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MONDAY, 12/2:

• Scholastic Book Fair Begins
• Jen gone for medical appointment until 10:30 AM
• Jen in IEP [JR - Baer/Ward] @ 8:00 AM
• Evaluation Team (ET) meeting
• ..... 8:45 AM - PG [Kinney]
• ..... 4:00 PM - ND [Wright]
• ..... 4:30 PM - AD [Morrison]
• GLEE Club field trip to Bellevue Square, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
• Jen meets w/ Amity Butler re: HiCap @ CL, 1:00 PM

TUESDAY, 12/3:

• SDLT Meeting, 8:15-9:00 AM
• Grade 2-5 HiCap testing in Cafeteria, 1:00-2:30 PM
• Sarmany observation #1 @ 2:30 PM
• Jen in IEP [ML - Kinney/Nicklaus] @ 4:15 PM
• Scholastic Book Fair evening shopping until 7:30 PM
• PTA Holiday Event, Winter Wonderland Workshop, 5:30-7:30 PM

WEDNESDAY, 12/4:

• CL Learning Walk w/ Melissa R @ 10:30 AM
• Early Release Wednesday. Dismissal @ 2:30 PM
• CL-based PD #1, 3:00-4:00 PM

THURSDAY, 12/5:

• Jen gone to Admin for Leadership meeting, 8:00-11:30 AM
• Guidance Team (GT) meeting @ 8:30 AM

FRIDAY, 12/6:

• Last Day of Scholastic Book Fair
• Jen out
• Student Council meeting, 8:45-9:15 AM

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FUTURE EVENTS:

• December 9 - Jen out
• December 9 - Evaluation Team (ET) Meetings
• ..... 8:15 AM -
• ..... 8:45 AM - LG (Ninmol)
• December 9 - Grade 1 HiCap testing in Library, 9:45-11:45 AM
• December 10 - Staff Meeting, 8:15 - 9:00 AM
• December 10 - PTA Meeting, 7:00-8:00 PM
• December 11 - Jen in IEP [BH - Mismas/Ward] @ 8:15 AM
• December 11 - Jen 1:1 w/ Melissa R., 11:00-12:00 PM
• December 11 - Early Release Wednesday. Dismissal @ 2:30 PM
• December 11 - PTA's Dine out fundraiser @ Pizza Coop, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
• December 12 - Evaluation Team (ET) results meeting
• ..... 8:15 AM - AK [Mismas]
• December 12 - Early release for Elem. Conference make-up. Dismissal @ 12:40 PM
• December 13 - Staff Appreciation Appetizers & Holiday treats
• December 13 - Early release for Elem. Conference make-up. Dismissal @ 12:40 PM
• December 16 - Evaluation Team (ET) meetings
• ..... 8:15 AM -
• ..... 8:45 AM -
• December 16 - Jen in meeting, 10:45-11:45 AM
• December 17 - Shelter-In-Place drill @ 11:30 AM (NEW date!]
• December 18 - Early Release Wednesday. Dismissal @ 2:30 PM
• December 18 - Live UDL class, 3:00-4:00 PM
• December 19 - Guidance Team (GT) Meeting
• ..... 8:30 AM - EV (Rohrich)
• December 19 - Grade 1 & Baer Field Trip, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• December 19 - Jen gone for Elementary Admin meeting, 9:45 AM - 12:30 PM
• December 20 - PTA's Popcorn Friday
• December 23 - January 3 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
• January 6 - Welcome Back!

It’s that time of year, Book Fair is almost here! The fair will be open December 2-6 during lunch recesses (12:00-1:00) and after school until 4:30. We also welcome you for family night during the PTA holiday event on Tuesday December 3rd from 5:30-7:30pm. Proceeds from the fair will go toward the purchase of new library books and resources for all to enjoy!

If you wish to set up a student eWallet, please visit the CL BOOK FAIR WEBSITE. Items can also be purchased online through December 15th and are shipped directly from Scholastic.

We are also looking for a few more volunteers! Sign up here.

