High school juniors, sophomores, and freshmen have been busy practicing for the upcoming SAT and PSAT tests. They took practice reading and writing/language use quizzes in English class. They then learned how to score their tests in order to get an idea of what their overall English score may be for the state assessments. SAT and PSAT tests are April 13-15.
over 3 years ago, Tiffany Coleman - CHS English
It's Testing Season! Springtime brings flowers, green grass, and happy birds. It also means standardized testing! Here are a few test-taking tips to better support student success: 1. Get enough sleep, eat a nutritious breakfast, and stay hydrated. 2. Think positively, relax, and focus on doing your best! 3. Read all directions carefully. 4. Read each question carefully and answer the entire question. 5. Skip questions you can't answer; go back to them later. 6. Read all multiple-choice answers before choosing one. 7. Avoid answers with absolute words like "never" and "always". 8. Take your time and focus- even if other students finish early. 9. Review all answers, if time allows, to avoid careless errors. Now, take a deep breath, try to relax, and DO YOUR BEST!!! :)
over 3 years ago, School Counselor
School Board Meeting - tonight @ 5 p.m. ***ZOOM Meeting Information https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75997793114?pwd=MDRvVnMxK0FocTlvTHRGYVJVNm81Zz09 Meeting ID: 759 9779 3114 Passcode: bKHW1A
over 3 years ago, Cotopaxi Consolidated Schools
This week Kindergarten took time to mix science and math lessons. The goal was to build a contraption that was able to have a ball rolled from top to bottom without breaking.
over 3 years ago, Kindergarten Class
Kindergarten Problem Solving
8th graders and high schoolers filled out "pitch tendency" charts so they could be aware of how to play certain notes on their instrument.
over 3 years ago, Taylor Ouzts
Coming soon....The North versus the South in the Civil War!
over 3 years ago, Ryan Christensen
8th Grade US History
Mrs. Schoech's middle school Reading/Language Arts classes are brushing up for CMAS and NWEA! They are thinking their way through eight different "test prep" stations that review the skills they have been working on in class all year long. Topics covered include word connotation, context clues, figurative language, author's tone, theme, short responses, and multi-paragraph responses. The collaborative groups immersed themselves in identifying, discussing, analyzing, and applying knowledge related to the skills they will need to succeed on the upcoming end-of-year state and district assessments.
over 3 years ago, Mrs. Schoech/Reading & Language Arts
Multi-paragraph essay responses are an integral part of the state ELA assessments.
Author's Tone/Figurative Language
Students work together to solidify their understanding of core reading/language arts skills to prepare for the end-of- year state and district assessments.
Students work together to solidify their understanding of core reading/language arts skills to prepare for the end-of- year state and district assessments.
First grade has begun learning about maps and the different ways we use them. They have learned about the cardinal directions and how they relate to our school. This week, they will create maps of common areas of their life, such as classroom, school, and home.
over 3 years ago, First Grade
All high school volleyball games this week have been canceled due to Covid quarantine guidelines. They will be rescheduled if at all possible. All middle school volleyball games are to be held as scheduled.
over 3 years ago, Cotopaxi Athletics
On Wednesday, 3/31, we had a lockdown drill. The students and staff did great! Deputy Fetterhoff and Deputy Sanger assisted Mrs. Van Esselstine and me with the drill. The drill exposed a few things that we need to address but overall we did very well. Make sure you ask your children about the drill and use it as a discussion starter to reinforce what they learned.
over 3 years ago, Ken Eckelberry
Pi Day is on March 14, and any day that combines fun, education, and pie is a day worth celebrating! Not only that, but the fourteenth of March is also Albert Einstein’s birthday, so all together it’s nothing short of a mathematician’s delight. So, we celebrated with a few little “pi”s!
over 3 years ago, Mike Brown
Happy Pi Day!
Happy Pi day!
Happy Pi day!
COVID-19 testing can now be done at Cotopaxi by Debbie Eggleston, school nurse. The BinaxNow testing can be conducted on those who are symptomatic, have been exposed to someone who has tested positive, or on a continuous basis for screening of asymptomatic individuals. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is providing these free resources to schools to increase safety of in-person learning and to help decrease transmission rates of COVID-19 in communities. Please contact Nurse Debbie at deggleston@cotopaxire3.org or 942-4131 ext. 237 if you would like more information or discuss the need for a COVID-19 test for your child or family member.
over 3 years ago, School Nurse
Conversation with the Superintendent - Community Town Hall tonight at 6PM March 30, 2021 at 6 PM Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74797128145?pwd=Mk0rYTNjRTZoT2xTeDZVd3lKN2wxQT09 Meeting ID: 747 9712 8145 Passcode: 7E5zcr
over 3 years ago, Cotopaxi Consolidated Schools
Second grade is very excited for the last quarter. We celebrated the 100th day of school by doing different activities using 100. We also had fun cheering for our girl’s basketball team!
over 3 years ago, 2nd Grade
100day activities
congratulations girls
The Fremont Center for the Arts will be holding the annual Fremont County Schools show April 2-30. Typically Cotopaxi submits between 35-50 pieces of middle and high school art. This year the amount of work each school is allowed to submit is limited due to Covid. The annual art show is judged and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons will be awarded. Check out https://www.fremontarts.org/ for more information on the show.
over 3 years ago, Cotopaxi Art Department
FCA Artwork
Just before Spring Break, all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders were busy thinking about careers! We took an interest inventory and evaluated the results using the Holland Occupational Codes. These codes are based upon 6 possible personality types: R- realistic; I- investigative; A- artistic; S- social; E- enterprising; C- conventional. Students learned about these personality types and possible career options that 'match' with their interests. It was very exciting to think about the future while considering who we are, what we are interested in, and what our strengths are! We will continue to build upon these activities as part of each student's ICAP! (Individual Career and Academic Plan)
over 3 years ago, School Counselor
RIASEC
Third graders have been busy over the last three weeks learning about the Vikings. Students were introduced to the people of the Viking Age: the men, women, and children who spoke the Old Norse language and lived in an area of northern Europe called Scandinavia, the countries we now call Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Students learned about the culture, region, and everyday life of the Norse people, who made a living through farming, fishing, and trading. Students also learned about the Viking explorers who traveled across the ocean to settle in new lands, including Greenland, Iceland, and Newfoundland. 
over 3 years ago, Middle School Language Arts
Good morning Cotopaxi! • It's a snowy start to spring break but we hope everyone has a great week off!!
over 3 years ago, Cotopaxi Consolidated Schools
Snow photo of school sign.
Coming soon...fresh greens!
over 3 years ago, 5th Grade
Aeroponics
The Cotopaxi Pirateer staff (A.K.A. yearbook team) has been diligently putting together this year's book. Students have the majority of the book designed and are working on completing the pages by adding captions, headlines, and photos. Due to many of the activities being postponed until the later part of the year, they are just now able to apply information to their athletic and extracurricular pages. The class goal this year is to submit the book to the publisher before June 1st.
over 3 years ago, Tiffany Coleman - CHS English
Making Memories: The yearbook staff helped create a sidewalk spirit poster for the girls' basketball playoff game. They took a few minutes out of class time to create memories of their own and for the community.