The Bobcat Brief

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 Extension 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)

Wednesday, April 1:

• Child Abuse Prevention Month Begins
• Month of the Military Child Begins
• National Paraprofessional Day

Friday, April 3: Good Friday, No School

Saturday, April 4: School Librarian Day

Monday, April 6-Friday, April 10: Scholastic Book Fair

Monday, April 6: National Assistants Principals' Week Begins

Tuesday, April 7: Spring Picture Day

Thursday, April 9:

• SIC Meeting at 4:30 p.m.
• Living, Learning, and Leading Well at Coosa at 5:00 p.m. (see below)

Monday, April 13-Friday, April 17: Spring Break

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2026 SC READY Testing Dates:

Wednesday, May 6: Reading

Thursday, May 7: Reading

Wednesday, May 13: Writing

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

Tuesday, May 19: Math

Wednesday, May 20: Math

At Coosa Elementary, student engagement is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to create learning experiences that are meaningful, interactive, and empowering so that every student is actively involved in their own growth.

Through our participation in the Measurable Results Assessment (MRA), we gather feedback from students, staff, and families to better understand how well we are supporting leadership, culture, and academics. This process helps us celebrate what’s working and identify areas for continued growth.

A key focus of the MRA is how schools engage students in their learning—ensuring that students are not only active participants but also leaders in the learning process. At Coosa, we intentionally design learning experiences that build confidence, independence, and a love for learning.

Some of the ways we engage students in learning include:

• Providing student-led opportunities, such as leadership roles, classroom responsibilities, and student-led conferences, where students take an active role in sharing their progress and goals.

• Using engaging, standards-based instruction that includes hands-on learning, collaboration, and opportunities for students to apply their thinking in meaningful ways.

• Supporting students in setting and tracking goals, helping them take ownership of their growth and celebrate progress.

• Empowering students through voice and choice, allowing them to make decisions about their learning, participate in clubs and enrichment opportunities, and explore their interests.

• Incorporating Leader in Me practices and the 7 Habits, which help students develop the skills needed to lead their own learning with confidence and purpose.

These practices help ensure that our students are not just learning—they are actively engaged, motivated, and equipped to succeed.

Next week, we will highlight how we include families in making decisions that impact your child’s learning experience and school success.

Thank you for partnering with us to support engaged, empowered learners at Coosa Elementary! 🐾

Dr. Goudy

BCSD and Coosa Elementary will be closed on Monday, March 23rd. If you are interested in childcare for your student, then please contact the YMCA for more information. Childcare is available for members and non-members of the YMCA.

• Phone: 866-971-3617
• Email: e.greene@wardlefamilyymca.org

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.

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

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

Our Scholastic book fair will be open to students during school hours Monday, April 6-Friday, April 10 (closing Friday at 10:00 a.m.). The book fair will be open to students and families during

our Leading, Learning, and Living Well evening event from 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Please consider setting up an eWallet for your child(ren) for the book fair. This is a safe and cash alternative that is so helpful when our librarians, teachers, and volunteers are helping your students shop. To preview our fair and set-up your child’s eWallet, please visit this website: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/coosaelementaryschool.

April is the Month of the Military Child!

Mark you calendars, Bobcats! The Month of the Military Child celebrations will be held Monday, April 20-Friday, April 24. Each Coosa student is encouraged to participate in these dress down days:

• Monday, April 20: Wear red, white, and blue
• Tuesday, April 21: Wear any color camouflage
• Wednesday, April 22: Wear purple (see optional PurpleUp! Coosa t-shirt below)
• Thursday, April 23: Wear your favorite superhero look
• Friday, April 24: Wear stars and shiny sparkles

Link to purchase t-shirt: https://newsouthshirts.com/collec.../coosa-elementary-school

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.

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!

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