Posted May 16, 2025
Message from the Principal
Cory Caregivers,
For safety, we are asking all caregivers to buzz in and state the reason for visit. We also ask for each caregiver to provide an ID when entering Cory. Thank you so much for your cooperation!
We have started the class placement process for the 2025-2026 School Year. Our team has the opportunity to engage in a truly ‘Students First’ class placement protocol. In living the value of equity, our teachers and staff carefully placed students’ based on academic needs, behavior, social emotional needs, gender, ethnicity, identified students (MLL, SWD, H/GT) and the number of students in each class. All classrooms are staffed with high quality teachers and learning environments will be spaces for all students to thrive.
In alignment with SKCEE, it was our priority to ensure classes were balanced and equitable in terms of student need.
Please Note:
Fourth Grade: This coming school year, fourth graders will possibly remain with their current class and teachers as they move into fifth grade, but we want to ensure that placements support students thriving and finding success. Every year is an opportunity to ensure each student has an environment they can thrive in.
It has always been our goal to carefully place each student in a classroom in which we will be able to support their learning. In order to intentionally do this work, we will be releasing classroom teacher assignments in August, after we have had time to thoughtfully plan your child’s placement.
Upcoming Events
Below is the schedule for Field Day which is on May 23rd.
4th & 5th Grade 8:30 – 9:45
3rd Grade 9:45 – 11:00
1st & 2nd Grade – 1:30 – 2:45
The talent show will be held on Friday May 30th.
Fourth and Fifth grade will perform in the morning from 9-12 and
First through Third grades will perform in the afternoon from 12:15-3:00 pm.
On the day of the performance, May 30th, please keep in mind that this is a peer show, not a parent performance. There will be many classes of kids in the auditorium, and there are just enough seats for that many kids. You are welcome to pop in and watch your child’s performance, or to get a picture or video, but there will likely be standing room only. Thanks for your understanding!
New Vocabulary Words for the month:
catalyst: something that causes change
garrulous: talkative
adversary: opponent
esoteric: difficult to understand
Dear Parents/Guardians,
All medications and medical equipment must be picked up from the school health office at the end of the school year. Please make a plan with your school nurse or health office staff for pickup.
| Date: June 3 at Noon |
If you have any questions, please contact your school health office.
| 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 Unit 6: Circles of Control, Lizard and Wizard Brain, Size of the Problem – January and February 2025 Unit 7: Growth Mindset – March 2025 Unit 8: Consent & Assertive Communication – April 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 |
Online Registration for 2025-26
The registration Parent Portal will be open for Cory starting May 5th for early registration for the upcoming school year.
Current DPS families – save time by updating your student’s information online! By completing this process using your Parent Portal account, you can avoid paper forms and save time at the school during the fall return. All SchoolChoice applicants must have an accepted seat prior to registering their student. Select one of the windows available to register your student(s) online for 2025-26:
Check the Lost and Found –
We will be donating all items on June 4th
