The Sailor Signal

SEPTEMBER

• September 30 - Volunteer Training @ 10:30 AM
  

OCTOBER:

• October 2 - Early Release Wednesday. Dismissal @ 2:30 PM
• October 3 - Volunteer Training @ 6:00 PM via Zoom
• October 4 - Student Council meeting @ 8:45 AM
• October 8 - PTA's Fun Run, Walk & Roll

• ..... 1:55-2:25 for 3-5

• ..... 2:30-3:00 for K-2

• October 8 - PTA Meeting, 7:00-8:00 PM
• October 9 - Early Release Wednesday. Dismissal @ 2:30 PM
• October 10 - Volunteer Training @ 3:15 PM
• October 14 - Volunteer Training @ 10:00 AM
• October 16 - Early Release Wednesday. Dismissal @ 2:30 PM
• October 18 - PTA's Popcorn Friday
• October 23 - Early Release Wednesday. Dismissal @ 2:30 PM
• October 24 - Picture Retake Day
• October 25 - Volunteer Training @ 12:00 PM
• October 25 - PTA's Monster Mash, 6:00-8:00 PM
• October 30 - Early Release Wednesday. Dismissal @ 2:30 PM

We are experiencing an increased number of cases of strep throat in our community this Fall. Strep throat can be spread through droplets or contact with an infected person’s secretions. Please continue to talk to your kids at home about covering their coughs and sneezes, as well as the importance of washing hands. Strep throat needs to be confirmed at a doctor’s office and requires antibiotics for treatment. Your student can return to school 24 hours after starting antibiotics and being fever-free for 24 hours.

Symptoms of strep throat include:

• Throat pain that usually comes on suddenly
• Pain with swallowing
• Red and swollen tonsils, sometimes with white patches
• Tiny red spots on the area at the back of the roof of the mouth
• Swollen, tender lymph nodes in the neck
• Fever
• Headache
• Rash
• Nausea or vomiting, especially in younger children
• Body aches

COVID-19

Free covid tests are back! You can order your family 4 free at-home covid test through the following link: https://special.usps.com/testkits

PACE (Parents Active in Cooperative Education) is an elementary enrichment program offered by the Northshore School District for students in grades 1-5.

The hallmarks of PACE include an enhanced educational experience due to high parent involvement, enrichment activities, encouragement for students to become self-motivated learners and a strong sense of community among families and staff. PACE is located at three sites in the district with feeder patterns from all Northshore elementary schools. PACE families commit to annual program support, as based on parents’ availability and interest.

To find out if PACE is a good fit for your family and to learn more about the enrollment process, you are invited to attend the PACE Information Night hosted by PACE at Wellington Elementary Tuesday, October 15th, from 7:00-8:30.

For more information about the PACE at Wellington program please visit http://www.nsd.org/PACE or contact enrollment@pacewell.org

Please mark your calendars! Below you will find our grade-band concerts for the year.

• November 8
• ..... Grades 4 & 5
• ..... Performance type: In school assembly from 2:40-3:10 PM
• March 18
• ..... Grades 2, 2/3, and 3
• ..... Performance type: evening performance @ 5:30 PM
• June 10
• ..... Grades K & 1
• ..... Performance type: evening performance @ 5:30 PM

Attention family members!

We are happy to share with you PTA's Fun Run, Walk & Roll times for students. Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 8. We would like to share all families are welcome to attend the event on our field.

• 1:55-2:25 for 3-5

• 2:30-3:00 for K-2

We hope to see you to cheer on our students!

Attention NEW to Cottage Lake families,

At Cottage Lake, we hold Volunteer Trainings for all adults working at our school. These are similar to the district volunteer video/training, but specific to Cottage Lake. I ask that each adult who volunteers at Cottage Lake to participate in the training once while I am the Principal. During this training, I will note specifics about supporting students at Cottage Lake and volunteering in general. Parents do not need to sign-up or register for a training. Each training will run approximately 30 minutes in length.

The Volunteer Trainings that have been scheduled so far this school year are:

• September 30 @ 10:30 AM
  
• October 3 @ 6:00 PM Via ZOOM [https://nsd.zoom.us/j/9479854703]

Parents do not need to attend multiple trainings; you need to attend one if you are new to Cottage Lake.

