Cougar Chronicle
Gratitude Changes Everything
November reminds us to slow down and appreciate the many people who help us grow each day.
Gratitude is more than saying "thank you." It is recognizing the people, opportunities, and experiences that enrich our lives. Children who regularly practice gratitude often develop stronger relationships, greater resilience, and a more positive outlook. We invite your family to join us by create a gratitude tradition at home. Whether it's sharing something you're thankful for at dinner or writing notes of appreciation, these small moments help children develop lifelong habits of thankfulness. Thank you for the incredible partnership you provide our school community. We are grateful for each of you.
Next Week at Cooke
- November 3 - No School - Election Day
November 4 - PTO Meeting 5:00-6:00 (Updated Time)
November 6 - Third and Fourth Grade Field Trip to Ravinia 9am - 12pm
Parent U - Building Gratitude at Home
Gratitude is more than good manners. Research shows it's linked to greater happiness, stronger relationships, and even better sleep. Like any habit, it grows stronger with regular practice.
● Share one thing you're grateful for at dinner each night.
● Encourage handwritten thank-you notes for gifts or kind acts.
● Notice out loud when someone does something helpful.
Try making gratitude a routine rather than a once-a-year conversation around the holidays. A simple family gratitude jar, where everyone adds a note once a week, can turn this into something children look forward to. Children who practice noticing the good things around them tend to handle setbacks with more resilience. Gratitude and a positive outlook often go hand in hand.
Family Challenge
Write one thank-you note together this week.
PBIS Pit Stop 🛑
Behavior Check Point
Students in the Spotlight!
Congratulations to our Cooke students who had a score of at least 4.8 on the ACCESS Assessment. ACCESS is the test that assesses English Progress to Proficiency for our English Language Learners.
House Headquarters
Racing towards Greatness...
Here our our stats for Week Eleven:
School-Wide Attendance: 96.11%
School Goal: 95%
Grade-Level Champions
● Kindergarten:96.73%
● Grade 1: 96.36%
● Grade 2: 94.79%
● Grade 3: 98.36% - FIRST PLACE!!
● Grade 4: 95.57%
● Grade 5: 95.34%
Just a reminder that students with 95% attendance or higher will be invited to an end of year celebration.
A Race to the Finish!
Grade levels with 95% or higher attendance for the month of October nudged their way closer to the finish line! All six grades have made our goal every month of this school year!!!
PTO News
Buffalo Wild Wings fundraiser Monday, November 2, from 4:00-9:00pm in Fountain Square. PTO earns 15% of sales, carryout or dine-in. Flyer attached below.
Cooke Spirit Wear will be delivered soon- stay tuned. A House spirit wear store is in the works for mid-November.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Kroll's Farm! We had a gorgeous fall night out with our Cooke PTO families!
Road Map Ahead
Mark your calendars for these upcoming dates
November 11 - No School - Veteran's Day
November 16-20- Thanksgiving Gram Sale
November 18 - Picture Retake Day
November 20-21 - WAUK-PAC presents: Aladdin Jr.
November 23 - Turkey Bingo Night! 5pm-6pm
November 24 - Thanksgiving Grams go home
November 25-27 - Thanksgiving Break
December 9 - House Spirit Day/Early Release
December 11 - Winter Wonderland
December 21-January 1 - Winter Vacation