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| News from Principal Foster |
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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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.
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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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| Winter Wishes |
Families, if you picked up a Winter Wishes gift tag from our snowman display, don't forget to return your wrapped gifts with your gift tags attached, to Cottage Grove School by
Friday, December 6th.
Thank you for your inspiring generosity and kindness!
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| News from the Art Rooms! |
Artsonia!
Look in take-home folders for your child's permission slip and registration information for a new program we are starting at CGS- Artsonia!
Artsonia is the world's largest collection of student art, published by teachers and students from around the world. Parents and families can view the artwork online, leave comments and order keepsakes featuring the artwork. CGS art students will be photographing and uploading their artwork to their own online gallery. Each student gallery is identifiable by their first name and their number code. (i.e. Jane12345) Parents can access this at anytime and will receive email notifications when artwork has been published. Parents may also invite others ("fans") to be able to see the gallery of their student. Check out their website at
www.artsonia.com
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Artsonia is COPPA compliant and fully supports schools' FERPA compliance.
They are regularly reviewed and approved for compliance with iKeepSafe's COPPA and FERPA Safe Harbor programs. In addition, Artsonia has signed the Student Privacy Pledge and has been reviewed and selected as a
top pick for learning by Common Sense Education
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| PTO News |
December 9th Meeting
@ Taylor Prairie in the IMC at 6:30 p.m.
The PTO has several exciting events coming up!
On December 12th, 6:30-7:30 at the TP library, we are offering a special parent opportunity! The author of the award winning book Worry Bee will be presenting her Mindfulness and Breathing strategies. The following day, students at TP and CGS will attend an assembly where she will teach them the strategies and when to best use them. This will provide an opportunity for teachers, students, and parents to all use the same language! If you are interested in purchasing her books, Worry Bee or Mindful Moon, please complete this order form and return it to the school by December 6th (Checks can be made out to CG PTO). Books will be available for pick-up at the parent session, or we will send them home with kids the following day.
On Saturday, December 14th, the Jingle Jog-A-Thon will take place! We hope you are busy collecting pledges already! Hoping for great weather, much fun and lots of success!
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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| Indoor Recess |
The Lunchroom/Playground Supervisors need your help! During the course of the school year, the students are kept indoors for recess due to the weather. If you have any games that are appropriate for second, third, and fourth graders that you are no longer using, please consider donating them to the school to be used during those "indoor days." The games can be dropped off at the office. Thank you so much for your consideration!
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| Save the Date! Math Night! |
Cottage Grove School and Taylor Prairie School will be hosting a combined Family Math Night at Taylor Prairie on:
Tuesday January 14th
5:30 - 7:00pm
More details will follow soon. We hope to see you there!
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| School Library Volunteers Needed! |
The library is about to undergo a few large projects and could use some volunteers who are detailed orientated and have a few hours to volunteer each week. No experience necessary. Email Lucas Franklin at [email protected]
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| MG Hockey Youth Night |
Th MG Boys Hockey team would like to invite all staff and students to Youth Night on Saturday, January 4 at Hartmeyer Ice Arena. MV Plays at 5:30 pm and Varsity will face off against Oregon at 7:30 pm. Come to the rink and support your MG Boys Hockey Team!
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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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| Article Headline |
Be Brave and Give Blood!
On January 20, 2020, I would like to invite you to Be Brave and participate in the Sixth Annual Be Brave Blood Drive. Please consider scheduling an appointment or volunteering to help show your support of all of our Cottage Grove families who are battling Cancer!
There will be a Sign-up Genius link in December's newsletter for those interested in volunteering. You can also email (
[email protected]
) with your interest and I will send you the link as soon as the sign up is complete.
When: January 20, 2020 from 11:30-5:30
Where: St. Patrick Church - Parish Hall
Thank you for your thoughtfulness and your continued support of all those children and adults fighting the fight of their lives against Cancer.
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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
12/02/2019 - 12/13/2019 Check
calendar for closed dates.
New carpet is coming to Monona Public Library!
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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| Geo-Bee and Spelling Bee |
4th grade students will get a chance to participate in some Upcoming "Bees." The Geo Bee will be held at CGS in December; the Spelling Bee will be in January.
Please go here for more information and student materials for the Geo Bee, and here for the Spelling Bee.
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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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| 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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