Aug. 20, 2024

Dear Northshore Families,

Annually, the District provides parents/guardians with notifications that must be acknowledged, including:

• Washington State Attendance Letter

• Rights and Responsibilities Handbook

• Weapons Letter

• Student Housing Questionnaire

• Tech Use Agreement

• Meningococcal/HPV Letter (Secondary Only)

• Permission to Withhold Student Directory Information (optional form)

Parents/guardians who have not already acknowledged the notifications in ParentVUE will be required to complete them before they can access student grades and other information. If you need help with this process, please review this step-by-step guide on the District website. Your school office may also be a helpful resource and could provide either a device to acknowledge these electronically or print copies, if needed.

We ask that parents/guardians log in to ParentVUE today to view these notices. If you have never logged into ParentVUE, you will find instructions on how to do so when you click the ParentVUE link above. Once logged in, you will be prompted to download, read, and take action for each of the notices listed. Additionally, secondary students will be prompted to download, read, and acknowledge the Rights and Responsibilities Handbook when they log in to StudentVUE. Families with elementary students are encouraged to review the handbook together in ParentVUE with their students. Again, please refer to this website for the step-by-step guide to completing these notices. These must be completed no later than Oct. 15, 2024.

If you have any questions about these notices, please contact Student Services at (425) 408-7725 or by email at studentsvcs@nsd.org.

Volunteers needed for the fun run, walk, and roll on October 8, 2024. Please go to link to sign up to volunteer. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4EA4AE22ABF58-51795079-funrun

🚀Weekend Challenge: Help Us Reach Our Fundraising Goal!

Dear Cottage Lake Elementary Families,

Help us reach our $20,000 for student events and enrichment, staff appreciation, school garden, our library, playground equipment, scholarships for enrichment activities, and support for teachers' rainy day funds ⬇️

1. SIGN UP your student(s) on MyBooster.com today.

2. SHARE with your family/friends using the SHARE tools on MyBooster.com.

3. GIVE a donation.

We’re currently at $4,729 towards our goal of $20,000. Every donation counts and brings us closer to student events and enrichment, staff appreciation, school garden, our library, playground equipment, scholarships for enrichment activities, and support for teachers' rainy day funds for our students!

Reminder: Our big Sailor Fun Run, Walk & Roll is coming up on 10/08/2024! We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Thank you again for supporting our school! Let's make this weekend a huge success!

Searching for art docent volunteers! Art docents prepare and teach a monthly art lesson in the classroom. Training and project lessons are provided, no art background is needed. We especially need volunteers for the younger grades. Commitment levels are flexible! Sign-up at https://forms.gle/QQUfybzkziQghmDZ6.

If you've already signed up or want to learn more, please join the art docent orientation and training. Orientation for both new and returning art volunteers will be on Monday, October 7, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the library. This will cover an overview of the program, available resources for project ideas, and a tour of the supply areas. There will be time for questions. Open to both new and returning volunteers. Unable to attend? Reach out and we can schedule something individually. Please sign up here to attend! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AABAE2EA7FBCE9-51764103-artdocent

Contact artdocent@cottagelakepta.org with any questions.

Dress like a ghoul, dance like a fool, and do the Monster Mash!

We're busy planning for our annual Monster Mash school dance.

Save the date to come get those wiggles out on Friday, October 25, for a night of games, laughter, and fun!

More details to come soon...we hope to see you there!

⚓Why should you join?⚓

At Cottage Lake Elementary School, the PTA plays a crucial role in supporting academic needs, advocating for your child’s health and safety, and enhancing the overall quality of education. By becoming a member, you help us provide essential resources, address key issues, and build a more inclusive and connected school community. Your participation, even as a single new member, makes a significant impact. We invite you to join us and see how much more we can accomplish together!

• Membership is valid for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
• Volunteering is not required, and it can look different for everyone. Whether you choose to contribute time or service in a way that fits your schedule, your involvement is always appreciated
• Each membership fee contributes $10 to the Cottage Lake PTA, with the remaining funds going to Washington State National PTA dues and Northshore Council fees, which help sustain our PTA’s framework.

✨Don't forget! If your company has an Employee Donation Match program, you can have your membership fee matched. Just include Cottage Lake Elementary PTA in your donation submissions!

CLICK HERE TO JOIN - https://wspta-00023195.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true

You can stay up to date with our PTA by reading through newsletters I send, but you can also visit their website: https://www.cottagelakepta.org. We are looking for a great year of partnership ahead.

At Cottage Lake Elementary, it is our united mission to build a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment of resilient lifelong learners. In partnership with our vibrant community, we embrace our diversity and strive to foster trust and kindness.

Email: jwelch@nsd.org
Website: https://cottagelake.nsd.org/
Location: 15940 Avondale Road Northeast, Woodinville, WA, USA
Phone: 425-408-4200