CGE Family News
October 25, 2024
Important Dates Ahead...
November 5: No School- Election Day
November 5: Culver's Night
November 27, 28, 29: No School
Calendar and Schedule Updates
The latest calendar updates are available at sowashco.org/calendar.
Be Amazing! Building Our Story!
What another great week at CGE. We continue to spend time focusing on kindness and what we can do to make everyone feel like they belong. Next week is a full week and we look forward to more learning and lots of fun too.
This is a reminder that Thursday, October 31st is a regular school day for students at CGE. Please make sure students do not wear any costumes or face paint to school if you celebrate Halloween as a family. This is not something we celebrate as a school community. We look forward to a great remainder of the month of October!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Gram, Principal.
PTO CORNER
PTO would like to thank PCH Construction and Ellie Mental Health for donating to the PTO and CGE to help fund Climb Theatre on October 14th. This program on Kindness and Friendship will go great with our month long theme of Building Kindness at CGE.
PTO Meeting Calendar:
All start at 4:30 pm in the Media Center at CGE
Tuesday, Nov 12th - Tuesday, Dec 10th - Tuesday, Jan 14th -Tuesday, Feb 11th - Tuesday, Mar 11th - Tuesday, Apr 15th - Tuesday, May 13th
Fundraising Nights:
- 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! Download the Box Tops app in the app store. Use referral code KSEV3666 when you sign up to earn a total of $5 in bonus Box Tops cash!
When you purchase a product with a Box Top symbol, scan your store receipt using the app within 14 days of purchase to earn cash for our school!
The kindergarten Books and Breakfast hosted by the PTO was a great success this past week. Each grade level will have a chance to participate throughout the year. Here are the future dates for Books and Breakfast.
Oct 15th- 5th Grade
Feb 19th – 1st Grade
Feb 26th – 3rd Grade
May 8- 2nd Grade
May 15th – 4th Grade
November Lunchroom Visitors
CGE will be able to host limited lunch time visitors between , October 22– May 1 this school year. Based on space and safety requirements, one family member listed in Parent Portal may sign up using our November Sign Up to accompany their child at our guest lunch table. Our reservation link for November is live CLICK HERE We ask families to review the process below so that we can ensure this practice is available:
- Sign up for the visit no later than the day prior to your visit. One guest only.
- Upon arrival for the visit, present identification and complete the Raptor screening.
- Wear the visitor badge so that it is visible during the entirety of the visit.
- Go directly to the lunchroom and eat in the guest space with your student.
- No friends or additional students will be permitted to join the guest space.
- Visitors may not visit recess time.
- The visit is limited to guest space during the student’s identified lunch period.
- Any outside food brought in can only be shared with your student.
- Do not take pictures, record, or film while at school. Use of cell phones is strongly discouraged for safety and privacy.
- You may sign up for one spot a month to allow for other families to sign up as well.
- PLEASE delete your reservation if you are unable to come to allow for other families to sign up.
We ask that you limit your visit to the lunchroom and not accompany your child back to the classroom. We also ask that you not visit your other children in their classroom or drop something off for them.
You will get a new link monthly to reserve your spot.
SoWashCo Community Education
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!
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
Afterschool Golf, Tennis or Pickleball –TGA Athletics Camps, Grades K-5
Develop skills in golf, tennis or pickleball. Kid-friendly instructors will provide individual attention and guidance. Equipment provided.
Golf:
- 3:50-4:50 p.m., Thursdays, Nov. 7-Dec.19 at Valley Crossing Elementary
- 3:15-4:15 p.m., Wednesdays, Nov. 13-Dec. 11 at Woodbury Elementary
- 3:15-4:15 p.m., Wednesdays, Nov. 6-Dec.18 at Grey Cloud Elementary
- 2:30-3:30 p.m., Thursdays, Nov. 7-Dec.19 at Royal Oaks Elementary
- 3:55-4:55 p.m., Tuesdays, Nov. 12-Dec.17 at Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
- 3:15-4:15 p.m., Wednesdays, Nov. 6-Dec.18 at Hillside Elementary
- 3:55-4:55 p.m., Tuesdays, Nov. 12-Dec. 17 at Liberty Ridge Elementary
Tennis/Pickleball Non-School Day Camp (Full and half-day options available)
- 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2, Oltman Middle School
In case you missed it...
2024-25 Student Handbook and Annual Notifications
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.
Birthday Treats
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.
Volunteering at CGE
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.
School Hours
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.
CGE Contact Information
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
Cottage Grove Elementary School
Email: cgram0@sowashco.org
Website: https://cges.sowashco.org/
Location: 7447 65th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN, USA
Phone: 651-425-5800