Cougar Corner

December 2, 2022

Upcoming Dates

Friday, December 2 – Be Seen, Be Safe Assemblies in the Gym

  • 9:30 – 3- 5 Grades
  • 10:00 – K – 2 Grades

Tuesday, December 6 - PTO Meeting at 4pm in the Library

Thursday, December 8 – Band, Choir & Orchestra Concert

  • 2:45pm – School Concert
  • 6pm – Parent Concert

Saturday, December 10 – Selfies with Santa Event 1 to 3pm

Thursday, December 15 – Music Concert – 1st & 2nd Grade

  • 2:45pm – School Concert
  • 6pm – Parent Concert

Friday, December 16

  • School-Wide Movie Field Trip

Thursday, December 22

  • Polar Express PJ Party
  • End of Quarter 2

Friday, December 23 – Staff Work Day – No School

Be SAFE, Be SEEN

Today students attended a Be SAFE, Be SEEN assembly. They learned tips on how to stay safe and seen in the dark while at their bus stops, walking to school and playing outside. They also were sent home with bright hats to keep them visible.

Selfies With Santa

We are excited to host our annual Selfies with Santa event again! Cottonwood students and their families are encouraged to join us at the school for this fun event. You'll be able to visit with Santa and and also make a variety of wonderful ornaments.


Date: Saturday, December 10

Time: 1:00-3:00 pm

Cottonwood is going to the Movies!

Friday, December 16 students will be taking a field trip to the movie theater, check your child's folders for permission slips!


  • Kindergarten and First Grade students will be seeing Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (rated PG).
  • Grades 2-5 will be seeing Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (rated PG).


Movie information and QR code to pay found below.

Dr. Seuss' The Grinch

The Grinch and his loyal dog, Max, live a solitary existence inside a cave on Mount Crumpet. His main source of aggravation comes during Christmastime when his neighbours in Whoville celebrate the holidays with a bang. When the Whos decide to make Christmas bigger and brighter, the disgruntled Grinch realises there is one way to gain peace and quiet. With help from Max, the green grump hatches a scheme to pose as Santa Claus, steal Christmas and silence the Whos' holiday cheer once and for all.

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

When the Primm family moves to New York City, their young son, Josh, struggles to adapt to his new school and friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle, a singing crocodile that loves baths, caviar and great music. The two become fast friends, but when evil neighbor Mr. Grumps threatens Lyle's existence, the Primms must band together to show the world that family can come from the most unexpected places.
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Brrr it's COLD outside!

Please be sure to send your child(ren) to school with appropriate outdoor gear to keep them warm. We go outside for recess up to -10 degrees F.

NO SCHOOL Friday December 23

Friendly reminder that Friday, December 23 is a work day for teachers and no school for students. Enjoy your winter break and we will see you next year!

AK STAR Report

Please click on this link to view instructions for accessing the Spring 2022 AK STAR Report.