TRIBE Tribune

Buzzing into the Weekend & Beyond! 🐝🌭🎉

We’ve got a jam-packed Saturday ahead—come join the fun!

🌿 Pollinator Power: Swing by the Ball Ground Botanical Garden between 10 AM–12 PM to participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census with the Ball Ground Garden Club. It’s a great way for families to learn about pollinators and contribute to a real science project!

🎉 Back-to-School BINGO kicks off at 5 PM Saturday—thanks to everyone who donated basket items!
👉 CASH or CARD accepted for entry
👉 Concessions are CASH ONLY until ~5:30
👉 One card reader—thanks for your patience!

💛 PTA Pride: Huge congratulations to our amazing PTA for being honored at the School Board Meeting with the Hearst Family–School Partnership Award! We are so proud of their commitment to bringing families and school together to support student success.

📈 Academic Wins: BGSA was also recognized for significant growth on the 2025 Georgia Milestones, especially in 3rd Grade Math and 5th Grade All Subjects. Go, Brave Minds!

🌭 Mark Your Calendar for Hot Dogs & How-To’s Curriculum Night!
📅 August 26th, drop in between 6–7:30 PM
🍴 Enjoy a complimentary hot dog dinner, connect with staff, review data, and gather practical learning tips. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate progress and partner in your child’s success!

If you have ever wanted to participate in a real science research project, you are in luck! The Ball Ground Garden Club will be hosting the Great Southeast Pollinator Census on Saturday, August 23. See the flyer for all the information about this event.

Auditions are coming soon, so review the flyer below carefully for all necessary information.

Friendly reminder: Starting in September, students will be sent to ASP if they do not have their transportation calendar or it is not marked. All students will be sent home according to what is marked unless you have called the front office.

In an effort to ensure the safety and smooth dismissal of all students, we are implementing new transportation change procedures that are consistent with the other elementary schools in our zone. These changes have been designed to safeguard all students and reduce the risk of mistakes in our dismissal process.

Daily Transportation Reminders:

• Pre-Arranged Transportation: Students will be sent home according to the transportation method circled for that day on the monthly calendar (in the back of every student's take-home folder).

• Unmarked Calendars: If your child’s calendar is not marked, they will automatically be sent to the After School Program (ASP), and a $20 drop-in fee will apply.

• ASP Payment: ASP is a PREPAID Only service. Payments must be made in advance either:

  • Online by 11:59 PM on Sunday

  • By cash/check received in the front office by 10:00 AM on Friday prior to the week your child will attend.

• Emergency Transportation Changes: In the event of an emergency requiring a change in transportation after the school day has started, you must call the front office before 1:45 PM.

  • Please note, the only allowable change is to ASP, and the $20 drop-in fee must be paid online at the time of the change.

Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a safe and efficient dismissal process for all students.

Visit our PTA website where you can join PTA, become a community sponsor, pre-order spirit wear, reserve and pay for the spirit rock and more!

Check it out and let us know if you have any questions!

Ball Ground PTA

ballgroundpta@gmail.com

Website: https://bges.cherokeek12.net/
Location: 321 Valley Street, Ball Ground, GA, USA
Phone: 770-721-5900
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