Posted April 16, 2021
Cory Families,
Happy Friday! We concluded CMAS testing this week for our in-person students. I was so impressed at the level of dedication each student showed during the assessment. We will begin CMAS testing for our remote learners next week, Wednesday- Friday.
Please make sure that you complete your parent input form and registration (April 26th) for next school year. The parent input form provides us information for class placements.
Bell Time for next school year
We wanted to let you know about some changes to Transportation Services that will affect our school’s schedule next year. Beginning in the 2021-22 school year, DPS will begin using a three-tier system for bell times. This means that most schools will start and end their day within one of three windows. Many schools will be implementing new start and end times within this new system, including Cory.
Beginning next school year, all grade levels at Cory will begin class at 8:50am and will dismiss at 3:50pm. We’re letting you know so you will have time to prepare and make adjustments for this change. We have requested for a change in bell time, but the final decision will come from transportation. I will keep families up to date with any new information.
CSC
The Collaborative School Committee (CSC) is a great opportunity for parents to further participate in the education of our children by supporting decision making at the school. The CSC is a collaborative committee of school leadership, teachers, parents and classified staff who meet monthly to strategically design the school’s Unified Improvement Plan, analyze school data, provide guidance on and approve the school budget and staffing allocations, and advise the school leadership on school design decisions. If you are interested in serving on the CSC, please complete a nomination form no later than May 5.
Free COVID testing for DPS students
DPS is expanding their partnership with COVID Check Colorado to offer free COVID-19 testing to students to support a safe return to school. Students will now be able to take an initial COVID-19 test before coming back to school as well as ongoing screening tests every other week. To register, please go to: https://www.primarybio.com/members/sign_up?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.primarybio.com%2Fm%2Fr%2Fdenverps&test_group=denverps
Testing sites: https://covidcheckcolorado.org/where-to-test/
Best,
Joan Wieser
Joan_Wieser@dpsk12.org
Principal
1st – 4th grades only: If you have not already done so, please complete the Parent Input Form for class placement next school year.
https://forms.gle/u2NfcomiT89aYMDH8
Last Chance to Become a Cory MASKerade VIP!
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This bonus bundle is only available for purchase until April 22.
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Auction Questions
Contact your auction chairs Naurin Gilger and Danielle Gooden at coryauctionteam@gmail.com
This is our last sign up genius of the year for Kiss n Go and South Door support! Thank you to everyone who has volunteered. There are still 6 weeks left in the school year to volunteer. We could really use your help for a few minutes in the morning before school or right after the bell rings in the afternoon. This has been so helpful for the Teachers and Administration in keeping our kids safe. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C45ABAA22A64-kiss1
Thank you to everyone who participated in our last dine out. We managed to raise $500 for our school! Our next dine out will be at Mod Market Eatery from 11-9pm on Wednesday, April 28th! They are located at 1000 S. Colorado Boulevard #101. Please visit https://www.groupraise.com/events/187374 to share your commitment in joining that day!
When ordering, be sure to tell them that you’re supporting Cory Elementary school! Thank you so much and thank you for your continued support!
Although we have had a mixed up hybrid year with remote and in person learning, we have been able to make some amazing memories! The yearbook this year is a great way to connect, enjoy our successes and be able to look back at what a crazy year this has been!. Please order via the link below and pay no later than May 8th. Payment can be completed through Venmo or drop a check/cash off in the office. Payments can be sent via your child.
Saturday, May 22 at 10 am – the Cory PTA will put on a fun run (once around the Cory-Merrill campus) for all Cory families. We will ask families to register so we can plan waves for social distancing, but there is no fee. Stay tuned – we will send out the registration form by email soon!
