Tiger Talk
August, 2023
Beard's Bulletin
Please Welcome Our New Faces to Tiger Creek:
Kindergarten:Bailey Collins
2nd grade: Kelly West
3rd grade: Sandra Creighton
5th grade: Katie Howard
Special Education: Hannah Chastain
Counselor:Cheryl Haynes
Administrative Secretary: Susan Hargis
Custodian: Kodi Callahan
Early Intervention Program: Kateland Saylor
ESOL: Anna Sarrell
Paraprofessional: Natasha Walsingham
We are starting a fantastic new year here at Tiger Creek! As you can see there are many new faces, and we have worked hard to assimilate all the new talent into a wonderfully cohesive team. All these new people love serving your students. We will still have a strong focus on Positive Behavior and interventions to enhance social and emotional needs of our students. One minor consideration--Please remember that unless you have an approved State Free and Reduced Lunch form, you will be responsible for all lunch charges. We look forward to a great school year! Our Epic Adventure continues at TCE!!
TCE's New Assistant Principal
Hello Tiger Creek! My name is Jayme Dills and I am thrilled to be the new Assistant Principal at Tiger Creek Elementary. I am a lifelong resident of Catoosa County and a product of our incredible school system. I began my career at Battlefield Primary where I taught second grade for 18 years. I spent two years as a digital teacher in conjunction with Catoosa Online. Last year I taught 6th grade language arts at Heritage Middle School. I am so excited to start my administrative career with the wonderful students and staff at TCE!
My goal is to serve and help our students be successful. If I can ever be of assistance to your family please feel free to contact me. I look forward to meeting each of you!
A Note From Your PIC….Title 1 Parent & Family Engagement
Welcome to TCE!
Hi Parents! My name is Carrie Webster and I am the Parent Involvement Coordinator (PIC) at Tiger Creek Elementary. My primary role is to support our families and provide information on how you can become fully engaged in your child’s educational experience. I am committed to helping you feel comfortable and welcome at our school. We value your involvement in your child’s education; after all, you are their FIRST teacher!
PARENT RESOURCE ROOM AND VOLUNTEERING
I want to encourage you to visit the Parent Resource Room located in room 100 on the middle hallway. This room is open to volunteers during school hours. You will find many parenting resources along with Title 1 handouts and school brochures filled with helpful information. The Parent Resource room is also the main location for our volunteers to gather and support one another and our teachers. I would love to see you this school year! Just sign in at the main office as a volunteer and come to room 100!
KEEPING YOU INFORMED
Watch for events and updates to be sent via text message and in our monthly newsletter, Tiger Talk. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me: cwebster.tce@catoosa.k12.ga.us
I look forward to meeting you soon!
HERE IS TO A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR AT TCE!
Carrie Webster, Parent Involvement Coordinator
Fall Parent Survey
Fall Survey Coming Soon. Be on the lookout for a text message with link to fill out our survey. Your student will receive a treat when you complete the survey. Thank you in advance for your help in improving our school.
Title 1 Tidbits
Do you have comments of suggestions regarding future purchases made with Title 1 funds or about the Tiger Creek Elementary School Parent Involvement Program??? If so please contact Carrie Webster, Parent Involvement Coordinator (cwebster.tce@catoosa.k12.ga.us) 706-935-9890
We welcome your input for the School Improvement Plan. If you have suggestions please contact the principal, David Beard @ dbeard@catoosa.k12.ga.us or 706-935-9890
Cafe News
We are asking all families to please fill out a free/reduced lunch application, even if you do not think you will qualify. This helps our school maintain Title 1 status and receive additional funds to help support student achievement. If you have filled out a form for the 2023/24 school year, please do not fill out another form. Only one form is needed per family.
Apply now for free/reduced price meals at www.lunchapplication.com
To apply money to your students account, go to: www.k12paymentcenter.com
A convenience fee of $1.95 will be added to payments up to $95. Payments over $95, the fee will be 3.99%.
If you already have an account, log in with your current username and password. To register for a new account, you will need your student's district student ID#. Please contact Teresa Thomas, TCE Cafeteria Manager, to obtain your students ID# or if you have any questions or concerns. tthomas.tce@catoosa.k12.ga.us
A Peek at the Creek
Aug 7 - 18 -- TCE T-Shirt Sale
Aug 7 - 31 -- Skip the Car Rider Line Ticket Sales
Sept 4 -- Holiday (No School)
Sept 11 - 15 -- Book Fair
Sept 14 -- Title 1 Annual Meeting
Sept 14 -- PTO Grandparents Night
Sept 19 -- First Grade Lunch & Learn
Sept 19 -- Fall Pictures
Paper copies of the newsletter are available upon request! Contact Carrie Webster if you would like a paper copy of our Newsletter sent home with your student! cwebster.tce@catoosa.k12.ga.us