Cougar Chronicles

Happy May Cook Hill Families,

We can’t believe it is already May! This time of year always brings a great deal of excitement, and we are looking forward to all of the fun adventures, activities, and learning experiences planned for our students this month.

As the weather begins to warm up, we kindly ask families to ensure that students are dressed according to our school dress code policies and prepared for outdoor activities. We are excited to spend more time outside exploring, learning, and enjoying nature together.

Our students will be very busy this month! We are wrapping up our Look for the Good Program, and we are incredibly proud of our second grade student leaders who did a wonderful job guiding our school community through this meaningful initiative. We will also celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week and Nurse Appreciation Day, recognizing the incredible individuals who support our students each day.

Screen-Free Week begins this month as well—please be sure to check your child’s backpack and ParentSquare for bingo boards and additional information. Completed boards must be signed and returned to be entered into the raffle.

Academically, we will continue to promote strong reading and writing practices across all grade levels. Our end-of-year assessments for grades K–2 begin this month, and we appreciate your partnership in ensuring that students are well-rested, on time, and ready to do their best each day.

We also have many exciting school events to look forward to, including field trips, concerts, and Field Day later in the month!

We hope everyone has a wonderful May!

Important Dates & Events at Cook Hill

May 4–10 – Screen-Free Week
Bingo boards due Tuesday, May 12 (must be signed by an adult to be entered into the raffle)
May 4–10 – Teacher Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 5 – Virtual PTO Meeting
Wednesday, May 6 – Nurse Appreciation Day
Wednesday, May 6 – Wishbone Day (Wear yellow)
Wednesday, May 6 – Popsicle Surprise from PTO (Raise Craze Celebration)
Friday, May 8 – Grade 1 Field Trip
Sunday, May 10 – Mother’s Day
Thank you to all the mothers and all those who care for and support our amazing students!
Thursday, May 14 – Early Release for Students (Professional Learning Day)
Friday, May 15 – Grade 2 Field Trip
Monday, May 18 – Speech Pathologist Day
Tuesday, May 19 – Grade 2 Concert at 2:00 PM
Wednesday, May 20 – Kindergarten Field Trip
Friday, May 22 – Get Out and Play Day
Friday, May 22 – Red, White & Blue Day
Friday, May 22 – Town Meeting
Monday, May 25 – No School (Memorial Day)
Wednesday, May 27 – Eid al-Adha
Wednesday, May 27 – Kindergarten Concert at 2:00 PM
Thursday, May 28 – Field Day

Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support. We are so grateful for our Cook Hill community and look forward to finishing the school year strong together!

With gratitude and collaboration,
Mr. Munroe and the Cook Hill Team

WPS 2026-2027 District Calendar

Wondering when the first day of school is next year? Planning vacation during school breaks? Check out the approved district calendar for next year and start planning!

Kindergarten Restaurant Play!

May 1st - Cougar Day *Check the spirit day calendar for more details

May 1st - Principal Appreciation Day

May 4th - May 8th - Teacher (& Staff) appreciation Week

May 5th - Virtual PTO Meeting

May 6th - Wishbone Day *Check the spirit day calendar for more details

May 6th - School Nurses Day

May 14th - 2 HOUR EARLY RELEASE FOR STUDENTS

May 18th - Speech Pathologist Day

May 22nd - Get outside and Play Day *Check the spirit day calendar for more details

May 22nd - Red, White & Blue Day *Check the spirit day calendar for more details

May 22nd - Town Meeting

May 26th - Masonicare Friends visit!

May 28th - Field Day!!! 🏃🚩

CH Spirit Days

Click here for the 2025-26 Spirit Days

WPS 2025-2026 District Calendar

Our last day of school is officially June 18th. Please see the updated calendar to reflect this change.

May 5: Final PTO Meeting @ 7 PM (Virtual)
Join us for our final PTO meeting of the school year! We’ll wrap up recent activities, share updates, and look ahead to what’s next. All are welcome—your input and involvement make a difference. Meeting link: https://meet.google.com/gsm-bkhg-uwd or dial: ‪(US) +1 812-777-8583‬ PIN: ‪994 586 769‬#

Month of May: Beaumont Farm Fundraiser: Support our school while enjoying the beauty of spring! All month long, when you shop at Beaumont for flowers, plants, and garden goodies, simply mention Parker Farms or Cook Hill at checkout and a portion of your purchase will be donated back to our PTO. It’s an easy way to give back while refreshing your home or garden!

More Ways to Support Our Schools

Clothing Donation Bins - Located in both Parker Farms & Cook Hill parking lots. Donate clothing anytime—PTO earns funds for each donation!
Stock Up on Soup Mixes – A Blend Above Fundraiser: Keep warm with a delicious assortment of soup mixes from our A Blend Above fundraiser. Order anytime and have items shipped directly to your home—perfect for easy, crowd-pleasing meals all season long! May 11th is the last day to order!! https://fundraising.ablendabove.com/pages/store?code=TP2H2V-ZOG
Spring Weather is Just Around the Corner! Stock Up on Spiritwear: Spring weather is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to refresh your school spiritwear! Show your school pride while staying comfortable and ready for warmer days. Check out the latest styles and place your order here: https://www.wamiswag.com/shops/pfchpto

Check out the PTO Website!

Join our PTO Facebook Page!

Check out the Spirit Wear store!

As part of our continued efforts to celebrate and recognize our amazing students, families, and staff we would like to invite families to complete our Student Celebrations and Happenings form!

The form will be open throughout the entire school year. Anytime your family or child celebrate or do something interesting, add a new submission!

Not only will we celebrate our school community together during our Morning Announcements, but (with the families permission) we will regularly share one of the submissions with our entire school community!

We cannot wait to see what our students, staff, and families are up to when they are being the change they want to see in the world and living their best lives!

Student Celebrations and Happenings

Not too many families realize they may be eligible for free after-school child care for children attending Cook Hill or Parker Farms Elementary School. This opportunity is made possible through a partnership with the Wallingford School District and the 21st CCLC grant.

The after‑school program runs from 3:00–6:00 PM, with kids transported directly from school to the Boys & Girls Club. Spots are limited, so if you are interested in receiving more information, please complete the form using the link below and a representative will contact you.

The Boys & Girls Club offers the following enrichment programs including:

Arts & Crafts
Sports, Fitness, & Recreation
Homework Assistance
Field Trips
Fun Fridays
Family Activities
Transportation

Fill out this form to learn more: https://forms.gle/T95GmmMguWf1hegX7

Registration is now open for the current school year and is now open for next school year (2026/2027) for Kindergarten through Grade 12 only. If your child is already enrolled in Wallingford Public Schools Preschool, you do NOT need to register for Kindergarten.

Please note due to recent legislative changes in the State of Connecticut, that a child is to be five years old on or before 9/1/26 in order to register for Kindergarten. If your child will be five on or before 9/1/26 you may use the link below. If your child will not be five until 9/2/26 or later, please use THIS LINK if you would like to have them screened for possible early admission to Kindergarten for the 26/27 school year.

For general information regarding Kindergarten Registration, please CLICK HERE for more information.

To start the registration process, please visit the WPS website here: https://www.wallingford.k12.ct.us/district-info/school-registration

and click on the NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION button.

PLEASE NOTE: If your child will not be five years old by 9/1/26, your registration will not be accepted. Only screenings at the above link can be requested at this time. For questions regarding registration, please call (203) 949-6506.