Cougar Chronicle
Families and Schools Win the Race Together...
Parent-teacher conferences provide an opportunity to celebrate accomplishments and work together toward future goals.Remember...Teachers and families share the same goal: Helping every child succeed.
Come prepared with questions.
Share successes.
Discuss concerns.
Together we create a stronger support system.
Next Week at Cooke
- October 12 - No School
October 14 - House Spirit Day/Early Release @ 1:03
PBIS Pit Stop 🛑
On Wednesday, October 14, we will celebrate our Quarter 1 success at our first awards ceremony of the year. Some of our students will be recognized for being Kind, Responsible, Safe, Being Dreamers, and Perfect Attendance. As it is an all-school assembly and space is limited, we will not be able to accommodate any guests.
Parent U - Making Parent Conferences Meaningful
Parent-teacher conferences are a valuable opportunity to build a shared understanding of how your child is doing — academically, socially, and emotionally — and to plan next steps together as a team.
● Write down 2–3 questions beforehand about strengths and growth areas.
● Ask how you can reinforce classroom learning at home.
● Share anything happening at home that might affect school.
The goal isn't a perfect report card — it's a genuine conversation between the adults who know your child best. Coming prepared with a few thoughtful questions helps make the most of the time and strengthens the partnership between home and school.
After the conference, take a few minutes to share the highlights with your child in an encouraging way. Kids do better when they know the adults in their life are working together on their behalf.
Family Challenge
Celebrate something your child has improved since August.
House Headquarters
The House Point battle is even closer this week than last! Here are the current standings. Don't forget that this upcoming Wednesday is a House Spirit Day! Wear those colors, rep those houses, earn those points!!!!
Our Legacy Wall is Finally Ready....
Each year we highlight our fifth graders on our Legacy Wall. This year's theme is The Words That Drive Us. Check our the wall when you come for conferences!
Racing towards Greatness...
Here our our stats for Week Nine:
School-Wide Attendance: 96.24%
School Goal: 95%
Grade-Level Champions
● Kindergarten: 92.65%
● Grade 1: 96.72%
● Grade 2: 95.92%
● Grade 3: 97.38% - FIRST PLACE...Second Week in a Row
● Grade 4: 97.18%
● Grade 5: 96.55%
Just a reminder that students with 95% attendance or higher will be invited to an end of year celebration.
Road Map Ahead
Mark your calendars for these upcoming dates
October 21-22 - Conferences in PM
October 23 - No School
October 28 - House Spirit Day/Early Release @ 1:03
October 30 - Fall Parties and Parade
November 3 - No School - Election Day
November 4 - PTO Meeting 5:30-6:30
November 11 - No School - Veteran's Day
November 16-20- Thanksgiving Grfam Sale
November 18 - Picture Retake Day
Repeated Information from Previous Newsletters
October is National Bullying Prevention Month!
During the month of October, all classrooms will be receiving weekly lessons in Second Step around the topic of Bullying Prevention. There will also be weekly activities that require minimal time and effort while providing opportunities to engage students and staff in bullying prevention and positive behavior.
District Theme: Be Kind! Be Great! Be You!
Week of October 12 – "Kindness Looks Like…"
Each district building will complete the following prompt:
“At WPSD60, kindness looks like…”
Wednesday, October 21 – Unity Against Bullying
Wear Orange to show unity and support for bullying prevention. Take pictures and submit them!
Last Week of October – Spirit Week
