Welcome to Cottonwood Elementary
"Be the best, you can be."
1747 North Andover Road
Andover, Kansas 67002
Telephone: (316) 218-4620
Shari Rooks, Principal
Office Hours 8:00-4:00
School Hours 8:35-3:35
UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
YEARBOOKS ON SALE IN THE OFFICE
$15 CASH/CHECK TO COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY
**EVERY FRIDAY SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT--WEAR COTTONWOOD SPIRITWEAR FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A COTTONWOOD WATER BOTTLE**
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, Rise and Shine)
“Resourceful”---All individuals will have the opportunity to utilize our resources wisely (EX: Library, Playground, Technology, Counseling services; PTO)
CORE VALUES
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 are to be treated with respect.
RESPONSIBILITY:
We believe all individuals are accountable for their actions and all community members are stakeholders in the educational process.
SAFE AND ORDERLY ENVIRONMENT:
We believe learning takes place in a positive, safe, and orderly school environment.
HIGH EXPECTATIONS:
We believe challenging expectations develop high academic and social achievement.
SUCCESS:
We believe all Cottonwood community members will be successful when we focus and reflect on standards and individual needs.




















