Cold Spring Elementary Update

Picture Retake Day – Monday, October 27

Picture retakes are coming up this Monday. If you would like your child to have their photo retaken, please let their teacher know. There’s no need to sign up or fill out any additional forms—just send them to school ready for their picture.

Bullying Prevention Week – October 27–31

Next week we will recognize Bullying Prevention Week, a time to focus on kindness, respect, and inclusion. Throughout the week, students will take part in discussions and activities that encourage them to be upstanders—people who speak up and support others when they see unkind behavior.

We’ll also celebrate with themed dress-up days to help students show their school spirit and commitment to creating a welcoming environment for everyone. The daily themes can be found in the image below. Together, we can help every student at Cold Spring Elementary feel safe, supported, and valued, because kindness starts with us.

Quick Reminder

Please remember that students should not wear Halloween costumes to school. Those who would like to participate in dressing up are encouraged to wear pajamas for Pajama Day instead. This helps keep our focus on learning while making sure costumes stay in good condition for trick-or-treating!

Your Principal,

Jim Mitteness

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What is a Student of the Week?

At Cold Spring Elementary, our Student of the Week program is an important part of our PBIS framework and the Spartan Way: Be Kind, Be Respectful, Be Responsible. Each week, one student in every grade (K–5) is recognized for consistently demonstrating these values. Winners are celebrated with an announcement over the intercom and get to choose from a fun menu of prizes, such as having lunch with a staff member or writing with a special pen. By highlighting positive choices and celebrating students who model the Spartan Way, we encourage all learners to see the impact of kindness, respect, and responsibility in their daily actions. This focus on the positives helps build a supportive, motivating school culture where every child feels valued and inspired to do their best.

Complete the word find and submit to the school office to be entered for a prize! Be sure to hand in by October 31st!

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10/27 - Picture Retakes

11/12 - Late Start

11/24 - Conferences (3:30-7:30pm)

11/25 - Conferences (3:30-7:30pm)

11/26-11/28 - NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK

Dear Cold Spring Elementary Families,

Please save the date for this year’s grade-level concerts. All performances will take place in the CSE Gym at the times listed below:

Kindergarten – December 18th @ 1:15pm
1st Grade – December 18th @ 2:00pm

2nd Grade – February 26th @ 1:15pm

3rd Grade – February 26th @ 2:00pm

4th Grade – January 29th @ 1:15pm

5th Grade – January 29th @ 2:00pm

We look forward to seeing you and will send more information as the dates get closer.

A Message from our PTO:

Thank You for a Colorful Night!

Our recent Color Run was a truly memorable evening that brought our CSE community together for an incredible night of fun and connection.

We extend a heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers and generous families and businesses, who made this event a resounding success. Thanks to your support, our final number raised is an amazing $29,886.50! This will directly benefit our children and teachers.

To help us make future events even better, please take a moment to share your feedback through our survey below. We value your input and can't wait to hear from you.

Survey Here: https://forms.gle/bTQEuhjy6XHJdqdy8

Get ready for some spooky fun! The ROCORI Student Council is hosting their annual Haunted House in the RMS basement on Monday, October 27th from 7:00–9:00 p.m.

Students in grades K–2 must attend with a parent or guardian (parents do not need to pay for admission).

Revtrak - Supply Fee Payment Portal

Teachers cannot accept cash or checks-- if you cannot pay via Revtrak, please contact the office to coordinate other methods of payment.

2025-2026 School Calendar

Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Food Services

Spartan Spot

Transportation Registration Information

My Ride App-Busing Information

Volunteering Background Check (Completed Annually)

ROCORI Schools Student Handbook and Code of Conduct

Please note the attendance policy as well as the electronic device procedures, including smart phones and watches

We are excited to have Yajayra Lopez in our building! As always, our liaisons work together for our district, but if you need something specific to our building, please contact Yajayra!

Andrea and Ali are the two points-of-contact in our school office. If you have any questions, they are always happy to answer them!

Andrea Kuechle: kuechlea@rocori.k12.mn.us - 320-685-4951

Ali Anderson: andersona@rocori.k12.mn.us - 320-685-4952 (also the Attendance line-- please call for absences)

Jim Mitteness, Principal

601 Red River Ave N

Cold Spring, MN 56320

320-685-4185

mittenessj@rocori.k12.mn.us

About Us

Email: mittenessj@rocori.k12.mn.us
Website: https://www.rocori.k12.mn.us/cold-spring-elementary-home
Location: 601 Red River Ave N, Cold Spring, MN, USA
Phone: 320-685-4185

Cold Spring Elementary Update