Cougar Corner
February 5, 2021
Message from Dr. Goyette
Dear Cottonwood Families,
For the last several years, Cottonwood has received additional funding through Title I. Schools qualify for Title I funding based on the number of students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. This year our school received approximately $85,000. These funds support family night activities, supplies for hands-on STEAM activities, intervention curriculum materials, and personnel. In previous years, 40% of students had to qualify for free or reduced lunches. Next year, the district will be increasing the threshold to 50%. To be held harmless for two years, we need to meet the 50% threshold by April 1, 2021.
If you believe your family may be eligible, please take a moment to fill out the application for free and reduced meals and return it to the office. You can also access the online version through SchoolCafe. Below is a chart for eligibility.
Thank you for taking the time to review the eligibility guidelines. Title I funding benefits ALL students and families at Cottonwood Creek Elementary.
Sincerely,
Monica Goyette
Upcoming Events
2/1 - 2/12 - PB & J Food Drive
2/9 - Deadline to bring in Valentine favors (please see info. below)
2/12 - Classroom Valentine's Day Celebration
2/15 - Parent-Teacher Conferences - No School
2/16 - PD Day - No School
2/19 - 2/21 - StoryWalk
2/26 - 2/28 - StoryWalk
3/5 - 3rd Quarter Ends
3/8 - 3/12 - Spring Break - No School
3/15 - Teacher Work Day - No School
News from the Nurse
Spring Break is just around the corner. Please be advised of the school district’s travel mandate for returning to in-person learning after traveling out of the state of Alaska.
MSBSD Student Return from Travel Guidelines: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Eruqc2EGMG20KTJLwme-xYqBAJeDBGgmwy-kPODW5gQ/edit
If you should have any questions regarding this, please feel free to call or email me.
Suzanne Chapelle, BSN, RN, NCSN
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School Nurse
Work: 907-864-2103 Fax: 907-864-2180
Parent Teacher Conferences & Professional Development Days
Monday, February 15 is a parent-teacher conference day. Teachers will be sending home information this Friday, February 5. Conferences will be held via zoom. Tuesday, February 16 is a Professional Development day; there is no school for students.
Boundary Exemptions
Cottonwood is accepting Boundary Exemption forms for the 2021-22 School Year. For an electronic version, please click here. Paper copies will be sent home with 3rd quarter report cards on Friday, March 19.
PTO Fundraiser – Summer Gardening
The Cottonwood Creek Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is going to be hosting a fund-raiser in March and April. We will be selling items from Ken’s Greenhouse including apple trees, hanging baskets, strawberry baskets, mint medley pots, and the favorite ketchup and fries pot (tomatoes on top – potatoes below). More information will be coming out in early March.
PB & J Food Drive - February 1st thru 12th
Public Report Card - CWE
Valentine's Day Planning
Again just to clarify, a paper card valentine or non-perishable items (bouncy balls, pencils, etc) will be accepted. Any candy items will not be distributed to students and will be sent home with your child.
Multiplication Masters
Congratulations to Anniston Lacey and Alysse Minnick! They mastered their multiplication facts this week and earned their T-Shirts. Way to go, Annie and Alysse. We are proud of you.
Congratulations to our January Students of the Month!
Walter Gurnett
Liam Taylor
Zavier Godnig
Evie Sayen-Kramer
Lincoln Smith
Susitna Sayen
Joshua Fix
Onna Mosley
Emma Haynes
Izzy Graham
Diego Ramos
Brett Nanok
Olivia Mitchell
Dylan Cavira
Megan Smith
Molly O'Neill
Alena Larson
Abigail Allen
Rexton Wendel
Kendall Rockey
JoJo Sayen
Math Derby Winners
3rd Grade:
Tie 1st Place
Haidyn Justice
Tannin Uphus
5th Grade:
3rd Place
CeCe Thurman
Valentine's Day Flowers For Sale
Order forms are available online and your child's teacher will have forms available if you need an extra copy. Unfortunately, we are unable to sell during school hours.
Individual flowers - $1
1/2 dozen - $5
How do I order?
Fill out the order form (attached below) COMPLETELY with payment. Payment can be made in cash/check or paid with a credit card on SchoolCash.
1. You can return your order form with payment to the office and they will place it in Mrs. Bleicher's box.
OR
2. Place the order form in an envelope. Your child can bring it to school and give it to their teacher.
OR
3. You can log in and pay online at SchoolCash with a credit card. Then send/text Mrs. Bleicher an image of the order form and proof of payment to (907) 841-9727.
The last day to order flowers is Wednesday, Feb. 10th.
Flowers will be delivered on Friday, Feb. 12th during lunch hours.
StoryWalk
We are excited to combine our love of the outdoors, movement, and reading with our new StoryWalk! The StoryWalk signs will be posted around the bus loop near the drive entrance on the 3rd and 4th weekends of each month, Friday afternoons to Monday mornings.
Read, walk and talk about the story as you work your way through the pages around the path. When you reach the end, please scan the QR code for our Title I survey. Title I Funds have made this possible.
This month’s story:
2021-2022 School Calendar
Please click the link to take the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVIjhqf3p7FK9lOp6CDBBIo1hA_bHQf9ju3x1_swQCE6iKfQ/viewform
Extended Free Meal Program
Amazon Smile
You get the same pricing that you get on Amazon.com and there is no added cost to you.
Fred Meyers 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/