Parent Post 2/10/2023

Posted February 10, 2023

Tired of the same old family road trips?  Join the Cory 2nd Grade for an epic trip with our musical, Vacation on Mars.  Set out on a celestial journey and tour the whole solar system with us.  Doors to Merrill open at 5:30, and the show begins at 6:00

Dear Cory Community,

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.  I will be going on medical leave 2/14-2/22.  If it is longer, I will share any updates with the community.  Amber Bourgeois will be the admin in charge.  We will also have district level admin in the building to support during my leave.  Thank you! 

Great job to all of the 5th graders for creating amazing yearbook cover art submissions! Mrs. Alexander, Ms. Bourgeois, and I were all very impressed with the quality of all of the covers. The artists that will be featured in this year’s yearbook are: 

On the front cover: Robert Phinney
On the back cover: Dasch Garrett

The following artists will have smaller thumbnail snapshots of their covers inside the yearbook:

Polina Ivchenko
Alex Jarvis
Sierra DeMarie
Adie DeMarie

Many students have had cell phones on them during the school day. This is against Cory policy. If students bring phones to school they are required to keep them in their backpacks during the school day. If parents need to get messages to students, then please contact your child’s teacher via DoJo, or email, or call the front office and we will get your child the message. 

The School Choice enrollment application window for the 2023-24 school year is now open, and it closes 4 p.m. Feb. 14, 2023.

 At Denver Public Schools, we believe all families should have equitable access to the schools they think are best for their kids. Any student who wants or needs to attend a new school for 2023-24 can take part in SchoolChoice. This includes students transitioning to kindergarten, sixth and ninth grade. (All incoming preschool students must participate.) SchoolChoice is as easy as Find, Apply, Register!

PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL INFORMATION IS UPDATED IN IC. IF YOU HAVE MOVED PLEASE BRING IN A COPY OF YOUR NEW ADDRESS WITH A XCEL, WATER OR CABLE BILL TO THE FRONT OFFICE. 

● Find: First, to prepare for SchoolChoice, learn more about schools in which you might be interested, starting with your neighborhood school. Check out the School Finder, read the Great Schools Enrollment Guides, and contact individual schools.
● Apply: Create your account. (We recommend using your Parent Portal account username and password to log in). Then, fill out and submit the SchoolChoice application – including ranking your most-preferred schools (up to 12) – any time during the month-long Choice window, 10 a.m. Jan. 13 to 4 p.m. Feb. 14, 2023.
● Register: Once placement notifications are sent in late March, connect with your school for registration information. Need assistance?
Contact the Office of Choice and Enrollment: call 720-423-3493 / email schoolchoice@dpsk12.org / visit schoolchoice.dpsk12.org

The Cory Elementary Equity Committee is excited to present the Cory Elementary Parent Equity Education Series!

Thank you to all who attended the first Parent Equity Ed night! It was wonderful to engage with you in this learning!

This series will include 3 more learning opportunities for parents in the Cory community to gather together and engage in learning around different topics that impact equity in education. 
Session 2 (Building a Shared Why) – Monday, March 6, from 5:30 – 6:45 pm, in the Cory Cafeteria 
Session 3 (Color Blind vs. Color Brave) – Thursday, April 13, from 5:30 – 6:45 pm, in the Cory Cafeteria 
Session 4 (Summer opportunities and Equity BINGO) will be after school on Monday, May 1, from 3:20 – 3:40 pm, on the Cory blacktop 

Please RSVP for session 2 by Friday, March!

You may RSVP by emailing Amber Bourgeois, at amber_bourgeois@dpsk12.net.

* Pizza will be provided for sessions 2 & 3! Please indicate if you are a vegetarian when you RSVP. 

** If you need child care, it will be provided in a different room at Cory Elementary. Please indicate if you need child care and the age of the child when you RSVP.

*** Please let us know if you will need an interpreter and for what language when you RSVP.

Multilingual Parent Meeting

Thursday, February 16 

3:30-4:15 pm in Room 209A with Mrs. Butte

 Writing with Family Journals

We will have a workshop where you can learn how to support your child in writing and reading at home. We will learn how to use family dialogue journals to practice writing at home. Family Journals help families know what your students are learning at school. They also help students practice important literacy skills.

This is also Literacy Night at Cory, so stay for more fun literacy activities that start at 4:30.

A couple reminders: 
1. School begins at 8:15. With the tardy bell ringing at 8:20
2. If a student is late they must come into the front office and get signed in taking a tardy slip with them to class. 
3. We go outside every day we can. Please make sure you children have the correct clothing  coats, hats and boots if needed on cold weather days. 
4. Students have a snack  during the day with their class. Please try and remember to pack a daily snack. 
5. If you are picking up your student early you must come into the building to the office and sign them out. This is for their safety along with ours to insure we know where all students are all day. We prefer you are here before 3:00 to check out your students. We understand there are times when this is not possible as emergency’s happen. When you arrive to pick up your student we will call the classroom to have your child come to the front to meet you, we do not want students sitting in the office waiting for parents.
6. School is over at 3:20. If you have not picked up your students by 3:30 they will be waiting in the front office for you. 
7. Sometimes the lunch menu changes in the cafeteria due to food not being delivered on time to the warehouse. We try to keep the menu consistent with what they say. Please understand Food Services is doing everything they can to provide the best meals to our students. Please feel free to call Food Services with questions or concerns. 720-423-5600.

