Welcome to October! With the new month comes a change in the weather. Please be sure your children come dressed appropriately for the day. Utah is famous for giving us all four seasons in one day! Since students will continue to enjoy recess and outdoor breaks, a jacket is especially important on chilly mornings.
The change in weather also means more families are driving to and from school. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe by following traffic guidelines: keep your speed down, use designated drop-off and pick-up zones, park only in marked areas, pull forward as directed, and follow the directions of staff members on duty. We also appreciate your efforts to avoid idling while waiting—every little bit helps our students and environment.
I also want to personally thank you for your generosity and support of our school read-a-thon fundraiser. Over those two weeks, we had so much fun reading with your children! Beyond the fun incentives and prizes, the true reward is seeing students build excitement around reading both at school and at home. Together, we raised an incredible $29,075, which means we can provide about $90 per student this year toward classroom supplies, learning materials, field trips, and more. What an amazing gift to our students!
Although Halloween is still a few weeks away, it’s a good time to start thinking about costumes. Our school celebration will be held on Friday, October 31st. If your family is in need of assistance with a costume, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me by phone or email at tcooper@graniteschools.org. More details about the parade and classroom parties can be found in the “Halloween” section of this newsletter.
I am so grateful for everything you do to support our students, teachers, and school community. Cottonwood truly is a special place, and it’s because of all of you!
Sincerely,
Prinicpal Cooper
