The Cozine Connection

Hi Climber Families!

Spring time is pretty busy around here and this year is no different! Please make sure you read below for information on all of the upcoming events.

In Kindness,
Ms. Jodi Notch, Mrs. Lisa Dalton, and Ms. Tamara Martinezjunco (MJ)

Don't miss out on getting a school yearbook! Purchase online at yearbookforever.com or in person on Wednesdays at the front gate during arrival and dismissal. Yearbooks are $25 and will be sold until we run out. We will continue to take pictures to add to the yearbook all year and yearbooks will be distributed to students in May.

Families interested in enrolling their children into CCSD Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) programs for the 2024-25 school year must complete this Pre-K INTEREST FORM (CLICK HERE) to be placed on the interest and/or waitlist. CCSD offers more than 13,000 free Pre-K seats in over 600 Early Childhood programs.

All students must meet the following requirements to be considered for Pre-K programs:

• Student must be three years old before August 1st.

• Student cannot be eligible for Kindergarten enrollment.

• Parent/guardian must transport student to and from school.

Most CCSD Pre-K programs are half-day, with a limited number of full-day programs. Full-day programs require students to meet specific criteria that are outlined based on the program.

For more information, please contact the Early Childhood Department at (702) 799-7479.

Our next Breakfast and Snack Time with Books will be on Friday, February 14, 2025 before school at 8:15 AM. All families that attend will receive a copy of the featured book, and all kids will also receive a book of their choosing. Students must come with an adult.

Family Literacy Afternoon will be on Tuesday, March 4th after school from 3:15 - 4:45 PM. This will be an outdoor event for families to participate in activities that promote literacy. This will be part of our school-wide celebration of Nevada Reading Week. Please plan to attend.

Research shows that reading nightly positively influences academic success, improves writing skills, stimulates imagination, fosters creativity, and develops empathy. Reading nightly is required homework for all Cozine students. Recording the minutes read on an APPLE CORE bookmark holds students accountable for their nightly reading. As an incentive, there will be a spring APPLE CORE Class Contest. The class with the most bookmarks turned in per grade level by Monday, March 31, 2025 will receive Kona Ice and an extra recess on Friday, April 11th. Only students who turned in bookmarks in the winning classes will be allowed to participate.

Are you passionate about your career? Sign up to be a guest speaker during Cozine's annual College and Career Week from May 12-16th. Guest speakers will have thirty minutes inside a classroom to teach the students about their career and answer any questions. For more information please contact our school counselor, Mrs. Wesley, at weslemn@nv.ccsd.net.

Mark your calendar for Cozine's biggest fundraiser event of the year - our Fun Run! Our Fun Run will be Friday, March 7 this year! Students will receive information at our Kickoff assembly on Thursday, February 20th. Watch for emails and information as we approach this date.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming days off school:

February 10 - Contingency Day

February 17 - Presidents' Day

March 17-March 21 - Spring Break

April 28 - Staff Development Day

Daily attendance is more than just a requirement; it is a core component of academic success and personal growth. As we navigate the challenges and opportunities of the school year, we must emphasize the importance of regular attendance. Regular attendance lays the groundwork for a child's success in school and beyond.

Daily school attendance in elementary school is crucial for several reasons:

1. Academic Progress: Missing school regularly can cause children to fall behind in their lessons. Elementary school is where kids build foundational skills in subjects like math, reading, and science. Missing even a few days can make it hard to keep up with the material, leading to gaps in knowledge.

2. Building Social Skills: School isn’t just about academics. It's also where kids learn important social skills like communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution. Regular attendance helps kids interact with their peers and develop these essential life skills.

3. Establishing Good Habits: Attending school regularly helps kids develop a sense of responsibility and discipline. These habits can carry over into later years, both in school and in other aspects of life, such as work or extracurricular activities.

4. Teacher-Student Relationships: Regular attendance allows teachers to build stronger connections with their students. Teachers are better able to understand a student’s strengths and areas where they might need extra help when they see them consistently in class.

