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Paw Prints - February
, 2020
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| News from Principal Foster |
Dear Cottage Grove School Families,
The start of a new year is always exciting. Now that we are a month into 2020, I hope everyone is meeting their New Year's goals and intentions. Additionally, I hope everyone is staying warm! We appreciate you making sure your children have warm winter gear for the cold outdoors.
Here at CGS, we are continually looking at how we can improve our practice. Recently, we were able to spend time with our CGS colleagues during in-service time to refine our work with math, reading, and overall engagement. It was neat to hear from many staff on how beneficial in-services are to their practice.
During the month of February, Cottage Grove School will continue to focus on collaboration and how we can reach all of our students with a range of expertise. Together, let's have a great month of February!
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| February is Friendship /Kindness Month |
We teach our students about kindness and respect throughout the year, but February is a great time to celebrate friendship and kindness! Teachers will celebrate friendship and kindness with various community-building activities that also teach students about the value of these qualities. Some of these activities may include making cards, doing acts of kindness, or working on a classroom or grade-level project. Please avoid sending in valentines (cards or treats) so that these projects and activities can be created and owned by students as a group.
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| Two Important Reminders |
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Please remind students not to bring personal items to school, like technology, toys, trading cards, or similar items. The concern is the distraction it might cause and the worry of items being misplaced or broken. CGS might have special days students can bring personal items, but that will be clearly communicated for those days.
2. Please review the bus expectations with your children to ensure a safe, respectful and responsible bus ride. The bus is an extension of the school day and SAFETY is the primary focus of CGS. Everyone deserves to ride comfortably on the bus and CGS students need to do their part!
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| Notes from the Office |
Reminder:
The first morning bell is at 7:40am and the second bell at 7:45.
Students should be in their classroom and ready to start the day at 7:45. Students may arrive at school at 7:20, when supervisors are outside.
If your child will be absent or has an appointment, please call the office before 8:00 a.m. We will be sure your child's teacher knows.
Pre-Arranged Extended Absence Forms:
Please remember to fill out a form if your child will miss more than 2 days in a row. They are available online under MG Family Information, Forms For Families.
Infinite Campus:
PLEASE keep your information on Infinite Campus up to date.
Be sure to check your phone number(s) and emergency contacts.
2019-2020 Student Calendar
The 2019-2020 Student School Year Calendar is now available by clicking
here.
2020-2021 Student Calendar
The 2020-2021 Student School Year Calendar has been approved and is now available to view by clicking
here.
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Early Learning Fair
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EARLY LEARNING FAIR -
Monday, February 3rd, 2020
On Monday, February 3rd, 2020, the Monona Grove School District will hold its annual Early Learning Fair and Together 4 Kids Registration at Nichols School (MG District Office) in Monona. This event is a free service to families of pre-school children. Parents will have the opportunity to meet with a professional to share information about their child's development and to register for the 2020-2021 T4K program. Registration information will be sent to families in mid December. Parents will need to schedule an appointment upon receipt of registration materials. If you have any new neighbors with young children aged birth to 4 ½, please have them call Gina in the Early Education Office at 839-2113.
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| Spelling Bee News |
In January, students took their knowledge of words and were tested on it in the Scripps National "Spelling Bee." 15 students participated, and after a contentious championship round, Jocelyn Castleman was crowned as the school winner. Congratulations to Landon Hoppenjan (2nd) and Grace Beyer (3rd).
Pictured below: All classroom winners participating in the school Spelling Bee.
Pictured below: 3rd, 2nd and 1st place winners.
Pictured below: CGS Spelling Bee Winner.
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| School Fee Reminder |
Just a reminder that school fees for the 2019-2020 school year ($50.00) were due September 3rd. If you need to pay fees, please do so via the IC Parent Portal, or you may bring cash/check to the CGS Office.
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| Safety First! |
Please plan for your students
safe arrival at school!
Remember that supervision starts at
7:20 am. and crossing guards are not at the cross walks until 7:15 am.
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| Volunteer Background Checks |
If you are planning to help in the classroom or accompany your child on a field trip, you
MUST complete the on-line form
here.
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| PTO News |
February 10 Meeting
@ Taylor Prairie in the IMC at 6:30 p.m.
Scrip is one of PTO's most successful fundraising programs. Scrip is just another way to pay for everyday purchases using gift cards in place of cash, checks and credit cards. Scrip fundraising allows you to raise money for our school without selling anything - and it doesn't cost you a dime! Click
here for order form.
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| Thank You! |
Thank you to everyone who volunteered and/or gave blood at the BE BRAVE Blood Drive on Monday, January 20! It was great to see so many community and staff members.
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
We had 33 donors and collected 37 pints of blood, AND we registered several first time donors!
Don't forget to mark your calendars for Monday, January 18, 2021, for the SEVENTH Annual BE BRAVE Blood Drive.
Thank you!
Miss Klotzbach -
CGS Reading Teacher and BE BRAVE blood drive coordinator
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| GEM |
Attention parents of Girls-
GEM (Growing Early Minds) classes are designed to challenge and engage advanced learners finishing grades 1 through 4. Students will be exposed to advanced concepts and themes that feed their curious minds. Social and emotional curriculum components focus on fostering autonomy, encouraging development of growth mindset, and developing effective collaboration skills. Please go here for more information.
