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 8, 2018
Issue 15

Hi Bobcat Family,

SGC ELECTIONS

It is SGC elections season. Elections will take place March 19th- March 23rd for parent/guardian
representatives and teacher representatives. Each candidate has prepared a statement introducing
him/herself and explaining why s/he wants to serve on the Council. As you prepare to cast your vote, please
visit our school website at http://school.fultonschools.org/es/statebridgecrossing/Pages/default.aspx to
learn more about the candidates so that you can make an informed decision about your council
representatives. Hard copies of the candidate statements are available in the main office for your viewing
as well. Each parent will receive an email with a unique link allowing you to vote in this year’s election.
Please make sure the school has your correct email address on file.

CHESS TEAM

Please join me in congratulating our 1st grade chess team who will be heading to the State Chess
Championship. Way to go Bobcats!
 Upcoming Events Assistant Principal – Ms. Kyle
Georgia Milestones End of Grade Assessment

March All 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will have the
opportunity to demonstrate all that they’ve learned this
8 Staff Professional Development Day – No School academic year when they participate in the Georgia
9 Digital Learning Day – Students Participate from Home Milestones End of Grade Assessment. Please see the
11 Daylight Saving Time – Spring Forward testing schedule below.
12 School in Session 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade
13-14 Pre-K Registration ELA- Thursday, Thursday, Friday, April
14 Spring Pictures Writing April 12 April 12 13
16 Pre-K Lottery Drawing @ 8:00am ELA- Monday, Monday, Tuesday,
19-23 SGC Elections Reading April 16 April 16 April 17
19-23 Teacher Appreciation Week Math Wednesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
20 PTA Meeting @ 11:30am April 18 April 18 April 19
22 Kindergarten Round Up @ 8:00am
Science Monday,
April 23
22-30 5th Grade Science Force
Social Tuesday,
22 Report Cards Go Home
Studies April 24
22 Talent Show @ 6:00pm
23 PTA Teacher Luncheon Please note that testing will begin promptly at 7:50am.
26-30 Student Council Food Drive
28-29 Kindergarten Registration
If you’re interested in more information please visit:
http://school.fultonschools.org/es/statebridgecrossing/Pag
29 5th Graders visit Middle School
es/Georgia-Milestones-Resources.aspx
30 All Pro Dad
30 PTA Teacher Breakfast Additionally, there is an opportunity for students to
practice utilizing the online testing platform and tools at
home (students will also have an opportunity to practice
April at school). Please visit GA Experience Online (utilizing
Chrome) at https://wbte.drcedirect.com/GA/#login for
2-6 Spring Break – No School
this practice opportunity.
12-26 GA Milestones Assessment (no lunch visitors)
17 PTA Meeting @ 11:30am
No Lunch Visitors
Counselor Connection – Ms. Kovarik To provide our students with a quiet, secure testing
environment, we are asking that there be no lunch visitors
This month’s character education theme is April 12-26th. We are looking forward to you joining us
Cooperation! again on Friday, April 27th. Thank you for your
Cooperation means: understanding!
 I work together with my classmates.
 I use kind words to others.
 I am considerate of others feelings.

SBCE Student Council Food Drive!!

When: March 26th – March 30th
Our food drive will benefit the
North Fulton Community Charities.

Here is a list of the items we will be collecting: Extended Learning

Cereal, Dried Beans, Rice, Jelly (NO peanut butter),
Broths, Dry potatoes, Canned beans (NO green beans), Please note that the week of March 26th will be our last
Mac N Cheese Cups, Canned Meats, Pasta, Grits, week of Extended Learning. Thank you to all of our
Diapers (Size 4, 5, 6) families who supported this additional learning
opportunity for many of our students.
 CST – Ms. Gruber
March 9 Digital Learning Day
Fulton County is piloting our March 9 make-up day as a Digital Learning Day, where students will work
independently from home on schoolwork and projects using home technology or a non-tech alternative. Each grade
level has developed a menu of options for students to complete. These options take into consideration students’
home access to technology and internet by providing both tech and non-tech options. They also reflect consideration
of students’ age, grade, development, and curriculum. Students in Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade should spend
approximately 90 minutes on these activities (around 45 minutes for math and 45 minutes for language arts), while
students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade should spend approximately 180 minutes (around 90 minutes for math and 90
minutes for language arts). Menus are linked below as well as directions for accessing online resources. All
assignments should be completed and handed in to your child’s homeroom teacher by Monday, March 12. Please
reach out to your child’s homeroom teacher if you have any questions.

