#Be Kind
March 22, 2024
Cottonwood Families,
Congratulations 2nd Grade
Thank you to the many families who attended the second grade music performance of "Terrible Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day." We hope you enjoyed the show. The students did a fantastic job singing, dancing, and playing instruments. A special thank you to the following individuals for your helping the students prepare for this great event: Mrs. Marble, Mrs. Braun, Mrs. Rangeloff, Mrs. Zagurski and Miss Cole. A job well done!
Conferences
Thank you for all the families that attended our conferences. We are so fortunate to have great participation.
Class Assignments for 2024-2025
It's that time of the year where we begin planning for next year. Soon we will be developing class lists for next year. The development of class lists is a very important task that involves many people and a great deal of thought. As we create our class lists, we consider the following criteria:
Balancing the male/female ratio
Incorporating different academic levels of students
Matching individual learning styles with teaching styles
Keeping classroom social dynamic balanced
Although we would like to grant all requests, it would be impossible to do so and could possibly jeopardize the integrity of the process. If there are truly unusual circumstances that you feel must be addressed regarding your child’s placement for next year, please follow these guidelines:
1. Send a dated and signed written request to Mrs. Rudloff by March 29, 2024. This can be in the form of a letter or email. Requests made after this point may not be considered.
2. Describe your child’s learning style and the type, not the name, of the teacher that would benefit your child.
There must be an educational rationale for your request. “My daughter had Mrs. Smith and really liked her,” is not an educationally sound reason. Please keep in mind that teacher assignments can change in the coming months or even over the summer. Rest assured that we will be very deliberate about formulating the class lists for next year so that your child has a positive, productive experience. Class assignments for the 2024-2025 school year will be shared close to the beginning of the school year as changes may occur close to the first weeks of school.
Calendar of Events
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration is now underway. If you have a student who will be a kindergartener next year, you may now register. Please spread the word to neighbors who may have a child who is kindergarten age.
Spring Break is right around the corner...
April 8-12
March
Breakfast & Lunch Menu
PE
Kids Heart Challenge
March 6-April 5
Hello Cottonwood Families,
Kids Heart Challenge starts March 6th and ends April 5th. The event's mission is to have everyone learn hands only CPR, fundraise for the American Heart Association, and recognize healthy decision making. If you are interested in more information, below is a link to my Cottonwood Physical Education website.
https://sites.google.com/mpsomaha.org/cotpe/kids-heart-challenge
Parent Pride
Next Meeting March 25th 6:00
Cottonwood Library
One Book One School
One Book One School
We are so excited to Launch our One Book One School activities TODAY!!
Our book is "Adventures of a South Pole Pig"
Look in your Child's Friday Folder (the youngest or only child of the family) for the book, reading schedule, activity schedule, and discussion questions.
You can also access everything you need at this website!
https://sites.google.com/mpsomaha.org/onebookoneschool2024/home