Cottonwood News
February 7, 2017
News and Notes
You are welcome to send in Proof of Residency forms via email (neubaueb@usd385.org or peayr@usd385.org)
Applications must be submitted by April 5th. You will be notified of ADK placement by phone or email on or before April 14th.
Valentine's Day Parties
ADK--12:30-1:30
HDK-- 1:00-2:00
1st Grade --- 9:15-10:15
2nd Grade --- 1:15-2:30
3rd Grade ---2:15-3:15
4th Grade--- Rich and Burrus 2:30-3:15 Plank 2:00-3:00
5th Grade --- 2:00-3:30
Andover Food Service Going Digital!
As of March 1, we will no longer pass out printed menus. Please call Nutrition Services, 316-218-4603 with any questions.
Counselor Corner
National School Counselor Week is February 6th through the 10th. This year’s theme is “Helping Students Realize Their Full Potential.” We are celebrating each day with a character trait and message. Student Council has helped pick a theme for each day.
- Monday-Socks Day—Our feet lead us down the right path.
- Tuesday-Crazy Hair Day—Be special, be unique
- Wednesday-PJs Day—Getting plenty of rest, will help us reach our potential
- Thursday-Favorite Book Character Day—Reading helps us dream, learn and grow.
- Friday-College Apparel Day—wear college apparel to share the future college they would like to attend.
We are about to complete banana splits for this year. If your child needs additional support please let me know. We will start the groups back up in the fall. I can always provide individual support for your child. Just contact me here at CES-218-4620 ext. 2 or faustm@usd385.org. Be sure to send your child’s banana split money if you haven’t already done so. ($1.50) The party will be Feb. 24th. Thanks for all you do!!
Happy Valentine’s Day!!
Marcie Faust-Cottonwood Counselor/LPC/NBCC-316-218-4620 ext. 2 faustm@usd385.org
From the Nurse's Office--Mrs. Tauke and Mrs. Clopton
March 3rd, Dr. Howell will be at CES for dental screenings. If you would like to help escort classes or hand out dental cards, please email Mrs. Tauke tauked@usd385.org We would like at least two volunteers to help keep the process moving along. Our volunteer dentist will be here from 10:00-12:15.
Stay healthy!
From the Library--Mrs. Ohlund
Be sure to check out the Cottonwood library webpage. You and your student will find the world book, the card catalog and AR book finder. If you have any questions about our library program, please don't hesitate to stop by or give us a call.
Mrs. Ohlund and Mrs. Klaassen
PTO News
PTO is an important part of our Cottonwood community. We meet monthly to share ways we can work with teachers to improve the educational experiences of our students. Please plan to join us Feb. 21st @ 6:30. We will be discussing our by-laws, upcoming fundraising plans and the Spring semester activities.
Communication
School website: http://cottonwood.usd385.org/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CottonwoodElementary
PTO Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cottonwoodelementarypto/
Andover Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndoverSchools
Cottonwood Twitter: https://twitter.com/CottonwoodElem
Teacher Facebook pages:
Mrs. Defebaugh https://www.facebook.com/MrsBrackeen/?fref=ts
Mrs. Fox https://www.facebook.com/foxin5th/
Mrs. Gallagher https://www.facebook.com/mrsgallaghers5thgradeclass
Mrs. Burrus https://www.facebook.com/burrust/?fref=ts
Mrs. Plank https://www.facebook.com/Mrs-Planks-Fourth-Grade-1490196337947267/?fref=ts
Mrs. Rich https://www.facebook.com/emmonsa/?fref=ts
Ms. Wright https://www.facebook.com/wrightces/?fref=ts
Mrs. Hachen https://www.facebook.com/HachenHighlights/?fref=ts
Mrs. Davis https://www.facebook.com/dayswithdavis/
Mrs. Highfill https://www.facebook.com/highfill2nd/?fref=ts
Mrs. Barscewski https://www.facebook.com/Mrs-Barscewskis-First-Grade-1295655550474548/?fref=ts
Mrs. Kindle https://www.facebook.com/kindle2014/?fref=ts
Ms. McKenna https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=ms%20mckennas%20first%20grade
Mrs. Hanna https://www.facebook.com/MrsHannasKindergarten/?fref=ts
Mrs. Wilson https://www.facebook.com/Wilsonart2015/?fref=ts
Peachjar-- Peachjar is an “electronic backpack” system where schools post calendars, activity information from enrichment providers, and school letters. This system is used exclusively for distribution of school-approved fliers. Your email address will not be shared or used for any other purpose.