Pre-K
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
TAG (1st & 2nd Grade - Friday classes only)

Directions for Accessing Online

School News

SMILE – It’s Picture Day New Student Registration

Mark your calendar! Picture Day is coming Wednesday,

March 14th. Look for more information on your child's We are looking for new Bobcats to join our den! Please
Picture Day flyer/order form. Visit myLifetouch.com for note the following important dates and visit our SBCE
online payment details and more. website to learn more information, including necessary
information for registration.
Pre-K Registration
School Governance Council (SGC) March 13 8:00-4:00
March 14 8:00-7:00
Pre-K Lottery
March 16 8:00am

Kindergarten & New Student Registration

The SGC election window is March 19-23. Please look March 28 8:00-4:00
for a direct email to your inbox and join us in voting for March 29 8:00-7:00
our candidates!
 Clinic Needs Daylight Saving Time
Don’t forget to set your clocks forward on Sunday!

The clinic needs boy’s athletic pants (size small) and FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!
boy’s NEW underwear (size small). Thank you for any @SBCEprincipal (Ms. Marques)
donations! @lindsaymkyle (Ms. Kyle)
#SBCEBobcats

PTA News

Welcoming our New Bobcat Familes!

It is that time of year to start registering our new families arriving for the 2018-2019 school year. We are looking for
some volunteers to help out with the following events:

March 13th & 14th - Pre-K Lottery Registration

We are looking for volunteers to help our data clerk greet and make copies for families coming in to register for the
Pre-K lottery. If you are able to help please use the link below to sign up.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4bacae29aafb6-prek

March 22nd - Kindergarten Round Up!

We are excited to be offering our first ever Kindergarten Round Up! This will be a fun event for the new kindergarten
families to be able to come learn about our school, meet a kindergarten teacher, see a bus and do some crafts. We are
looking for volunteers to cover our various stations from about 7:45 - 9:45 that day. Sign up below if you can help:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4bacae29aafb6-kindergarten2

March 28th & 29th - Kindergarten/New Student Registration

We are looking for volunteers to help our data clerk greet families coming in to register their students, making copies
and giving a tour of the school. Tour maps will be available. If you can help, please sign up on the link below.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4bacae29aafb6-kindergartennew

Thank you for time in welcoming our new Bobcats to our school!

Autrey Mill Middle School (AMMS) PTA

To all rising 6th grade parents at AMMS:

AMMS PTA is looking for parents interested in board positions and chair positions for next year. We are fortunate to
have only four board positions to fill (VP Finance, VP Teacher Support, VP Administrative Support and Co-President)
and some great chair positions including the 6th grade dance/parties chair, membership co-chair, school store and spirit
wear co-chairs. Our goal is for all feeder schools and communities to be represented in all AMMS PTA endeavors.

Please contact Sheri Veal, nominating chair, at [email protected] or Elizabeth Stansbury, co-president, at
[email protected] to learn how you can get involved at AMMS!

We are so excited to welcome you to the AMMS family!

 Community News

Jr. Gladiators Cheerleading

Jr. Gladiators Cheerleading is proud to be celebrating 10 years of cheerleading! Now is the time to try-out for the
Fall 2018 sideline and competitive cheer squad. Interested rising 6th grade girls zoned for Johns Creek High School
and their parents are invited to attend our parent informational meeting on Tuesday, March 13th at 6:30 p.m at the
Autrey Mill Middle School Cafeteria. Try-outs are scheduled for Tuesday-Thursday, April 10th-12th at Johns Creek
High School. Please email [email protected], visit www.jrgladiatorcheer.com or call Lee Ann
Boyd @ 678-296-9660.

Who: All RISING 6th interested in trying out for sideline and competitive cheer teams

What: Junior Gladiators Tryouts

When: Tuesday – Thursday, April 10-12th

Time: 4:30-6 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek High School gymnasium

Tryout Packet & Registration Information: Tryout Packets are available on our website and the registration fee of $75
can be paid via PayPal at www.jrgladiatorcheer.com. All packets and fees are due by Friday, March 30th in order to
guarantee a tryout t-shirt in your preferred size. All packets and fees are due no later than Monday, April 9th.

2018 Jr Cougar Registration is Open for Fall Football Teams

New this year: Flag Football for 1st-4th Graders

Tackle for 5th Grade

Register by May 1st and get $50 off your registration fee!

Go to Jr Cougar.org for more details.

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