Kelly Franz

October has arrived, and with it comes cooler mornings, changing leaves, and all the wonderful signs of fall! As I look around our school, I am once again reminded of how incredibly fortunate I am to be part of the Cottonwood community. Last month, it was such a joy to meet with so many of our amazing parents during Parent-Teacher Conferences. I truly appreciate the time you took to come in, talk with our teachers, celebrate your child’s ...

Welcome to the first of the “BER” months! September is here, and I couldn’t be happier. Fall is one of my favorite times of year—the cooler mornings, changing leaves, football, pumpkin everything, and the feeling of a fresh start. Most of all, I have loved having our Cottonwood students back in the building these past few weeks. have been so impressed with them! They have jumped into new routines, worked hard, and brought so much energy and ...

Welcome back! I hope your summer was filled with wonderful memories, and I am so excited to begin another school year together. I truly love Cottonwood Elementary. I love our students, our dedicated staff, and this incredible community. It is a privilege to serve as your principal. Our teachers are simply the best, and I am thrilled to welcome two new teachers to our Cottonwood family. After getting to know them, I know they will be a ...

The end of the school year is near! As we wrap up this month, we will be saying goodbye to a wonderful group of students, as well as some incredible teachers and staff. I hope you agree that it has been a fantastic year at Cottonwood. Our year has been full of learning and growth for your children, and we truly appreciate your partnership in their education. I would like to give a huge shout-out to our amazing PTA for an incredible Teacher and ...

Welcome Spring! 🌷 I hope you all have a wonderful and relaxing Spring Break. There will be no school Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 10. Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep our school environment focused on learning and positive for all students. Report cards were sent home a few weeks ago. If you haven’t seen your child’s yet, please check backpacks. You can also access grades through your Granite Parent FOCUS ...

Happy New Year! I hope your winter break was restful and filled with special family time. As we begin the second half of our school year, I’m excited for all that 2026 will bring and the many wonderful things still ahead at Cottonwood. It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the year! When students return on Wednesday, January 7, we will begin Term 3—time truly does fly. As we plan for the 2026–2027 school year, it’s very ...