We begin our Round 2 of Highly Capable testing this week. This is when students will participate in the Iowa assessment in Reading and/or Math. Our students in grades 2-5 will test on Tuesday, December 3, from 1:00-2:30 PM. I will try to learn if Math or Reading testing will go first. ALL STUDENTS NEED THEIR CHARGED CHROMEBOOKS AND THEIR CLEVER BADGE. Each subject test is timed, but they are allotting 45 minutes, which includes transitions, directions, and testing. Please remember that while students are testing, they should not be required to make up any missed work.

For an updated list of student who will be testing and for which test, please click here.

• We have 22 students in grades 2-5 being assessed in Math.
• We have 26 students in grades 2-5 being assessed in Reading.

If you have questions, please see Jen.

❄️Join us THIS TUESDAY DECEMBER 3rd for a magical evening at the Winter Wonderland Workshop, hosted by your Cottage Lake PTA! 5:30pm - 7:30pm❄️

Redmond Artworks Returns - Get creative with your family! Select from a variety of seasonal paint your own pottery pieces including holiday ornaments & characters ($6) reindeer, snowmen, penguins, and Christmas tree trucks ($12) Make a custom serving dish ($35) plate ($22) or mug ($18) all ready in time for your child to take home the week leading up to winter break. The perfect way to make a memorable piece of art together for your home or create a meaningful gift!

The PTA concession stand will be brimming with holiday cheer, serving up steaming cups of cocoa and cider alongside irresistible popcorn and treats! Stroll over to the Scholastic Book Fair for some extra shopping magic. Create merry memories with festive Christmas crafts, share plenty of holiday giggles, and don’t forget to choose a tag from our Giving Tree to spread the joy. Let’s sleigh the season together and make it one to remember!

This Wednesday, December 4, kicks off the 1st of our 5 Live PD sessions offered at CL. Our session will run from 3:00-4:00 PM. I will be registering all certificated staff for the trainings. I will also work with Mike to record the training if you need to participate in an asynchronous manner.

Our first session will focus on Resource Mapping. We will be gathering resource information for personnel (you all!) and then moving to curriculum and assessment. If we have time, we will begin to match our students of focus to staff, which will allow staff to make intentional connections with students throughout the school year. Our 2nd session in January will focus more on resource matching to specific needs.

Please remember attending the PD sessions are required for certificated staff. You can attend a live session or attend the asynchronous session once it's provided. Staff, please bring your charged laptop.

Please see important information that has been shared regarding the rescheduling of our elementary conferences due to the power outage. This information is confidential right now, but will be shared with families on Monday. After the message goes out to families, you can start to schedule your make up conferences for December 12 & 13. We will again dismiss at 12:40 PM.

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Elementary parent-teacher conferences that were postponed due to school closures on November 21 and 22 have been rescheduled.

• Conferences originally scheduled for November 21, 2024 will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024

• Postponed conferences originally scheduled for November 22, 2024 will be rescheduled for Friday, December 13, 2024.

Important details:

• All elementary schools will dismiss early on December 12, using the conference schedule dismissal times.

• The following schools will also be on conference schedules December 13:

• Cottage Lake Elementary

• East Ridge Elementary

• Hollywood Hill Elementary

• Westhill Elementary

• Sunrise Elementary

It is time for some "staff underground" theme days. Let's have some fun together as we celebrate the 12 days leading up to Winter Break. This year, our first theme day begins on December 5. Participation is not required, but encouraged. See below for the theme of each day.

Staff theme days:

• Day 1 (Th, December 5) - Tropical Holiday wear
• Day 2 (F, December 6) - Neon Mania - Wear all things neon
• Day 3 (M, December 9) - Magical Monday - Wear something sparkly
• Day 4 (T, December 10) - Tacky Tuesday - Wear a mix-match of prints
• Day 5 (W, December 11) - Winter Wonderland - Wear a warm scarf, hat, or fuzzy socks
• Day 6 (Th, December 12) - Think Tree Topper - Wear your favorite hat, headband, elf or reindeer ears, etc.
• Day 7 (F, December 13) - Flannel Friday - Wear your favorite flannel
• Day 8 (M, December 16) - The Grinch Day - Wear green or Grinch wear
• Day 9 (T, December 17) - Twinkle Tuesday - Wear something with lights
• Day 10 (W, December 18) - White Wednesday - Wear all white
• Day 11 (Th, December 19) - Festive Fits - Wear your favorite holiday or winter sweater
• Day 12 (F, December 20) - Finale Friday - Wear your most comfortable pajamas or casual wear

The information below is being shared with you as an FYI. This is also being shared with families on December 1.

