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Jump Rope for Heart Volunteers Needed
On Tuesday, February 14, 2012, our school is participating in Jump Rope For Heart. This is a community service program to raise funds for the American Heart Association (AHA).
These events are nationwide and help students learn about the benefits of regular physical activity and heart health while raising funds to support vital research and educational programs. The money our school raises all goes directly to the AHA and will help people learn how to avoid heart disease and stroke and live longer, healthier lives.
Students in grades 1-4 will be involved with the jump rope event. Various stations will be set up in the big gym for the students. Parents/guardians are welcome to come too! In fact, volunteers are needed to help at the stations. If interested in volunteering please contact Mary Kay Morris, the volunteer coordinator, at 286-4100 X 1327.
The following is a list of when each grade will be participating in the event:
- Grade 3: 8:45 - 9:45
- Grade 4: 10:15 - 11:15
- Grade 1: 12:30 - 1:30
- Grade 2: 1:45 - 2:45
Iditarod Quilt #6 makes its first visit to Minnesota
with Mrs. Stangland's Third Graders
On January 10, 2012, Quilt 6 arrived in Cokato, Minnesota from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The traveling quilt is a unique teaching tool that not only teaches students about the Iditarod but works on many cross-curricular skills as well.
During its visit the students learned about the history of Quilt 6 by mapping each state that had designed a square, graphed their favorite squares, read more stories about quilts, discovered the history of the Iditarod Trail and learned how quilts are made! A big thank you to Mrs. Paulson for sharing her knowledge and bringing in many beautiful quilts to see!
The Iditarod begins on March 3 and has a local connection…Rick Swenson, who is a five time Iditarod Champion! The students will be eager to track Rick's progress along with their own mushers as they read their way through the Iditarod Trail.
February is "I Love to Read Month"
This month's activities will include:
1st Liners
Pick up a 1st Liners Sheet in the Media Center. Can you identify some well-loved children's books by the first line of the story? Prizes available for all students who identify all of the titles.
Bookmark Contest
The Cokato Elementary Media Center is having a bookmark design contest. Enter your best idea for a bookmark. The forms are available in the Media Center. Winner will be announced on Read Across America Day, March 2nd.
Reading Counts Incentive
Which class will earn the most Reading Counts points during the month of February? The class that earns the most Reading Counts points during the month of February will have a celebration in the Media Center on Friday March 2nd.
Coming March 2nd: Paperback Book Exchange
Memory Books
Memory book order envelopes will be sent home with the students on January 6th. Orders will be taken until February 24th. Cost of a memory book is $10.00. Watch your child's backpack for the envelopes. If you do not receive one and wish to order a memory book call the Elementary School Office @ 320-286-4100 X 1300.
The Cokato Elementary Newsletter Is Now Online
Last month parents were given the choice to continue to receive a paper copy of the newsletter or view it online. There was a clip-off note in the newsletter that needed to be returned. We only printed newsletters this month for those families who wished to receive a paper copy. Please call the office at x 1300 or email margaret.pokornowski@dc.k12.mn.us if you'd like a paper copy each month. We want you to read about the exciting things happening at Cokato Elementary!
Kindergarten Round-Up
WHEN: March 20, 2012
TIME: 3:45-5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Cokato Elementary School
Kindergarten Round-Up packets will be mailed out on February17th. If you have a child who will be attending kindergarten next fall and you do not receive a packet call 320-286-4100 x 1300.
Volunteers Needed & Appreciated
The following volunteer opportunites are currently available:
Copier: A volunteer is needed to come in weekly to work on running copies and/or other projects for teachers. This saves the teachers an amazing amount of time. You can choose the day and the time.
Milk cap counter: As the Kemps and Land O Lakes milk caps get turned in, they need to be separated and counted. This can be done by an at-home helper.
If you can help in anyway please contact Mary Kay Morris at 286-4100 ext. 1327 or via email, marykay.morris@dc.k12.mn.us.
Thank you to each and every volunteer!
You are awesome and greatly appreciated!!
| Awarded School of Excellence 1991-1992 2004-2005 |
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Cokato Elementary is a School of Excellence because...
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Mission Statement Cokato Elementary provides an enriching educational experience for all children. We create an environment that helps each child reach their maximum potential. Our school community works together to prepare students for continued personal growth and responsible citizenship. |
200 5th St. S.W. Lorene Force, Principal |