T.S. Cooley Elementary Weekly News
March 27, 2023
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Saturday, 3/25
- Literary Extravaganza at LaGrange HS 8 AM - 12:30 PM
Tuesday, 3/28
- Cubs for Christ Meeting in Library (5th grade leaders and siblings may be dropped in front circle from 7-7:10 AM) all others 7:15 drop off at regular locations; meeting starts at 7:25 AM, doors closed to late entries with the exception of bus riders
Thursday, 3/30
- Robotics 3 - 4 PM (pick up on Fall ST)
- Synergy 3 - 3:45 PM (pick up on Fall ST)
- Le Petite choir rehearsal in Beaumont
Friday, 3/31
- WIG Reward Parties - K/2nd 1:20-1:45 PM, 1st/3rd 1:50-2:15 PM, 4th/5th 2:20-2:45 PM
- BETA sponsored movie night
BETA MOVIE NIGHT DROP OFF AND PICK UP DETAILS
Drop off and pick up on Orange St.
All students dropped off between 5:45 - 6:00 PM.
Pick up: K - 2nd at 7:30 PM.
Pick up: 3rd -4th at 7:45 PM.
5th BETA STUDENTS 8 PM.
All are invited to wear pj's and bring a blanket and pillow. Pizza, drinks, popcorn and candy are included in the $20 entry fee. The featured movie is 'Encanto".
LEAP TESTING APRIL 26TH - MAY 2ND (GRADES 3-5)
All third through fifth grade students will be taking the LEAP 2025 state assessment April 26th - May 2nd. Please avoid scheduling appointments during this time.
Please refer to the T.S. Cooley Handbook for any questions regarding maintenance requirements at T.S. Cooley.
Thank you parents who signed up to bring testing snacks. The sign up is full.
COKE REWARD PROGRAM ENDING IN JUNE - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
5TH GRADE PARENTS SAVE THE DATE APRIL 6TH
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR ADAM GIDWITZ'S VISIT TO BE RESCHEDULED
Adam Gidwitz will be visiting T.S. Cooley to read and visit with students. He is the author of "The Unicorn Rescue Society Series" and "A Tale Dark and Grimm" Trilogy. His books can be ordered from Amazon or Books-a-Million and brought to school the day of his visit to be signed by Mr. Gidwitz. A Tale Dark and Grimm is available on Netflix now. Visit his website to learn more about this exciting author and details about his children's books. https://www.adamgidwitz.com/ Updated information about his visit will be shared as soon as it is available.
TOP COOKIE DOUGH SELLERS AND WINNING CLASSES
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS
CUB SCOUTS PACK 2022 HAS HIGH ACHIEVING 4TH GRADERS
Shelby F and Shelby J are in Cub Scouts Pack 2022. They recently achieved their Cast Iron Chef pin by choosing a recipe, shopping on a budget, and cooking the meal for their family. They also built a fire and cooked s’mores.
5TH GRADE BALLERINA DANCES IN COPPELIA
Cecilia R. performed as a 24 hours dancer in the Lake Area Ballet Theatre's production of Coppelia. She has been dancing for 7 years.
2ND GRADE BALLERINA PERFORMS IN LAKE AREA BALLET PRODUCTION
Mariah R. performed as a Little Jester in the Lake Area Ballet Theatre's production of Coppelia. She has been dancing for 5 years.
If you would like to share extra curricular accomplishments, please send a jpg photo and a short paragraph explaining the photo with details about the activity, length of time they have been participating, type of honor they are receiving or other information to barbara.lawrence@cpsb.org
SPIRIT ITEMS FOR SALES
Brand new items for sale: https://osp.osmsinc.com/CalcasieuLA/BVModules/CategoryTemplates/Detailed%20List%20with%20Properties/Category.aspx?categoryid=FJ067C-1
- limited quantities
- online sales only (link below picture)
- children and adult sizes
AR END OF YEAR CELBRATION GOALS
Bingo Bash Celebration- Grades 2-5 have been working on Bingo Cards. Those with a blackout by May 1st will get an invite to the Bingo Bash.
AR Pep Rally- Grades 1-5
AR goals to meet by May 1st for invite:
1st- 25 points
2nd- 50 points
3rd- 75 points
4th/5th- 100 points
*Many students in each grade level have met this goal already!!! Whoohoo!
--Donation items of Saints, MSU, and LSU are needed for this event. Drop off in the library anytime. Thank you.
LUNCH MENU
Monday, 3/27 - Chicken nuggets and macaroni & Cheese
Tuesday, 3/28 - Chili with cheese and Fritos
Wednesday, 3/29 - Cajun chicken pasta
Thursday, 3/30 - Jambalaya
Friday, 3/31 - Calzones
If there are any changes to the menu, we will send a text message through the automated school system.
Monthly menus are posted on the CPSB social media outlets.
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Email: barbara.lawrence@cpsb.org
Website: www.cpsb.org/cooley
Location: 2711 Common Street, Lake Charles, LA, USA
Phone: 337-217-4680