HEATING UPDATE: As of this morning, all classrooms, including all elementary classrooms, are warm and toasty for today's chilly weather. Repairs for the elementary rooftop unit are still scheduled to be completed as soon as possible.
5th grade dissects some owl pellets today!
NOTICE: We are currently experiencing water pressure issues in our elementary building. Maintenance is aware of the issue and is working to resolve it. Elementary students and staff are able to access to water and facilities in other parts of the school.
This Winter our secondary students will take the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey (HKCS), an important survey about student health. The survey asks students about health topics including unintentional injuries and violence; mental health; school safety; substance use; physical activity and nutrition; and risk and protective factors. A letter was sent home prior to Winter break as the survey window opens on January 3rd. If you would like your child to opt out of taking the survey, you can complete and return the attached form to the front office or email to dgulliord@cotopaxire3.org.
Attached is the link to more information and the opt-out form:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xLb5tUyxTGko5k86pKxUtteNuWFRQvyp/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117643875362552817557&rtpof=true&sd=true
https://colosports.chipply.com/CotopaxiPirates
Cotopaxi Booster club is happy to announce a Pirate apparel store! All sales will be online, open through 12/15 and close on 1/5/24. All payments will be through the website. After the store closes we hope to see the apparel in about 3 weeks. Your orders will come directly to the school and a booster club member will contact you for pickup. Please watch after Christmas break for hats to be on sale at the school!
Thank you for all your support!
Cotopaxi Booster Club
NO SCHOOL: Due weather conditions throughout the district, classes for all grades, PK-12 are now canceled for today, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 - no in-person or remote learning.
WINTER CONCERT FURTHER POSTPONED
Due weather conditions throughout the district, the Winter Concert will be further POSTPONED to MONDAY, DECEMBER 18TH. The venue and time will remain the same.
Winter Spirit Days! 12/13, 12/14, 12/18, 12/19 🌲
WINTER CONCERT POSTPONED: Due to snowfall and road conditions, the PK-12 Winter Concert scheduled for tonight at 6 PM has been POSTPONED to tomorrow, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 . The time and venue remain the same. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and flexibility.
Safety is our top priority, and we look forward to celebrating our winter concert under safer conditions.
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, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14TH. 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.
Students mark the separated plant pigments from spinach leaves. Chromatography is a method used to separate molecules for further study. In Biology II, students used the method to detect the presence of different plant pigments, including chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b, in spinach leaves. This lab was to help build an understanding photosynthesis.
BOARD MEETING LIVE: https://youtube.com/live/f-SBYYXBke0?feature=share
Kindergarten students finished up a Thanksgiving STEM project where they had to hide a turkey. They learned some very interesting facts about turkeys in the process.
Cotopaxi SnoRiders, ski season is HERE! Check out all information at this link below. The first ski date is coming up soon. Don't miss out on this great opportunity ⛷️🎿⛷️https://www.cotopaxire3.org/page/monarch-snoriders
NOTICE: The 2nd-5th Grade classrooms are currently experiencing issues with one of the rooftop heating units, causing lower temperatures inside classrooms. The other rooftop unit is still operational, and there are space heaters available as needed. We are monitoring temperatures, and our HVAC service provider is aware . We hope to ensure repairs will be completed as soon as possible.
Our Angel Tree is up and looking for a few more supporters. Stop by the front office to check in and visit our tree! 🎄🎄
Notification: High school basketball practices will continue to be closed practices. This means only teammates and coaches at practice. This helps with eliminating distractions. Thank you for your continued support.
The Cotopaxi School welcomes parents, students, and community members to attend the Winter Band Concert on Wednesday, December 13th at 6 PM in the Multipurpose Room (MPR)
The evening will include performances by PK through 4th Grade, as well as the 5th - 12th Grade bands.
Notification: Local law enforcement and school administration collaborated today to respond to a Safe2Tell to ensure continued safety of our staff and students. Safe2Tell Colorado provides students and adults in Colorado the ability to report concerning behaviors by making safe, ANONYMOUS reports. 1-877-542-7233 or safe2tellco.org
Eighth grade is finishing up their figurative language unit. They are learning how to incorporate this into their writing. Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or phrases for effect, humorous, or exaggeration purposes instead of their literal translation. It is commonly used to create an emotional reaction, especially in fiction, and to make reading more enjoyable.