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
February 22, 2018
Issue 14

Greetings SBCE Families,

Writing Contest:
Great News! We had over 100 entries submitted to the Young Georgia Authors’ Contest. I am SO proud
of our Bobcat budding authors. Please join me in congratulating the following students who will
represent their grade level in the district competition:

KK - Lucas Coughlin
1 - Durga Thaker
2 - Audrey Ro
3 - Kendall Meyer
4 - Madeleine Shaffer
5 - Annabella Trent

Good luck authors. We know you will represent SBCE well!

March 8th and 9th

Parents,
A gentle reminder that there is no school on March 8th as previously communicated. It is a full release
day for students. Teachers will report for a professional learning day. March 9th is our Digital Learning
Day. We are excited to explore this learning experience. Student assignments will be sent home, posted
on the teacher websites, posted on the school website and emailed. Please note that digital and non-
digital learning opportunities will be offered. More information to come.

As always, thanks for your continued partnership.

Bridgette M. Marques
 Upcoming Events Assistant Principal – Ms. Kyle

February
Georgia Milestones End of Grade Assessment
All 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will have the
opportunity to demonstrate all that they’ve learned this
23-Mar.2 1st Grade Science Force
academic year when they participate in the Georgia
24 PTA Daddy Daughter Dance @ 7:00pm Milestones End of Grade Assessment. While SBCE has
26 3rd Grade Recorder Concert @ 6:30pm not yet set our specific testing dates by grade level, please
27 Progress Skills Checklists Go Home note that the district’s testing window is April 12-27.
28 SGC Candidate Meet & Greet @ 5:30pm
If you’re interested in a resource to review with your
28 GA Milestones Parent Informational Session @ 6:00pm
student at home, please visit
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-

March
Assessment/Assessment/Pages/EOG-Study-Resource-
Guides.aspx

1 TAG Parent Meeting @ 8:00am Please join us for a parent informational session on
1-7 4th Grade Science Force Wednesday, February 28th at 6:00 pm to learn more
3 Science Olympiad Competition @ Centennial HS about the GA Milestones Assessment. Yasmine
8 Staff Professional Development Day – No School
McKenzie, our Northeast Learning Community
Assessment Specialist will be present to provide
9 Digital Learning Day – Students Participate from Home
information and answer questions.
12 School in Session
14 Spring Pictures
14-15 Pre-K Registration
16 Pre-K Lottery Drawing @ 8:00am
19-23 SGC Elections
19-23 Teacher Appreciation Week
20 PTA Meeting @ 11:30am
22 Kindergarten Round Up @ 8:00am
22-30 5th Grade Science Force
22 Talent Show @ 6:00pm Extended Learning
23 PTA Teacher Luncheon Please note that the week of March 26th will be our last
28-29 Kindergarten Registration week of Extended Learning. Thank you to all of our
29 5th Graders visit Middle School families who supported this additional learning
30 All Pro Dad opportunity for many of our students.
30 PTA Teacher Breakfast

CST – Ms. Gruber

Atlanta Science Festival
Calling all scientists, researchers, explorers, experimenters, and builders! The fourth annual Atlanta Science Festival is on its way,
with events scheduled across the metro Atlanta area March 9 -24. Learn about the science behind your breakfast, use Google
Cardboard virtual reality to explore natural landscapes, go behind the scenes at the Amphibian Foundation, visit the Bio-Bus to
make connections between Star Wars and our own solar system, and more!
"The Atlanta Science Festival is an annual public celebration of local science and technology. Curious people of all ages will
explore the science and technology in our region and see how science is connected to all parts of our lives. Scientists and educators
from museums, local schools, universities, and companies will uncover mysteries and explain discoveries in a variety of hands-on
activities, facility tours, stimulating presentations, and riveting performances to expand our community of science enthusiasts and
inspire a new generation of curious thinkers." (About ASF)
For further details, visit the Atlanta Science Festival website or browse the event booklet! Events labeled with a “C” are suitable
for children ages 5-12 and events labeled with “F” are designed for families.
 Counselor Connection – Ms. Kovarik

SBCE Student Council Food Drive Coming Soon!

Check back for dates!

This month’s character education theme is

HONESTY
Honesty means:
 Report the facts
 Tell the truth
 Encourage others to tell the truth
 Do not steal or cheat
 Admit when you have done something wrong

School News
School Governance Council (SGC) New Student Registration

The candidate declaration window for interested parents We are looking for new Bobcats to join our den! Please
who desire to join our SGC closes Friday. Please visit note the following important dates and visit our SBCE
our SBCE website and complete your candidate website to learn more information, including necessary
declaration form. information for registration.
Pre-K Registration
We hope you will join us on Wednesday, February March 13 8:00-4:00
28th at 5:30pm for a Meet and Greet with our SGC March 14 8:00-7:00
parent candidates. This will be an opportunity to get to Pre-K Lottery
know those individuals who will be on the election March 16 8:00am
ballot.
Kindergarten & New Student Registration
The SGC election window is March 19-23. More March 28 8:00-4:00
information will be forthcoming. March 29 8:00-7:00

Teacher & Professional of the Year

Please join us in congratulating our 2018 Teacher of the FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!

Year, Ms. DeeDee Matthews, and our 2018 Professional @SBCEprincipal (Ms. Marques)
of the Year, Ms. Margaret Sun! We are so proud of @lindsaymkyle (Ms. Kyle)
these ladies, along with all of our finalists! #SBCEBobcats
 School News cont.
Kindergarten Round Up!

PTA News Community News

Daddy Daughter Dance

Jr COUGAR CHEER
Parent Informational Meeting
Monday March 5th
The wait is over! The Daddy Daughter Dance is this
6:30 @ CHS Media Center
Saturday, February 24th at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. We are
All parents encouraged to attend for important
looking forward to a night full of food, fun, dancing, and
information on upcoming season and tryout
surprises!
information.
Please remember to bring your tickets with you for Rising 3rd – 8th Grade
entrance into the dance. Parents, in order to protect the Questions: Contact Leslie Glass
floor in the gym, no high-heeled shoes are allowed (only leslieglass75@gmail.com
square heels or rounded, no pointed heels). Thank you! www.hoochcheer.com
 Business Partners

Kid Chess Amazon

Artech Roofing & Construction Kroger

Cloudland Coffee Company Lifetouch

Great Harvest Bread Company SAM Singapore Math

Chick-fil-A Life Martial Arts

Mathnasium of Johns Creek