IMPORTANT DATES

• February 14th – School Choice Closes at 4:00 pm
• February 14th – Girl Scout cookie Sale outside after school
• February 16th – Multilingual Parent Meeting 3:30 – 4:15
• February 16th  – Early Literacy Night @ 4:30
• February 17th – Random Acts of Kindness Day
• February 20th – No School Presidents’ Day 
• February 21st – Non Contact Day – Teacher Work Day
• February 21st – PTA Dine out @ The Cherry Cricket 
• February 22nd – Spring Individual Picture Day 
• February 22nd – Girl Scout cookie Sale outside after school
• February 22nd – 3rd Grade Musical @ 6:00 in the Merrill Auditorium
• February 24th – Dress Like you are going to the beach (no swimsuits) Promoted by the Student Council
• February 28th – Girl Scout cookie Sale outside after school
• March 1st – Cory Works out @F45 at 12:00 pm
• March 2nd- CSC Meeting in the library at 4:00 pm
• March 3 – Report Cards Viewable
• March 3rd – Author Visit & Book Signing 
• March 6th – Equity Parent Ed Series Session 2 @ 5:30 in the Cory Cafeteria
• March 8th – 2nd Grade Musical @ 6:00 in the Merrill Auditorium
• March 15th – Class Picture Day 
• March 15th  – PTA Dine Out @ Max’s Gill & Grill

Joan Wieser 
Principal
jwieser@dpsk12.net 

Amber  Bourgeois 
STL 
amber_bourgeois@dpsk12.net

How Sick is Too Sick? 
When Children and Staff Should Stay Home from School or Child Care 
Evaluation of a sick child must consider which diseases are currently circulating  among students, staff, and the community. Known exposure to cases or an outbreak  of a contagious disease (including but not limited to those listed here), even without  a confirmed diagnosis, may necessitate more stringent return to school  requirements.  During Colorado’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, children and staff  who have symptoms consistent with COVID-19 should receive testing, and follow the  COVID-19 isolation guidance until testing is completed or if they test positive. If the  individual tests negative for COVID-19, the individual should then follow the  recommendations for their disease or symptoms using the below guidance.  There are four main reasons to keep children and adults at home: 1. The child or staff is at risk of infecting others with COVID-19 or another contagious illness, either because of symptoms or recent close contact. 2. The child or staff member does not feel well enough to take part in usual 
activities. For example, a child is overly tired, fussy or will not stop crying.  3. A child needs more care than teachers and staff can give while still caring for the other children.  4. The child or staff member has symptoms or an illness is on this list, and staying home is required.

Participate in Kids Heart Challenge

We are so proud of students during Kids Heart Challenge at Cory Elementary School and their efforts to make our community a safer and healthier place! So far we have raised $18,650.31 in donations towards our $22,000.00 goal and 176 kids have activated Finn’s Mission!

Bonus Fun!
We hope every student will join the Kids Heart Challenge and learn the life-saving skill of hands-only CPR! Every student who raises $200 or more will get to “Dragon Snot” Slime Mr. C. and the classroom that has the highest percentage of students register will get an extra PE Class! And, if we reach our goal to raise $21,500 during KHC this year we will get a schoolwide dance party! Don’t forget to complete Finn’s Mission to earn a special Finn keychain for your collection!

So far, these students have earned the bonus fun! CONGRATULATIONS!!— Jake G , Isla H , Oliver K , Boots W , Reese C , Isabelle H , Hannah J , Benjamin C , Harrison B , Everett M , Anna M , Elouise F , Michael Y , Sawyer S , Calvin P , Quinn S , Brody T , Gavin T , Harrison J , Sloane S , Clara A , Ella S , Zane A , Jack N , Paul G , Vincent M , Meryn P , Everly P , Grant B

YOU’RE SO CLOSE!!: Mason G , Ramzi B , Liam B , Jack A , Ananth Y , Maxwell G , Jacob S , Skye M , Payton H , Jane L , Mats K , Carmen M , Jaxson H , Clare M , Elin A , Anastazja M , Calvin D , Tucker T , Marin D , Ellie W , Harper D , Hayden B , Opal G , Amelia B , Mira Y , Evelyn B , Sloane W , Emma S , Emily L , Audriana H , Leen M , Alexandra D , Hazel H , Ruby H , Nolan B , Kimberly N , Adelia B , Emeryn S , Atlas K , Hailey B , William H , Lilah D , Desmond G , Henry L , Marianne L , Haylen H , Mirabelle N , Felix F , Sienna S , Carina F , Logan B , Leela M , Jay M , Keegan B , Nixon E , Ava T , Immanuel T , Abby H , Molly M , Frances B , Mason H , Rachael H , Samuel M , Ryan M , Nikko T , Lochlan A , Caroline M , Marin R , Scott J , Emerson H , Shannon S , Patton D , Benjamin K , Fiona M , Charlie L , Rosie K , Suzanne P , Brincely B , Wyatt S , Will D , Lucas S , Louisa L , Lincoln E , Sloane T , Adelyn K , Banksy M , Zyla S , Hayes K , Samuel K , Rosemary Wolf D , Adam B , Aaron R , Scarlet D , William S , Aiden W , Mirabelle N , Josephine B , Gianna D , Ainsley J , Islay M , Adelaide K , Leo B , Lila S , Boden S , Aydin A , Charlee B , Abe S , Jules L , Sophie L , Hannah D


Heart Heroes are teaching the kids the importance making healthy choices, being a leader and kindness. Click the Heart Hero below to hear their message to students.


Participate in Kids Heart Challenge!

1. Login to Cory Elementary School Kids Heart Challenge page: http://www2.heart.org/goto/CoryElementarySchool or download the Kids Heart Challenge app for iPhone or Andriod.

2. After registering, you can email or post to social media from the KHC website or app. How to Register for KHC Video.

Students who have completed Finn’s Mission by Monday will be entered into a drawing with other students across the country for a Large Squishmallow or a $50 Amazon Gift Certificate and earn some of this year’s Heart Heroes!

With Kids Heart Challenge wrapping up soon, it’s time to reach your goal! See how Gael reached his goal!