State Bridge Crossing Elementary Bobcats

Bridgette Marques, Principal 5530 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022 Lindsay Kyle, Assistant Principal 470-254-3850 phone, 470-254-3856 fax

www.statebridgecrossing.com

March 14, 2019

Issue 14

Principal’s News

Hi Bobcat Family,

A big thank you to our PTA for organizing our Fun Run. The kids had a fantastic time.

Thanks to all of you who volunteered, participated and donated. Please enjoy the link below

to see what fun we had if you were unable to attend.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8z4khzf01cfvioz/AABAK0wQdViGEnP4XUKFEaZda?dl=0

Parents of 3rd – 5th grades,

March GA Milestones: Round 2 - Practice Challenge

As you know, all our 3rd through 5th grade students will be assessed on the Georgia

Milestones later this spring. For more information about the Georgia Milestones visit our state

testing website here.

This is our 2nd installment of our Milestones Practice Challenge for 3rd-5th grade students

and parents! This week we are looking at the Math section (click here for 3rd, here for

4th, here for 5th).

Additionally, all parents can take a sample test (this is different from the above tests) as these

are not grade specific. Click here, select Test Practice, EOG Online Tools Training, EOG

Test Practice, Standard Online Tools and login with the information provided.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Bridgette M. Marques

Upcoming Events CST – Ms. Gruber

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March

15 GA Pre-K Lottery – 9a.m.

18-22 Teacher Appreciation Week

18 Cub Scouts Meeting – 6:30p.m. – cafeteria

19 PTA meeting – 11:30 a.m.

20 First day of Spring

20 Report Cards go home

21 SGC meeting – 7a.m.

21 SBCE’s Got Talent Show – 6:00p.m.

22 PTA Teacher Luncheon

26 Graded Papers & VIP folders go home

27 K-5 Spring registration (8a.m. – 4p.m.)

28 K-5 Spring registration (8a.m. – 7p.m.)

28 5th grades visit middle school – time TBD

29 All Pro Dad – 6:40 a.m.

29 All grade sponsored Teacher Breakfast

April

1-5 Spring Break – No school

14 Mother and Son Event – 2-4:30p.m.

15 Cub Scouts meeting – 6:30p.m.

15-26 GA Milestones (Grades 3 & 5)

16 Graded Papers and VIP folders go home

16 PTA meeting – 11:30a.m.

17 GA walk to school day

24 Administration Professional Day

26 Kindergarten Round-Up – 8:00a.m.

26-5/3 5th grade Science Force

30 Graded Papers & VIP folders go home

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Placement Consideration for 2019-2020

school year

The State Bridge Crossing Administration is

committed to placing each child in his/her best

learning environment. An enormous amount of time

and effort is devoted to placing each child

appropriately. Placement consideration forms from

parents are one of many factors considered as part of

the placement process.

If you feel that your child has unique learning needs

or if there are other considerations you would like to

bring to our attention, you may choose to complete

the 2019-2020 Parent Placement Consideration Form

linked below and also available on the State Bridge

Crossing website. Forms should be returned to the

front office in a sealed envelope to the attention of

Sarah Gruber, Curriculum Support Teacher on or

before 2:30 pm on Friday, March 29. While we

welcome your input regarding your child's individual

learning needs, we cannot accept emails, phone calls,

or hold personal conferences regarding student

placement. Please contact Sarah Gruber, Curriculum

Support Teacher, with any questions.

Click here for the 2019-2020 Parent Placement

Consideration form and information.

5th Grade Tybee Trip Payment

Our 5th grade trip to the Burton 4-H Center on Tybee

Island is on the horizon! Payment #2/payment in full

is due on or before Monday, April 8 (installment

#2/paid in full). A printable, electronic copy of the

trip packet can be found on 5th grade teachers’

websites.

School News

SBCE Talent Show

When: March 21, 2019 – Thursday

Time: 6:00 p.m.

SBCE will hold its annual talent show, SBCE’s Got

Talent! Many talented students will be performing in this

event which will feature singers, dancers, instrumentalists

and more. You don’t want to miss it!

Clinic Needs

The clinic would kindly appreciate any donations of saltines,

antibacterial wipes and boys’/girls’ pants.

Thank you very much for your continued support!!

International Night

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in making

International Night the success that it was. I could not do this

without you. This night puts a huge smile on my face every

year. Thank you again and I look forward to next year.

Leslie Williams - ESOLteacher

PBIS

As we approach Spring Break, it is important to provide

consistency with behavior expectations. This month we are

reviewing our classroom behaviors.

New Student Registration

Calling all new Bobcats:

Please note the following important dates and visit our SBCE

website to learn more information, including necessary

information for registration.

Pre-K Registration

March 12, 2019 - 10:00a.m. – 7p.m.

Pre-K Lottery

March 15, 2019 – 9:00a.m.

Kindergarten & New Student Registration

March 27, 2019 – 8:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.

March 28, 2019 – 8:00a.m. -7:00p.m.

Chick-fil-A Spirit Day

Our next SBCE Chick-fil-A Spirit Day is all day on Wednesday, March 27th! Please mention that you are from SBCE so we can

get credit for your purchase. The class with the highest percentage will win a delicious breakfast and a 20- inch cow for their

classroom.

