Welcome
Cottonwood Elementary 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
May 7--Kidz World Assembly at 2:30 p.m.
May 8--5th Grade to Visit AMS
May 9--5th Grade Band Concert, 6:00 p.m. at AMS
May 10--2nd Grade Popcorn Day
May 10th--5th Grade Amazing Race
May 10th--ALL LIBRARY BOOKS DUE
May 13--4th Quarter AR Parties (1-1:45--2nd & 4th, 2-2:45--1st & 3rd, 2:45-3:15, 5th)
May 13th & 14th--2nd Grade MAP testing 9:00-10:00 a.m.
May 14th--4th Gr Poetry & States, 1:30 p.m.
May 15th--Field Day (sack lunch or pizza lunch only; students may request a sack lunch from the cafeteria)
May 16th--2nd Grade MAP testing 9:00-10:00 a.m.
May 17th--2nd-5th Grade AR Party in the Park (10:00-2:00)
May 20th--Staff/Student Basketball Game at 2:00 p.m.
May 21st--Variety Show at 1:00 p.m.
May 22nd--5th Grade Promotion @ 1:30 p.m.
May 23rd--Awards Assembly at 9:00 a.m.
EARLY RELEASE AT 1:30 P.M.--NO P.M. KINDERGARTEN
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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.
