Bullard PTSA

• 12/13 - Burn Boot Camp Spirit Day
• 12/16 - School Store

Shout Outs and Announcements

Important Information to know:

Get connected with the Bullard Foundation https://www.bullardfoundation.org/ All forms and flyers sent home from the Foundation will be on green paper.

Bullard PTSA

• 12/5 - Tree of Wishes donations due
• 12/13 - Burn Boot Camp Spirit Day

Shout Outs and Announcements

Important Information to know:

Bullard PTSA

• 11/14-12/5 - Tree of Wishes
• 12/1 - Chick-fil-A Family Night (5-8pm, Mars Hill Rd location)
• 12/13 - Burn Boot Camp Spirit Day

Shout Outs and Announcements

Important Information to know:

THE COW DROP 2022 We are almost at 400 cows!!! We enjoyed walking the school with Mrs. Beech and our Chicken Friend but can't wait to pour syrup on Mrs. Greene and have some feather fun! We still have a few days left to Buy a COW! Donate Now for a chance to be a WINNER on November 17th! >>>> Cobb Schools Foundation (4agc.com) Get connected with the Bullard Foundation https://www.bullardfoundation.org/ All forms and flyers sent home from the Foundation will be on green paper.

Bullard PTSA

• 11/12, 11/13 - Fall Photography Event
• 11/14-12/5 - Tree of Wishes
• 11/15 - Culver’s Family Night
• 11/17 - Turkey Bingo
• 12/1 - Chick-fil-A Family Night (5-8pm, Mars Hill Rd location)

Shout Outs and Announcements

Important Information to know:

Bullard PTSA

 Bullard’s Fall Photography Event
This is the perfect opportunity to get your family pictures taken in time for holiday cards. A portion of all sales goes back to support Bullard! Dates include 11/12 and 11/13.  Click here to sign up for our fall mini sessions >
 

• 11/1-11 - Candy Drive for Veterans
• 11/9 - Reflections Reception (6pm)
• 11/12, 11/13 - Fall Photography Event
• 11/14 - Tree of Wishes Begins
• 11/15 - Culver’s Family Night
• 11/17 - Turkey Bingo

Shout Outs and Announcements

Important Information to know:

Bullard PTSA

• 11/12, 11/13 - Fall Photography Event
• 11/7-11 - Candy Drive for Veterans
• 11/9 - Reflections Reception (6pm)
• 11/14 - Tree of Wishes Begins
• 11/15 - Culver’s Family Night
• 11/17 - Turkey Bingo

Shout Outs and Announcements

Ann Margret Bagley- 5th grade

Important Information to know:

• Bottle caps
• Plastic bottles
• Gallon milk containers
• Wire hangers

We are so excited to bring back our Monster Mash dance on October 28th from 6-8.  Information was sent home with how to pre-order admission and tickets for concession and goodies.  Remember you can use MyPayments Plus to purchase your admission and tickets.  This is a family event and we can’t wait to see everyone there in fun costumes!

Bullard PTSA

• Main Entrance Median (Prep area for Bullard students to plant tulip bulbs here!)
• Parking Lot medians (pine straw and mulch)
• Front entrance flower beds (weeding, trimming, pine straw)
• Raised garden bed areas (weeding, adding more planting dirt into the raised beds)

• 9/23-10/23 - Duck Donuts Fundraiser
• 10/21, 11/12, 11/13 - Fall Photography Event
• 10/17-21  - Book Fair
• 10/21 - School Store
• 10/22 - Bullard Beautification Day (8-11am)

Shout Outs and Announcements

Adalyn Kastner-1
Ryder Ward- 1

Valentina Smith-3

Important Information to know:

• Bottle caps
• Plastic bottles
• Gallon milk containers
• Wire hangers

We are so excited to bring back our Monster Mash dance on October 28th from 6-8.  Information will be coming home with how to pre-order admission and tickets for concession and goodies.  This is a family event and we can’t wait to see everyone there!

