PARENT POST 4/27

Posted May 4, 2018

April 27, 2018

Dear Cory Community,

We know that cancelling classes this Friday was a hardship for many families. It is important to understand that Colorado has several challenges facing how schools are funded and how teacher pay impacts our profession and ultimately the children in our schools. Today, educators from around our state are lobbying for change. Part of the Cory mission we developed this year states: We inspire students to be globally aware, inquisitive and compassionate individuals… through service learning and social action. The march today is an opportunity for our teachers to model for our students how to take action and work for change.

Although school was canceled, a group of Cory kids are set to take the stage today at the Shakespeare Festival, which will continue its annual celebration of Shakespeare in schools. The kids and Ms. Laventure have worked very hard to make this performance a fabulous one. Congratulations to all of the students participating today! And, a huge thank you to all of our parent chaperones!

The last few weeks our students have also been learning the Denver Safe from the Start Curriculum, a curriculum presented by the Denver Children’s Advocacy Center. This program returns to Cory this year to address several issues, in a developmentally appropriate way, across grade levels. The sessions are: General Safety, Gun and Fire Safety, the Always Ask First Rule, Phone and Internet Safety, Safe/Unwanted/Unsafe Touches, The Touching Rule, Safety Steps. The program is an excellent one that reinforcing messages of how to be safe at home, school and out in the community.

Lastly, we are gearing up for a very busy May! Please mark your calendars for the many upcoming events listed below.

Have a wonderful, safe and relaxing weekend with your families.
 
Best,
Liz TenCate
 
Save the Date:

  • TALENT SHOW AUDITIONS – 5/2 & 5/3 (11:30AM-1:05PM)
  • PTA MEETING – 5/4 AT 8:45AM
  • SPRING DANCE – 5/4
  • TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON – 5/8
  • 1ST GRADE OPERA – 5/9 & 5/10
  • CORY DINES OUT NONNA’S – 5/11
  • FIELD DAY – 5/18/18
  • VOLUNTEER BREAKFAST – 5/18
  • CONCERT ON THE GREEN – 5/24
  • NO SCHOOL – 5/28
  • WALK YOUR STUDENT TO SCHOOL DAY (AND VIEW STUDENT PRESENTATION OF END OF YEAR MATH PROJECTS) – 5/29
  • 5TH GRADE CONTINUATION – 5/30
  • LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – 5/31


CORY DINES OUT

Save the date for Cory’s last Dine Out of the year at: Nonna’s Chicago Bistro, May 11 – 13!
Our last Dine Out for this school year will be at Nonna’s Chicago Bistro (located on the northeast corner of Monaco & Leetsdale on the east side of the strip, 6603 Leetsdale Drive). Nonna’s is partnering with Cory to give back 20% of food sales when you mention our school! Please make reservations by calling 303-399-2000. Dine out Friday, Saturday or Sunday to support Cory – great idea to celebrate Mother’s Day with the family or as a date night!

ENROLLMENT 2018/2019

We are finalizing our numbers for next year.  Our budget is directly determined by our enrollment.  If you know that you will not be attending Cory next year, please call and let the office know as soon as possible.  This will allow us to take students off of our wait list.   Thank you.

SPRING DANCE

Mark your calendars and pull out the leg warmers! Cory’s Spring Dance is taking us back to the 80s. DJ Chuck will keep it rockin’!  Friday, May 4 from 6-8 pm in cafeteria. All students must be accompanied by an adult. Bring money to purchase from food trucks: Devil Dogs and Kona Ice.

GRAVITY CIRCUS AERIAL SUMMER CAMP (PDF)