5. Routine and Stability: For younger children, school provides a routine that helps them feel secure. Consistency in attendance offers structure, and that predictability can be comforting for children during a crucial time in their emotional and cognitive development.

6. Future Success: Early patterns of school attendance can influence a child’s mindset about school in the future. Children who learn the importance of regular attendance are more likely to take school seriously as they grow older.

Please review the link for additional information regarding attendance. You may contact the Wellness Team at Cozine ES if you or your family can benefit from assistance with additional resources. We are here to support you and ensure that every student has access to the resources needed to stay most successful.

Thank you for supporting Cozine during our restaurant night fundraisers! We love to see everyone out enjoying dinner or a treat while supporting the school! This money helps us support student involvement programs such as sports, cheerleading, and our garden club.

Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Restaurant Nights:

• Wednesday, February 26, Time TBD - Chuck E Cheese on Craig Rd.
• Wednesday, March 26, Time TBD - Blaze Pizza

We look forward to more fun restaurant nights this school year!

We have monthly House Spirit Days and have moved them to THURSDAYS this year! Students are encouraged to dress in their house spirit colors for these days! All returning Climbers will stay in the same house.

Our houses are as follows:

Humanitas - House of Kindness (Green)

Salutem - House of Safety (Red)

Veritas - House of Honesty (Blue)

Eruditio - House of Scholarship (Yellow)

Our next House Spirit Day is:

Thursday, March 6

Let's go all out and show our HOUSE SPIRIT!

Research shows that visiting the library and reading books at home helps preschool students develop vocabulary and early literacy skills. It also fosters a love of reading! Beginning Thursday, January 23rd, the library will be open for parents to bring their Cozine preschool students to check out books. The times will be: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM and 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM every Thursday.

We are excited to announce the launch of our online store! This is your place to buy Cozine and House spirit gear! Please click THIS LINK and browse our merchandise. These items are created by a printing company and your orders will be made just for you and delivered to the school to send home with your student.

If you would like to have your child's school picture and FIRST NAME ONLY displayed for their BIRTHDAY WEEK (7 days), click THIS LINK to fill out this form, and send $10 CASH to your child's teacher. This money will go toward student incentives we do throughout the year.

No matter when your child's birthday is, you can order now and it will be displayed the entire week of their big day!

At Cozine, students are required to keep their personal communication devices off and in their backpacks during instructional hours. Students are permitted to use their phones before and after school. This aligns with District policy that helps prevent bullying, cyber bullying, unfiltered internet access, and cheating. If you have questions about this policy, please reach out to the office or school administration. At this time, we will not be using the signal blocking cell phone pouches at Cozine ES.

Cozine has a small parking lot, and our lot is closed off to general traffic to keep our students safe as they walk to school. CCSD employees, school buses, and anyone holding a valid Handicapped Pass are permitted into our parking lot. Please see Cozine duty personnel if you fall into this category and need to enter the lot.

Also, to keep traffic patterns predictable for students that do walk, we allow traffic to enter our parking lot at the north entrance and exit through the south exit. Our staff enforces this to keep everyone safe, and we appreciate you helping them with this by following this pattern.

2/10 - No School, Contingency Day

2/11-2/14 - Kindness Week

2/14 - Breakfast with Books

2/17 - No School, Presidents' Day

2/26 - Chuck E Cheese Night

3/3-3/7 - Nevada Reading Week

3/4 - Literacy Night

3/6 - House Spirit Day

3/12 - Spring Picture Day

3/13 - House Celebration

3/14 - Vision and Hearing Screener (Kinder and Fourth Grade ONLY)

3/17-3/21 - Spring Break

3/26 - Blaze Pizza Night

3/27 - Snack Time with Books

3/27 - Fine Arts Night

4/2 - SBAC Testing Starts

4/2 - Crystal Palace Skate Night

4/11 - 5th Grade Class Picture

Email: 0305-inbox@nv.ccsd.net
Website: cozineclimbers.com
Location: 5335 Coleman Street, North Las Vegas, NV, USA
Phone: (702) 799-0690