Please enjoy the latest issue of Cougars' Tale, Coebourn Elementary School monthly newsletter.
October 2016
Message from Principal Kuminka

Coebourn Elementary is a school that achieves academic growth, fosters a positive learning environment, and welcomes parent support. Teachers continuously grow as educators to provide the highest level of quality instruction. Faculty participate in data teams and professional learning communities to collegially analyze student data to identify strength and needs of students in order to effectively enhance academic skills.
            Coebourn students read over 95 million words last year as part of the Reading Counts program during the 2015/2016 school year.  Students who read a million words attend the Brookhaven Borough Council meetings with me to be honored in their community for achieving this awesome accomplishment. Students who meet established grade level reading counts' standards will be recognized monthly and at the end of the school year.
            Coebourn Elementary earned two significant awards within the state and at the national level. Coebourn is recognized as a 2015 National School of Character and a Positive Behavior Support State Banner School. Coebourn has implemented a Positive Behavior Support and Character Education Program to maintain a positive learning environment. Respect, Responsibility, and Readiness are core values that are reinforced and expected of the staff, students, and parents. Behavioral expectations are integrated within the education of students school-wide. Students are recognized daily and monthly for modeling positive values. Coebourn's new slogan is "Building Character Brick by Brick".

Follow us on TWITTER for positive events and achievements: CoebournElementary@CoebournES
Congratulations Coebourn Elementary on your Outstanding Achievements
 2015 National School of Character

2015 PBIS Banner School

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October Calendar of Events

3rd -Spirit Week Begins / Science Explorers 3:30
4th - 4 Schools / 1 Book Kick Off
6th - Picture Day / PTL Mtg. 6:30 / Joe Corbi's Begins
7th - Pig Races / SVHS Homecoming
10th - Science Explorers 3:30
11th - PTL Hayride at Linvilla 6:30
13th - Reading Olympics 8:15
14th - Fire Prevention Day
17th - 5th Grade Field Trip / Science Explorers 3:30 / Progress Reports 
18th - Chick Fil A Spirit Night 5:00-7:30
19th - 11:15 Dismissal
21st - Joe Corbi Orders Due
24th - Red Ribbon Week / Kindergarten Field Trip / Science Explorers
28th - Monster Mash 6:30
Students of the Month
WAY TO GO!!!!!

Miss Lydon AM - Carter Ruggeri
Miss Lydon PM - Anabell Wehmeyer
Mrs. Nattress - James Emhof
Mrs. Roe - Jacob Daniele
Ms.Sullivan - Phillip Masusock
Mrs. Sciecinski - Xavier Jordan
Miss Creighton - Andrew Pinchak
Mrs. Anderson - Pipi Noblit
Mrs. Politano - Lucy McClellan
Miss Kuhn - Brennan McLaughlin

Mrs. Fulginiti - Logan Fenimore
Mrs. Dever - McKenzie Burgos
Mrs. Lachman - Stephen Davish
Mrs. Carroll -  Juliette Cummings
Mrs. Constan - Bella Carroll
Mrs. Wooleyhan - Ava Barraclough
Mr.  Carboni - Madison Gillin
Mrs. Barry - Haley Moran

Cougar 200 Club

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized in the month of September for demonstrating one of the 3 R's  Respect, Responsibility, and Ready.

Sumaia Ali
Brandon Bennis
Arielle Mims
Peyton Boyer
Christian Salvey
Chloe Bienlowski
Hannah Tagle
Lilly Maholik
Anthony Bellace
Jacob Daniele
Tommy McCloskey
Ally Sheppard
 Anyia Champion
Antonina Lillis
Dakotah Hermann
Jayson McCall
Brooklyn Murray
Brennan McLaughlin
Adyson McClellan
Jacob Daniele
Madeline Ajarko
Bridget Steel
Steven Tolentino
Ava Schmidt

PTL 
#coebournscoop 
Hello Coebourn Families,
Welcome Back!
The PTL is looking forward to another successful school year with the help from our Coebourn families.  Join us on October 6th for our annual PTL Meet n Greet at 6pm in the school library. Come out and meet our committee and see what the PTL has planned for our students this year. We'd love for you to join us!
 
Mark you calendars; 
Meet n Greet
October 6 / Coebourn Library / 6:00pm
Joe Corbi's
October 6 fundraiser will begin. Orders due back by October 21.
Go Cards Discount Cards
Coming soon. Get great offers and discounts from local businesses. 
Linvilla Orchards Hayride
October 11 / Followed by bonfire and marshmallow roasting.    
Chick Fil A Spirit Night
October 18 / Lima / 5:00-7:30pm
 
Continue clipping your Box Tops and be sure to register your Giant Bonus Card. Help Coebourn earn cash! 
 