Important Information to know:

Bullard PTSA

• 9/20 - Zaxby’s Family Night (5-10pm)
• 10/14 - Bullard Outdoor Movie Night (6-9pm)
• 10/22 - Bullard Beautification Day (8-11am)

Shout Outs and Announcements

Teachers are always learning about ways to ensure they meet the needs of all students.  This year we are so excited to use our Bullard Teacher Leaders to lead professional learning sessions for their peers.  Teachers are comfortable teaching their classes full of children but it is not always as comfortable to teach your peers!  We are very proud of these leaders for having the courage to lead!  They are all Bullard's BEST!

Important Dates

Sept. 5- Labor Day no school

Sept. 8-13- IOWA (3rd & 5th)

Sept. 26-30 Fall break no school

Important Information to know:

Did you know there is a way to subscribe to and/or import the Bullard events calendar?  Click the link below for the directions:
 How to Subscribe

Principal's Message
 

I hope by now you have gotten a chance to get to know each of your teachers and have a great form of two-way communication going with them.  From my classroom visits and reading the CTLS posts, I can already tell that this year will be full of active learning engagement in fun ways. Anytime you have a positive affirmation, question or concern, please contact your teachers as soon as possible as they are your first line of communication.  I want to encourage you to always keep the lines of communication open with your teachers as we work collaboratively to ensure that all of our students have the BEST year!

Reading Bowl Team

Attention all parents of 4th and 5th grade students…     Does your student love to read?     If so we have the place for them. The Bullard Reading Bowl team is looking for enthusiastic, competitive members to join our team.  Our first meeting will be Monday, September 12th.  We will meet immediately after school in the media center until 3:30. Please send a note to your teacher if students will be attending ASP after the meeting.  Email Mrs. Brooks or Mrs. Adams if you have any questions.

Bullard Reading Bowl Team 2019 

Bullard Foundation

Giving Tech-a-Bone is going strong! We have already raised over $1000!!! Keep it going Bulldogs!!! Donate NOW!! www.bullardfoundation.org/fundraisers 

$25 = Give Tech-a-bone Magnet

$50-99 = Name on Banner outside the entrance of the school

$100+ = Paint name on bone under foundation tree in main hallway.

Get connected with the Bullard Foundation

https://www.bullardfoundation.org/ 

All forms and flyers sent home from the Foundation will be on green paper.

Bullard PTSA

PTSA Community Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank you to Burn Boot Camp - Kennesaw, Michael Boyd, Realtor (Atlanta Homes Real Estate), and Premier Martial Arts, all of which are 2022-23 Gold Sponsors for Bullard PTSA!  Interested in partnering with the Bullard PTSA?  Get more information here

Watch D.O.G.S. Sign-Ups Are Now Open
Our Watch D.O.G.S. Program Launch & Pizza Night was a huge success!  Sign-ups are now open. Please remember Super Specials are on Fridays so pay attention to the grade level when signing up.  Click here to get your spot today >
 
All Watch D.O.G.S. are encouraged to order an official Watch D.O.G.S. uniform t-shirt.  These are important to the safety of our students and staff.  They help Watch D.O.G.S. stand out if there is a need.  Click here to order >
 
 
Student Recognition
We want to congratulate all of our Bullard students who were nominated by their teacher for our August character trait: fun. We are so proud of all of you! Each student received a certificate and brag tag.  Please help us congratulate the following students:
 
 Kindergarten: Annabel Green, Ariel Porter, Avari Hall, Wayne Bransom, Abbie Triplett, Chiemelie Ugwu, Tinley Hemby, Beckham Carver
1st Grade: Cameron Ott, Derall Palmer, Elias Alcala, Alaina Castaneda, Ja’Niyah Dent, Quinn Locke, Jameson Coffman, Nora Wagaman, Mekhi Clark, Luna Boothe, Ellie Schinke, Kingston Mannings
2nd Grade: Charlee Kyvik, Logan Jacobs, Ryland Cox, Olivia Smith, Eva Jorden, Jackson Scale, Amir Brown, Elia Minkara, Lydia Gill, Carter Crenshaw, Katelyn Caron, Rhett Stevens
3rd Grade: Elinor Harrison, Cruz Nieves, Joseph Yan, Alexa Segura, Camden Blumenthal, Ruby Cullen, Ryan Wade, Lilli Selby, Ethan Hunter, Joseph Magnacca, Kensington Kilpatrick, Nate Mackie
4th Grade: Emmeline Kitchens, Joaquin Silva, Brady Dupree, Karter Hilton, Rhys Thakur, Khaley Jenkins, Emilie Grasier, Noah Smith, Abby Adamson, Francis Mbugua, Olivia Brown, Kaden Mosely
5th Grade: Weston Robinson, Taylor Soss, Barron Pender, Autumn Anderson, David Beauharnais, Teagan Heether, Anthony Romero-Gaytan, Abigail Gutierrez, Xavier Silva, Isabelle Jones, Javeria Gabol, Cameron Jackson
Multi-Grades: Lucca Mejia, Caleb Walls, Lincoln Robinson, Caroline Beaulieu, Ronan Gregory, Marco Henderson
 
