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SCHOOL INFORMATION

Office Hours:

Monday-Friday

6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

 

Mascot: Coyote

 

Colors: Black, Red

 

 

Cottonwood Elementary

8850 Cottonwood Avenue

Hesperia, CA 92345

Phone: (760) 949-1390

Fax: (760) 949-6172  

Howl-A-Palooza Incentive Program

The Howl-A-palooza incentive program is designed to provide positive recognition to students in the areas of attendance, behavior, and achievement. The Howl-A-palooza guidelines are as follows:

* No more than two absences, tardies, or early outs during the six week period. Exception: If a student misses three or more consecutive days, he or   she MAY be exempted if a parent provides a doctor's note to the principal. The exemption may only be used once per student.

* No behavior problems

* 90% of homework completed

* 90% of classwork completed to the best of the student's ability

At the end of each six-week period, students who qualify will receive a laminated "Howl-a-palooza" tag. They will also get to participate in the Howl-a-palooza activity for that period. At the end of the year, students who earn all six Howl-a-palooza tags will be invited to a High Desert Mavericks baseball game.

 

Next Howl-a-palooza event:     February 17th, 2012....PIE THROW! 

The Magnificent Seven

The Magnificent Seven are 7 behavior standards for students to learn and follow to the best of their ability. At Cottonwood we are highlighting one of the seven standards every week for students to practice and follow. The Magnificent Seven standards are:

Standard 1:   Cottonwood Elementary is a family, and we will always treat each other with respect and kindness.

Standard 2:   Do your best to learn the names of all Cottonwood staff members, and greet them by name whenever possible.

Standard 3:   Greet visitors, and always make them feel welcome. This includes community members, parents, and guest teachers.

Standard 4:   Always remember to say "thank you" when someone gives you something.

Standard 5:   You should recognize the accomplishments of others, and congratulate them for their achievements.

Standard 6:   Please do not litter on our campus, or allow trash to remain on the ground or floor.

Standard 7:   Give your best effort to be as organized as possible.

 

Our Future is Bright!

Message from the Principal:

 

Dear Parents, Students, and Community:

I can't believe how quickly this school year is flying by.  Now that we're back from winter break, it's time to pick up the pace as we prepare for the state testing coming up in April.  Last year, Cottonwood's API score (the measure the state uses to "grade" schools) was 742, which was a 27-point increase from the prior year.  Mr. Sheffield and I, along with our entire staff, are very confident that our students will continue this growth on the upcoming test.  Our goal this year is to reach an API of 775, and then break the 800 barrier in 2012-13.

There are many ways you can help your student prepare for the state tests.  First, be sure that your child completes his/her homework every night, including thirty minutes of reading.  Make it a habit to discuss school with your kids, asking specific questions rather than "Did you have a good day?"  When kids realize that their education is important to all of us, it helps them take it seriously as well.

There are other things you can do once the testing starts, which we will be discussing at our Parent Testing Workshop on February 2nd at 6:00 PM.  I'd like to encourage all parents to attend, as our success will depend upon students, parents, and staff members working as a team.  If we work together, I have no doubt that Cottonwood Elementary School has a very bright future!

Sincerely,

 

Chris Mauger

Principal

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PTC Information

PTC is Cottonwood Elementary's Parent Teacher Committee. Check back here often for up to date info and news about upcoming events and needs.  

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

January 2012

 *Family Night at Chuck E Cheese – 18th

 

 February 2012

* PTC Meeting: FEBRUARY 2nd at 2:30 pm

 *Father/Daughter Dance – 3rd

 *Fundraiser Winner's Limo Lunch- February 10th

 *Book Fair – 14th  - 24th(volunteers will be needed)

 *Fundraiser DJ Party winners – 24th

 

 **Family Reading Night – TBA

 

**School Cents Program - If you shop at the Mall/Food court of Victor Valley remember to turn in your receipts to the front office there is a collection box. Help make Cottonwood #1 in our District.
 
Thank you for all that you do to make Cottonwood a better school for your children,

Cottonwood PTC

“Team work is the only way to make it work” 

Yearbooks on Sale Now!

Cottonwood Elementary School's  2011/2012 Yearbook is on sale now! Cost is $15.00. Look for the flyer that was sent home, or see office for details.

Partnerships in Education

Box Tops for Education

Save your box tops and send them in to help raise money for our school! Look for the box top forms that are sent home with your child, or ask for them from your child's teacher. You may also print off box top forms at the Box Tops for Education website!
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Fresh & Easy

From September 15th to December 31st. Save your receipts and turn them in at the school,for every $20 spent on a receipt our school gets a $1 donation.
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School Cents

Shop at The Mall of Victor Valley and bring original receipts dated from September 1st, 2011 to May 15th, 2012 to the Guest Services Center, located near Barnes & Noble. Participating schools earn $250 - $2,000 in American Express mall gift cards! Our school wil earn five (5) points for each dollar spent at The Mall of Victor Valley.
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Take Charge of Education

Have a REDcard®? You can select our school to receive a percentage of your REDcard purchases. You shop, our school benefits. It's that simple. And your REDcard® makes it possible. Enroll in Take Charge of Education.
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