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Cossitt PTC Friday Folder
Cossitt Friday Folder January 24, 2020
Welcome to your emailed Friday Folder. These flyers are also available on the  Cossitt PTC website .
Girls Running Club
ATTENTION 3rd, 4th and 5th GRADE GIRLS!
WHO WANTS TO RUN?

Cossitt Elementary is hosting another season of girls' running club! The club will meet once a week to work towards running a 5k at the end of the season. While meeting, we will focus on both running and social skills. The girls will also work on building confidence, self-esteem and working together as a team.

This year, Girls' Running Club will be held on Thursdays after school and coached by Mrs. Daly, Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Galloway, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Melberg, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Stamer & Mrs. Wood.

We'd love for you to join us! 

STEM Expo Sign up is Here!  
Saturday, March 7th 9am-noon
Forest Road School
(901 N. Forest Road. LaGrange Park)

Do you have your project planned?  Register here!
Register by Feb. 15 to guarantee your t-shirt size.

What is the STEM Expo?  

STEM EXPO 2020 will showcase the talents of K - 6 students in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and creative Making. This event is designed to show off those talents in the scientific areas. We look forward to many different kinds of projects and students to share what they have learned. STEM EXPO is an event, like an old-fashioned science fair, but non-competitive, you are all winners!

Do you need some help? Contact the Science Center 708-215-6405 or 
sciencecenter@dist102.k12.il.us

For more information about EXPO click here.  
Watch the video from EXPO 2019.
Cossitt Movie Morning at La Grange Theater! 
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Join us for a free movie on Monday February 17, 2020!

To express our gratitude for all Cossitt PTC members and volunteers, we are pleased to sponsor a FREE movie morning at the La Grange Theater, 80 South LaGrange Road.

Monday, February 17, 2020 (no school due to President's Day)
Doors open at 9:10. Movie starts at 9:30

Concession stand will be open for purchases.   Children must be accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.

We will know what movie will be shown a week ahead of time and will let you know as soon as possible. Please sign up on the link below, space is limited. (Note: if you sign up and change your mind once we know what movie will be shown, it's no problem to cancel.)


Questions: Contact Dawn Collins.
K-3 Friendship Workshop
Star K-3 Friendship Workshop 2020

Registration is open for the Star K - 3 Friendship Workshop for girls and boys. During this 2.5 hour event your child will have fun while gaining valuable information through discussions, role play, games, a craft and yoga, learning about friendships, the struggles they can bring and how they can navigate through them. A snack will be provided.   Register your child soon as limited space is available!  

Date: Saturday, March 7th, 2020 Time: 9:30am - noon
Place: Ogden Ave Elementary Cost: $30 

Register thru PushCoin ( go to your PushCoin account and search for STAR in the webstore ). (Automatically reduced fee for families who qualify for National Lunch Program).  Scholarships are available.

Sponsored by Dist 102 Positive School Climate Committee (PSCC) 
Contact Rebecca Ramana  or Katie Coutinho to inquire. 
Trivia Night Sign Up Open!!
Don't delay! 
Fifth Bi-Annual Cossitt Trivia Night on January 31st

The theme of the party is "binge worthy TV"!! The days of Must See TV are gone as everyone is binge watching their favorite shows on Netflix, HBO, Hulu etc... Gather 10 cast members, pick your favorite binge worthy show, and prepare to dress in "theme". 

Want to play but don't have a full team? Sign up and pay for an individual spot and we will put you on a team.  It's a great way to get to know other Cossitt parents!


Reservations for this event will be on a first-come, first-served basis and registration closes Friday, January 24!

Questions/Concerns?   Email  Pam Lucina  or Lisa Lisa Henderson .  Hope you see you there!  
5Essentials Survey
Mr. Michowski is asking that we please take a moment to fill out the 5Essentials Survey about our school.   5Essentials  is an evidence-based system designed to drive improvement in schools nationwide--it reliably measures changes in a school organization through the  5Essentials Survey  and provides individualized, actionable Reports for each school.  The survey will be open until February 14th.  Thank-You!  

Race to the Finish!
District 102's annual 
Race to the Finish 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk
Sunday, May 3, 2020 at 8 AM 

This event benefits the PTCs for ALL six schools in District 102. The event starts & finishes at Forest Road School traveling a course through the scenic streets of LaGrange Park and concludes with a post-race party including music, vendors and food!

Early bird registration opens February 1st. Register now, before prices increase!

PTC Dollars at Work! 
Cossitt 3rd grade enjoyed Marimbamania! Assembly last Friday on behalf of Cossitt PTC as curricular enrichment.   A unique, informative, and entertaining presentation of music and  marimbas  from around the world, has been a hit with children for years. While dressed in a full costume for each culture presented, Marimbaman David Hall performs musical selections from South America, Mexico, Africa, Japan, Germany, and the USA on authentic  marimbas  and xylophones from around the world.  The students had a great time!

Here are some upcoming assemblies 
that the PTC is  sponsoring:  

6th Grade:  Tales of Olympus March 19 9:30am
2nd Grade:  Ellis Island Storyteller, March 16, 1:30pm
4th Grade: Number the Stars Field Trip, 
Irish American Heritage Center, May 19
5th Grade:  Voices of Chicago, Poetry Slam, May 14, 1pm
6th Grade:  Tales of Olympus, March 20, 9:30am
6th Grade:  Chinese Dancers, April 27, 10am
Cheers For Cossitt--Save the Date!  
Save the Date for the 2nd annual Cheers for Cossitt Spring Soiree. Please join us at Prasino in La Grange on Friday, April 17th for an evening to benefit Cossitt School.
Thanks, Daily Method!  
Thanks to everyone who started the new year right with a barre class incorporating elements of Pilates, yoga and orthopedic stretching at Dailey Method. Special thanks to hosts, Daily Method owner, Kelli Teegan, and Co-Host, Amorena Shaver.
Questions about the PTC budget? Please email Melissa Diebold at cossittptctreasurer@gmail.com  to receive a copy. The Cossitt PTC budget is also available at all PTC meetings.

Interested in ways the Cossitt PTC has put our fundraising dollars to use in our school? Please take a look at some of the ways our families and community have made a difference!

Sincerely,
The Cossitt PTC