Reflections Cultural Art Competition Entries Due October 10th 
Students may submit works in any (or all!) categories. Local judges will choose three winners from each grade and arts category. These students will be celebrated at a special awards
reception at Bullard later this fall.
 
The top two submissions from each grade and category advance to the next level of competition against other schools in our area. Up to 30 submissions from each state compete at the National level, where prizes include awards and scholarships!
 
Click here for more info. Questions? Email Ashley Ward at ashdward@gmail.com

Mark Your Calendars

9/20 - Zaxby’s Family Night (5-10pm)

10/14 - Bullard Outdoor Movie Night (6-9pm)

10/22 - Bullard Beautification Day (8-11am)

Get connected with Bullard PTSA

https://bullardptsa.memberhub.com/ 

Follow us on Instagram & FaceBook: @bullardesptsa

All forms and flyers sent home from PTSA will be on blue paper

Shout Outs and Announcements

We are so excited to have Nicole Ioppolo and Tonia Tucker represent Bullard as the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year (TOTY) and Classified Employee of the Year (CEOTY!  Mrs. Ioppolo is an EIP teacher and works with every grade level to provide additional support to students and teachers.  She is always willing to work in any capacity needed and does so with a smile and a plan to ensure student achievement.  Mrs. Tucker is a K-5 program paraprofessional and works in a classroom to support the teacher and students.  She loves the job and it shows as she works with the students in her class  Congratulations

Important Dates

Aug. 29- Room parent meeting

Aug. 30- Bruster's night

Aug. 31- Fall picture day

Aug. 31- Sept. 2- CogAT (1st & 3rd)

Sept. 5- Labor Day no school

Sept. 8-13- IOWA (3rd & 5th)

Important Information to know:

Don’t forget the deadline to order your class t-shirt is Wednesday, August 31! These are different than the spirit wear shirts from PTA. The class shirts will be worn on field trips and other days of special class activities.
Shirts will be delivered to school and sent home with your child 2-3 weeks from the date ordered.
 
https://gifted-gear.printavo.com/merch/bullard-elementary-school

Principal's Message

This school year, we celebrate 20 years of being the BEST!  In the coming weeks, Mrs. Guthrie, our assistant principal, will begin short lessons and book readings on the morning news as she recognizes Bullard's BEST students and staff. Students and staff can be nominated by anyone as they are seen demonstrating Bullard's BEST behavior. Being the BEST means:

Be Respectful

Express Kindness

Show Leadership

Take Responsibility      

Teachers use the language of BEST throughout classroom lessons and various activities.  Around the building you will find posters that describe what BEST means in the hallway, lunchroom, restrooms, etc.  We invite you to use the language of Bullard's BEST as you talk with your students about school each day.

Fall Picture Day

Bullard Foundation

Giving Tech-a-Bone is going strong. We have already raised over $1000!!! Keep it going Bulldogs!!! Donate NOW!! www.bullardfoundation.org/fundraisers  

$25 = Give Tech-a-bone Magnet

$50-99 = Name on Banner outside the entrance of the school

$100+ = Paint name on bone under foundation tree in main hallway.

Get connected with the Bullard Foundation

https://www.bullardfoundation.org/

All forms and flyers sent home from the Foundation will be on green paper.

