Cougar Connection
May
From the Principal...
Dear Colbert Families,
Happy Spring! Just a quick reminder that our state testing for grades 3-5 begins next week!
These tests are essential for evaluating the progress and proficiency of our students, and we appreciate your support in ensuring they are well-prepared. To facilitate a smooth testing experience, we kindly ask for your cooperation during this time:
1. **Rest is Key**: It's crucial for students to get plenty of rest leading up to and during the testing period. A good night's sleep will help them perform to the best of their abilities.
2. **Appointment Scheduling**: If possible, we encourage families to schedule appointments around our testing days. Minimizing disruptions during testing hours will create a conducive environment for our students.
We understand that this can be a busy time for everyone, but your assistance in ensuring our students can focus on their assessments is invaluable. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the testing schedule or preparations, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child's education. Below you will find our state testing schedule.
Warm regards,
Cari Trowbridge
Principal
Save the date!
The Mead School District and our Technology Advisory Committee has partnered with NEWESD 101 to host a Parenting in the Digital Age event with a community viewing of the film Screenagers: Growing up in the Digital Age on Tuesday, May 21 from 5:30pm-8:00pm at Mead High School.
Families, parents/guardians and educators are invited to this screening event to start a conversation about how screen time impacts their lives and learn about solutions for helping kids navigate the digital world. Screenagers is the first feature documentary to explore the impact of screen technology on kids and offer families proven solutions that work. At the conclusion of the film, a team of panelists and subject matter experts will lead discussions and a Q&A session with those in attendance.
Event information
WHAT: Community Viewing of Screenagers Documentary and Discussion Panel
WHEN: Tuesday, May 21st, 5:30-8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Mead High School, 302 W Hastings
More information, including panelists, timeline of events and resources available will be shared in the lead-up to the event. For now, check out the movie trailer at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CgkFp9k-bI
From PTO
Hello Colbert Families,
We have lots of fun events coming up to end our school year!
Staff Appreciation Week: At Colbert we celebrate all teachers and stuff with one fun week of recognition! May 6th - 10th. Would you be interested in helping out during our staff appreciation week? We have lots of fun events planned all week for our staff and we would love some extra help! Please reach out at colbertpto@mead354.org for more info!
Colbert Elementary Blood Drive: Friday May 10th from 9:30am - 2:30pm. The blood drive bus will be at Colbert. Drop off your kids at school and sign up to donate blood. Sign up HERE Can't make it to the on-site event? No problem! We have options! We are also hosting a virtual blood drive from May 10th thru May 24 where folks cam donate at any Vitalant site. Just let the staff know the donation is to be tied to the Colbert Elementary Blood Drive! Thank you for all you do to enrich the lives of our students and Mead community. We appreciate you!
Colbert Elementary Spokane Indians Baseball Night: Saturday May 18th. Come enjoy a night of baseball! Discount tickets available HERE
All School Carnival: Thursday May 16th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Mountainside Middle School back field. Come enjoy an evening of fun, games, and prizes! This is a family event so no drop offs please! Food will be available to purchase from a variety of food trucks. All carnival games will be free this year!
We need lots of help to make this event successful! We are looking for lots of different types of volunteers. Sign up HERE. This year we want to try and have lots of different games for kids to play. Please consider signing up to bring a carnival game from home. This can be simple like bean bag toss, ring ross, or maybe another fun idea. Our community blew us away with creativity at trunk or treat so we figured we would give it a try and have some carnival games brought from home.
Field Day: Wednesday June 12th - Would you like to help volunteer at Field Day? Please reach out! More information, schedule, and volunteer sign up coming soon!
Volunteering Link: Have you checked our volunteer needs lately? We are always looking for extra hands. HERE is the link! Check back soon for updated volunteer spots!
2024/2025 Board Position - It is hard to believe but we are going to start to think about the next school year before we know it. All of these fun events do not happen without a strong group of people on our Parent Teacher Organization Board. There are many different board positions that you can serve on. Please connect with us to learn more!
Upcoming Events:
5/1 - Running Club
5/2 - 3:30p - PTO Meeting
5/6 - 5/10 - All Staff Appreciation Week
5/8 - Running Club
5/10 - Blood Drive at Colbert - Event for Staff, Teachers, Parents, and Community members.
5/15 - Running Club - LAST DAY!
5/16 - Dress up day - Favorite Sunglasses
5/16 - All School Carnival
5/18 - Spokane Indians Baseball Game - https://fevo-enterprise.com/group/Colbertelementary
5/24 - No School - Snow Make up
5/27 - No School - Memorial Day
5/31 - Popcorn Friday!
6/6 - 3:30p - PTO Meeting
6/12 - No Late Start
- Field Day
6/14 - Last day of School
9/1 - Spokane Indians Baseball Game - https://fevo-enterprise.com/group/Colbertelementary
9/3 - First day of School!
9/6 - First day of Kindergarten