Arrival - The school doors will remain locked until our first bell at 8:35 A.M. If you are in the Car Rider Line, children may NOT exit your vehicle, until the doors open. If you need to walk your child to class, or visit the office, you must park in the south parking lot, and check-in through the Office. Students may not be dropped off in the south parking lot. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule. This is a District Wide Mandate, and it will be followed, as it ensures the safety of our staff and our students.
Late Arrivals after 8:45 A.M. - The school day starts at 8:45 A.M. Promptly at 8:45 A.M. Bell, the northside doors will be locked. If your child arrives late, please drop your child off at the front of the building. Students will be checked in, and sent to class.
Dismissal - All Cottonwood families received a Car Tag at the beginning of the school year. This number MUST be displayed in order for your child to be released to you in the Car Rider line. Please have your Card Tag clear and visible in your windshield or passenger side window. If there is no Car Tag, the parent/guardian will be asked to go to the Office to pick up their student(s). This is for the safety and well-being of our staff and students, and there will be no exceptions. While in the Car Rider line, it is important that you pull up as far as possible to allow us to dismiss students smoothly and quickly. Parents are NOT allowed to park and walk up to get their students. This creates an unsafe situation and will not be allowed.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep our children safe!
"I need money, it's Tuesday and the school store is open." Have you heard that recently? Yes, the school store is back and stocked. Our Cottonwood Student Council manages and maintains the school store on Tuesday mornings. Students can bring money to purchase a variety of items including erasers, pencils, pens, highlighters, puddy, fidgets, etc. Prices range from $.50 to $2.75. Proceeds from the store help to support our classroom teachers and service projects throughout the year.
Classroom Counselor Time: This month, we are starting Safer, Smart Kids Curriculum.
Kindergarten - The Importance of Safety Rules
First - Safety Rules, Grown-up Buddies and Trusted Triangles
Second - Review of Safety Superstar Tools
Third - Good Citizenship
Fourth - Kids Bill of Rights
Fifth - Peer Pressure: Finding the Courage Within You
Thought for the day: "Be thankful for everything that happens in your life: it's all an experience."
Roy T. Bennett
American Education Week: The week of November 18th - 22nd is American Education Week. Please go over the value of an education with your child. Have them plan educational goals. Please also tell your child the importance of respecting his/her teacher.
Thanksgiving: The Thanksgiving holiday will be celebrated on November 28, 2024. Go over the importance of this holiday with your child. Make a list with your child of all the things that you have to be thankful for on a daily basis. This activity really helps children learn to appreciate things. Please remember to continue to focus on the true meaning of the holiday. Thankfulness is an expression of gratitude. When I appreciate what others have done for me or have given to me, I let them know by saying, "Thank you." Another activity is to brainstorm ways to show gratitude to others for all that they have done for you.
Holiday Help:- I know the holidays can be a struggle for some families. If you need any help or your child needs a new coat for winter, and this is a struggle, please let me know.
Enjoy the holiday break with your child!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Marcie Faust-LCPC/NBCC
Cottonwood Counselor
316-218-4620 ext. 2
The health office staff has been working on Hearing and Vision Screenings since the beginning of the school year. We screen Kdg, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th grades. The health office will only notify parents if your student has not passed the screening for hearing or vision. If you have any questions concerning hearing or vision, please contact the health office.
Cold and Flu season has begun. Please talk with your physician about receiving the Flu and COVID booster vaccine for this year. Help us keep our students and our staff safe and healthy this season.
Here are some tips and reminders :
-Make sure your student wears a coat, including hats, scarves, and gloves. The weather can be very cool in the morning and warm in the afternoons this time of year, so layers are a good idea. Please keep in mind your children do have morning, afternoon or both recess times.
-Keeping hydrated is key this time of year, as well. Encourage drinking plenty of fluids; water, juice, Gatorade, etc.
-Get plenty of rest and sleep at night.
- Consider throwing away your child's toothbrush after an illness. We forget how those moist bristles trap various germs, and are an excellent breeding ground for more.
-And, the most important thing of all...WASH those HANDS with SOAP!!! Stay healthy!
The health office is always in need of clean, gently used clothing and underwear. We are currently in need of boys' and girls' underwear, sizes 4-5, 6-8, and 10-12. We need girls' pants, sizes 6-8, and 10-12.
Thank you!
Denis Rebel, school nurse
rebeld@usd385.org
Emily Graber, health clerk
grabere@usd385.org
Cottonwood Elementary
Email: adlerm@usd385.org
Website: http://cottonwood.usd385.org/
Location: 1747 N Andover Rd, Andover, KS, United States
Phone: 316-218-4620