CGE Family News
January 27, 2023
Important Dates Ahead...
January 30 - No School - Teacher Professional Development Day
February 1-28 -I Love To READ MONTH
February 2 - Mary Poppins Story Teller for K-2 students. (THANK YOU PTO)
February 14 -Friendship Day
February 15- 100th day of school celebration
Calendar and Schedule Updates
The latest calendar updates are available at sowashco.org/calendar.
News from the Principal
As the end of January approaches I want to thank you for your partnership in your child's education. We couldn't do it without you.
As the winter weather continues and our children likely spend less time outside, we often see an increase in behaviors. Here at school this often occurs at recess and other less structured times during the day. It would be very helpful if families would discuss this with their children and remind them of appropriate behaviors. Many of the reports that come to the teachers and me revolve around students not keeping their bodies to themselves and A LOT have to do with unkind words and actions. These are great places to start the conversation with your child.
February's theme is I Am LOVE: A book of Compassion. I am hoping that in the classroom and at home we can focus our energies on kindness and compassion.
Have a great long weekend ahead. No school for students on Monday.
Candy Gram, Principal
Cottage Grove Elementary
Friendship Day- February 14th
FREE DENTAL CARE FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN
Friday, Feb. 3 & Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023
Give Kids a Smile is a charitable outreach program that provides free dental care to underserved children (typically ages 3-18). Dental clinics throughout the state volunteer to provide these services during Children’s Dental Health Month.
WHEN IS IT?
February 3 and 4, 2023
(Some clinics hold events on alternative dates.)
LOCATION?
Volunteer dental clinics across the state.
HOW ARE APPOINTMENTS MADE?
Families can locate a participating clinic by visiting www.mndental.org/gkas or contacting the United Way by dialing 2-1-1 or texting the zip code to 898-211.They can then contact the clinic directly to schedule an appointment.
Please, help us get the word out!
Inclement Weather Procedures
Please visit https://www.sowashco.org/about-us/emergency-procedures for further information regarding these procedures.
Yearbook Sales
Scroll down to search for Cottage Grove Elementary. Make sure you are choosing the one located in MN. This will take you to the link to pre-order your yearbook.
PTO Corner
Join us!
Parents, teachers and staff are invited to attend monthly meetings. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7th at 4:30 p.m. in the Media Center. Upcoming topics include things like next year’s fundraiser, PTO committees, annual teacher & staff appreciation and year end events.
Upcoming PTO Events
- Culver’s Night on Tuesday, February 14th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. We’re hosting a very special Valentine’s night. Join us for fun activities, stickers & valentine face paint. And a reminder, 10% of all funds raised during CGE Culver’s nights goes directly to the school.
- Teacher & Staff conference night potluck is back! The PTO is organizing a meal for Tuesday, February 23. Look for Sign-up Genius in future communication.
- CGE Chipotle Night in April. More information to come!
Lunch Visitors
CGE will be able to host limited lunch time visitors between , October 1– May 26th this school year. Based on space and safety requirements, one family member listed in Parent Portal may sign up using our February Reservation Link to accompany their child at our guest lunch table. Our reservation link for February IS LIVE LINK. We ask families to review the process below so that we can ensure this practice is available:
- Sign up for the visit no later than the day prior to your visit.
- Upon arrival for the visit, present identification and complete the Raptor screening.
- Wear the visitor badge so that it is visible during the entirety of the visit.
- Go directly to the lunchroom and eat in the guest space with your student.
- No friends or additional students will be permitted to join the guest space.
- Visitors may not visit recess time.
- The visit is limited to guest space during the student’s identified lunch period.
- Any outside food brought in can only be shared with your student.
- Do not take pictures, record, or film while at school. Use of cell phones is strongly discouraged for safety and privacy.
- You may sign up for one spot a month to allow for other families to sign up as well.
We ask that you limit your visit to the lunchroom and not accompany your child back to the classroom. We also ask that you not visit your other children in their classroom or drop something off for them.
You will get a new link monthly to reserve your spot.
School Hours
7:30 am - School office opens
8:25 am - School opens to students
8:40 am - School day begins
3:10 pm - School day ends
3:30 pm - School office closes
NOTE: The earliest students can arrive at school in the morning is 8:25 am. All students must be picked up at 3:10 pm if not riding the bus home.
CGE Contact Information
Candy Gram, Principal: cgram0@sowashco.org / 651.425.5803
Judy Nicklay, Office Coordinator: jnicklay@sowashco.org / 651.425.5801
School Website: https://cges.sowashco.org/
District Website: www.sowashco.org
CGES Office: 651-425-5800
CGES Attendance Line: 651-425-5806
CGES Health Office: 651-425-5802
CGES Fax Number: 651-425-5815
SoWashCo Student Information: 651-425-6218
SoWashCoTransportation: 651-425-5303
Cottage Grove Elementary School
Email: cgram0@sowashco.org
Website: https://cges.sowashco.org/
Location: 7447 65th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN, USA
Phone: 651-425-5800