
Cougar Chronicle
10/25/24
Important Dates to Remember
11/18-11/22 - Scholastic Book Fair
11/19 & 11/20 - Thanksgiving Feast (details soon)
11/25-11/29 - Thanksgiving Break
Parent Perception Survey
Parents/Guardians,
Cogburn Woods and FCS values feedback from our stakeholders. The district is administering an Annual Perception Survey to students, staff, and parents/guardians from Weds. October 16th through November 22nd. After administration, the district will publish summarized reports. We will analyze the data for emerging themes on strengths and areas for growth. This will eventually be incorporated into the schools public Balanced Scorecard.
Please support our school and the love you have for our teachers, staff, students, and community by taking a few minutes to fill out this FCS survey!
CWE Founding Member Spotlight-Jodi Luxton
I graduated from Ball State University, where I pursued an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education. I later obtained a Master's degree in Technology from Ashford University. I was raised in the serene countryside of rural Indiana, near Greencastle, where I embraced the values of community and education from an early age. This background laid the foundation for my remarkable teaching career, which has now spanned 33 enriching years. In 2004, I opened Cogburn Woods Elementary, where I have continued to inspire young minds and foster a nurturing learning environment.
Throughout my career, some of my fondest memories have been bringing my own children to school during their elementary years and witnessing their educational journeys first-hand. The joy of seeing former students graduate from both elementary and high school has profoundly impacted my life, underscoring the lasting connections and positive influence I have had on the community.
Counselor's Corner
The topic for next week's Student Success Skills program is "Self-Control". In the attachment that we've provided below, you'll find the discussion points that teachers will go over with our students. We encourage you to take this opportunity to reinforce these lessons at home as well.
K Lesson- Breathe in Breathe Out
1 Lesson- Wait for it
2 Lesson- Take 5
3 Lesson- Keep Calm
4 Lesson Freeze
5 Lesson- Stop, Think, decide
Congratulations to Our Spelling Bee Winners!
The Cogburn Woods school spelling bee will held on November 15.
Scholastic Book Fair Coming Soon!
Cogburn Woods Families, be sure to save the Dates...November 18-22! Click the link below to learn more about upcoming events at this year's Book Fair. CWES Book Fair | Smore Newsletters
Hallow-Read 10/1-10/31
How to log into Beanstack:
1. Go to classlink https://launchpad.classlink.com/fcs
a. Username: FCS student id #
b. password: birthday (MMDDYYYY)
(reach out to your teacher for this info)
2. Click on elibrary
3. Click on Beanstack
4. Click on "Hallow-Read"
5. Start logging your minutes
OR Download the Beanstack App to log your minutes
A leaderboard is updated weekly located outside the Learning Commons. Get reading and logging your minutes so you can see your name listed.
Family Matters
November is National Family Engagement Month, and we are thrilled to invite you to Family Matters, a hands-on learning celebration of all FCS families!
Click the link for a quick recap of Family Matters last year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvRqAbYy3zM
This year’s events will take place at two locations:
· Mimosa Elementary: November 13, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
· Gullatt Elementary: November 14, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
At Family Matters, you'll have the opportunity to engage in 20-30 exciting learning sessions, including:
· Real-life Math: Fun activities that connect math to everyday experiences
· Real Time Cooking: Have fun cooking together as a family with a bonafide Chef
· Looney Literacy: Make reading come alive with interactive storytelling
· Spoken Word & Music: Celebrate the power of words and rhythms
· Cultural Dance: Explore and enjoy different cultural traditions through dance
· Sensory Room: A calming space to support all students' sensory needs
· Free College Application Month Room: On-site assistance to complete FREE college applications and FAFSA assistance
· College Essay writing: Learn how to write impressive college essays
· Robotics and Coding: Learn easy techniques to control robots and drones
Join us for an evening filled with games, prizes, vendors, and FUN learning! We’ll provide dinner for every guest as we come together to honor the rich diversity and strength of ALL Fulton County families.