CSE Communicator
September 2022
Important Dates
Sept. 5: Labor Day Holiday. No school.
Sept. 6-12: Scholastic Book Fair
Sept. 9: Grandparents' Day Breakfast
Sept. 12: PTO Cookie Dough Sale begins
Sept. 13: Hearing/Vision Screening for 1st, 3rd, & 5th grades
Sept. 15: Hispanic Heritage Month begins
PAC Meeting (8:00-8:15am and 6:00-6:15pm)
Parent Volunteer Training (8:15 and 6:15pm)
Sept. 16: Progress Reports go home
Sept. 19: LSGT Mtg. @ 10:15
Sept. 22: Picture Day
Sept. 27: Superintendent Nix visits CSE
Sept. 28: PBIS Visit (leaders from other elementary schools in our district will be touring CSE to observe the Warrior Way: Warriors being responsible, being respectful, & being a team.
Sept. 29: A-Tribe Meeting (live Google Meet with teachers)
K-2nd (6:00-6:30pm)
3rd-5th (6:30-7:00pm)
On-line Payment System
You now have the option to pay school fees, field trips, t-shirts, etc. online using a credit or debit card through Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If you do not have a Parent Portal account or if you have forgotten your login information, contact Karen Hancock at 706-866-6640 or khancock.cse@catoosa.k12.ga.us
This is not for ASP or Cafeteria payments.
Once your account is set up, instructions will be emailed to you.
PBIS Parent Corner
Home sweet home! There is nothing like it! It is our place to decompress and relax in our safest space. It is the best feeling and when our children get off the bus or out of the car they are just as excited to be HOME. Having an after-school routine is very important, but before you start planning how to spend that time, check with your child and see what they need after school.
Ask your children:
Do they feel worn out and want to be alone?
Do they need connection and time with you?
Do they often have homework?
The answers to these questions will help you determine your family’s evening schedule. And when our children know what to expect at home, the rest of the afternoon and evening will pass by smoothly.
Here are some tips for creating an after-school schedule:
Allow time to decompress
Everyone has their own way to decompress. Some people need to relax alone with their favorite music while others want to go running with friends. Discuss with your child what they most need when they get home and schedule time to do that every day.
Reflect on the stress
Ask your child and yourself what is most stressful about the afternoon and evening. What can be eliminated or modified to lower everyone’s stress levels?
Maximize the good
What is currently going well in your day? And what is your child’s favorite part of the day? Allow some time in your new routine to focus on these favorite moments.
Keep in some free time
It’s easy to jam-pack the evening with activity after activity. Even if your child enjoys these tasks, make sure they also have some downtime to rest and recover, as well as time to explore their passions (whether it’s coloring, reading, or gaming).
Create a routine checklist
Children often do better understanding expectations when they can visually see them. Type up a checklist of tasks for your after-school routine. Or write them on a whiteboard so your child can check them off as they complete them.
Keep your expectations realistic
Some children struggle with the transition from school to home. Try to evaluate how their day has gone and what their mood is like, but if your questions go unanswered or are adding to their frustration, don’t push them. Simply give them some space and time to adjust.
Also, give your child some time to adjust to your new routine. Remind them of the plan, and help guide them through the steps. Before long, they’ll know what comes next and will work through it independently.
Enjoy this time with your child and family. It will create a lifetime of memories and a much more peaceful afternoon and evening with your child.
Nurse's Corner
Our Mass Hearing/Vision screening will be on September 13th. This is for students in grades 1st, 3rd, and 5th as well as others that are as needed. If you do not want your child to participate, send a written note to Nurse Marianna by September 12th. If your student wears glasses, please make sure they have them at school for the screening. Thank you!
What is Kinsa's FLUency School Health Program?
FLUency has been helping schools stop the spread of illness for over 8 years! Participating schools and families receive free smart thermometers and health tools. You'll know what symptoms and illnesses are going around school to help keep you informed and prepared if you or your child falls sick. Please watch the video to learn more. If you would like to sign up, CLICK HERE.
https://vimeo.com/417902325/b63a8efa6c
Link to Kinsa Video
News from Parent & Family Engagement
Parents are encouraged to request parent/teacher conferences to discuss their child’s
progress. Contact your child’s teacher through REMIND, email, or phone call to request one.