Bullard PTSA

Join us for Bullard Spirit Night at Bruster's on Tuesday, 8/30 (2-8pm)
 A portion of all sales goes back to Bullard!
   
Room Parent Meeting - Monday, 8/29 @9:30am
 All room parents are invited to attend our Bullard PTSA room parent meeting on Monday, August 29th at 9:30am in the media center.
  
Reflections Cultural Art Competition Entries Due October 10th 
 Students may submit works in any (or all!) categories. Local judges will choose three winners from each grade and arts category. These students will be celebrated at a special awards
 reception at Bullard later this fall.
  
 The top two submissions from each grade and category advance to the next level of competition against other schools in our area. Up to 30 submissions from each state compete at the National level, where prizes include awards and scholarships!
  
Click here for more info. Questions? Email Ashley Ward at ashdward@gmail.com

Mark Your Calendars

• 9/20 - Zaxby’s Family Night (5-10pm)
• 10/14 - Bullard Outdoor Movie Night (6-9pm)
• 10/22 - Bullard Beautification Day (8-11am)

Get connected with Bullard PTSA
https://bullardptsa.memberhub.com/
 Follow us on Instagram & FaceBook: @bullardesptsa
 All forms and flyers sent home from PTSA will be on blue paper
  

Shout Outs and Announcements

We are so very lucky to have Officer LaTonya Norah as our campus officer. You will find Officer Norah almost every day out at buses, the carline and walking through the hallways.  She also spends time getting to know students in the classrooms and at lunch.  Not only does she ensure the safety and security of our building and all of us, but she ensures that our students know the importance of civil servants.  Thank you, Officer Norah, for being one of Bullard's BEST! 

Important Information to know:

August 22 is early release day.  We will begin dismissal at 12:30 with buses, followed by cars, daycare vans and ASP will run as normal until 6:00 pm. Send a note to your teacher if you plan to change your student from their normal transportation home that day.
 
We will begin allowing lunch visitors on Monday, 8/22.  When you arrive to have lunch with your student, please sign in to the front office, place your visitor's badge on in a visible location and wait in the front lobby for your class. In an effort to ensure that we have enough room at tables for students, all visitors sit at the tables on the stage with their student.  Extra friends from the class will not be permitted to sit on the stage.  At the end of the lunch block, students will line up with their class to exit the lunchroom with their teachers and visitors return to the front office to check out.  Please note that Monday is an early release day and lunch times are altered.  Contact your teacher for the updated times.  
 
If you use the carline see the following practices, procedures and codes from Cobb County School District and Cobb County Police Department guidelines: vehicles that need to park, must be legally parked in a parking space, handicapped spaces are for those with a proper tag, refrain from lining up for afternoon carpool in the emergency/fire lane prior to 1:30, smoking is prohibited on school grounds, refrain from idling while waiting in the carpool line due to the hazardous fumes released.  
OCGA 40-6-226(b)(1)- It shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand, or park any vehicle in a parking place for persons with disabilities except for the purpose of allowing a disabled person to enter or get out of such vehicle while in such parking place.  Any person violating this code section shall be subject to a fine not less than $100.00 and not more than $500.
Sec. 118-216. - Prohibited parking, standing; violations.
No person shall stand or park a vehicle (other than an authorized emergency vehicle), whether occupied or not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger or passengers:
(a) Within 20 feet of a fire hydrant;
(b) Within 20 feet of a fire department connection (FDC); or
(c) In a fire lane.
(d) Vehicles may stand in a fire lane of an educational occupancy (as defined by the Life Safety Code adopted by section 54-54) for 30 minutes prior to the afternoon end time and 30 minutes thereafter. Standing or parking of a vehicle in such fire lane at any other time is prohibited.
 
All of these codes are in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all.  We are very fortunate to have Officer Norah with us during carline and throughout the school day.  Your efforts to create a safe environment for all students and staff are greatly appreciated.
 