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| Friends of the Cottage Grove Library - Wisconsin |
The Friends of the Library is becoming very active again and are always looking for new members. Click
here for their flyer.
Also check out their Facebook:
Friends of the Cottage Grove Library-Wisconsin
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| Bookmobile |
Bookmobile stops in Cottage Grove on Wednesdays at the following times:
Dublin Park -
2:00-4:00pm
Piggly Wiggly - 5:00-8:00pm
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Want to pickup a specific Bookmobile item you found in LINKcat? We have a large collection and can't fit it all onboard at once. Please call us in advance to ensure we have your item onboard when you visit!
(608) 266-9297
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| Area Library News |
MONONA PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Pinney Library is NOW OPEN in our INTERIM location at 211 Cottage Grove Road. For more information or updates on the progress of the new library being built at Royster Corners, visit
http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/pinney
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The Sun Prairie Public Library is open to everyone! We have programs for all ages -- from babies through teens (adults, too!) and we're open 7 days a week. Don't have a library card? No problem! Just bring a photo ID and we can issue you one today. From Storytime to Legos to Gaming and more...there's always something happening at the library and you never know what you might find next! Check our website for current program days and times: www.sunlib.org
SPPL hours: Monday through Thursday 9am-9pm; Friday 9am-6pm; Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 1-5pm
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| CGS Calendar |
Keep updated on school events by clicking
here
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| School Day Schedule for 2019 - 2020 |
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First bell; students may
enter building
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7:35 a.m.
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Classes begin
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7:45 a.m.
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2nd Grade Recess
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9:20 - 9:35 a.m.
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4th Grade Recess
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9:35 - 9:50 a.m.
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3rd Grade Lunch and Recess
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10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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4th Grade Lunch and Recess
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11:35 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
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2nd Grade Lunch and Recess
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12:25 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
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3rd Grade Recess
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1:10 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.
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Dismissal
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2:35 p.m.
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| CGS Parking Lot |
Drop Off and Pick Up: Please use the lot closest to the building for Drop Off and Pick Up for the safety of everyone. The far lot is busy with the buses coming in and out.
Supervision begins at 7:20am. For the safety of your child please do not drop off before that.
If you are dropping off or picking up your student(s) without coming into the building yourself, please join the line of cars next to the curb in the lot closest to the building. There will be supervisors along the sidewalk to help the students and direct traffic.
If you are planning to come into the building, please park your car (not along the curb) and use the crosswalk. We ask that you escort your student(s) to and from the sidewalk.
We have noticed that some of our visitors have been parking in the "far" parking lot. We, CGS Staff, park in the far lot so our visitors have closer access to the building. That is also the lot the buses use. We welcome all visitors to park in the lot closest to the building.
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| School Supplies |
If you need help getting school supplies for your student, please contact Kendra Atkinson. 608-839-8721
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| Student Handbook |
The student handbook is located on the Cottage Grove website. Please take some time to go over the Cottage Grove and District policies and procedures. If you would like a printed copy, please contact the office. You can read the handbook
here.
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| Communication |
Monona Grove Website: You will find all District news and information at www,mononagrove.org
CGS Monthly newsletter: "PawPrints" is the CGS monthly newsletter put out the first week of the month. You will receive an IC message that it is available. Please keep your Parent updated, you will also receive other important messages via IC.
Teacher newsletters: Teachers will send newsletters out for specific classroom news and events.
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| School Nutrition |
You will find menus for both Breakfast in the Classroom (BIC) and Lunch on the website.
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| Notes from the Health Room |
If your child has a temp, is vomiting, has diarrhea, has a rash you do not know the cause of, or has a communicable disease (such as pink eye) do not send them to school - keep them home.
Due to latex allergies among students, staff and visitors of Monona Grove Schools, latex balloons are NOT allowed. Latex Balloons have the biggest health risk for latex allergic people because of the latex particles that become airborne and can lead to respiratory distress if breathed in.
Please do not bring Latex balloons into school buildings and grounds. School health office/first aid supplies include non-latex gloves and band aids/tape. For more information click
here
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Lost & Found
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"I don't know where it is"...the words every parent hates hearing! The Lost and Found has
become the dark abyss of single gloves and lonely hats (not to mention lunch bags and shoes).
At CGS, our collection grows quickly, and all found objects were thrown into a heap that no one would have the time to sort. This was not a helpful system for anyone. Good news, we have a new system that should be easier for students and parents to find what is missing.
A continual sweep will be done to gather all the left behind articles and put in the lost and found area. The Lost and Found area is now more organized. All things will be on a hanger
or in one of the blue baskets. Reminder announcements will be made for students to look in the area. The last week of the month, the carts and baskets will be wheeled into the rotunda
area to be more visible. At the beginning of the new month, all unclaimed articles will be put in a large bin and held for one month. This bin is in the lost and found area and is labeled
for easy access. When the month is over, the unclaimed articles from the bin will be bagged and donated and the bin will be filled with the new unclaimed articles.
Please feel free to come in and look, or if you are unable to come during school hours call the office and we can check for you!
TIP: MARK ALL JACKETS, SNOWPANTS, BACKPACKS AND LUNCH BOXES - ANYTHING YOU FEEL IS VALUABLE.
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