You are welcome to contribute comments at any time. Please contact Kathy Honeycutt at 706-866-6640 or email khoneycutt.cse@catoosa.k12.ga.us
TITLE I – How does our school spend Title I Money?
A. Smaller classes or special instructional spaces
B. Opportunities for professional development
C. A variety of supplementary teaching methods
D. Technology for classroom instruction
E. Parent Involvement in children’s education
Title I Budget $183,300.00
Personnel $ 33,051.29
Instruction $ 67,885.00
Pupil Services/Parent Involvement $ 15,463.00
Improvement Services $ 99,952.00
If you have any suggestions for our Title I program, budget input, or school improvement,
please contact Kathy Honeycutt, PIC, or Lori Welborn, Principal, at 706-866-6640.
GOLDEN APPLE AWARD nominations
Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting
Fall PAC meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2022 at 8:00 am and
6:00 pm.
Parents/Guardians, we need your help to gather input at these meetings to meet
guidelines set by Title I.
Volunteer Training
A-TRIBE Adventure Begins - (In-time) Google Meet
A-Tribe Adventure Begins – Google Meet
September 29, 2022
K-2 at 6:00 pm 3-5 at 6:30 pm
Look for more information to be sent home closer to the day of the event.
Title 1 FALL Surveys
Fall surveys have been sent home, please complete and return it to your child’s
teacher by September 7. We look forward to your input!
BINGO for BOOKS Family Night
We had a blast at our Annual Title 1 Meeting & BINGO for BOOKS Family Night!
Grandparents Day Breakfast
Mrs. Cole's Library News
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming up soon! The book fair will run from Tuesday, Sept. 6th, through Monday, Sept. 12th. Students and parents may stop by the fair anytime to shop. We will also be open on Friday morning (9th) during the Grandparents Day Breakfast. Can't wait to see you all there! (Just a note: This year, we are required to charge a 7% sales tax on all purchases.)
We will be celebrating Hispanic American Heritage Month which runs from September 15th - October 15th. We will be learning about the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans throughout history and those who are currently achieving great things.
CSE Student/Parent Handbook Reminders
- Waivers for free meals for all students have expired which means students and their families will once again be charged for school meals for the 2022-2023 school year. Families may apply for free or reduced-price meals. Apply at lunchapplication.com for the upcoming school year.
For safety reasons, we will not allow any transportation changes over the phone or by Remind. We will only accept transportation changes that are written, dated, and signed by the legal parent/guardian. You may send this in with your child in the morning or fax a change to the office at (706) 861-6642. We must receive all changes by 2:00 p.m. each afternoon. No changes in your child’s permanent transportation will be made without a written note. Please remember this is for the safety of your child.
PTO Parent Teacher Organization
We are collecting Box Tops for Education, and we earn 10 cents for every box top submitted. Please go to boxtops4education.com and download the app and scan your receipts.
PTO NEWS
We need volunteers to help on the PTO Board, if you are interested in helping,
please contact Kathy Honeycutt, at khoneycutt.cse@catoosa.k12.ga.us or call 706-
866-6640.
PTO will be sponsoring a Cookie Dough fundraiser
beginning September 12, and ending September 26. We
will be sending information home and we appreciate your
help in making this a successful fundraiser for CSE
If you haven’t already joined PTO, you can still do so. The cost is $5.00 per
family. A membership form was sent home.
ATTENDANCE
We will reward and recognize students with excellent attendance this year!
