We hope everyone had a wonderful two weeks off and enjoyed the time with family and friends. Our staff has missed our Crusader students and look forward to having all our students return on Tuesday, April 2nd. Please remember Tuesday, April 2nd is a Minimum Day with all students being dismissed at 2:00 pm.
We look forward to jumping right in and continuing our work of pushing for student measurable growth. Despite only having one quarter left, we have a plethora of upcoming activities and events.
We also want to communicate the transition of Mr. Anthony Morales into a new role within CVESD. Please take a moment to read the letter written below and join me in wishing him the best of luck in his new chapter as Acting Associate Principal for Corky McMillin Elementary!
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Be sure to stay up to date on school expectations and guidelines, by checking out our 2023-24 Parent and Student Handbook.
Two Week Behavioral Focus
Thank you for your continued support of our School-Wide Behavior Expectations. These behavior expectations ensure a safe and orderly environment for learning. For the next two weeks, we will be focusing and reviewing Assembly Expectations with all students. Please review the expectations with your child to ensure everyone’s safety. You can find the expectations below.
School Security Update
Beginning April 2, 2024, important changes will be implemented to our morning routines. These changes are being made with SAFETY and LEARNING as our top priorities. All students must be in class ready to begin their day at 8:45 AM. Gates will be locked at 8:45 AM and all parents/visitors must be off campus through the front gate at this time. Thank you for all your continuous support and understanding!
Crusader World Travelers: A Multicultural Celebration
Please join our Cook PTA and Crusader staff for our 2nd Annual Multicultural Fair. In connection with the IB Organization Mission and to enhance the international mindedness of our students, each classroom has selected a country around the world to research, learn, and showcase their knowledge with the community. Families in attendance will get an opportunity to travel around the world, collect passport stamps after partaking in activities hosted by each classroom country, and cheer on our student performers as they showcase their musical talents.
- 3:00 – 5:00 PM – Classroom Country Exhibitions
- 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Classrooms are closed and event moves to blacktop with vendors, performances, and food trucks.
Come join the festivities as this is an event that you don’t want to miss!
2024-25 SPSA Input Needed
We need your input on our Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) which organizes funds received by the school in order to most efficiently serve the needs of the students and increase their achievement. Through your input we can learn what’s most important in meeting our goals and achieving our annual measurable outcomes.
We will be using your thoughts to assist us in the development of our SPSA for the 2024-25 school year. Please click here to view our SPSA Goals for the 2023-24 school year.
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We are using ThoughtExchange so everyone has a chance to share their perspectives and understand what’s most important to the increasing our students’ academic achievement. Please share your thoughts and then rate at least 10-20 of the thoughts that others have shared. Your participation is confidential, so no one will know who shared or rated which thoughts. Come back often until Friday, April 26th to rate new ideas.
SUN Bucks Summer Food Program
A new Summer Food Program called SUN Bucks has been launched! Please see attached flyers containing further details on this program.
Qualia Global Scholars Summer Program Opportunity
Organized by Stanford University undergraduate and graduate students, Qualia Global Scholars is a selective pre-collegiate virtual summer mentorship program matching talented students in grades 6-12 with Stanford mentors. The program features personalized mentorship, interdisciplinary research, project-based learning, and guidance on college applications. The program aims to empower students to become future global leaders by teaching them about leadership & problem solving, emerging areas in STEM & liberal arts, critical thinking & communication skills, and real-world impact through research & innovation. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Need-based financial aid is available for the program. Please see flyer below with program info (also linked here).
Hazel Goes Cook Elementary School 