Cory Caregivers,
What an exciting week we've had at Cory! I wanted to share some highlights and celebrate our community.
Our students continued to show incredible effort and engagement during week two of CMAS testing. We're so proud of how our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are demonstrating their knowledge, persevering through challenging tasks, and showing pride in their work. Thank you for supporting your students at home—your encouragement makes a difference!
We are thrilled to welcome back our 5th graders from their Balarat outdoor learning experience! We heard they had a fantastic time and were engaged in meaningful learning throughout their stay. Balarat is much more than a field trip—it's a transformative learning experience that develops critical life skills our students need:
Independence & resilience: Students learn to navigate challenges, adapt to new environments, and build confidence in their abilities
Teamwork & collaboration: Living and learning together teaches communication, cooperation, and how to work through conflicts respectfully
Connection to nature: Outdoor experiences build environmental awareness, curiosity, and appreciation for the natural world
Social-emotional growth: Being away from home and peers helps students develop self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation
Leadership & responsibility: Students take on roles and responsibilities that help them see themselves as capable, contributing members of a community
These experiences shape not just what students learn academically, but who they become as people. Thank you to the teachers, staff, and Balarat facilitators who made this possible.
Our focus will be on celebrating growth, building on the skills students have developed, and ending the year on a high note. Thank you for your partnership and support. Enjoy time with your families, celebrate your students' efforts, and have a restful, joyful weekend.
A Cory alum (and Merrill 7th-grade student) is conducting a project on the cost of youth soccer in our community and access issues in youth sports. If you have a child playing club soccer, please consider completing this anonymous 5-minute survey. Thank you in advance for your participation.
Drive with Care in School Zones
With warmer weather in the forecast, more students will be riding bikes and scooters to school, increasing the number of pedestrians in our school zones. This past week, an incident took place at a DPS school during morning drop off. These types of occurrences jeopardize the safety and well-being of our students.
To ensure all students, staff and community members remain as safe as possible near our schools, please remember to drive with care and attention. Slow down, stay alert, avoid distractions and be patient.
Parent / Caretaker Dashboard:
Please share this link with your families so they can view and order their student’s photos:
https://thebloombeehive.com/cory
On this dashboard, families can:
• View and order their spring individual photos and the 5th grade group
• Contact us directly for any questions or support
Class photos are available for families to view and order, but they're listed under Fall 2025 for them. So, they'll need to view/order them from that separate gallery. Both are available on the picture day dashboard https://thebloombeehive.com/cory.
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 20th - CMAS Testing 5th Grade Science - Last Week!
April 24th - Cory Auction
April 24th - Shakespeare Festival
April 24th - Hot Dog Stand @ 3:15
April 29th - 2nd Grade Field Trip to DU Newman Center
April 29th - 1st Grade Musical @ 5:00
April 30th - PTA Spring Dance @ 5:30 (Parents must stay)
May 1st - NO School for Students - Teacher Work Day
May 4th - 8th - Staff Appreciation Week
May 4th - Online Registration Opens for the 2026-27 School Year
May 6th - 5th Grade Cory Cafe - Music & Art Show @ 5:00
May 7th - 4th Grade Cory Cafe - Music & Art Show @ 5:00
May 8th - PTA Meeting Apr 9, 2026 8:30 AM
May 14th - Field Day
May 14th - Library Books Due
May 15th - NO School for Students - Teacher work Day
Food for Families
We are partnering with the Merrill Middle School food pantry/ backpack program to ensure all families have access to food. If you are in need of food during this time for your family, please read below! If you would like to receive extra groceries one-time per month, please complete this private and anonymous survey, so we can provide the food items that your family likes to eat and match your preferences. Anonymous survey
Food will be anonymously dispersed on: Friday, May 8
Parents, your 2026 school supply kits are now available! Skip the store lines and start next year stress-free with the exact supplies your child’s teacher requested. Ordering now ensures you’re ready for back-to-school, no guesswork, no last-minute shopping. Give your child the confidence of being prepared on the very first day. Order today and cross one thing off your list! http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/18266
"Yearbooks, now on sale! Capture the memories of this school year with a Cory yearbook. Each yearbook is $25 and will be delivered directly to classrooms at the end of the school year, making it easy for students to take home this special keepsake. Be sure to pre-purchase your copy by April 18th so your student doesn’t miss out! Purchase here: https://johncorypta.givebacks.com/shop/items/5876665c7c377b
Mental Health Corner:
Learning
“Transformative SEAL” is a process whereby young people and adults build strong, respectful, and lasting, relationships that facilitate co-learning to critically examine root causes of inequity, and to develop collaborative solutions that lead to personal, community, and societal well-being.
What is TSEAL? Transformative Social Emotional Academic
This form of TSEAL is aimed at redistributing power to promote social justice through increased engagement in school and civic life. It emphasizes the development of identity, agency, belonging, curiosity, and collaborative problem solving
