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Ringgold Elementary School

September Newsletter

Posted Date: 09/01/26 (05:47 PM)


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September2026

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LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL

September at RES : Growing in Responsibility

There’s something special about the start of fall—the leaves begin to change, the air gets a little cooler, and it’s a great time for new beginnings! As we head into September, we are excited to kick off our Apex Fun Run Fundraiser, while also focusing on an important character trait: Responsibility.
 Apex Fun Run is Coming!
Our Apex Fun Run fundraiser is officially underway! This exciting event is about much more than fundraising—it’s about building character, setting goals, encouraging one another, and working together as a school community.
Our fundraiser will wrap up on September 11, so be sure to follow along with your child’s Apex experience and help them reach their goals. Every contribution helps support the students and teachers of Ringgold Elementary!
Character Trait of the Month: Responsibility
This month, we are focusing on Responsibility. Being responsible means doing what we are supposed to do, making good choices, and taking ownership of our actions—even when no one is watching.
At Ringgold Elementary, we want our Tigers to understand that responsibility is something we practice every day. Whether it’s completing an assignment, taking care of our classroom, treating others with respect, or following through on a commitment, Every Tiger, Every Day, Without Exception has an opportunity to show responsibility.
Just like the changing leaves remind us that growth happens over time, September is a great opportunity for our students to grow in character, too. We are excited to see our Tigers take responsibility, rise to the challenge, and make this a fantastic fall!
Go Tigers! 
Daniel McMurry

RES Live

Please join us every morning at 7:45 for RESLive. We celebrate students daily and try our best to keep everyone in the know of what is going on at RES. Catch us live! We would love to have you! Click Here to watch!

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Please click the button below to sign up to help with our APEX Fun Run! 
APEX Fun Run Volunteer
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Click the button below to RSVP for Volunteer Orientation!
RSVP for Volunteer Orientation
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FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

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Be a School Volunteer!

If you are interested in being a volunteer are our school, we would LOVE to have you! Please click on the button below to fill out a brief google form. We will have a Volunteer Orientation on September 17th, where you can come learn all about volunteer opportunites.
School Volunteer Interest Form

Title 1 Fall Survey Results

In August, we sent out our Title 1 Fall Survey. This was a chance for you to give your input into our Family Engagement program. If you are interested in viewing the results of the survey, click here.

SCHOOL INFORMATION

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Music Notes from Mrs. Roach

Fourth Grade students received their recorder order forms last week during music class. Every fourth grade student has a music standard that states they must independently play an instrument. We use the inexpensive $5 recorder to complete this standard. If you need another form, your child may get one from Mrs. Roach or their homeroom teacher. Please have all forms and money turned in and completed by September 25 so the order may be placed and we can begin using them in October. Please let me know if you have any questions. 

Also, join us in congratulating these members of our 26-27 Ringgold Singers!
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Media Center Matters with Mrs. Coney

September is Literacy Month, and Mr. Nix will soon launch a family reading challenge encouraging 10–15 minutes of nightly reading. Be on the lookout for more information!
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Full STEAM Ahead with Mrs. Nepp

We have hit the ground running. 
3rd grade has learned all about class rules and lab safety, how to handle things outside of our control and how to "waft" odors in the lab. We will begin learning about the different states of matter this month.
4th grade has learned about the Scientific Method. This month we will begin working on the GA Stem challenge. Stay tuned for more details. 
5th grade has learned about various lab tools and we started our bellringer debates this year. This has been very engaging and fun so far. We are moving into constructive and deconstructive forces of nature this month and will also be studying different landforms.
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Add Funds to Meal Account Here
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Parent ProTech

September : National Suicide Prevention Month

Raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote mental health support and suicide prevention.

What Does Teen Depression Look Like Now?
Your child’s online activity can sometimes be a window into their emotional well-being. Get simple guidance on noticing changes in behavior and supporting healthy digital habits at home.

SHOUTOUTS

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Staff Shoutouts

  • Ann Bolden: 3rd Grade Teacher
This is my third year at RES, and I absolutely love being a Ringgold Tiger! When I’m not at school, you can usually find me cheering on my favorite Ringgold Tiger—my son, Sullivan—on the football field or at a golf match. When we aren’t busy with sports, we love spending time together and simply having fun as a family. I also love reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. I’m so thankful to be part of the RES family and look forward to another great year! 

  • Erica Landen : Parapro
This is my 13th year at RES and my 17th year working in the Catoosa County school System as a paraprofessional. I absolutely love working with all the students and I have amazing coworkers! I have two grown daughters, Morgan and Hannah, and I’ve been married to my husband Eric for 27 years. Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE Mexican food and I have it at least once a week lol! In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and my two dogs just chilaxing. I love working at RES! 

Business Partner Shoutouts

  • Thank you Mountain View Chrysler Dodge Jeep of Ringgold for partnering with our PBIS team. Their donation helps cover the cost of funding our PBIS store and our student events. We had an amazing tailgating event on August 28th with trucks, cornhole, games, and of course food. Bring on the football! Pictured here are Jacob DeLorenzo, Meagan Beasley, MTSS Coordinator, LeBron Clark, General Manager, Daniel McMurry, Principal, and Edward Parker. It takes a wonderful community to grow some great students. Thank you!
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  • Ringgold First Baptist Church- A big thank-you to Brant Olivarri and RFBC for taking care of repainting our four square and hopscotch grids on the track area. They really needed a refresh and we're excited to see them clearly again!! 

  • Also, thanks to RFBC for helping provide flavored snow cone syrup for our first PBIS snow cone fundraiser event!! We truly appreciate all of your support!! 

  • And we are thankful to Eric Purser, music minister of RFBC, for assisting Mrs. Roach with chorus auditions. He was a big help with that process! 
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  • Thank you Waffle House of Ringgold for treating our faculty and staff to a delicious waffle lunch to celebrate National Waffle Day on August 24th. It was so very yummy!

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  • Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics of Chattanooga- Thanks so much to this dentistry group for their generous donation to help purchase folders and student car rider tags. These tags help out tremendously with the flow of our afternoon car rider line! 

  • Children’s Dentistry of Chattanooga- We are grateful for your continued support in purchasing weekly folders for all students in our building! This provides every child a vital means of communication between school and home.

  • Collins Family Charitable Fund- RES would like to offer a huge thank you to Mark Collins for providing support to help purchase T-shirts for our entire staff! Thanks to you, we’re looking sharp and in style! 
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Wow-What a great start we’ve had to our 2026-2027 school year, thanks to an amazing amount of support from our business partners!!

Parent Volunteer Shoutouts

Thank you to these amazing parent volunteer who helped with our two PBIS events: Snow Cones on August 14th & Tailgate Hot Dog Lunch on August 28th:
  • Cheryl Tavares
  • Brandi Brown
  • Jess Ooten
  • Kandi Allen
  • Allison Turner
  • Sarah Hays
  • Kaitlyn Thomas
  • Cassie Wilson
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CATOOSA COUNTY FAMILY COLLABORATIVE

The Catoosa Family Collaborative fosters collaboration between state and local agencies, nonprofits, and other community partners to create a thriving, healthy community for children and their families.
Since 1997, the Catoosa Family Collaborative has brought together over 100 partners to help Catoosa County’s children grow strong, healthy, and ready for the future.
They have a monthly newsletter filled with so much information to help from trainings, event notices, resource guides and information! Check it out below!
Catoosa Family Collaborative
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SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:


  • phone: 706-935-2912
  • website: res.catoosa.k12.ga.us
  • address: 322 Evitt Lane

To request a paper copy of this newsletter, email: ccooper.res@catoosa.k12.ga.us