Parent Post 12/20/2024

Posted December 20, 2024

Message from the Principal 

Cory Families, 

At this time of year, we would like to express how thankful we are to lead our exceptional school. Cory’s teachers and staff are true professionals with students at the center of everything they do. The community we serve is caring, giving and committed to a strong school. So, thank you for everything you do to encourage your children and support our school! We are blessed to have the opportunity to lead your school, educate your students and be a part of your children growing up.

Thank you families for all your thoughtfulness this holiday season to all the staff. 

We hope everyone has a wonderful winter break! We will welcome everyone back on Jan. 7th! 

Joan and Anna 

Reminders: 

Please pack healthy snacks for the students to eat during the snack break. 

On P.E. days, please make sure your child is wearing shoes appropriate for P.E.  

Please do not park in the handicap spots unless you have a handicap pass.

Please do not use the small parking lot for pick up or drop off of any students.

Please do not park in the Reserved family spots at any time even after school lets out as families can be picking up students later and have purchased those spots for anytime!

Please do not stop in the middle of the parking lot to drop off kids. 

When picking up your student early please give the office a little bit of time to call your student down to leave. We do not pull students before you get here. Please pick up your  students by 2:45

Upcoming Events 

  • Dec 23 – Jan 6  – Winter Break  
  • Jan 6 – Non-Student Contact Day – Teacher Work Day 
  • Jan 7 – Welcome back Students
  • Jan 7 – BESS Student/Teacher Screening Window Opens
  • Jan 8th – ACCESS test meeting for parents 3:30 – 4:00
  • Jan. 9th – CSC Meeting to prioritize the budget @ 4:00
  • Jan 15 – Choice & Enrollment open for the 2025-2026 School year
  • Jan. 16th. – CSC Meeting to confirm budget/share GT Program plan for next year @ 4:00
  • Jan 17 – Coffee with the Principal & Assist Principal 
  • Jan 20 – MLK DAY – No School for Students or Staff 
  • Feb 14th – No School For Students 
  • Feb 17th – No School – Presidents’ Day 
  • Feb 20th – Literacy Night

The WINTER BESS Social-Emotional Screener opens 12/21 for parents. PLEASE complete this survey (it takes only a few minutes) for your child. This parent survey is required to be completed by all 1st-2nd grader students, and highly encouraged for 3rd-5th graders. The class and grade level with the most parent completion for the Winter BESS will be rewarded!

Cory TSEAL Daily Lessons
 Unit 1: Positive School and Class Culture August 2024 
Unit 2: Self Awareness – September 2024
 Unit 3: Self Regulation – October 2024 
Unit 4: Gratitude – November 2024
 Unit 5: Bullying Prevention, Upstander Behavior, and Conflict Resolution
December and January 2024/ 2025 Random Acts of Kindness (RAOK) https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/ 
We have taken our CASEL approved, highly effective, evidence-based Kindness in the Classroom® social emotional learning curriculum and made it better. By including a focus on equity, teacher self-care, and digital citizenship, we are excited to share a more engaging, relatable, and inclusive curriculum. 
Free lesson plans: ​​https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindergarten-grade-5-lesson-plans
Second Step https://www.secondstep.org/ 
DPS TSEAL Manual 24/25 
Parent Restorative Practices Toolbox 

Tasty Food Winter Break Schedule

Tasty Food sites will be open during Winter Break to provide free meals and/or snacks for youth ages 3-18. This critical resource helps families when schools are closed during annual breaks. No registration or ID is required. Find a location near you. *This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Please note:

  • All Tasty Food sites will be closed Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31-Jan. 1 in observance of the holidays.
  • Regular operations will continue on all other days during Winter Break.