Posted October 14, 2021
With the arrival of colder weather, I wanted to let everyone know that we will continue to have recess, lunch and PE outside. Please remind students to expect to go outside each day for recess, lunch, and PE. I ask that students wear appropriate clothing to keep them warm outside. Obviously, if it is too wet or too cold, we will stay inside with strict protocols for indoor eating.
Amazing learning is happening at Cory! I appreciate our teachers for collaborating together to create projects and STEAM opportunities to engage our students curiosity and passions. Students are working on projects that engages them in solving real-world problems or answering a complex questions. As a result, students develop deep content knowledge as well as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills. This instructional approach unleashes a contagious, creative energy among students and teachers.
We are wishing everyone an enjoyable few days off for Fall Break. As a reminder, Cory will be closed Friday, October 15 and Monday, October 18. We will see everyone on Tuesday! I will be sharing detail plans for our Fall Parade next week. We are excited to bring our community together to celebrate!
Best,
Joan Wieser
Joan_Wieser@dpsk12.org
Principal
Calling all leaf-rakers, wheel-barrow-riders, and donut-eaters! Cory’s annual Grounds Clean Up Day is happening on Saturday, Oct. 30th from 9:30am – 12pm! We’ll be raking leaves, clipping branches, planting bulbs, and helping put the Cory Garden to bed for the year, all while enjoying refreshments (did we mention donuts!) and good company! Students, parents, siblings, alums,
grandparents, and any other Cory fans welcome! An assortment of adult-sized tools and leaf bags will be provided, but we could use a few folks with portable leaf-blowers and bulb donations. Families are also encouraged to bring along gloves, leaf grabbers, and any kid-sized gear for young helpers.
Mark your calendars, and please sign up at the link below to join us and bring some supplies.
Cory PTA’s annual direct giving campaign, Friends of Cory, is off and running. To date, we have raised $11,600 towards our goal of $70,000 and achieved 12% family participation! Thank you to those of you who have already contributed! If you have not yet given, please consider making your gift today. The FOC committee is offering the grade with the highest % of participating families during the campaign this year a pizza party for the grade. Please check with your company on matching gifts; most companies will match your donation!
Sign up for our second Cory community workouts at F45 (1699A Colorado Blvd.) on Thursday, 10/21 at 11am. The cost to attend is $20, payable to Brittney Frye through Venmo (@brittney-frye) and all proceeds will be donated back to Cory.
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12/10: 6:30 pm
12/11: 1:30 pm
East High School’s clubs and sports teams will be hosting Trick-or-Treat Street on October 28 from 4:00-6:00pm in front of our school. This event is a fun, free, and safe way to trick-or-treat and participate in activities hosted by each club and team.
