SAFETY REMINDER: With the time change drivers are picking up and dropping off with limited sunlight. I would like to remind parents/guardians to remain parked until the stop arm on the bus is no longer flashing. There have been reports of parents leaving bus stops before all of the students at the stop have loaded the bus. Loading and unloading is the most dangerous time for students, bus drivers, and motorists. Thank you for your help in keeping us all safe.
Please join us in supporting the senior class with their fiesta fundraiser at the Fire Station in Howard on December 15, 2024, from 2:00-5:00 PM. There will be live music and a silent auction.
WINTER CONCERT 2024
Dear Parents, Guardians, Families and Cotopaxi Community.
Please join us for our “Winter Concert 2024.”
Where: Cotopaxi School MPR
Time: 6:00 p.m.
When: Tuesday, December 10th
Carols and songs performed by Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary students singing, playing and dancing.
- 5th Grade Beginning Band.
- 6th & 7th Grade MS Music Band.
- HS Music Band.
Student Dress Code:
We will provide Santa hats for students during their performance. So feel free to bring your Christmas costume, your own Santa hat, or any Christmas or winter themed attire.
Go Pirates!
COMBINED ROUTES: Due to a shortage of drivers for Tuesday, December 3rd, routes 3 and 4 (Ms. Tammy and Jason) will be combined for the MORNING. The bus stop times are posted on our website. If at all possible, we ask that parents please drop off their students at school. Thank you for your understanding.
Physical Education classes are moving into the Thanksgiving week with some holiday inspired games. This junior high class enjoys playing Pumpkin Smash and thinking about pie.
First Graders are diving into Module 2 in the new Wit & Wisdom curriculum. It is all about animals. They are currently learning all about fables. These stories that have animal characters and teach a lesson are keeping their interest. They are also learning about the parts of an informative paragraph which they will write at the end of this module about an animal of their choice.
UPCOMING EARLY RELEASE: Please note that on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, students will be released early at 1:30 PM. This early dismissal is scheduled to allow teachers to participate in important training for the implementation of our new student information system, Infinite Campus.
Thank you for your understanding and support
SUB DRIVER: Starting the afternoon of Thursday November 21st to the morning of December 2nd Ms. Tammy, bus 7 route 4 will have Ernie Trujillo driving as a substitute. For any questions or concerns please contact the front office at 719-942-4143.
COMBINED ROUTES: Due to a shortage of drivers today November 12th routes 3 and 4 (Ms. Tammy and Jason) will be combined for the AFTERNOON. The bus stop times are posted on our website. If at all possible we ask that parents please pick their students up. Thank you for your understanding.
BOARD MEETING LIVE: https://youtube.com/live/-fHuThN9dvs?feature=share
A little late, but better late than never! October was a pretty great month, with the construction kiddos (Chase, Presley, Riley and Will) having constructed a mock wall complete with plumbing fixtures and working electricity!
Over in Industrial Arts, we had Allisyn and Illiana, who completed a pretty nifty tic-tac-toe game board. They were able to carve out the middle with a plunging hand router and chisels in the process of building this piece. Looks excellent, and I am proud of these kids.
REMOTE LEARNING: Due to forecasted snowfall and road conditions, all grades, PK-12, will be on remote learning again tomorrow, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7.
Secondary students should plan to follow the remote day schedule, with live teacher support available during scheduled office hours. Elementary students should complete their at-home learning packets, which will need to be returned on Monday for attendance. Please check for any specific updates or reminders from your child’s teacher(s), and remember that additional information on remote learning is available on the school website.
Athletes, please look for information from your coaches regarding any extracurricular activities scheduled for tomorrow and over the weekend.
Thank you for your cooperation and flexibility.
REMOTE LEARNING: Due to snowfall and road conditions, all grades, PK-12 will be on remote learning today, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6.
Please watch for instructional updates from your child’s teacher(s), and if you have any questions please contact them directly. For additional information on remote learning procedures, please check the school website.
Athletes, please look for information from your coaches regarding extracurricular activities scheduled for today.
During remote learning days, secondary students are expected to login on their device and work/learn remotely according to the remote day schedule.. Students will have access to a live teacher for "office hours" during times specified in the remote learning day schedule for one on one student assistance.
Elementary students have an 'at home' learning day, and were sent home with paper packets to complete, and will need to turn this completed work in on the next school day to be counted for attendance.
If ongoing weather conditions require a remote learning day tomorrow as well, parents will be notified by 5 AM.
The Transportation Department is continuing to track the upcoming weather event. Please be advised that a final decision on the District's course of action will be made as early as possible. Please be flexible in your arrangements for tomorrow and Thursday. You will be notified no later than tomorrow morning at 5:00 AM. Thank you for understanding.
The Transportation Department is carefully monitoring the predicted upcoming storm. Due to the unpredictable weather I would like to remind parents that there are many different options the District has in place for school transportation. The 1st option would be a remote learning day, 2nd a snow day, 3rd late start, or early release. The district will ALWAYS keep student safety at the forefront of all transportation decisions. The Administration and Transportation Department will work together to give the Cotopaxi family as much notice as we possibly can to give you time to make any necessary arrangements needed.
Thank you,
Tammy Nuss
Fourth-year ceramics student Erika Loyo recently completed a large clay turtle project. Large projects are difficult because the large pieces must be hollow to avoid damage during firing. After the initial bisque firing, Erika mixed her own colors for the glaze firing. Great job Erika!
To our Cotopaxi School Family:
Thank you for your patience and cooperation during yesterday’s dismissal when high winds canceled transportation. Staff, parents, and students all worked together to ensure a safe and smooth process, and we’re grateful for such a supportive community.
Warm regards,
Tammy Nuss, Transportation Director
TRANSPORATION UPDATE: Due to wind gust speeds reaching 50 mph this afternoon, we will be unable to operate our buses for afternoon routes today, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29. For the safety of all students, we ask that parents or guardians pick up their children directly from Cotopaxi Schools at the end of the school day at 4:05 p.m.
If someone other than a parent or guardian will be picking up your child, please notify the school as soon as possible to ensure a smooth dismissal. Staff will remain on hand to supervise students until all families have arrived for pickup.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we prioritize student safety under these conditions.
Thank you for your attention and support.
Dear Families,
We want to keep you informed of tomorrow's weather predictions, which indicate the potential for high winds reaching speeds of 50 mph or greater in the afternoon. Given this forecast, we are prioritizing the safety of all students and taking proactive steps to ensure safe transportation home.
At this time, we plan to run our bus routes as normal tomorrow, Tuesday, October 29, 2024. However, as we approach afternoon dismissal, we will check the wind speeds again at 2:15 p.m. If we confirm sustained winds of 50 mph or higher, we will not be able to operate our buses for afternoon routes.
Should this be the case, we will promptly notify all affected families via School App/Website/Facebook and phone calls that bus riders will need to be picked up directly from Cotopaxi School. We understand that this may create additional planning for some of our families, and we appreciate your understanding and partnership as we make decisions with student safety in mind.
Thank you for your support and attention to this update. We remain committed to safely serving our students and will communicate any further updates as needed.
Sincerely,
Thomas Vail, Superintendent
Cotopaxi Consolidated Schools RE-3
c:(720) 968-5239 w:(719) 942-4131 x111
tvail@cotopaxire3.org
On October 23rd the 4th Grade class took a walking field trip to the Cotopaxi-Mullins History Center. We learned about local history through a presentation given by Mrs. Denney, and the students were able to ask her several questions about our town. We then walked through and talked about the displays and the many articles available to view. The students were very engaged and seemed to have a great time learning about where we live. We brought back copies of news clippings to read and study in class.