Congratulations to our Shining Stars this week! Alexander Olvera and Ms. Malinda are excellent examples of individuals who go over and above to show kindness. 🌠
Cobden Elementary Book Fair
Calling all 2nd-5th Graders!
Little Appleknocker Basketball is beginning soon!
L.A.B. is designed to teach basketball fundamentals in order to develop the necessary skills to become better teammates/players.
Parent Information Meeting: October 18th at 3:30 in the Elementary Cafeteria for all interested 2nd - 5th graders.
Band Shirt Fundraiser
PTO Holiday Bakery Sale
Get your pies and goodies for the holidays before Anna Baking Company closes it’s doors!
Treats will be ready for pickup at school on Nov. 21 at 2:30 PM
Options- Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, Apple Crumb Pie, Cherry Pie, Pecan Bars (12), and Pumpkin Cupcakes (12)
All items $20
Order forms will be coming home with students soon or order online at
https://forms.gle/TRRkV7sn8w3XUQzr7
Payment due when order is placed- Cash or check (Cobden PTO) to the elementary office or Venmo @Cobden PTO
Orders due by November 8th
11:30 Dismissal Tomorrow
October 4th
Appleknocker Club Available
We are looking to fill this position immediately. Please send your resume to eshoemate@cusd17.com
Contact the district office for more information.
September 2024- These students reached their goals in September for our school-wide Accelerated Reading program. Students are required to read books and take comprehension tests on the computer to achieve their points. 25 point club Elvis Muniz, Macy Adamitis (not pictured), 50 point Club Logan Brumleve
Students are enjoying the new recess toys!
Anyone who sold an item from the PTO Paragon fundraiser can wear a hat this Tuesday!
Friendly reminder: Picture Day tomorrow 😁
Congratulations to our Shining Stars this week! 🌠
Amelia Anderson-Estes and Mrs. Ronna are amazing examples of how to show kindness, be helpful, and show compassion.
Picture Day is coming!
Monday, September 30th
December 2024 Calendar Update
Dec. 19th-
PreK Christmas Program 1:00 PM
2:00 PM Dismissal districtwide (due to high school exams)
Dec. 20th-
Elementary (K-5) Christmas Program 9:30 AM
2:00 PM Dismissal districtwide (due to high school exams)
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Series: October
Bullying Prevention
Important information:
National Bullying Prevention Month is recognized in October
There are different types of bullying, including physical, verbal, emotional, and cyberbullying. These actions are deliberate and repeated.
According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, 1 in 5 children have experienced bullying. Reference: https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2019/2019054.pdf
Encourage children to report any (directed towards them or witnessed) bullying behavior to parents/guardians, school personnel, and other trusted adults.
Online resources:
https://www.stopbullying.gov
https://www.stompoutbullying.org
https://www.schoolsafety.gov/bullying-and-cyberbullying
https://www.pacer.org/bullying/
Continue September’s Kindness Challenge and help prevent bullying!
1st Grade Field Trip to Bandy's Pumpkin Patch
Purple Out, Please contact Ms. Ury if you would like to order or send order forms to the school "attention Ms. Ury"
U of I Extension Pumpkin Extravaganza
Halloween Health Fair
