Posted March 18, 2022
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Hi Cory Families,
With Spring in the air, we need to ensure that all students come to school prepared for snow and rain. Please make sure that students are coming to school prepared for the weather because students will be going outside for recess.
The safety of our students is the most important aspect of our day. Please exercise patience when using the main parking lot. This area is not a drop off area so please do not drop students off in this location. Families need to park and walk students to the black top if you are using the parking lot. Again, if we can not follow the expectations, I may close the parking lot and require families to use the Kiss and Go.
I am asking families to please follow our Kiss and Go expectations to make this area safe and effective for pick-up and drop-off.
We have revised the safety guidelines at Kiss and Go because of the unsafe driving and jaywalking that is occuring. We are requesting parents to volunteer during pick-up and drop off to support our mitigation efforts. Parents who volunteer will be provided training to support the traffic conditions at Kiss and Go. I am also asking families to be mindful of behavior when engaging with parent volunteers and teachers at Kiss and Go. We need to work together in a calm way to ensure the safety of all our students.
A few reminders:
Thank you to the PTA and parent volunteers for helping put together our new picnic tables. We can’t wait to use them!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Joan Wieser
Principal
Cory Elementary
jwieser@dpsk12.net
SAVE THE DATE:
Change Drive for the Chickens!
March 21st – March 25th
Hello Cory Parents!
What are you doing with all that loose change after two years of not using it?
Help support us during our Change for Chickens Coin Drive. The money we raise during the change drive will help defray the cost of caring for our lovely flock of hens.
Send your students to school with your family’s loose change from March 21 – 25th. Then, the class that raises the most money will be celebrated with a pizza party after spring break.
How Sick is to Sick
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RcdCmU4SYXwmVhJrA3Pyk0gP0MTDClkF/view
. We are looking for new volunteers to add to our chicken volunteer list.
Student grades 1st – 5th, need to be accompanied by a trained volunteer to care for the chickens.
We are hoping to get more parents, grandparents, or other old siblings involved in our program to get each grade level into the coup daily, Monday – Friday (maximum 3 students per class).
What is involved in becoming a volunteer?
If you are interested, please contact Skeeter Buck – skeeterbuck@gmail.com or text 415-845-5447.
Please come in to look for any items your children might be missing in the lost and found area. It is overflowing with coats, mittens, water bottles and other miscellaneous items!
We could use a little help from parents to go through the lost and found area and help us get it organized.
EVERYTHING will be donated to Clothes for Kids the week after Spring break!
If a couple parents want to come in and help on Monday morning at 10:00 to organize the lost and found we would greatly appreciate it.
Discovery Link News
Cory/C3 Enrichment Spring Session
April 5th – May 27th, 2022
Registration Information
Registration begins Wednesday, March 9th at 8:00am and ends Wednesday, March 23rd at 8:00am.
Below are the steps to begin registration on Wednesday, March 9th.
(There is no early access to registration before March 9th!)
Or
If you’re not a current Extended Learning family, please visit this link to register: https://www.schoolcareworks.com/registration/dps/start_registration.jsp
PAYMENT IS DUE AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION
PLEASE NOTE that students will not have enrichment classes on the following days:
April 4th
QUESTIONS?
Please e-mail madison_tibbatts@dpsk12.net or call our main office at (720) 423-1795. Please include your name and school in any communication.
BEFORE-SCHOOL ENRICHMENTS
Wednesday AM
Club Amigos
Learn basic Spanish vocabulary, phrases and sentences in this fun, engaging class! Students learn Spanish essentials while playing fun games. Classes are taught by Señorita S, certified teacher and creator of the program.
| Location | Time | Dates of Classes | Min/Max | Grades | Price |
| CoryRm #119 | 7:30am – 8:15am | April 6, 13, 20, 27May 4, 11, 18, 25 | 12/28 | K – 5th | $116 for 8 week session |
Friday AM
Cory/C3 Math Team with Pi Q Math (7 week program ONLY)
Join the Cory/C3 Math Team with Pi Q Math! Team members will meet Friday mornings to strengthen their problem solving skills and deepen their understanding of important mathematical concepts. Children who participate in at least two sessions during the school year will have the opportunity to practice for and participate in at least one math competition. The contest will be administered during the camp time and at Cory, no travel is required. Math competitions have helped thousands of kids understand that math is not about blindly following rules but about solving complex and deeply satisfying problems. They have generated excitement, energy and pride in excelling in mathematics. Your child’s success in math competitions is a very good reflection of their deep and flexible understanding of the key concepts taught in elementary school mathematics.
| Location | Time | Dates of Classes | Min/Max | Grades | Price |
| Cory Library | 7:30am – 8:15am | April 8, 15, 22, 29May 6, 13, 20 | 8/19 | 2nd – 5th | $125 for 7 week session |
Empower Affiliates
Please see this flyer for some fun after school activities.
