Cottonwood Elementary

Welcome to Cottonwood Elementary

May 28, 2008

Welcome to Cottonwood Elementary! We are glad that you have chosen to be a part of our Cottonwood family. We hope you have a wonderful 08-09 school year. Please check out the links below to learn more about CES.

School Hours 8:35-3:35

Classroom Webpages	08-09 Staff List	Cottonwood PTO	08-09 School Supplies
Health Office	Wellness	Site Council	Elementary Breakfast Menu
Family Handbook	Library Information	CES Newsletters	Elementary Lunch Menu
CES Building Report Card	District Standards	Internet Safety Resources

Mission Statement:

We will work together at Cottonwood Elementary to be responsible, respectful and resourceful life long learners. We will do what is right.

”We”--students, parents and staff members of the Cottonwood community.

“Responsible” —All individuals will follow building and classroom rules that are fair, reasonable and essential for the daily operation of Cottonwood. (EX: Code of Conduct, agenda books, homework, safety procedures, family handbook guidelines)

“Respectful”—All individuals will be respectful members of our school environment. (EX: Code of Conduct; Instructional time, Character building, cooperation, BEST Assemblies)

“Resourceful”---All individuals will have the opportunity to utilize our resources wisely (EX: Library, Playground, Technology, Counseling services; PTO)

The Cottonwood community believes the following statements will help develop students to become successful life-long learners.

RESPECT:
 We believe all members of the school community deserve to be treated with respect and fairness.

RESPONSIBILITY:
 We believe that all individuals must be accountable for their actions and choices.

SAFE AND ORDERLY ENVIRONMENT:
 We believe that learning takes place when there is a positive, safe and orderly school environment.

CURRICULUM:
 We believe that the core subjects of reading, writing, and mathematics are the foundations of learning

EXPECTATIONS:
 We believe that daily expectations which are challenging for our students will encourage them to reach their highest academic achievement.

SUCCESS:
 We believe that every child should progress, when their individual learning styles are incorporated into the academic setting.

COMMUNITY:
 We believe that learning is most effective when students, parents, teachers and community are active and responsible participants in the educational process.

Cottonwood Elementary
1747 North Andover Road
Andover, Kansas 67002
Telephone: (316) 218-4620
Shari Rooks, Principal