EARLY RELEASE AND COMBINED ROUTES: This is a reminder that the school will have an early release, TOMORROW, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12TH at 1:30 PM to accommodate staff training.
School Buses will run a COMBINED ROUTE for routes 3 and 4 (Ms. Tammy and Jason) for the AFTERNOON of TOMORROW, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12TH. Bus stop times will be approximately 2.5 hours earlier than the combined route times posted on the website. If possible, we kindly ask parents to pick up their students from school.
Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
2 HOUR DELAY: Due to weather and road conditions in areas of the district, all grades, PK-12 will operate on a 2 HOUR DELAY tomorrow, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11. Buses will run two hours later than normally scheduled. Classes will start at 9:55 AM. Breakfast will not be provided.
Elementary students will report to their teachers in the cafeteria. Middle School students should report to the MPR before classes. High School students should report to the High School Gym before classes.
If conditions change overnight an update will be sent out tomorrow morning.
Thank you, and stay safe.
BUS DELAYS: Due to traction laws currently in effect for US Highway 50 between County Road 45 (Coaldale) and CO 9 (8 miles west of Canon City) from Mile Point 241 to Mile Point 269, please expect delays of up to 20 minutes in afternoon bus transportation.
Please note that the winter concert is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM, and this delay may interfere with your ability to get your child to the concert on time. We recommend making alternative arrangements to ensure timely arrival.
Tonight is the 2024 Winter Concert!
Dear Cotopaxi Community, we are pleased to share with you our program about our 2024 WINTER CONCERT.
In this hand program you will find important information about the musical repertoire that our talented students will perform during this beautiful show.
See you at the concert!
Enjoy!
The fourth-grade class has been practicing using Socratic Seminars to discuss stories they are reading. They talk about what they know about the stories, how they feel about it, and what they think. This has really helped the students gain a deeper understanding of the lessons, and they enjoy being able to sit in a circle and have a conversation. They learn new things from each other that they might not have thought of, and hear different perspectives of the stories. They are also learning conversational skills like active listening and patience, and being respectful of one another.
2 HOUR DELAY: Due to snowfall and expected weather conditions in areas of the district, all grades, PK-12 will operate on a 2 HOUR DELAY tomorrow, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10. Buses will run two hours later than normally scheduled. Classes will start at 9:55 AM. Breakfast will not be provided.
Elementary students will report to their teachers in the cafeteria. Middle School students should report to the MPR before classes. High School students should report to the High School Gym before classes.
If conditions change overnight an update will be sent out tomorrow morning.
Thank you, and stay safe.
BOARD MEETING CANCELED: The Regular Board Meeting scheduled for today has been cancelled due to lack of quorum.
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.
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
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.
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.