Wednesday, January 9th: -4/5 Classes to OMSI
-6th Grade to The Central Library
Thursday, January 10th: -Amanda Evans to visit the 7/8 classes
-1/2 classes to Mirabella for Reading Buddies
Friday, January 11th: -7th and 8th Grade to host their coffee and treats fundraiser before school! -6th Grade to Willamette Park
Teaching Tolerance featured Emily Conner, our amazing middle school teacher, in this article which highlights a project she did with our students at The Portland Mercado!
Grades Posted on January 8th
Activation code letters were sent home in backpacks before break to all parents and guardians who do not have a parentvue account, which is the website where you can access your student's grades in January. Please take a moment to set up your account!
The lottery is approaching fast! Remember, if you have a student who has a sibling that wants to attend next year, now is the time to apply! Even siblings of current students need to apply before the lottery deadline. Sibling priority is not given to students who apply after the lottery deadline. Applications can be found on our website.
Board Spotlight - Chris Beckley
Chris is a parent to two students and has been an active volunteer at the school since his oldest daughter started kindergarten in 2012, including helping design auction graphics, catalogs and websites. Chris joined the Board in 2017 and was instrumental in helping with our recent website upgrades as well as continuing to support marketing efforts. We appreciate his calm and steady presence and passion for service to the school. Thank you Chris for all that you do!
AUDITIONS COMING UP ON MONDAY & WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 14 & 16 FOR THE SPRING MUSICAL – “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST"!
The timeless classic story with the beloved music from the Disney movie. The musical will be directed and produced by Michael Wehrli from New Moon Productions. New Moon and Michael brought you the very successful play last term, “Law and Disorder”!
About the play - Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. is a fantastic adaptation of the story of transformation and tolerance. It features some of the most popular songs ever written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice.
With many fun supporting roles allowing students to play objects inside the castle, this "tale as old as time" is filled with spectacular costume and set opportunities.
The Sign Up Link Will Be Available on Monday January 7th. J
MORE INFO:
Open to 2nd – 8th graders
Monday January 14 – 3:00-5:30pm Wednesday January 16 – 3:00-5:30pm
You Must Sign Up To Audition! Link available on Monday.
Plan on being there the entire two and a half hours.
Note – cast members must be able to commit to be at all the rehearsals and performances.
Every Friday!!!!
A huge thanks to all who contributed food and drinks to our staff party!!! It was all delicious and we all really enjoyed it! THANK YOU!!!
Order forms and menus will be going out early next week for a Pizzacato dough for dollars fundraiser. You can pre-order by 1/9. The orders can be picked up after school on 1/15. You can also dine at Pizzicato in Hillsdale on 1/15 and mention our school to participate in the fundraiser.
4-H Summer Camp Registration Now Open
Registration for the Summer 4-H Wildlife Stewards Camp is now open for youth in grades 3-6! This popular camp fills up fast. As a 4-H Partner School, all Cottonwood students receive a discount. The cost for this 5 day/4 night camp is $355. Scholarships are available for those who have additional financial need.
7-8th grade 4-H Urban-Rural Exchange Registration Now Open
The middle School 4-H Urban-Rural Exchange program is now open to Cottonwood 7-8th grade youth. Space is limited and its filling fast. We are also recruiting Cottonwood chaperons for this experience. There is no cost for chaperons. This six-day exchange for middle school youth from Portland 4-H Partner Schools give urban youth the opportunity to "walk a mile in the boots" of rural Eastern Oregonian ranch and farm families. To register and get more information about this program visit the 4-H website
