Cougar Corner
April 9, 2021
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, April 13 – 6:00 pm Colony Middle School Parent Orientation via Zoom
Thursday, April 15 – 6:00 pm WMS Parent Orientation via Zoom
Friday, April 16 – Spring Picture Day
Friday, April 16 – 1:00 pm Colony Middle School Parent Orientation via Zoom
Saturday, April 17 – Last day to order from the PTO/Ken's Garden Center fundraiser
Friday, April 30 – 5th Grade Orientations to Middle Schools (Colony, Teeland, and Wasilla)
Tuesday, May 4 – Incoming Kindergarten Open House 4:30 to 6:00 pm
Tuesday, May 4 – Teeland Middle School Parent Orientation at Teeland
Thursday, May 6 – Title I Family Science Night 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Friday, May 7 –No school for students
Friday, May 14 – Science Fair
Saturday, May 15 – Elementary Track Meet @ PHS
Wednesday, May 19 – End of Year Awards
Thursday, May 20 – 5th Grade Promotion 2:45 pm
Friday, May 21 – Last Day of School – Field Day
Middle School Parent Orientation
Below is information for parent orientation meetings. This is a great opportunity to learn about the transition into 6th grade.
Colony Middle School
Colony Middle School will be hosting two online information sessions for parents for next year. The first session will be on April 13th at 6:00 PM. This first session can be accessed here. The second session will be on April 16th at 1:00 PM. The second session can be accessed here.
Wasilla Middle School
Wasilla Middle School will be offering a virtual 5th Grade Parent Orientation on Thursday, April 15 at 6:00 PM. Please click the following link to access the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82009341998?pwd=cnNGNUErWlRocFJaRlhNOEk1TUVIUT09
Teeland Middle School
Teeland Middle School will be offering a 5th Grade Parent Orientation on Tuesday, May 4. Please see the flyer below for specific details.
5th Grade Promotion
5th Grade Promotion will be Thursday, May 20 at 2:45 pm in the gym. At this time we are planning an in-person promotion ceremony with parents only. We will zoom record the celebration for parents who prefer this option.
Save the Date - Kindergarten Open House
Drop-Off Loop Reminders
Here are a few friendly reminders if you are dropping your child off in the morning. Please be sure to pull forward, especially if your child is not ready to exit the vehicle. This will prevent vehicles from going around you. Please keep your speed limit to 5 mph in the loop. Thank you for ensuring our students are safely and efficiently entering the building each morning.
Spring Pictures - Friday, April 16
CLICK HERE to order!
2020/2021 Yearbooks
https://www.schoolcashonline.com
We still have 2019/2020 yearbooks available. If you have not purchased one and would like to, please contact Carrie Casey @ carrie.casey@matsuk12.us or (907) 864-2101.
2021/2022 Calendar
Boundary Exemptions
Cottonwood is accepting Boundary Exemption forms for the 2021-22 School Year. For an electronic version, please click here.
Substitues Needed
The Mat-Su School District is actively interviewing and hiring substitutes right now! We are looking for Custodian, Nutrition Services, and Classroom/School Support substitutes. Please complete an application by visiting www.matsuk12.us/jobs and don’t hesitate to contact us at hr@matsuk12.us or 907-746-9245 with any questions.
PTO Fundraiser – Plant Sale – DUE 4/17
The last day to order is Saturday, April 17. So far, we have had a fantastic response to this fund-raising opportunity. Thank you for supporting the Cottonwood Creek PTO.
Our fabulous PTO has partnered with Ken’s Garden Center for a spring fundraiser. Items for sale include hanging baskets, apple trees, strawberry baskets, a mint medley, and more! Click on the website below to find out what the Ketchup N' Fries pot is…
https://cottonwood-creek-elementary-pto.square.site/
Once you have made a purchase, the PTO will mail or email you a voucher that you can take to Ken's Garden Center. From May 5th to May 15th, you can hand-pick your items. Vouchers are only valid on those dates, and any items not picked up will be considered a cash donation. Credit cards are accepted on-line. Paper order forms were sent home last Friday for cash or check purchases.
Featured items below:
Hanging Basket - $60
12” Terracotta colored basket, shade and sun baskets available.
Tomato Tumblers in Hanging Basket - $25
Cherry Fountain and Tumbling Tom Yellow.
Strawberry Hanging Basket - $25
10” basket full of Everbearing Seascape Strawberries.
Mint Medley - $15
12” bowl full of Peppermint, Spearmint, and Mojito.
Ketchup N’ Fries - $15
Hand-grafted plant producing White Potatoes and Cherry Tomatoes.
Apple Trees - $95 (must purchase 2)
Your choice at pickup: Battleford, Goodland, Harcount, Heyer, Zestar Norland, and Honeycrisp.
Amazon Smile
You get the same pricing that you get on Amazon.com and there is no added cost to you.
Fred Meyer Rewards
Support our school every time you shop at Fred Meyer with your Rewards Card. Just re-enroll or link your Rewards Card to Cottonwood Creek Elementary (AN653) and scan it every time you shop at Fred Meyer. You’ll still get the Rewards Points, Fuel Points and Rebates.
This is a great & zero cost opportunity for parents to support our school!
School Lunch Menus, Meal Payments, and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications
Cottonwood Creek ACTION School
Our office is open from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM on school days.
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Email: cwe@matsuk12.us
Website: https://www.matsuk12.us/cwe
Location: 800 North Seward Meridian Parkway, Wasilla, AK
Phone: 9078642100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cottonwoodcreekactionschool/