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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.

Next Howl-a-palooza event:     FLUSH TANK

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 Cottonwood Community,

 
Welcome back to what promises to be an exciting, fun-filled, and very rewarding school year.  It's great to see all our Coyote students again, and we'd especially like to welcome all our new Cottonwood families to our community.  As always, our goal is to provide our students with top-notch academic instruction in all subject areas, while also building an environment of courtesy and mutual respect.  It is our sincere belief that with all of us -- staff members, parents, and students -- working together, Cottonwood will soon be among the very best schools in the High Desert.
 
This year we'll be continuing with the Magnificent Seven Behavior Standards which you can find on the left side of this webpage.  Also, we'll be making an exciting change to our Howl-a-Palooza Incentive Program.  This year, Howl-a-Palooza will be sponsored by Beef O'Brady's Sports Grill, located on Main Street just west of the freeway (where the old Bob's Big Boy used to be).  In addition to hosting a dinner for all students who earn the six Howl-a-Palooza tags, Beef O'Brady's will have representatives at Cottonwood for our various events, and even contribute to our "Fear Factor" activity by holding an Atomic Wings Challenge (for staff members and parents only . . . sorry kids!).  Please join me in welcoming Beef's to the Cottonwood family!
 
And of course, please feel free to contact me or Mr. Sheffield whenever you have questions, concerns, or ideas that will help us serve you better.  We look forward to working with you, and creating another year of memories for you and your family.
 
Sincerely,
 
Mr. Mauger

 

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PTC Information

 

Hello Parents, Guardians, Teachers and Staff:
 

Here is the PTC Calendar of Events

PTC Calendar of Events  2012/2013

 

Sept. 28   Father/Son Day 5:00-7:30

 

Oct. 3      Committee Meeting for Howlfest @ 1:30

Oct. 4      PTC Meeting 2:30

Oct. 17    Cheesecake Fundraiser begins –Assembly AmK, 1, 2, 3 @ 8:00am

Oct. 18    Cheesecake Fundraiser Assembly PmK, 4, 5, 6 @ 1:00pm

Oct. 22    Red Ribbon Week

Oct. 26    Howlfest

Oct, 29    Cheesecake Fundraiser $ Due

 

Nov. 1     PTC Meeting 2:30

Nov. 13    Cheesecake Fundraiser Delivery at School from 1:30-3:30

 

Dec. 5      Bingo Night/Holiday Gift Shop Open

Dec. 6      Holiday Gift Shop Opens for students

Dec. 6      PTC Meeting 2:30

Dec. 18    Holiday Gift Shop Ends

Dec. 20    Family Skate Night – 6:30-9:00

 

Jan. 16     Chuck-e-Cheese Night 3:00-9:00

 

Feb. 1       Father/Daughter Dance 6:00-8:00

Feb. 7       PTC Meeting 2:30

Feb. 12     Book Fair Begins

Feb. 12     Family Story Night

Feb. 22     Book Fair Ends

 

Mar. 7      PTC Meeting @ 2:30

Mar. 29    Mother/Son Dance 6:00-8:00

 

April 4     PTC Meeting @ 2:30

April 26   Mother/Daughter Day 3:00-5:00

April 30   Walk-a-thon

 

May 2       PTC Meeting @ 2:30

May          Field Day TBA

 

ATTENTION BUS RIDERS!!!

Beginning MONDAY, September 24th, all bus riders need to have their bus pass. If a rider forgets their pass three times, they will be denied bussing services until a replacement bus pass is obtained. Replacement bus passes can be obtained in the office. First replacement is free, all other replacements are $5.00.

NEW SHIRTS AND SWEATSHIRTS!!!!

We have new shirts and sweatshirts on display in the front office! Stop by and check them out!

School Cents News

Help your school earn $250 to $2,000!

EARN DOUBLE POINTS IN JANUARY
Earn double points for all receipts logged in January.
Receipts may be dated since September 15, 2012.

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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School Cents

Shop at The Mall of Victor Valley and bring original receipts dated from September 1st, 2012 to May 15th, 2013 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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