CGE Family News

September 16: First Day of Pre-K

September 25: Picture Day

September 28- CGE Fun Run at OMS- More to come as this is the culmination of our Fall Fundraiser

September 30- No School- Teacher Workday

Calendar and Schedule Updates

The latest calendar updates are available at sowashco.org/calendar.

It was a great full week of school. This week the students continued to learn expectations and practice in the hallways and transitioning from recess to lunch. Continue practicing those pin numbers for lunch for the grades 2-5.

Please read below for information regarding our one and only fundraiser. Our goal is to raise $35,000 for our school and students. If we exceed our goal, Mrs. Gram will sleep on the roof our our school in a tent overnight! Let's go CGE!!!

I hope you have a great weekend.

Sincerely,

Candy Gram, Principal

Cottage Grove Elementary

Sincerely,

The Fall Fun Run is our one and only fundraiser for the CGE PTO! This fundraiser culminates with an in school fun run on September 27 and a Family Fun Run at Oltman Middle School on Saturday, September 28 (see flyer below). Your child will be bringing home a flyer with all of the information regarding our fundraiser, how to get signed up and get donations as well as a BINGO board for the students to fill out along the way on Monday. If you want a jumpstart to fundraising you can use this link to register your child and start getting donations.

https://getmovinfundhub.com/event-webpage/65f5dd766a850

Cottage Grove Elementary will be able to host limited lunch time visitors this year between October 7–May 2. Based on space and safety requirements, a family member listed in Parent Portal may sign up using our monthly Reservation Link to accompany their child at our guest lunch table. More information regarding the process and reservation link will be included in future newsletters.

Tuesday, September 17 lunch menu has changed. We will be serving:

French Toast Sticks

Empanada

Bagel

If you wish to volunteer at CGE you MUST HAVE A CURRENT BACKGROUND CHECK Completed. You can visit:

https://www.sowashco.org/get-involved/volunteer

Click on The Volunteer Process.

There is a volunteer application and a link to complete your background check. It is helpful to do this early in the year so you are set in case a volunteer opportunity arises such as field trip or helping at track and field event.

If you have had a current background check WITH THE DISTRICT in the past two years and have volunteered during that time you do not need to complete another one at this time. Unfortunately we cannot accept background checks from any other organization. You must have one on file through our district.

PTO Meeting Calendar:

All start at 4:30 pm in the Media Center at CGE

Tuesday, Oct 8th -Tuesday, Nov 12th - Tuesday, Dec 10th - Tuesday, Jan 14th -Tuesday, Feb 11th - Tuesday, Mar 11th - Tuesday, Apr 15th - Tuesday, May 13th

Fundraising Nights:

• Oct 1 – Culver's
• Nov 5 – Culver’s
• Dec 3 – Culver’s
• Jan 7 – Culver’s
• Feb 4 – Culver’s
• Mar 4 – Culver’s
• Apr 1 – Culver’s
• May 6 – Culver’s

Help us support Cottage Grove Elementary's literacy activities! Use referral code KSEV3666 when you sign up to earn a total of $5 in bonus Box Tops cash for our school!

SoWashCo Community Education Youth Activities

South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) offers activities and classes for youth through SoWashCo Community Education. Activities and classes are conveniently offered at your child's school, partner locations within our community and online.

The latest activities and classes can be found on our website under Get Involved > Youth Activities.

Register Today for Fall Classes!

Fill your fall with SoWashCo Community Education classes and activities!

View Catalog

Register

Discover Activities Happening at Your School

Find your school's flyer at sowashco.org/flyers or on your school's website under Get Involved > Community Flyer Distribution.

Featured Courses

SoWashCo FIRST Lego League Challenge Teams, Grades 4-6

Legos, robotics and teamwork! Learn about STEM and robotics while working together to build and program a robot to complete challenges and compete against other teams. Students will be divided into teams and the schedule will be based on the team members’ availability. For questions, contact error3130@eastridgerobotics.org. Sponsored by the East Ridge High School Robotics Team. Register by September 13.

