Cottonwood Eagle Eye
March 2023
March Madness!
Pastries with Pals
Art Gallery at Mosaic
Capturing Kids’ Hearts Update
Our School Goals and Priorities
1. Increase student writing at every grade level by adopting a school-wide writing rubric
2. Increase positive culture at Cottonwood by utilizing Kickboard software to track how often we are recognizing students positively at our school.
3. Increase communication with our community via various communication efforts and evening events at the school.
Thank you!
Cottonwood Happenings
- March 6th 7:00 PM - PAC Meeting
- March 10th - No School, teacher work day
- March 13th-16th - Parent teacher conference week
- March 17th - No School
- March 20th-24th - Dr. Seuss Week
- March 22nd -Jogathon
- March 23rd 6:30 PM - 4th Grade showcase at Montrose High School
- March 27th-April 2nd - Spring Break
Quick Reminders to Families
- We are having lots of conflict around Pokémon cards at school. Although we love Pokémon as a school, please leave cards at home to avoid any problems here at school.
- As the weather is getting colder, please make sure students are coming to school with coats and appropriate footwear. Whenever possible, we are sending students outside for recess.
- We have a new furry friend in our midst here at Cottonwood, Ms. Kirk-Flower has generously shared her service dog, Finn, with our school. Please see additional information below.
Monthly Capturing Kids' Hearts' Character Trait: Courage
What is Courage?
Courage is the ability and strength to face something that may be difficult or challenging. Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather perseverance in the presence of fear and the willingness to stand up for what is right or try something new even though it may be uncomfortable or uncertain.
Why focus on Courage?
- Courage encourages engagement. Courage helps students raise their hand, participate, try new things, and voice their opinions.
- Courage builds self-confidence. Courage is the choice to act. By doing something, students increase their belief in themselves and their ability to do difficult or challenging things.
- Courage can help reframe a negative. When something does not go as planned or a student gets upset about a mistake or failure, courage can help reframe the event in a positive light.
Courage in Action:
- Provide leadership opportunities. Students can learn and demonstrate leadership by teaching and mentoring others, classroom roles and responsibilities, or community outreach.
- Encourage discussion and debate. Foster curiosity and empower students to formulate ideas and engage in respectful discourse and conversations.
- Celebrate failures. Create opportunities to reduce fear of failure and celebrate when students try something new, even if they are not successful the first time.
Quote of the Month:
“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” - Carl Jung