Colbert Elementary

Do you have any stuffed animals? Consider sending them in for first grade's Reading Buddies.

Cougar News for 9/30/25
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October Events

Did you drop by the photo booth at the Cougar Carnival? Click on the link to see all the photos!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PqIerIQ3wqJa3cYYxr9iO8RMCRiuaCK2?usp=sharing

We will have a DAWG OUT on Friday, Sept 26 in anticipation of the UGA-BAMA game! We encourage students to wear red & black!

Ahoy, mateys! Our CBI classes had a swashbuckling good time celebrating Talk Like a Pirate Day! Students explored sensory treasures, joined in pirate-themed activities, and enjoyed some delicious pirate snacks. ⚓️🍿🏴‍☠️
We loved seeing our pirates-in-training engaging, exploring, and having fun together on this special day!

Picture Day is Thursday, Sept 25!

Cougar News for Sept 23
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Join the PTO—where parents and teachers come together to put students’ needs first! Be part of a team dedicated to making the 2025-2026 school year the best yet at Colbert Elementary. Let's make a difference together!

✨ Exciting learning moments in Mrs. Kincaid's class! ✨ Students are diving into the world of estimation by making groups of tens and hundreds to count large amounts of objects. 🧮 We'll have to wait until Monday to find out if their estimations were close or not.

🎡 The most magical night of the year is here - Cougar Carnival time! ✨

Get ready for an evening of non-stop fun and excitement starting at 6:00! 🎪 Our amazing staff has curated their top 5 favorite carnival activities that'll keep everyone entertained and smiling. We can't wait to hear which one becomes your favorite!

Don't forget to bring CASH for all the awesome attractions! 💫 From entry bands and tasty treats 🌭 to trying your luck at the dunk tank 💦 and cake walk 🍰. Plus, browse our fantastic silent auction baskets and enter for fantastic door prizes! 🎯

See you there for an unforgettable evening of Cougar pride and community fun! 🐾

🎪 The countdown is ON for tomorrow's Cougar Carnival! 🎉

Get ready for an incredible evening of fun and festivities from 6:00-8:30 PM! 🎡 Our students can't stop talking about the awesome game stations, refreshing Kona Ice treats, and the super cool hair color station that'll transform your look! 🌈

Don't forget to bring cash for your entry band - it's your golden ticket to all the excitement! 🎟️ You will also need cash for the mouthwatering food options to the thrilling cake walk, amazing themed basket auction, and exciting door prizes. Every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🎪✨

See you tomorrow for the most magical night of the season! 🌟

🎡 The countdown is ON for our amazing Cougar Carnival! Can you feel the excitement in the air? 🎪

Get ready for non-stop fun with games galore and those oh-so-delicious Kona Ice treats that everyone's been raving about! 🍧 And speaking of fun... our carnival-goers have voted playing games and cooling down with Kona Ice as top favorites (we totally get why - who doesn't love that sweet icy goodness? 😋). Do you agree with #3 top events at the Cougar Carnival?

🎟️ Pro tip: Skip the lines by grabbing your bands early! But no worries if you can't - you can still snag them at the carnival. Just remember to bring your cash! 💵

Two more sleeps until the most fantastic Friday fun fest! See you there for some unforgettable carnival magic! ✨

🌟 The votes are in, and Colbert Elementary is buzzing with excitement! This Friday night (6:00-8:30 PM) is going to be absolutely incredible! 🎮 Our amazing game stations landed at #5 in the popularity poll (who doesn't love a good game?!), and guess what secured the #4 spot? The oh-so-refreshing Kona Ice! 🍧 ✨ We're counting down to an unforgettable evening of fun, friends, and frosty treats. See you there for all the excitement! Bring your friends - the more, the merrier! 🎉

This week, we’re diving into math with Mrs. Phillips! 🎉 Our small groups are practicing counting to 120 and tackling addition word problems. 🤔📚

Weekly Newsletter
September 16
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🎪 The countdown to Cougar Carnival excitement begins! Our teachers have cast their votes, and we're about to reveal their absolute favorite carnival activities. 🎯 Get ready for a week of fun-filled suspense as we unveil the TOP 5 most loved attractions! 🎪 Will your family favorites make the list? Stay tuned for some paw-some surprises! 🐾

If you are willing to donate a cake, brownies, muffins, pie, etc. for our Cake walk at the Cougar Carnival THIS Friday night, please complete the form using the following link.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduKYO7RG4J-ZzYGnX1oHvlOGA_gv4FiGKBQ5gkUAMyoHRY5A/viewform

🌟 Your voice matters! Join our kickoff PTO meeting for the 2025-2026 school year where amazing ideas come to life! 🎨 Together, we'll craft unforgettable experiences that'll have our students talking about this year forever. Whether you're a seasoned PTO pro or first-timer, we'd love to see you there! 🎉 After all, it takes a village to raise a child... and plan epic school events! 🚀 Let's make this year one for the memory books! ✨

🎉🚓 What an exciting day in Mrs. Brychell's class! After reading, the book Officer Buckle and Gloria, Officer Buckle dropped by to check out the amazing safety tips her students wrote for his presentation. Unfortunately, Gloria was missing in action! 🤷‍♀️ (Doesn't he look an awful lot like Officer Rick? !