After School Theater Class with Character Kids, Grades 1-5

Sing! Dance! Act! We’ll focus on developing imagination, social skills, and a positive self-image through the performing arts. New and returning students are welcome!

• 2:30-3:20 p.m., Mondays, Sept.16-Nov. 25, Royal Oaks Elementary
• 4-5 p.m., Mondays, Sept.16-Nov. 25, Bailey Elementary
• 6-7 p.m., Mondays, Sept.16-Nov. 25, East Ridge High School

Find More Classes and Activities

In an effort to make our schools safe we are asking that you refrain from bringing your pets to drop off and pick up. While they are cute and adorable, many people have allergies or other aversions to your lovable family member. Please respect the safety of all.

If you have any questions, please contact Candy Gram, building principal at cgram0@sowashco.org or 651-425-5803.

Families will be able to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences electronically early this fall. Families that choose not to sign up for electronic conferences will be assigned a conference date and time. The 2024-25 School Conferences will be held on the following dates:

• FALL CONFERENCES: Thursday, Oct. 10 or Monday, Oct. 14 - 3:15-7:15 pm
• SPRING CONFERENCES: Thursday, Feb. 20 or Thursday, Feb. 27 - 3:15-7:15 pm

The purpose of the Student Handbook and Annual Notifications are to provide a framework of resources for your experience as a student, whether you are full-time, part-time, online or in-person. This includes information so that you can develop an understanding of the general rules/expectations and guidelines, along with notification of board policy or state statute.

Items noted with an asterisk [*] indicates notice is required by State statute. Items noted with two asterisks [**] indicate notice is required by School Board policy.

Besides the policies that are included and/or referred to in this Handbook, students are expected to be aware of and to abide by all of the District's policies. All of the District's policies can be found on the District's website. Students should pay particular attention to the policies in Section 500 that specifically pertains to students. Questions regarding policies can be directed to your building administrator.

It has been a common practice to provide treats for the class in honor of a child’s birthday; however we are asking that NO EDIBLE TREATS be sent in to celebrate birthdays. We will make your child’s birthday special in the classroom without edible treats.

If you would like to send a little something to honor their day please consider an alternative birthday treat such as pencils or a book donated to the classroom. We ask that no edible treats be sent in due to varying allergy conditions and other issues related to edible treats in the classroom. Thank you for your help with following this new practice of celebrating birthdays in the classroom.

Birthday “parties” are not given in the classroom and dispersing non-edible treats is expected to take minimal time away from classroom instruction. In addition, teachers are not responsible for handing out birthday party invitations or sending email invites/RSVP reminders to the entire class. Thank you for respecting these guidelines.

7:30 am - School office opens

8:25 am - School opens to students

8:40 am - School day begins

3:10 pm - School day ends

3:30 pm - School office closes

NOTE: The earliest students can arrive at school in the morning is 8:25 am. All students must be picked up at 3:10 pm if not riding the bus home.

Candy Gram, Principal: cgram0@sowashco.org / 651.425.5803

Pam Olson, Office Coordinator: polson@sowashco.org / 651.425.5801

Desi Faletti, School Social Worker: dfaletti@sowashco.org / 651.425.5808

Marci Patchett, School Psychologist: mpatchet@sowashco.org / 651.425.5824

School Website: https://cges.sowashco.org/

District Website: www.sowashco.org

CGES Office: 651-425-5800

CGES Attendance Line: 651-425-5806

CGES Health Office: 651-425-5802

CGES Fax Number: 651-425-5815

SoWashCo Student Information: 651-425-6218

SoWashCoTransportation: 651-425-5303

Email: cgram0@sowashco.org
Website: https://cges.sowashco.org/
Location: 7447 65th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN, USA
Phone: 651-425-5800