November 2023 Newsletter
Cottonwood School
Cottonwood's Staff would like to Wish Everyone a Very Happy Thanksgiving
Greetings Cottonwood Families
Cougar Families,
As we step into November, we have much to look forward to at Cottonwood. It's a time when we reflect on the many reasons to be thankful and celebrate the achievements and growth of our school community. In this newsletter, I would like to share some important updates and highlights for the month ahead.
Academic Excellence:
We just finished our second administration of our Reading Inventory. Please talk to your child about their score and the growth they have achieved this round. please continue to listen to your children read each night so we can see the growth that is possible with reading every day. Continue to ask them questions about what they are reading and help them clarify anything they don't understand. Reading opens so much for our scholars and gives them access to much more in life.
Our students continue to excel in their studies, and I applaud their dedication and hard work. Please remember to support your children in their academic endeavors by maintaining open lines of communication with teachers, monitoring their progress, and ensuring they have a quiet, productive study environment at home.
Veteran’s Day Weekend:
Please enjoy the time off with your family during our Veterans' weekend on the 10th - 12th. Remember and thank our veterans for all of their sacrifices for our family.
Thanksgiving Break:
As Thanksgiving approaches, we look forward to some well-deserved time off. Cottonwood School will be closed from 11/20 - 11/24 in observance of the holiday. We hope you enjoy quality time with your loved ones and take a moment to reflect on the things you are thankful for. Remember that if you have a need, our ELOP program will have some fun activities for your children if you want to bring them on Nov. 20, 21, and 22. Please sign them up on the ELOP page.
Community Engagement:
I would like to thank all of our families and PTO for supporting our Fall Festival, it was a huge success.
We encourage all parents and students to get involved in our school community. Whether it's through volunteering, attending PTO meetings, or participating in school events, your active participation is invaluable.
Thank you for your continued support, trust, and partnership in your child's education. We are proud to have you as part of the Cottonwood School family.
Warm wishes for a joyful and thankful November.
Sincerely,
Albert Trudel
Principal
Cottonwood School
Cottonwood News Forecast
Take Note
Middle School Flag Football Sign Ups.
World Kindness day. November 13th
HUSD Board Meeting at Cottonwood - November 14th 4:00 - 7:00
Classroom Spelling Bee Wednesday 15, 2023
Fun Run PTO Fundraiser November 17th
SAFE Expanded Learning - November 21,22,23
Thanksgiving Break November 20 - 24
Riverside University Mobile Health Clinic November 28th
Call Lorena in the office to set up your appointment.
Hours of operation:10am - 2 pm.
Middle School Flag Football Tournament November 30th
Cougar Corridor
Cougar Corner
For the month of November, Cottonwood will focus on the Character Trait of Cooperation. Cooperation means working together to reach shared goals. When you are focusing on Cooperation, you will: As a family, talk about how this definition applies to how you work together at home. What are some goals you share?
In order to help us reinforce Cooperation feel free to send in pictures of your child demonstrating Forgiveness to (aniaves@hemetusd.org) so that we can celebrate their efforts.
Check This Out!
Fall Festival Fun!
In Case You Missed it! October was College Kickoff Month
Cottonwood Students Showed Lots of Spirit during College Kick-Off Month
Red Ribbon Week Spirit Days
DEA Assembly
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