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Learning Is Stronger Together Learning Is Stronger Together

Education is truly a partnership. Students thrive when teachers and families communicate openly, celebrate successes together, and work as one team during challenges. Every conversation, every encouraging word, and every shared goal helps children feel supported. One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is showing them that the important adults in their lives are working together. Thank you for being active partners in your child's education.

Next Week at Cooke

  • November 11 - No School Veteran's Day
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Dressing For the Weather

As the temperatures begin to drop, please keep in mind the following District guidelines.

If the real feel is below 20 degrees at morning arrival or if conditions are unsafe (ie. ice on the blacktop) we will have indoor line up.

If the real feel is below 10 degrees at lunch/recess or if conditions are unsafe, we be indoors.

On days that we are outside, please dress your child for the weather. If there is snow, students must have BOTH snowpants and boots to be on playgrounds and in fields. If students do not have both of these items, they must remain in the cleared off blacktop/concrete areas.

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Lunches in the Office

Just a gentle reminder that all lunches that are delivered to students must be in the office by 11:10. This is the time the office updates the information for teachers so they know to send students to pick up lunches. Once students head outside at 11:20, it is often difficult to reach them when they are playing to notify them that their lunch has arrived.

Parent U - Helping Children Solve Problems

Helping children solve their own problems builds independence, confidence, and resilience. When adults step in too quickly to fix things, children miss the chance to learn how to handle frustration and think critically. Guiding our children through their own problem-solving process builds confidence and skills they'll use for the rest of their lives.

● Ask "What's the problem, exactly?" to help them define it.

● Brainstorm a few possible solutions together.

● Let them choose one to try, even if it's not the one you'd pick.

This approach works for everything from a disagreement with a sibling to a tricky homework problem. The goal isn't to have all the right answers, it's to help your child build a process they can use again and again on their own. Over time, children who practice this kind of thinking become more resourceful and less likely to feel stuck when something doesn't go as planned.

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PBIS Pit Stop 🛑

Did You Know?

PBIS helps students develop the problem-solving skills they need to make positive choices, navigate challenges, and build healthy relationships. By explicitly teaching and reinforcing expectations, students learn to recognize problems, consider their options, think about the impact of their actions, and choose appropriate solutions. Through PBIS, we are not just teaching students what behaviors are expected; we are equipping them with the skills to become independent, responsible problem-solvers both in and out of the classroom.

House Headquarters 🟥 🟦 ⬛ 🟩

Things are heating up again! Congratulations to the following students who are currently the highest point earners for their House:

Altrusimo - Sireya Johnson

Amistad - Madden Matus

Isibindi - Eva Edmonds

Reveur - Emmett Remsing

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Racing towards Greatness...

Here our our stats for Week Twelve:

School-Wide Attendance: 96.86%

School Goal: 95%

Grade-Level Champions

● Kindergarten: 96.35%

● Grade 1: 97.16%

● Grade 2: 98.42% FIRST PLACE

● Grade 3: 97.13% -

● Grade 4: 96.22%

● Grade 5: 95.69%


Just a reminder that students with 95% attendance or higher will be invited to an end of year celebration.

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PTO News

Penguin Patch is right around the corner, and we need YOUR help to make this year the best one yet!

Where: Cooke Magnet School

When: November 30th – December 5th

Penguin Patch is a pop-up holiday store that gives students the opportunity to shop for affordable gifts for their family and friends. It's a fun way for kids to experience the joy of giving while picking out something special for the people they love!


How can you help? Volunteers will assist students with shopping, help them check out and purchase their gifts, and wrap their special finds to take home. Volunteering is a great way to build our Cooke community while supporting our staff and students.


BONUS! Volunteers earn credit toward student registration fees! For every volunteer hour, a $20 credit will be applied toward existing fees. Interested in helping or have questions? Please reach out. We'd love to have you join us!

Use the sign-up link below to sign up for a volunteer spot!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA4AB2FAAFBC25-67119693-penguin#/


Reminder background checks must be completed prior to volunteering. Use the link below to complete the form. Once completed you will need to submit the form to the main office or email it to yenriquez@wps60.org


https://drive.google.com/.../1qO1ldWdPfUw02WgKraE.../view...

Penguin Patch Volunteer Sign Up

Road Map Ahead Road Map Ahead

Mark your calendars for these upcoming dates

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

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