The Weekly Update #4
July 12th, 2024
As the season begins to shift from summer to fall, I can’t help but think about the new season of growth and change at Ringgold Elementary School. It has been my absolute joy and privilege to love and serve the students and families of RES. You will forever hold such a dear place in my heart.
While I am excited for this new season in my own life, I am also so thankful to remain a part of Catoosa County Public Schools, which means I’ll still get to swing by and see my Tigers from time to time!
I am confident that Superintendent Nix will make an incredible choice in the next principal for RES, and I know this new leader won’t skip a beat in continuing the wonderful things already happening here. Superintendent Nix plans to recommend the new principal at the October 14th Board of Education Meeting.
As you begin this new chapter with a new principal, I am confident that the incredible growth, learning, and love already happening at RES will continue to flourish. Ringgold Elementary is a truly special place, and I know the best is yet to come.
With love and gratitude,
Kristian Edgeman
These 10 students will represent RES at the Catoosa Elementary Honor Choir. It will be held October 23 at Tiger Creek Elementary at 6:30 pm. They will join 90 other elementary school representatives from Catoosa County and perform a special selection of music led by Kristen Wiram, director of choirs at Signal Mountain Middle and High Schools.
Hope Alvarado
Roberto Alvarado
Marco Alvarado
Molly Greer
Michael Graham
Tenlee Holden
Sam Mejia
Charlie Robinson
Kyla Stearman
Kylee Webb
3rd grade will be working on continents and oceans this month and then will move into a unit about early exploration
4th grade is still working on an experiment about water bottle flipping. We will hopefully be moving on to moon phases/solar system soon.
5th grade is working on a National Park Service project and designing their own arrowhead symbols for a specific park they have researched. This will tie into constructive and deconstructive forces by discussing various landforms found at National Parks.
Aarrgghhh! Make plans to join us for STEAM Night on Oct 21st. Be on the lookout for more information to wash up on shore soon...
Hello! I'm beginning to work on our Veteran's Day Slideshow. If you are a Veteran or have a family member to include, please complete this form by October 17th. If you've completed this form in the past, I already have your information and pictures. (Only 3rd grade families and families that are new to our school need to complete this form. If you are a 4th or 5th grade parent who completed this form last school year, you DO NOT need to do it again. )
Thanks for helping to make this happen!
October Theme: Bullying Prevention Month
Is your child facing digital drama?
Group chats and social media can create drama fast. Teach your child how to spot and stop cyberbullying. One rude message can turn into a big deal fast.
Help your child handle digital drama by clicking here
Help with Reading at Home
Home practice for reading may be found on our school website. At the top of the main webpage, look for the heading titled, Students. Click on that heading and then select the sub tab on the left side of the page titled, Home Practice. Once it's opened, there are two pages for the reading home practice, so be sure to click the arrow for the next page.
Classroom Orientation & FAST Family Night
Thank you to those of you who were able to join us on September 15th for Classroom Orientation! This was a great night for parents to visit their student's classroom to find out what they will be learning this year and to get some great classroom and school information!
We also gave out FAST packets that night. These packets contained valuable information about MAP testing and scores. (The packets went home in folders for those families not able to attend.) Thank you for completing and returning the cover sheet to your teachers. This will help them plan parent-teacher conferences this semester. If you requested a conference, you will be hearing from your teacher soon. Your students will receive a small reward for those returned forms after fall break.
3rd Grade Grandparents' Lunch & Learn
We enjoyed having so many grandparents and other family members join us for lunch on Wednesday, October 1st. Thank you for your participation!
Look for information coming soon about out next two Lunch & Learn Family events:
4th Grade - Thanksgiving Lunch & Learn - November
5th Grade - Christmas Lunch & Learn - December
Family Engagement Newsletter
Be on the lookout after Fall Break for a link to our first Parent Engagement newsletter! It will include information about the following events:
- Fall Survey
- Fall Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting
- Volunteer Orientation
- School Policy & Compacts
- Orientation & FAST Family Night
- Lunch & Learns
- Parent Workshops
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
