May 2025 Newsletter
Cottonwood School
Greetings Cottonwood Families
Hello Cottonwood Family,
This year seems to be going by faster and faster each month. This last month was full of activities for our scholars. We are finishing up our testing, and our scholars continue to work very hard to do their best.
We continue to focus on creating a supportive and thriving learning environment for our students! Building upon our commitment to academic excellence, we also aim to cultivate well-rounded individuals prepared for future success. To that end, our goals include significantly increasing literacy rates across all grade levels, ensuring consistent and engaged student attendance, and fostering a school-wide culture of positive behavior and mutual respect. These interconnected objectives are fundamental to empowering our students to reach their full potential, both academically and personally.
Our 4th graders went to the Ramona Pageant last week and saw one of the longest-running plays. Our 4th graders are going to Riley's farm on May 1st to relive history! Our 4th graders will be learning about the Gold Rush
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May is our last full month and we still have a ton to learn. Please remind your scholars that although the year is winding down, they still need to be respectful, responsible, and safe and continue to follow school rules. We have numerous fun activities to round out the year, and we would like them all to be able to participate.
Have a great month,
Albert Trudel
Cottonwood News Forecast
Take Note
Staff Appreciation Week April 28th-May 2nd
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May marks Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which celebrates the history of Americans hailing from across the Asian continent and from the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.
Soccer Tournament @ Mountain Shadows - May 1st
MS Soccer Tournament to take place at Mountain Shadows.
School Lunch Hero Day -May 2nd
Let’s Show Our Thanks!
Every day, amazing school nutrition pros work hard to make sure students are fed and ready to learn. School Lunch Hero Day, on May 2, 2025, is the perfect chance to give a shout-out for all their hard work and dedication.
Family Bingo Night - May 2nd 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Our PTO will be hosting Family Bingo Night on Friday, May 2nd, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. This is a great way to enjoy a fun evening out with family and friends and help support our school.
PTO Meeting - May 6th 8:00 - 9:00 AM
You are invited to join our PTO meeting on May 6th , from 8:00 to 9:00 am. Your participation will contribute to shaping our school's decisions and strengthening our school community.
Soccer Tournament @ Cottonwood VS Pinacate - May 8th
MS Soccer Tournament to take place at Cottonwood School.
MS Track and Field Tournament - May 5th
Middle School students will compete in track and field events at Hamilton.
Book Fair - May 12th -16th
Soccer Tournament @ Cottonwood VS HDLA - May 13th
MS Soccer Tournament @ Cottonwood VS HDLA
MS Soccer Championship - May 15th
The two teams will compete against each other in the Soccer Championship.
Elementary School Track and Field Tournament -May 15th
Elementary students will compete in Track and Field events at Hemet High School.
Memorial Day - May 26th
Be safe and have a wonderful time.
Kindergarten Promotion - May 30th
Elementary End of the Year Awards Assemblies - May 30th
Grad Walk - June 2nd
6th and 7th Grade End of the Year Awards Assemblies - June 3rd
Middle School Awards Assembly for 6th and 7th Grade
10:30 am -11:30 am
8th Grade Promotion - June 3rd 2:10 - 3:10 pm
Field Day - June 2nd
Cougar Corridor
Character Corner
For the month of May our school will emphasize the character trait of Honesty/ Integrity.
The definition of Honesty is: Being truthful in what I say and do.
Some characteristics of Honesty include:
I WILL...
*Tell the truth.
* Play by the rules.
* Not exaggerate the facts.
* Admit when I am wrong.
*Not take things that don’t belong to me.
We would love to see our students in action demonstrating our character trait! Please e-mail any pictures of your children to Mrs. Niaves (aniaves@hemetusd.org) demonstrating Honesty in school, around the house or the community so that we can showcase their efforts!
PBIS Skill: Making an Apology
There are four steps to apologizing. The first step begins with you.
1. Realize you did something wrong.
2. Sincerely apologize.
3. Explain yourself.
4. Make future plans.
Middle School Sports
Family Connection
Middle School Summer Exploration Academy is Now Open
To enroll your student in Summer Exploration Academy (Summer School), please complete the registration form (please complete 1 form per student you wish to enroll).
Cottonwood Middle School students will be attending Hamilton for summer school. Transportation will be provided and back to Cottonwood each day at 3:45pm
Passport to Vacation
Hamilton High School Welcomes Incoming 9th Graders for a Jump Start
Join us from June 6th to June 18th for an exciting opportunity to make new friends, familiarize yourself with the campus, and enhance your Math and English skills. Spaces are limited, so be sure to register now!