Posted May 7, 2021
Cory Families,
I want to thank our amazing community for a wonderful teacher appreciation week! The staff enjoyed the daily treats and the appreciation notes. It truly made this week special.
Earlier DPS shared their thoughts for how the 21/22 school year will look. I also want to take a moment to share my hopes for next school year. I want students fully engaged in learning, collaborating and enjoying learning through authentic meaningful projects! I am hoping that many things return back to what it looked like pre-covid (and have been planning with this in mind). Our hope is that when you walk into Cory that it feels like a museum filled with artifacts of student learning and design thinking. Of course, we will still have health and safety at the forefront of all that we do. I will continue to plan for every protection to ensure the health and safety of our community.
Reminders:
I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe weekend!
Best,
Joan Wieser
Joan_Wieser@dpsk12.org
Principal
Supporting Grieving Families, May 19, 12:00 MST
COVID-19 brought on a pandemic of grief that will impact our schools and community for years to come. This webinar is for adults who want to create understanding and connection with grieving youth. Judi’s House counselors will share information about grief and bereavement. They will review children’s common grief reactions and coping. Finally, they will offer tools for supporting children and teens. Register here.
Time is running out to purchase your Mardi Gras inspired food and drinks for the auction. Don’t forget to order dinner for the kids too!
As an added bonus everyone that purchases an Adult Dinner for 2 (with or without drinks) will receive an early bidding link on May 15! With over 30 Buy-a-Share and Teacher Treasure options, early bidding will secure your spot. Go to https://cory.ejoinme.org/tickets to purchase your dinner!
MASKerade Details
May 15 Silent Auction opens for Early Bidding
May 22 Live Auction Show begins at 6:00 PM
Have Questions
Contact your auction chairs Naurin Gilger and Danielle Gooden at coryauctionteam@gmail.com
Saturday, May 22 at 10 am – the Cory PTA will put on a fun run (once around the Cory-Merrill campus) for all Cory families. We will ask families to register so we can plan waves for social distancing, but there is no fee. FUN RUN REGISTRATION FORM
Teacher Tailored Supply list order form (price sheet)
Although we have had a mixed up hybrid year with remote and in person learning, we have been able to make some amazing memories! The yearbook this year is a great way to connect, enjoy our successes and be able to look back at what a crazy year this has been!. Please order via the link below and pay no later than May 8th. Payment can be completed through Venmo or drop a check/cash off in the office. Payments can be sent via your child.
FROM MRS. HANOCK – EMPOWERMENT AFFILIATES
Empowerment Affiliates is a company that is working in tandem with EngagED Technology Solutions. Our focus is to build competencies and confidence to empower people by teaching life skills. From learning how to cook a delicious meal, to changing a tire, we are committed to do away with the victim mentality.
We believe that by taking risks, trying new things and learning from mistakes along the way, we can utilize the skills that we learn to become a bigger, stronger, more empowered version of ourselves.
Empowerment Affiliates offers several opportunities to this. First, Laura Hanock, teaches live, virtual cooking classes every Thursday. She teaches advanced knife safety and handling skills, so that we can all be more comfortable in the kitchen… If you would like to view a free knife safety training video, check it out at https://www.empowermentaffiliates.com/culinary-corner.
We know that time is a precious commodity. So, we also offer pre recorded videos for you to watch and rewind for sale or rent.
Staying connected is now more important than ever and it isn’t always easy to keep in touch in person. Empowerment Affiliates now offers Custom Private Events for all ages. Whether you are wanting to try out some painting skills for a girls night or plan a virtual party for your children, we will work with you and customize what you would like to create…From creating a simple craft with your littles, to trying your hand at woodworking, we would love to help build your creative muscles!
If you have suggestions or would like to see something specific added to our Live Events, we would love to hear from you!
Please stop by the website, sign up for upcoming news and events (EmpowermentAffiliates.com) and follow us on Instagram or Facebook (@empowerment_affiliates).
We hope to see you soon!