Cottonwood Eagle Eye
September 2022
Welcome Back!
Staff Team Building
Back-to-School BBQ
New Entryway
Our School Goals and Priorities
1. Increase student writing at every grade level by adopting a school-wide writing rubric
2. Increase positive culture at Cottonwood by utilizing Kickboard software to track how often we are recognizing students positively at our school.
3. Increase communication with our community via various communication efforts and evening events at the school.
Cottonwood Happenings
September 5th - No School Labor Day
September 8th - School Pictures
September 12th - PAC meeting 7:00 PM in the Cafeteria. All families welcome!
September 16th - 4th Grade Field Trip to Ridgeway
September 23rd - No School PD Day
Quick Reminders to Families
- Our tardy bell rings at 8:00. Students dropped off at or after 8:00 need to come sign their student(s) in for the day. This helps us keep students safe and keep track of students at the office.
- Please make sure after school plans are communicated to the office by 2:30 (1:30 Wednesdays). This is an incredibly busy time in the main office and difficult for us to communicate effectively with all students. Unless there is an emergency, plans cannot be changed after 2:30 PM.
- Students may not be picked up for early dismissal after 2:45 (1:45Wednesdays). This is a transition time and often students cannot be found easily.
- Phones/smart watches are NOT allowed at school except in backpacks. Students should not be accessing their phones/watches until after the school day is complete. This is so that we can limit distractions in class and ensure the safety of all students. If students are found with technology, the technology will be confiscated and parents will need to come to the office to get them. Thank you for your understanding!
Monthly Capturing Kids' Hearts' Character Trait
What is Empathy?
Empathy is the ability to be aware of, understand, and be sensitive to another person’s feelings.Instead of focusing how these feelings impact ourselves, empathy motivates us to focus on others and respond with care and compassion.
Why Focus on Empathy?
- Empathy builds positive classroom culture. Empathy empowers students to learn to understand each other to build trust and safety in the classroom.
- Empathy strengthens community. Empathy helps students strengthen their relationships with classmates, other students and adults at school, and at home.
- Empathy prepares your students to be leaders in their community. The best leaders understand the people they lead and are able to show they care.
Empathy In Action: