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Cottonwood Elementary
May 2015
Vol 8
330 Foster Rd NE, Bremerton WA 98311
Bethany LaHaie, Principal
School website: http://cottonwood.cksd.wednet.edu
APRIL COMETS OF THE MONTH
Kindergarten - Charles Adapon, Alex Zander Jones, Brileigh Climer,
Chloe Butenhoff, Damion Renteria
First Grade - Gabriel Wagner, Kynnedy Davis, Devontae Wedlock,
Reagan Geier, Andrew Hunter, Raejay Laranang
Second Grade - Madeline Johnson, Victor DeHart, Caleb Sanchez,
Aiden Carlile, Aurora Flynn, Kyler Parizek
Third Grade - Jayla Miller, Kaleo Artizuela, Alex Krueger, Tanner Richie
Fourth Grade - Ashli Evitts, Caden Gaudette, Hanna Hoskins,
Gloria Hernandez, Hayden Herndon, Quintin Faxon, Scarlett Belcher
Fifth Grade - Alexis Mkrtchyan, Simone Washington, Christian Creed,
Aurora Biggs, Jillian Musson
Sixth Grade - Curtis Hickson, Paris Agana, Jayden Jenkins, Jessie Brown,
Sarah Lizon, Hailey Connolly
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Attention parents of 6 graders: SAVE THE DATE
The 6th Grade Promotion is on
Monday, June 15th at 1:00 p.m.
We would love to have you attend!
Memorial Garden for Jenise Wright
On Saturday, April 18th,
The Shipyard Chapter of the Iron Order Motorcycle Club graciously donated their time to
create a beautiful memorial garden dedicated to Jenise Wright. Through fundraisers and many
hours of legwork, Janice Reed was able to procure donations and the funds needed to create this
beautiful garden area.
Cottonwood’s own Janice Davison designed the garden, using various purple flowers
and a pair of benches, placed in front of a walkway that symbolizes crossing over.
Purple was Jenise’s favorite color.
DATES TO REMEMBER
May 8 - 15 - Book Fair
Library
May 13 - Mom /Son Bowling
May 19 - Choir / Band/ Orch.
Concert. 6pm - Gym
May 20 - Unicycle
Performance 6:30 - Gym
May 20 - McTakover 5-7 pm
May 21 - Unicycle
Performance Assembly -1:00
May 21- PTSA Chuck E Cheese -3-9 pm
May 21 - Asian / Pacific
Islander performance
1st & 2nd Gr- RJH 6:00 pm
May 25 - Memorial Day
Holiday- No School
June 1-5 - PTSA Coin Drive
June 5 - Skate Night
June 11 -Donuts for Dad
June 12 - Field Day
June 15 - 6th Grade
Promotion - 1:00 pm - 2:30
Gym / MPR
Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Valley Nursery also generously donated to the garden.
Lost and Found
Ms. LaHaie and Mrs. Smith were very instrumental
in bringing this wonderful idea to fruition.
Thank you very much to all involved !
Please stop by the lost and
found and check for items
your students might have
left at school.
We will be donating all
left over items to charity
at the end of June.
The lost and
found is
located inside
the front door
by the office.
McTakeover
Announcing the Cottonwood 6th Grade Outdoor Education
Program McTakeover at the McDonald's near Walmart on
Wednesday, May 20, from 5 – 7 PM. PLEASE invite everyone you can to
come and share the food and fun. Pre-sale envelopes for buying McDonalds Coupon
Books will be sent home in early May. You can also buy them at the McTakeover, but
you can’t use them between 5 and 7 PM. The proceeds support Cottonwood’s 6th
Grade Outdoor Education Program, and with a great turn-out we can lower to cost for
each 6th grade student. Without affecting the proceeds for
Cottonwood, the McTakeover also supports the
Ronald McDonald House in Seattle.
Thanks for your support!
Notes from the principal…
Dear Cottonwood Families,
May is here! It is hard to believe. We have enjoyed some beautiful days which have made us excited for
summer!
I have been amazed as I have watched our students and staff begin the new Smarter Balanced State
Assessments. The tests are challenging, and students are working very hard to show what they have learned.
We appreciate your continued support in trying to make sure your child is at school every day. It is always
best when students can take their test with their class instead of during a make-up session. Our Learning
Specialist, Lisa Knight, has done a wonderful job keeping all the testing schedules and accommodations
organized!
You may have noticed a change to the front entrance of our school. The Iron Order Shipyard Crew donated
money, time, and supplies to make our memorial garden dream a reality. You may have even had a chance to
read the nice article that was published in the Kitsap Sun. We hope that this garden will be a meaningful
addition to our beautiful school. Take time to enjoy it! I would also like to say a big thank you to Gail Smith
and Janice Davison for their help with this special project.
Our Lost and Found is once again overflowing. We will be laying out items to be claimed from April 27th to
May 8th. Any unclaimed items will be donated at that time. Please stop by and look for your child’s missing
clothing. It will be on the stage in the multi-purpose room.
Recently, the PTSA helped me purchase some new Anti-Bullying curriculum to use with our 5th and 6th grade
students. I have been teaching the 5th grade lessons and have been very impressed with the quality of the
materials. The staff also spent some time looking over the Thought Exchange feedback that our community
had for our school. Bullying came up as a concern that you have. Therefore, we are going to be moving
forward with a focus on bullying prevention and education for the 2015-2016 school year. Providing your
children with a safe and supportive learning environment is our highest priority. We are excited to have a
school-wide focus on this topic next year.
As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or compliments, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Thanks again for the privilege of caring for and educating your children.
Sincerely,
Ms. LaHaie
Important Dress Code Reminders…
With warmer weather upon us, please assist your child in remembering to dress appropriately for school.
*Proper Shoes—no flip flops or open toed shoes as they can be unsafe on the playground and during PE.
No sandals without straps to secure them to their feet.
*Shorts and skirts may not be shorter than fingertips when extended straight down.
*NO BARE MIDRIFF (short) TOPS—tank tops need to have at LEAST
2 INCHES of shoulder coverage and not hang low at the armpits.
Thank you so much for your help!
Thank you to these volunteers
who assisted with the fitness testing:
Marilyn Rumble, Mari Alvey, Gwen Geier,
Betsy Brady, Elizabeth DeBritz, Deja Simson,
Nicole Walters, and Denise Bower
There will be a track and field meet for 5th and 6th Graders on May 22 (Friday).
Both meets will be held at Fairview. Volunteers are needed for the meet.
Please contact Mrs. Smith. Hope for dry weather!
Unicycle Evening Performance will be May 20 at 6 p.m.
The student unicycle performance assembly will be May 21 at 1:00 pm
Field Day will be held on June 12, Friday.
If you are interested in helping out please let the classroom teacher know.
Central Kitsap’s Health Fair / Fun Run was a huge success!
Many thanks to all who participated and came out for a day of fun, healthy activities and education.
Cottonwood Elementary was the recipient of $250 for receiving the most participant signatures from our school! Go Comets!
The $250 was donated to the Cottonwood PTSA as it benefits all students at Cottonwood.
We look forward to seeing you all next year!
Baseball - Grand Slam Camp
Kitsap County Fairgrounds
July 27 - 30, 2015
Complete Camp :
Ages 7-12
(6 year olds OK w/ baseball experience)
Covers the whole game!
Baseball culture is emphasized
Skills Camp:
Ages 9-14
(8 year olds OK w/ baseball experience)
Advanced instruction.
$105 per camp
Discounts for :
both camps / additional family members / military
Need more info? Visit the website:
www.grandslamcamp.com
Girls Basketball Camp
Who: Girls entering grades 4th - 8th
What: Basketball skills clinic
Where: Klahowya Secondary School gym
Cost: $50.00 for 4 day camp
Includes: T-Shirt & Basketball
(If registered by June 1st)
Financial aid available upon request
Times: June 23rd - June 26th . 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Limit: Space is limited so register soon
Camp Director: Coach Alan Langguth II
Return Registration Forms To:
Klahowya Secondary School
Attn: Basketball Clinic / Becky Peeler
PO Box 8, Silverdale, WA 98383
Inquiries:
Alan Langguth II, Head Middle School Coach
Email: [email protected]
Cottonwood’s 1st & 2nd Graders
will be performing at the Asian Pacific-Islander Heritage Celebration.
PTSA
Friday Sales
May
15th - 3rd & 4th
22nd - 5th & 6th
29th - K, 1st & 2nd
Outdoor Ed Camp Colman
The 6th Grade Students are going to the Outdoor Education
Program at Camp Colman from May 26 to May 29. Drop-off
and pick-up arrangements will be sent to parents. A packing
list and letter describing expectations of the students while
at camp will also be sent home soon.
Coming in June, PTSA coin drive!
Start saving your change now. More
details to follow!
5th Annual Spring Book Drive
April 13th - May 22nd
We are collecting new and gently used books to
donate to students in need.
Collection sites:
CKSD Elementary Schools
Kitsap Lake Elementary
Red Cross
ECEAP
YWCA
Kitsap Community Resources: AmeriCorps Office.
(845 8th St., Bremerton)
Contact AmeriCorps
for questions:
360-473-2018
Kindergarten Registration
CKSD has free all day Kindergarten.
If your child turns 5 on or before
August 31, 2015,
they will be eligible to begin Kindergarten in
September.
Please bring the following items with you to register:
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State issued Birth Certificate
Immunization Records
Proof of Residence (utility bill, rental agreement,
etc.)
While it is not necessary at the time of registration
to have all immunizations up to date, it is required to
have them complete at the time school begins in
September.
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If you have any questions, contact
Cottonwood Elementary at
662-8300
ARE YOU PLANNING ON MOVING THIS SUMMER?
If you are planning to move out of Central Kitsap School District this summer or transfer to
another school within the district, please fill out this form and return it to the school office as
soon as possible. Thank you!
Student Name:___________________________________________ Current Grade:______
Current Teacher:__________________________________________________________
______ We will be leaving CKSD and moving to__________________________________
______ My student will remain in CKSD transferring to:__________________________
______ Plans are uncertain, but there is a possibility that we will be leaving the district.
Parent Signature:
_______________________________________Date:_________________