Posted February 3, 2023
Dear Cory Community,
We had another great week at Cory Elementary!
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.
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.
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
Dear Families,
In February, we will begin “One Book One Cory” by reading a book called Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Maker by Zanib Mian. Thank you PTA for purchasing this book for all students and staff at Cory. This book focuses on some aspects of muslim culture, handling bullying, hate speech, and how to get through the ups and downs of life.
As we read this book together as a whole school during the month of February, we ask that you talk to your child about the book, the topics covered, and their feelings towards it. Asking them about bullying, friendship dynamics and questions they have will generate rich discussions at home as we will also be having them in class.
In addition, Mr. Davis, the school librarian, has created a website with activities and questions you and your family can do together at home during the Month of February. https://sites.google.com/dpsk12.net/corylibrarywiki/one-book-one-cory
Whole school reading schedule….
Finally, to further build excitement for literacy at Cory we will be having a family literacy night on February 16th from 4:30-6:00. There will be literacy themed stations set up in classrooms throughout the school. Your family can choose how long you stay, which activities you complete, and how many you do. We look forward to celebrating literacy with you on the 16th.
We thank you for your support,
The One Book One Cory Planning Committee
The Cory Elementary Equity Committee is excited to present the Cory Elementary Parent Equity Education Series!
This series will include 4 learning opportunities for parents in the Cory community to gather together and engage in learning around different topics that impact equity in education.
Session 1 (Hate Speech) – Tuesday, February 7, from 5:30 – 6:45 pm, in the Cory Cafeteria
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 1 by Wednesday, February 1!
You may RSVP by emailing Amber Bourgeois, at amber_bourgeois@dpsk12.net.
* Pizza will be provided for sessions 1 – 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.
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Thank you,
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.
Save the Date: Cory 90s Night, 4/21
This is how we do it… Cory is bringing back the 90s! The PTA’s annual auction––our biggest fundraiser of the year––is happening on Friday, April 21 at DU’s Cable Center. Tickets go on sale February 9!
Volunteers Needed: One Campus Celebration
The PTA is seeking volunteers to help coordinate with Merrill Middle School on planning the One Campus Celebration, a campus-wide event that brings together Cory and Merrill students. If you are interested in learning more, contact Stephanie Campbell.
Amazon Smile & King Soopers Community Rewards Program
Recently, Amazon announced that it is winding down its AmazonSmile program by February 20. All purchases made before that date will still accrue donations for our school.
Although AmazonSmile is ending, there is still an opportunity to raise money for Cory through the King Soopers Community Rewards Program, which is linked to the 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, and here is more information on registering on your laptop or mobile device.
Become a Cory Corporate Sponsor
Do you own a business or work for a company that would benefit from exposure to the Cory Elementary community? If so, please consider becoming a Cory corporate sponsor!
Our sponsorship packages include access to more than 350 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.
In addition to promoting your business, a sponsorship directly benefits all Cory students by bridging the gap between DPS’ core funding and the resources required to provide a well-rounded education.
We have a corporate sponsorship package that provides businesses with the opportunity to support Cory at a wide range of funding levels. In addition, we are currently seeking businesses to provide in-kind donations for the 2023 Cory Auction, which is our biggest fundraiser of the year happening on April 23, 2023.
Learn more about Cory sponsorship levels and in-kind donations to our upcoming auction. For more information about Cory Sponsorships, please contact Marianne Laupuyade, VP of External Relations for Cory PTA, at mariannelapuyade@gmail.com or 720-353-0522. Thank you for your consideration!
School Yearbook
The yearbook team is collecting student life pictures for the 2022-2023 Cory yearbook. If you have photos of recent events, please share them with us! We are currently looking for photos of Halloween, STEAM night, Thanksgiving lunch, book fair, band performances, field trips, theme days and other school related events.
Photos can be uploaded to the community google share site here. Please include names/grades of students. If you have any questions, contact Kristen at swindellkristen@gmail.com.
Cory Elementary School is saving lives through Kids Heart Challenge! So far, We have raised $12,496.01 in donations towards our $22,000.00 school goal and 145 students have started Finn’s Mission, taking a health challenge and learning hands-only CPR! Thank you for all your support in making our school’s Kids Heart Challenge a success!
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 “Dragon Snot”! CONGRATULATIONS!!— Benjamin C , Everett M , Vincent M , Elouise F , Michael Y , Sloane S , Everly P , Oliver K , Sawyer S , Calvin P , Brody T , Gavin T , Grant B , Meryn P , Reese C , Quinn S , Jake G
YOU’RE SO CLOSE!!: Rosemary Wolf D , Josephine B , Alexandra D , Mirabelle N , Anastazja M , Caroline M , Harrison B , Audriana H , Kimberly N , Brincely B , Isabelle H , William S , Lincoln E , Lochlan A , Emerson H , Ainsley J , Charlee B , Scarlet D , Maxwell G , Desmond G , Frances B , Sloane T , Banksy M , Louisa L , Sienna S , Patton D , Gianna D , Sophie L , Adelia B , Adelyn K , Jaxson H , Carmen M , Calvin D , Tucker T , Harper D , Evelyn B , Hayden B , Amelia B , Payton H , Emeryn S , Hailey B , Hannah D , Carina F , Keegan B , Samuel M , Felix F , Marin R , Scott J , Boden S , Aydin A , Jules L , Aaron R , Hazel H , Nolan B , Aiden W , Lucas S , Boots W , Clare M , Mason G , Atlas K , Jacob S , Ramzi B , Lilah D , Henry L , Nikko T , Logan B , Molly M , Mason H , Jack N , Will D , Lila S , Ruby H , Anna M , Adam B , Emma S , Elin A , Jane L , Isla H , Liam B , Ryan M
Heart Heroes are teaching the kids the importance of making healthy choices, being a leader and kindness. Click the Heart Hero below to hear their message to students.
Register to Participate in Kids Heart Challenge!
1. If you haven’t already registered for Kids Heart Challenge, click on our school’s Kids Heart Challenge link: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=7560&pg=company&company_id=382545 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.
3. Save lives and earn this year’s dragon Heart Heroes!
Your community can learn hands-only CPR through Finn’s Mission! Learn More About Finn’s Mission.
Finn’s Mission is not only a great way to learn hands-only CPR, but it’s also a great way to reach out to friends and family to ask for their support! Post on social media, or email friends and family from the KHC website or KHC app to help us take the CPR movement beyond our school families. Students who are registered and have an online donation 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!
Isabelle shows how she worked through Finn’s Mission to make a difference!
Looking for some ideas on how to help your student hit their donation goal? See how Extraordinary Kids are helping across the country!