On December 2, 2024 we will start implementing our safe visitor check in and check out system. This will require our volunteers and visitors to have the office either scan your license or manually input some information to create a visitor sticker or id card that we will create for you to use if you are a regular volunteer. Please be patient with us as we navigate our new system. Thank you for helping implement another safety layer in our school community.

The UDL 3.0 required PD for all educators is open for registration in Performance Matters! Search for Course # 33607 and register for the session that pertains to your role. This virtual session will take place December 18th via Zoom. Secondary educators are scheduled from 1:55 to 2:55 pm, and Elementary educators from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. The Zoom link and agenda can be found within the course listing in Performance Matters. This PD will cover key updates in the UDL 3.0 framework and offer practical strategies for implementation. Don’t miss this essential training—register today!

Andrea Schneider
aschneider@nsd.org
7615

Did you know that all certificated staff will need to submit an attestation at the end of the school year sharing you have completed specific training related to technology? I learned more about this by watching an AI Tech Video that Mike shared several weeks back. Read below to learn more. You could also look up Addendum K in the CBA. The excerpt below is from Addendum K.

Article 48.1.4.C of the Northshore School District and Northshore Education Association states:

A responsibility to augment the basic education program by remaining technologically current. The PLR stipend will include an amount equal to 4.2% of the employee’s annual base salary dependent upon continued successful passage and receipt of funds from a technology levy. The District shall offer professional development for staff in areas aligned to the current tech levy, including areas such as student information systems, progress monitoring, system-wide tools and services, implementation of BYOD, etc. Technology proficiency (including participation in such professional development) is compensated by this stipend.

• 4.2% of an employee’s base salary generally equates to 7.6 days, or 58 hours for a full time employee.

The AI class Mike suggested is in PD place, Course 33506. In this video Shelby Reynolds shares about different AI tools, the ones supported by the district, and how you might incorporate them into your teaching. I thoroughly enjoyed the asynchronous class.

Our PTA meeting will be held Tuesday, December 10th in the Library! Doors open at 6:45 p.m. for conversation and refreshments, meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. Come learn about everything we have in store for the upcoming year and get updates from Principal Welch.

Can't make it in person, no problem. Join us virtually:

• Meeting ID: 425 408 4200
• Password: Sailors!
• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4254084200?pwd=bHk3QWt6WXNjUlRNTkxpNEVjK001QT09

When: Wednesday, December 11th, from 11 AM to 9 PM

Where: Pizza Coop & Ale House Skip cooking and support CLE!

Join us at Pizza Coop for a delicious way to make a difference. From lunch through dinner, Pizza Coop will donate a portion of sales to CLE for every dine-in, carryout, or delivery order. Bring friends, family, and an appetite—all while giving back to our school! How to Participate: 📍

Mention CLE when ordering 📱 Available for dine-in, carryout, and delivery https://www.thepizzacoop.com/s/search?q=cottage%20lake Help us make this fundraiser a success! Every slice counts!

We’re excited to announce a unique fundraising opportunity brought to you by the Bellevue Downtown Association! From November 15 to January 12, your family and friends can enjoy skating at the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink presented by Symetra—and help support CLE at the same time!

Where: Bellevue Downtown Park (just south of Bellevue Square)

When: November 15 - January 12

For each person from our school who mentions “Cottage Lake Elementary” at the rink, $3 will be donated to our PTA! Please be sure to notify rink staff when you arrive. For more information on times, tickets, and reservations, follow the link below.

https://www.bellevueicerink.com/

⚓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

Email: jwelch@nsd.org
Website: https://cottagelake.nsd.org/
Phone: 425-408-4205