Cokato Elementary Newsletter

November 2024

3rd and 4th Grade Student Council Members

Congratulations to our 3rd and 4th Grade Student Council Members!

Safety Patrol

A big SHOUT OUT to our Safety Patrol for keeping our students safe this year! Thank you all!

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher conferences will take place November 12th (4:00pm-7:00pm), November 14th (4:00pm-7:00pm) and November 15th (9:00am-12:00pm). A reminder will be coming home with the date and time that you signed up for at Open House. Conference times are slotted for 15 minutes per student, so please be mindful of your conference times.

Cokato Elementary Book Fair

Please join us at the Scholastic Book Fair during conferences!

Shopping our Book Fair provides books and resources for us right here at Cokato Elementary. You can even shop online and we still get the benefits!

When: Tuesday, November 12th and Thursday, November 14th from 4-7 pm, Friday, November 15th 9-12pm

Where: Parent Waiting Area of Cokato Elementary

Who: Anyone! Please stop by and take a peek!

Can't make the fair or looking for something ahead of time? Check out the Book Fair website by scanning this QR Code!

Winter Gear! See attached.

Read for Treats Program- Sponsored by DQ

Program Description:

The Cokato Elementary Read for Treats Program is a 7 month reading incentive program for children kindergarten through 4th grade. This program is designed to motivate children to read more, both at school and at home, by rewarding them for their reading accomplishments.

Grade Level Reading Goals:

At the beginning of each month students will receive a monthly calendar to record his/her progress. A parent initial or signature is needed each day a student completes the reading requirements. At the end of the month the calendar is returned to the classroom teacher. At this time any student reaching the monthly goal will receive their DQ coupon to be redeemed at the Cokato Dairy Queen.

Weather and Clothing Change

Just a reminder… the children go outside each day at recess, so dressing for the weather is vital! If it is raining hard, or if the wind chill factor is about 10 below, we do not allow anyone to go outside. The students would remain inside during recess.

During the cooler fall and winter weather, please be sure that your child has a warm coat, gloves or mittens, some type of head gear, boots, and snow pants when needed. Please note: if you are in need of getting the necessary winter gear for your children, please let us know and we will try to provide some assistance.

Attendance

When your child is absent, the school must receive a phone call, Campus Portal message or note notifying us of the absence. If the office does not receive notification of the absence by 9:00am, your child’s absence will be counted as unexcused and a phone call will be made to the parents to make sure the child is safe. Please take note of the attendance policy that is in the Cokato Elementary Parent/Student Handbook.

Birthday Table

STUDENTS - Is your birthday in November? Please plan to bring a special guest to lunch on November 21st, during your lunch time. A letter will be sent home for you to give to your parents.

Dairy Queen

On Wednesdays, the Elementary Art Projects will be displayed at the Dairy Queen. From 5pm-8pm, Dairy Queen will donate 10% of their earnings to our Elementary Schools! Check out our neat Art Projects and grab a sweet treat! A note will be sent home the week your child's art will be displayed.

November 13th: Mr. Schultz's class

Bus passes

Bus passes are no longer issued in our district. Many district bus routes are currently at capacity. Students will only be allowed to ride to/from their designated stop. If there is an emergency and your child needs to take a different bus home, please contact Lex Enerson at 320-286-4100 ext 1005.

Transportation Changes

The Cokato Elementary Office must be notified of any changes to your student’s schedule before 2:00pm. This refers to changes in riding the bus, walking home, being picked up, appointments, etc. Office staff needs adequate time to notify the teacher and student before the end of the day.

Also, please do NOT email your child’s teacher with schedule changes. Please contact the office.

Upcoming Events

Nov. 1 ~ Picture retake (CORRECTION)

Nov. 5 ~ Election Day
Nov. 8 ~ No SCHOOL

Nov. 11 ~ Veterans Day Program

Nov. 15 ~ No SCHOOL

Nov. 12, 14 & 15 ~ Conferences

Nov. 13 ~ DQ Art night- Mr. Schultz's Class

Nov. 18-22 ~ American Education Week

Nov. 21 ~ November Birthday Table

Nov. 26 ~ KG Grateful for Grownups

Nov. 26 ~ End of 1st Tri
Nov. 27 ~ NO SCHOOL

Nov. 28 & 29 ~ Thanksgiving Break-No School

Dec. 3 ~ CE Concert 3rd and 4th Grade -6:30

Dec. 5 ~ June Birthday Table

Dec. 11 ~ DQ Art night- Mrs. Chap's Class

Dec. 12 ~ December Birthday Table

Dec. 18 ~ 4th Grade Christmas Store

Dec. 23-Jan. 1 ~ Winter Break

Jan. 1 ~ NO SCHOOL

Jan. 9 ~ July Birthday Table

Jan. 15 ~ DQ Art Night - Mrs. Opsahl

Jan. 20 ~ NO SCHOOL

Jan. 21 ~ Bingo for Books 6:30-8:30

Jan. 23 ~ January Birthday Table

Jan. 29 ~ DQ Art Night - Mrs. Streich

Jan. 30 ~ Cokato Elementary Sealant Program

Meal Prices for 2024-2025

Dassel-Cokato students will receive 1 free breakfast and 1 free lunch on school days

Adult Lunch: $5.00

In order for students to purchase items for sale, families must have a positive balance in their school food service account.

Breakfast and Lunch menus for Cokato Elementary can be found on our district website

www.isd466.org and also attached.

KG - 11:15-11:45 Lunch

1st - 11:40-12:05 Lunch

2nd - 11:50-12:15 Lunch

3rd - 12:05-12:30 Lunch

4th - 12:15-12:40 Lunch