The following people had *PERFECT Attendance in August
(PERFECT means no tardies, no early dismissals, no absences)
KINDERGARTEN
Lilly Butler
Jay Cash
Zayn Chadwick
Chapel Daniels
Nailah Davis
Luna Johnston
Izaiah McFarland
Bryan Moya-Chavez
My’Cheal O’Kelley
Charley Owens
Sawyer Ramos
Winry Taylor
Sylvie Whitworth
Matthew Wilson
FIRST GRADE
Zuriah Beene
Piper Hill
Lynelle Immanuel
Nolan Mills
Aroroa Pesic
Skylar Pitman
Maliah Reid
Sahara Rizer
Ava Sharpe
Molly Shiveley
Kaylee Wagner
SECOND GRADE
Jalan Abraham
Charlie Adams
Isaiah Barra
Mason Beaton
Lincoln Brown
Grayson Bruce
Daevian Chastain
Zoey Dye
Jayden Grier
Abel Guillot
Kolton Hall
Braydan Hicks
Jacob Hughes
David Matute
Savannah McNab
John Michael Newsome
Hank O’Dell - Stewart
Valerie Seiffert
Ethan Smith
Esteban Vazquez
THIRD GRADE
Kensley Austin
Jayce Billingsley
Carter Cash
Lynden Evett
Allysyn Evitt
Slater Gray
Channan Johnson
Elise Kelly
Tegan Miller
Riana Patel
Charleigh Richardson
Callee Ridge
Aiden Smith
Ben Sperry
FOURTH GRADE
Haley Abraham
Brynlee Adkins
Skyler Bellinger
Destiny Boynton
Donovan Chastain
Hagen Clayton
Brantley Crawford
Phoenix Downs
Ethan Everett
Karlie Evitt
Brinnleigh Graham
Judah Henderson
Allen Hill
Mason Morrison
Nathan Ott
McKinley Parson
Maelynn Qualls
Nolan Rucker
Devin Seiffert
Eli Sperry
Matthew West
Jazmin Wilson
FIFTH GRADE
Aria Black
Landon Brown
Leah Butler
Braylee Crawford
Nessa Dennis
Troy Ehpel
Zander Goins
Lucy Herron
Camden Land
Jace Richardson
Daniel Simpson
Amber Teasley
Hannah Warner
STAFF
Michelle Allmond
Tony Autry
Ansley Brock
Marianna Brown
Suzanne Brown
Suzette Carter
Jane Anne Cole
Holly Collett
Christina Eason
Amanada Elkins
Veronica Gargia
John Gaston
Gabriella Gearinger
Leslie Gilbert
Jeanie Grider
Karen Hancock
Alice Hickman
Jennifer Hoffman
Michelle Hope
Chris Kernea
Sarah Kubler
Suzette Linfonte
Alexia McCarthy
Tammie Metcalf
Dena Newsome
Courtney O’Brien
Angie Owens
Kim Parker
Cindy Payne
Nicole Perry
Danielle Pettyjohn
Stanley Roden
Kristen Rose
Gretchen Shiveley
Deputy Tyler Smith
Nikia Stephens
Makayla Stewart
Kaitlyn Stong
Shelia VandeLune
Christin Vesper
Jeff Walker
Becky Young
DUCK DERBY
Have you ever seen hundreds of rubber ducks race toward the finish line to win their adoptive parents great prizes? Well, that is the Duck Derby!
Free inflatables & activities.
Food & Craft Vendors
Family Fun!
Join the fun on October 1st from 3:00-6:00pm
Jack Mattox Complex
941 Pine Grove Road
Ringgold, GA
Link to purchase: https://www.catoosacis.org/duckderbyevent
BEST PART ALL FUNDS RAISED BENEFIT CIS OF CATOOSA COUNTY AND THE FAMILIES WE SERVE!
CSE Partners
True Life Chiropractic (Dr. Jamie & Samantha)
Mark Collins @ Metro Boiler
Michael (& Tonya) Lee - Keller Williams Realty
Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist
Ms. Rubene's Silverdale Baptist Sunday School Class
BancorpSouth
Dunkin Donuts - Manager Rose Capers
Food City (Ft. O.) - Manager Colton Sears
Lunch Reservation System
Cloud Springs Elementary
Check out our school video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niF05c7fdWkWebsite: http://www.cse.catoosa.k12.ga.us/
Location: 163 Fernwood Drive Rossville, GA 30741
Phone: 706-866-6640
Facebook: facebook.com/cloudspringelementary