School News (Continued)

Schools News (Continued)

Schools News (Continued)

PTA News

PTA Meeting

The next PTA meeting will be help on Tuesday, March 19th at 11:30 at the school.

School Governance

SBCE will be electing representatives to serve on the School Governance Council. We will be electing

parent/guardian positions and teacher positions for our spring election. Our School Governance Council has a

leadership role in the governance of the school. The Council works with the principal in setting the long-term

vision and strategy for the school. They are responsible for approving the school's strategic plan and budget

recommendations, as well as designing innovative solutions to increase academic achievement and meet the

unique needs of our school community.

Elections for the parent/guardian and teacher positions on the State Bridge Crossing School Governance Council

will be held March 11th – March 18th.

Elections for the parent/guardian and teacher positions on the School Governance Council will be held March

11th – March 18th. For more information, please click here

Science Force

We are happy to start our Science Force activities the week of 3/18/2019 with our 1st graders on Magnets! We

still need Volunteers to make this a success! As a reminder, all activities will be in the first classroom on the right

side of the 4th/5th hallway directly across from the STEM Lab. Ms. Huber, the new STEM Lab teacher, will act

as the lab leader and parents will assist while the students are in the lab as well as help with set-up and taking

down the lab. Please sign up now by clicking here!

Yearbooks

If you haven’t and would still like to purchase a SBCE Yearbook, go to Jostens.com and make your purchase

online. The deadline to order a yearbook is May 3rd.

Teacher Breakfast

The next teacher breakfast will be sponsored by all grades and will be held on Friday, March 29th. Click here to

send in a donation.

Teacher Appreciation Week

SBCE has the BEST teachers and staff! We want to show them just how much they mean to us by devoting a

special week to them.

3/18 Monday - Bring in a flower to your teacher and PTA will be providing a custom vase for each teacher.

3/19 Tuesday - Please have your kids deliver a letter or card of appreciation to their teacher. Parents, feel free to

write one too! Also, the PTA will stock the teachers’ lounge with some yummy treats and drinks.

3/20 Wednesday - Let’s make our special area teachers feel special. Write a note or something special that says

“thank you” to your Wednesday special area teacher.

3/21Thursday - Nearing the end of the year, the classroom starts to get low on supplies, so let’s bring a school

supply for your teacher (ex. Liquid hand soap, tissues, post-it’s, sharpies, Lysol wipes, etc.). The PTA will also

be giving each teacher a special surprise.

PTA News (Continued)

3/22 Friday - Please bring a new or gently used book for your teacher’s classroom library. A delicious lunch

from Chic-Fil-A will also be provided to teachers by the PTA.

Thank you for your continued support and encouragement to all of our incredible teachers and staff!

Kindergarten Round-Up

We are looking for volunteers to sign up for our Kindergarten Round Up, April 26th from 8:00am -

9:45pm. Western Themed Attire Please. Use the link to sign up to

volunteer! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F45A9A62CA1FD0-2019

All Pro Dads

The next All Pro Dads meeting will be held on Friday, March 29th at 6:45 in the media center. We hope to see

you there!

BoosterThon

Thank you SBCE families for your support! We made a school profit of $20,500 and the kids had a great time

over the past 2 weeks learning about the mindspark character traits and participating in the run.

Mother Son Event

Calling all SBCE Boys and their amazing Moms! We are excited to announce a new Mom/Son event for this

year, our first annual Bowling Party! This awesome new event will take the place of last year’s Kicks and

Cones. Please join us on Sunday, April 14 from 2-4:30 PM at Bowlero in Norcross.

The wristband price of $15 each includes bowling, shoe rental, food and drinks. Get ready to strike up a good

time at the first annual Mom/Son Bowling Party! Wristbands are now on sale online at My School Anywhere.

Click below to order your wristbands.

Do not forward this email as this link is specific to your family.

If you are not registered yet, please click here to join and use the invitation code ptabobcats. Please confirm

that all of your information is correct. All communication regarding the Mom/Son Bowling Party and the

opening link to secure your wristbands will be sent through the My School Anywhere website so make sure you

are registered. Don't miss out!

Each participant must purchase a wristband (for example, a mom with 2 sons must purchase 3 wristbands).

Please note that all students must be accompanied by an adult, drop-offs are not allowed at this event. Platinum

members will receive wristbands included with membership.

Sales will end on March 17.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help with this event,

please contact Katie Vander Velde at katlee3@hotmail.com.

PTA (Continued)

Community News

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Open Positions

Positions available for the 2019-2020 school year are:

* VP of Family Events

* Fall Festival Chairperson

* Mother Son Event Chairperson

* Daddy Daughter Dance Chairperson

* Science Force (SHADOW)

If you are interested in one of these positions or have questions, please email us at SBCE_PTA@outlook.com

Community News (Continued)

Business Partners

Amazon

Kroger

Lifetouch

SAM Singapore Math

Life Martial Arts

Kids Chess

Artech Roofing & Construction

Cloudland Coffee Company

Great Harvest Bread Company

Chick-fil-A

Mathnasium of Johns Creek