The seniors finished up the quarter with a culminating novel project. They had to work to together in order to create an intricate board game that included official rules and instructions on how to play and trivia questions that covered information they learned from their novel. For their final grade, the students had to play each other's games. The goal was for students to answer the trivia questions and navigate the games successfully. Watching them collaborate and utilize their creativity has been enjoyable to watch.
All of these creative Industrial Arts student's are finishing up their final projects for the year! These include but are not limited to: cornhole boards, boxes, flowers made from metal, woodburning projects, caddies, etc.
Today at 10 am we will be sending off our State Track competitors with lots of cheers at our pep rally in the high school gym. Please swing by the front office to check in first then head up to the gym for a great send-off!
BOARD MEETING LIVE: https://youtube.com/live/rddzEjumt5Y?feature=share
Join us today at 3p.m. for Seniors/soon to be graduates last walk through the Cotopaxi Halls. They will be accompanied by our Kindergarten graduates. The walk will begin at 3 p.m. today. See you there!
High School Awards night is Tuesday 5/14/24. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m., and awards begin at 6 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. See you there!
Field Day is May 15th for Kinder thru 5th grade.
NWEA MAPs assessment is all completed! Congratulations to our students for showing determination with testing. Secondary will celebrate tomorrow May 9th, with board games, a basketball tourney, snacks and more at the end of their day.
Science students at Cotopaxi are finishing up final testing after a great year.
They have completed projects and utilized the scientific method in various ways.
Biology is finishing up a unit on animal diversity and ecology.
Physical science is busy setting up a mock crime scene and studying forensics.
Eighth grade is working on a unit on simple machines.
Seventh grade is working on a unit on human body systems.
Sixth grade is studying atomic structure and the periodic table.
Colorado History created a diorama for their farming project. The group that produced the diorama in the photo showed a farming area in Colorado during winter months! This was an amazing finished project. I was so proud of the entire class, they did an amazing job!
HaPpY Teacher Appreciation Week! ~ We will be celebrating all staff this week for their hard work in growing our students. I want to thank each of our staff members from the bottom of my heart for their ongoing committment to our children.
Feel free to send your thank you's to our staff as well. They will be happily welcomed. :)
We are week 1 with NWEA MAPS completion! One more to go. Our students have been doing a great job with end of year assessments. Students that were in attendance for all MAPS testing, and showed effort on the assessment will be rewarded with a sweet treat on May 9th. Keep it up PAXI!
High school ceramics students are currently working on creating Carolina face jugs. These jugs were originally crafted by enslaved potters in South Carolina during the 1800s and were believed to have the power to ward off evil spirits.
ELEMENTARY CONCERT
Dear colleagues / Families / Community / Friends
We are so glad to invite you to our:
"SPRING CONCERT 2024" at COTOPAXI SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-3
- Elementary concert: April 25th / 6pm / Elementary Gym
- Middle School - High School concert / May 2nd / 6pm / HS Gym
Cotopaxi - Colorado
Spirit Days the week of April 15th. All must abide to student dress-code policy. No hats, and appropriate attire only. See attached graphic.
Monday
Neverland-Flowers, Green, Characters
Tuesday
Me & da Homies -twin/trio themed
Wednesday
Dress like a parent/guardian/family member-their career wear
Thursday
Wear Purple/Gold or Neon
Sixth-graders recently went on an overnight field trip to the Museum of Nature and Science. They experienced a heart lab with lamb hearts, a Titan art station, a planetarium learning station, and IMAX on blue whales. They also focused on communication as a team. I can’t thank all the people enough who helped make this field trip possible for these students.
Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians,
We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to our upcoming event: "Middle School Poetry Night/ Band Concert." This enchanting evening promises to celebrate creativity, expression, and the beauty of language.
Date: May 2nd
Time: 6 pm
Location: Cotopaxi Gym
Our young poets have been diligently crafting verses that resonate with emotion, imagination, and depth. They have poured their hearts into their work, and now they eagerly await the opportunity to share their creations with you.
This event is not only a showcase of talent but also a testament to the power of storytelling and the magic of words. Each poem is a window into the unique perspectives and experiences of our students, offering insights that inspire, provoke thought, and foster empathy.
We encourage all parents, guardians, friends, and fellow students to join us for an evening filled with enchanting performances, heartfelt words, and the joy of artistic expression. Let us come together to support and celebrate our budding poets as they take center stage and shine like the sparkling stars they are.
Warm regards,
Ms. Kristine Reed
Language Arts 6th-8th/Middle School Class Sponsor
Prom is just around the corner. All 9th-12th grade students who are eligible are welcome to attend. Please see ad for more information.
BOARD MEETING LIVE: https://youtube.com/live/zLQQJ3j4W8o?feature=share
This week, third graders spent time brushing up for CMAS! The class worked in small groups to "think" their way through three different practice assessments and answer questions about both fiction and non-fiction texts. They also worked together to analyze and respond to several practice writing prompts. They worked hard to sharpen skills they will need to succeed on the upcoming end-of-year state and district assessments. State testing begins next Tuesday April 9th for Elementary students, and the following week for April 15th for Secondary students. Go Pirates!
