Greetings CGS Families,

I'd like to thank everyone for making the needed adjustments and providing feedback on our virtual learning adventure during the 2019-2020 school year! The Cottage Grove Staff feels fortunate to be part of a school where our families and community are so supportive. 

Typically, there is a lot of planning for the next school year during the month of May and we are in the process of finalizing our staffing and schedules for 2020-2021. Building coordinators will be working on the "blueprint" for next year at a leadership retreat this summer.  Planning is important to having a great year - the adults in the building really set the stage for the year ahead, and we want to make sure we create a school that works for students, staff, and parents. 

Thank you for a great school year! Enjoy the spring weather that seems to have finally arrived.  Thanks for allowing us the privilege to work with your children and please take the time to reach out to staff this week during teacher appreciation week.

 

Please sign up to follow Cottage Grove School on Twitter!  @CGSWolves  

Currently we have 121 followers and are shooting for the 150 mark!

 

Reed Foster

Cottage Grove School Principal

 

We would like to give a big Thank You to all of our teachers for all they do!  What a year it has been!

If you plan on moving before the beginning of the next school year, please  click here to fill out a withdrawl form that will assist us in forwarding your child's records to the next school.

Email your withdrawl form to                                                               kristen.halverson@mgschools.net.  

Also we will arrange return of the district iPads, books, or other items.

                       Thank You!

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.

• A weekly reminder will be sent out to all families - Only individuals requesting deliveries will need to sign up (link found in Sunday reminder message).   
• Students no longer need to be present to receive food. 
• Everyone is welcome to participate; there is no income limit
• This is open to children 18 years and younger; children do not need to be school age nor attending the Monona Grove School District to qualify

• Glacial Drumlin School 11:00 am to 11:15 am
• Taylor Prairie 11:20 am to 11:35 am
• Cottage Grove School  11:45 am to 12:00 pm 

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.

 

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.

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

Keep updated on school events by clicking here

 

First bell; students may enter building	7:35 a.m.
Classes begin	7:45 a.m.
2nd Grade Recess	9:20 - 9:35 a.m.
4th Grade Recess	9:35 - 9:50 a.m.
3rd Grade Lunch and Recess	10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
4th Grade Lunch and Recess	11:35 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
2nd Grade Lunch and Recess	12:25 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
3rd Grade Recess	1:10 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.
Dismissal	2:35 p.m.

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.

If you need help getting school supplies for your student, please contact Kendra Atkinson.  608-839-8721

 

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.

 

CGS Website:  Click here

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.

become the dark abyss of single gloves and lonely hats (not to mention lunch bags and shoes).