Spirit Wear
Order forms have been sent home with students!!
 
Visit our website at 
www.pdsd.org/Page/2610     
Be Informed...Be Inspired...Be Involved 
Remember to "like" us on Facebook "Coebourn Elementary PTL" 
Notes From The Nurse

Flu Facts
from
The CDC
(Center for Disease Control)
Did you know:
  • The flu is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs caused by influenza viruses.
  • Children 2 to 17 years old are nearly 2 to 3 times more likely to be infected with the flu than adults.
  • School-age children are the main spreaders of the flu virus to other children, adults and older people.
  • Children younger than 5 had similar hospitalization rates from the flu as people 50-64 years of age.
  • More than 200,000 people in the US are hospitalized each year because of the flu.
  • The best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated; everyone in the family over 6 months of age should get the flu vaccine every year.
  • You cannot get the flu from the flu vaccine. The vaccines are made not to cause infection. Some people may experience side effects, but it is not the flu.
So protect yourself and your family NOW: Get your flu vaccines today!
 

CALLING All
COEBOURN READERS
 
Coebourn once again is participating in Scholastic Reading Counts! 
The goal of Reading Counts is to create lifelong readers by surrounding students with a wide variety of leveled literature and nonfiction texts in the classroom, in the school library, and at home. With Scholastic Reading Counts! students have a Lexile®-based independent reading program that tracks their success on the books they read, in and out of school. This technology-based program creates a personalized and engaging learning environment that ensures independent reading accountability. Scholastic Reading Counts intends to MOTIVATE students with suggested reading choices that match their interests and reading levels. This program is available to all 2nd through 5th grade students. Students in 2nd grade have a goal of 20,000 words read per month, while students in grades 3-5 are set to reach 30,000 words. Students may choose an independent book and when finished t take a ten question computerized quiz on the book. Seven out of the ten questions must be  answered correctly in order for the students to pass the quiz. The total number of words for the book read will be tracked throughout the year. If the book does not a Reading Counts quiz, students may write a summary of the book to receive credit. Any student who reaches 1,000,000 words will  be recognized both at school and at Brookhaven Borough Council!   
Stay tuned......More to come next month about READING COUNTS!!

G.R.I.T STUDENTS 
Who was seen showing GRIT this month?

Noah Shepard

GREEN COUGARS!!!!!

At Brookhaven Family Day students shared how their families recycle. 

Coebourn Students will be setting individual recycling goals in the month of October. 

#greencougars 
Meet Coebourn's New Teachers

Sharon Lachman (Permanent 4th Grade Teacher)

I am so excited to be part of the Coebourn family!  I am new to Coebourn but not the Penn-Delco School District.  I worked as the Child Study Team Coordinator at Parkside, Northley, and Sun Valley over the last eleven years.  Prior to that, I taught fourth grade in the Upper Darby School District for twelve years.  Through all those years my husband and I raised four children of our own!  In my short time at Coebourn, I am so impressed by the curiosity and kindness of the students.  I am looking forward to a fantastic year ahead!

Sarah Constan (4th Grade Long Term Sub for Allison Carey)

Before returning to West Chester University to complete my Bachelor's Degree in Early Grades Preparation, I had a prior career in sales and marketing. I previously studied International Business and German, but was always eager to earn my teaching degree.  I proudly reside in the Penn-Delco School District with my husband and 2 year old son. 

Nick Carboni (5th Grade Long Term Sub for Jamie Keefer)

I am excited to be teaching 5th grade this year at Coebourn. Being a part of the Coebourn family for the past two years has been wonderful. Prior to my last two years in Coebourn, I completed my student teaching in State College, PA, where I also completed my undergrad at Penn State University. I am ecstatic to teach a wonderful group of students during an important year of their lives and I look forward to being involved in the community.
4 Schools 1 Book Initiative Begins Again!

Students are asked to join all elementary students across Penn-Delco SD and read with a family member The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies. During morning school announcements, students will have a chance to answer questions based on the book. In addition, teachers will be conducting fun activities that go along with this chapter book. 

Thank Dr. Steinhoff for reading the first chapter to our students and leading this community vision of literacy. Miss Musho did an excellent job with running our kick-off assembly. The picture above illustrates Mrs. Roe and Mrs. Kuhn competing for the best Lemonade Stand at our kick-off assembly!


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