Parent Post- February 10, 2017

Posted February 10, 2017

Updates from the Principal

Happy February!  The weather is playing games with us and we are enjoying every minute. I hope you are all able to enjoy it as much as we are here at school!  A few quick updates: 

  • PSF Character Strength- Our Personal Success Factor Character Strength for February is Social Intelligence, often defined as being aware of how your actions influence or impact others. We decided that Empathy and Kindness/Caring would be good themes for this month and are “spreading the love” by showing a variety of ways to be kind and caring to others.  Keep an eye on our Cory Facebook Page for snapshots of how our classrooms are celebrating this character strength and be sure to read more about each of the Personal Success Factors by clicking here.  We would also LOVE to hear how your family is “spreading the love” so please click HERE to send any stories and/or pictures to me so we can share and celebrate as a community!
  • Cold and Flu Season- While we are “spreading the love” through kindness and caring, we would really NOT like to share the love through spreading germs.  Please help us by keeping your child home if they have a fever, are throwing up and/or have diarrhea- and keep them home until they have been free of these symptoms for 24 hours. Now is a great time to refresh yourself on our Health Policies, so please click here to review.  Masking your child’s fever and sending them to school not only prevents your child from getting the rest they need, but also spreads the germs to other students and staff, continuing the cycle of sickness.  Thank you for helping our school stay as healthy as can be!
  • Budget Resources-
    • This 1-page handout contains some basic budget information on the front and some more detailed information on the back. 
    • This animated video, clocking in at just under 3 minutes, walks through how funds follow students, how those funds may vary based on student status, how student enrollment plays into the process and more. 

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

In appreciation,

Jennifer Harris, Proud Principal of the Cory Cougars!

Cory Spirit Gear

Attention Cory Cougars! It’s not too late to get Cory gear for the year! Our second ONLINE Spirit Gear drive will begin February 10th and end on February 24th! Click HERE to see the newest gear!  The link will be posted via Parent post and in Friday Folders!Please keep an eye out for the new flyer in Friday Folders. Questions, contact Bliss.

 

Cory Annual Auction We Need Star Families and Wine! Both Make the World a Better Place….

Buy Tickets:

Hollywood: Lights, Camera, Auction!
April 7, 2017
6 p.m. Silent Auction
7:30 p.m. Live Auction and Paddle Raise
City Hall Events Venue
1144 Broadway

Tickets are $60 or $75 at the Door

CORY.EJOINME.ORG/2017CORYAUCTION

Pre-Auction Events:

Gift Card Party Open House on Thursday, February 23 | 6-8 p.m. | The Home of Kris and Haven Smith | 1220 S York Street | You can also drop off any item donations at this party. Special thanks to YB Hungry – Catering by Yvette Bonanno-Tharp and Sweet Creations by Mandy for providing food at this event!
Donate:

Be a Star Family for Cory! Family sponsorships are vital to making the Cory Annual Auction a successful fundraiser for our kids. Our goal is to have 50 Star Families and we are at 16! Your $125 donation goes directly to support the teachers and programs that make Cory one of the best elementary schools in Colorado. Each family sponsor will receive a digital image for social media use, recognition on the auction’s Facebook event listing and entrance in a VIP drawing at the auction on April 7. CLICK HERE TO BE A STAR FAMILY FOR CORY

Donate Wine!!! ONLINE via dollar amount or CONTACT HAVEN SMITH at havencsmith@gmail.com

Host a Buy-A-Share Party! Host a party or put your name in and the committee can pair you up with other events to host. CONTACT HOLLY CARPENTER TO HOST at hcarpenter@livsothebysrealty.com
***Thank You to Our Current Star Family Sponsors***

Gregg and Hyun-Jung Behmer
Justin and Miko Brown
Bill and Kim Esbenshade
Brian and Lisa Glynn
Mike and Meg Harry
Bill and Cathy Holland
Joe and Kristi Lindwall
Andrew Sarka and Pam Price
Don and Maggie Reaville
Christian and Shannon Schmidt
Kris and Haven Smith
Jay and Samantha Sturhahn
Jason and Pamela Wandry
Travis Wanger and Cindy Schatz
Michael Williams and Genevieve Hofman
Jason and Milli Wolfson
***Thank You to Our Corporate Sponsors***

DOWNING STREET GARAGE, BENSON ORTHODONTICS, SIMONS PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, LORI RICKERT – STATE FARM INSURANCE , KEATING WEALTH MANAGEMENT , ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN, ALPINE BANK , HEBETS AND MCCALLIN, NOTHING BUNDT CAKES AND MIKE JACOBS WITH ALPINE BANK MORTGAGE AND NICOLA GENAUD WITH THE GENAUD TEAM AT KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY