Principal Rivero video announcement
Please view the YouTube video for information on:
- PTSA Fundraiser
- Federal Impact Aid forms
- Coats and shoes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLzGpfYJBLs&feature=youtu.be
Dear Families,
Welcome to the 2021 - 2022 school year at Cottonwood Elementary! We
are so excited and honored to have the opportunity to partner with you to make
this a fantastic school year for our students!
While we are once again starting our school year under unique circumstances,
we are very excited to have students return to the building for full time in
person instruction. I understand there are a wide range of opinions represented
within our community about the format of school and the precautions that should
or should not be taken to keep our students safe and engaged during the
pandemic. My role as principal is to focus on our students, their learning, and
to support parents, teachers, and staff with the important work of educating
our students each school day. I trust our school board and district
leaders to put students first as they engage with the community and health
department to provide appropriate guidance for our schools. My role is to
follow the guidance, and to strive to keep our collective focus on what we all
value most, our students and their learning.
Now for some information for you:
- School Supplies: We are asking for a $20 donation for
school supplies instead of publishing long lists of expensive supplies.
Buying in bulk saves parents A LOT of money and we are able to purchase
what the students need. The only additional items all students will need
that are not included in the supply donation are the following:
- Backpack
- Masks
- Water bottle
- Headphones
If you are not able to supply these items for your children, please notify
the school so we can ensure your student has what is needed. The $20.00
donations can be paid by check to the school, exact cash to the office or
online through the school website anytime during the month of September.
- School Bell Schedule:
- M/T/W/F 9:10 am -
3:25 pm (Breakfast begins at 8:45 and is served until 9:05 am)
- Thursday 9:10 am - 1:55
pm (Early Release Day)
- Breakfast begins at
8:45 and is served until 9:05 am
- Teachers open their
doors at 9:00
- COVID Impact On Schools: We plan to open schools full
time for all students and for the most part, school will function
similarly to a typical year. There is a very lengthy COVID guidance
document that is found here
but a brief summary is provided below:
- At this time, you may come
to the office but an appointment will be necessary to enter the rest of
the building.
- On the first day of
school and thereafter, students will be entering through the outside
doors. Parents who choose to walk their children to class will need to
say goodbye at the door.
- We will continue our
efforts to keep kids safe by cleaning the building and having kids wash
hands as often as possible.
- Masks will be worn by
staff and students when inside school.
- We will have PE, Music
and Library classes. We will be allowed to move throughout the building
between spaces more freely.
- We will do everything
we can to social distance 3ft throughout the day. Details regarding
recess and lunch procedures will be communicated prior to September 1.
- Volunteers: We will
begin allowing parents into the building to volunteer for a specific
purpose after the first few weeks of school. Volunteers will need to have
their volunteer paperwork approved and arrangements made in advance with
staff.
- Childcare: We have on site before and after school
childcare provided through the YMCA. Information can be found at https://www.ymcapkc.org/child-care
Please stay tuned for additional information. We are happy to be back
and looking forward to reconnecting and serving our community of
learners. We can be reached at 360-662-8300 if you have questions.
Sincerely,
Ninette Rivero
Principal