Principal's Message
 We are so excited to have visitors in the building for lunch and will soon begin the Watch DOGS volunteering program.  As grade levels move into more curriculum and begin grade level activities, we will offer more opportunities for volunteers in the building.  To ensure the safety of our students, we ask that the enrolling adults, check ParentVUE to update the list of release to and student contact.  Our front office staff will check I.D.'s prior to a visitor being given access to a class for lunch. Updates to your list of contacts and phone numbers can be made at anytime through ParentVUE.    

Open House

August 22
Session 1- 3:30-4:00
Session 2- 4:15-4:45
You are able to choose the session that works best for you as they are both identical.  All presentations will be posted in CTLS for those who are unable to attend.  We kindly ask that parents only attend the Open House sessions.

Bullard Foundation

The Bullard Foundation is excited to launch Give Tech a Bone fall fundraiser!  The purpose of this fundraiser is to purchase colored printers for each grade level to support the work students create on their devices.  

Get connected with the Bullard Foundation

https://www.bullardfoundation.org/

All forms and flyers sent home from the Foundation will be on green paper.

Bullard PTSA

Watch Dog Pizza Night: Thursday, 8/25 (6-7:30pm)
Dads/Grandpas/Father Figures and their Bullard students are invited to come learn about the Bullard Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program at our Watch Dog Pizza Night on Thursday, August 25th from 6-7:30pm in the Bullard Cafeteria.  Questions? Please contact Julie Crossley or Keith Adams at bullardwatchdogs@gmail.com.
 
Teacher Snack Drive Next Week
Help fill your teachers' snack bins for those students who forget a snack. Drop off any pre packaged snacks (no nuts) to the bin in the front lobby next week between August 22nd-26th. The bin will be labeled "Teacher Snack Drive". We appreciate your willingness to help by donating to our amazing teachers here at Bullard!
 
BASE (Bullard After School Enrichment) Clubs begin next week!
Don’t forget to register your student for a Fall Semester 2022 BASE club!  Registration is still open.  Classes start next Wednesday, August 23rd.  Learn more and sign up at https://www.funclubs.com/schools/bullard-elementary.
 
5th Graders, don’t miss out on Coach Cook’s Big Fin BASE Club.  Check out the awesome white water rafting trip that the Big Fun club took last semester!  https://youtu.be/ugEYYIF2zwc
 
Bullard offers an assortment of clubs after school Monday - Friday including:
 

• Lacrosse
• LEGO Powered Car Showdown
• LEGO Remote Control Car Builder
• Beat Maker’s Music Production
• Maker’s Workshop
• Way2Cheer & Lead
• World of Sports
• Chess

Mark Your Calendars
 

• 8/31 - Room Parent Meeting (9:30am Room 111)
• 9/3 - Zaxby’s Family Night (5-10pm)
• 10/14 - Bullard Outdoor Movie Night (6-9pm)

Get connected with Bullard PTSA
 https://bullardptsa.memberhub.com/
Follow us on Instagram & FaceBook: @bullardesptsa
All forms and flyers sent home from PTSA will be on blue paper

Announcements

Fall picture day is coming August 31! 

Important Information to know:

Early student checkout ends at 1:40 pm.  
 
The carline typically ends by 2:40 pm.  Students who are not picked up are checked into ASP at 2:45 pm.
 
August 22 is our first early release day.  We will begin dismissal at 12:30 with buses, followed by cars, daycare vans and ASP will run as normal until 6:00 pm.  Send a note to your teacher if you are changing your student from their normal transportation home that day.
 
Make sure there is money on your student's lunch account as there is a charge this year for breakfast and lunch.  The easiest way to manage that account is MyPaymentsPlus.com.  You can also use that site to make adjustments to dietary needs and to indicate which extras, such as, chips, drinks, ice cream, that your student is allowed to purchase.  All students go through the serving line at lunch, even if they have packed a lunch from home.  This allows them to put money on their accounts, purchase extra items to go with their lunch or to get a cup for water.  If you pack lunch, please be sure to include utensils.  Contact our cafeteria manager, Karen Nuccio, if you need assistance.
 
