your comments regarding the accuracy of bus pick-up and drop-off times displayed in the app. You will be able to track your student 30 minutes prior to and post pick-up time.
Please share your thoughts and suggestions with:
Mr. Ernie Ellis, CCPS Director of Transportation: eellis@catoosa.k12.ga.us
Mrs. Mary Lanham, CCPS Transportation Manager: mlanham@catoosa.k12.ga.us
Or call our Transportation Office @ 706-965-2913
All comments are welcome and appreciated. We look forward to our new MyRide K-12 Program and all it can offer by way of accuracy. We look forward to partnering with you to make our transportation system the best it can be.
Sincerely,
Mr. Ellis
CCPS Transportation Director
Beginning January 3rd, 2025, EZ School Pay became the new meal payment system for Catoosa County Schools. This means that parents and guardians will use EZ School Pay to add funds to their child’s school meal account and manage payments for meals. Be sure to stay updated on any specific instructions from the school district about setting up or transitioning to this new payment system.
Click here to view more information about this change on the CCPS website
You may access EZ School Pay site by using the link below:
https://www.ezschoolpay.com/Login.aspx?District=9749330