CORY PTA UPDATES
The Cory Derby is off to a great start!
Seeking Staycation & Vacation Donations!
Last year, vacation homes and hotel nights generated nearly $20,000 in fundraising dollars––and we need more staycation donations this year to reach our fundraising goals!
Silent Auction Staycation Needs:
Donors can determine how many nights to offer, the dates available based on the season, and any other necessary restrictions. To donate, please fill out this online form, or contact us at coryauctionteam@gmail.com.
And Cory Derby tickets are still available. Buy yours today!
Campus Lounge Dine Out: March 22
Our next dine-out is on March 22 from 4-10 p.m. at the Campus Lounge (701 S University Blvd). Campus Lounge will be donating 25% of all sales (dine-in, take-out & alcohol) back to Cory! Also, Campus Lounge is hosting the Cory Derby afterparty and donating 10% of sales from the evening back to our school, so please support this local business that is so generous to us!
It’s Yearbook Time!
The Cory PTA is taking orders for 2021-2022 yearbooks! Orders and payment must be submitted by Friday, April 15th and yearbooks will be distributed in May. The cost is $25 per student. For families ordering more than one yearbook, additional yearbooks can be purchased for $20. Please complete this order form, then submit payment to the Cory PTA through Venmo (@CoryElementary) or PayPal (paypal.me/corypta).
Also, we are looking for candid photos of Cory kids (first day of school, carnival, field trips, etc.) from the community. Please upload photos here and include a comment with student name(s) and grade level(s).
If you have any questions, please contact swindellkristen@gmail.com.
Become a Cory Sponsor!
Do you own your own business or work at an organization that would benefit from being a part of the Cory Community? If so, please consider becoming a Cory Sponsor!
Our sponsorship packages include access to more than 340 Cory families plus community visibility in the Cory-Merrill, Bonnie Brae, Belcaro neighborhoods and beyond. Sponsors also enjoy brand exposure through Cory’s website, social media and online advertising, the loyalty of Cory parents, and word of mouth advertising.
Your support directly benefits all students at Cory Elementary by bridging the gap between DPS’ core funding and the resources required to provide a well-rounded education.
For more information, please contact Savannah Graham at savannahsgraham@gmail.com or 303-513-3587.
Cory Works Out: F45 & Luxe Lagree
Cory Works Out is hosting its last two workouts of the year! Here are two opportunities to support local gyms and work out with the Cory community:
All workouts are $20 and go towards Cory! Venmo Naurin Gilger (@naurin-gilger) to secure your spots.
Join the Cory PTA 2022-2023 Board
The Cory PTA board has two open positions for the 2022-2023 school year, including President and Vice President of External Relations. If you are interested in learning more about either of these positions, please reach out to a current board member, or email us at coryelementarypta@yahoo.com.
Are You Using Amazon Smile?
Support Cory when you purchase through Amazon online! Mobile and desktop purchases are now eligible. Log onto https://smile.amazon.com and select “John Cory Elementary PTA” when making your Amazon purchases online.
King Soopers Community Rewards Program
King Soopers Community Rewards Program is linked to your loyalty program (SooperCard/AltID) number that you typically use at check out! Be sure to link your loyalty number to Cory so our school can earn rewards. Learn more.
MERRILL MIDDLE SCHOOL
If you are interested in purchasing any Merrill Swag, please use the following link: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/colorado/denver/merrill-middle-school
Become a Merrill PTSA member for the 22-23 school year here.
THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSOR
At Cory we love learning and laughter.
We grow by trying new things and learning from our mistakes.
We embrace challenges with the courage to do our best.
We persevere.
We show respect for our community through caring, responsible actions.
We celebrate each others’ differences and accomplishments.
At Cory we love learning and laughter.