 
 

Principal's Message

 Home/School Connection Tips for Success
 So far this year I'm sure you've heard all of us ask you to help us foster independence in our students by staying in the carline and letting students get out of the cars on their own.  We've also asked that you only walk them inside if they are tardy or you need to speak with someone in the front office or clinic.  Do you wonder why and how this impacts the success of your student?  As we jump right into our work with teaching and student learning, we want to get our students able to attend to whole and small group instruction as well as work independently and collaboratively with their peers.  Students being independent also builds their self-confidence which is another factor in school success.  As parents, you play the most important role in helping us get students there as you encourage and teach that independence.  We are so very excited to be able to have a more normal school year full of hands on and engaging lessons.  Together we will ensure that our students are successful.

Open House

August 22
Session 1- 3:30-4:00
Session 2- 4:15-4:45

You are able to choose the session that works best for you as they are both identical.  All presentations will be posted in CTLS for those who are unable to attend.  We kindly ask that parents only attend the Open House sessions.

Announcements and Shout outs 

Our cafeteria staff has been rocking and rolling to ensure that our students and faculty have breakfast, lunch, snacks and treats!  Breakfast has been so much fun as they have music playing and many options for students to start their day.  As an added convenience, you have the option of purchasing treats through the cafeteria to celebrate your student's birthday.  They will prepare, package and have it ready for the class on the day that you've chosen.  We love our cafeteria staff and appreciate how they demonstrate Bullard's BEST!

Important Dates
 August 8- Students walk to class without parent assistance
 August 22- Early Release Day 12:30 dismissal
 August 25- Watch DOG pizza night 6:00 pm in the cafeteria
 

Principal's Message Thank you for helping us use two lanes when entering the carline.  Please note that those two lanes merge into one lane right before the playground and we appreciate you following the courtesy of turn taking when merging.  As we work to foster independence in our students, we ask that you stay in the carline and let your students out on the sidewalk in front of the school.  For the safety of our staff and students, only park to walk students in if you need to speak with someone in the clinic or front office.

Important Information to know:

Students walk to class without parents starting Monday, August 8, 2022.  At 7:50 am, the tardy bell rings and the Bullard staff members on car duty return to the building.  If you arrive after the 7:50 tardy bell, park and come inside the front office to sign your child into school.  They will be given a tardy pass and sent to class.  Following this procedure allows us to have adequate adult supervision and account for every student each day.

Enrolling parents are able to update student contact information in ParentVUE.  That system will be used by our staff to verify student check outs, access to students during lunch and communication with teachers.  Please check your account to make sure we have the most up to date and accurate information.
 
 You are welcome to celebrate your student's birthday with classroom treats that will be passed out during lunch. Coordinate the celebrations with your classroom teacher.  As a convenience, our cafeteria offers treat options that can you can order using the following link https://www.cobbk12.org/foodservices/page/47979/classroom-celebrations and by contacting our cafeteria manager, Karen Nuccio.  She can be reached by email karen.nuccio@cobbk12org or by phone (678) 594-8720.
 

Class T-shirts

Don’t forget to get your class t-shirts! These are different than the spirit wear shirts from PTA. The class shirts will be worn on field trips and other days of special class activities.

 Shirts will be delivered to school and sent home with your child 2-3 weeks from the date ordered. 

 https://gifted-gear.printavo.com/merch/bullard-elementary-school

Bullard Foundation

https://www.bullardfoundation.org/
 
 

Bullard PTSA

https://bullardptsa.memberhub.com/

Announcements and Shout outs

The front office is the heartbeat of every school.  During the first week of school, that heartbeat is working overtime to ensure that teachers have what they need in their classrooms, that students are scheduled into the right classes and that families know where to go and what to provide for student success.  The Bullard front office staff show that they are the BEST each day but more importantly this first week of the school year!

Important Information to know:

7:15- Bell rings for students to enter the building

Bullard Student Handbook

As safety and security is a priority for us, we have updated our Bullard Elementary Student Handbook.  Please find the information you need to know how to maneuver the carline, cafeteria with prices for breakfast/lunch, early checkout and more.

  https://bit.ly/3bcCWg5

Bullard Foundation https://www.bullardfoundation.org/

Bullard PTSA https://bullardptsa.memberhub.com/

Announcements and Shout outs

Thank you to our Bullard Staff and PTSA for a successful sneak a peek!