Tomorrow (12/16) is Ugly Sweater Day at Cottonwood. Dress your little elves in the ugliest sweaters. Let's see that Coyote school spirit! And just a reminder, Thursday (12/19) is the last day of school before the winter break. HUSD elementary schools are on regular schedule that day and will be dismissed at regular dismissal times. Have a wonderful day!

Good morning Cottonwood families. Due to the poor condition of the track, the 100 Mile Club after school program will be cancelled today. All participating students will be released to their normal dismissal locations. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Cottonwood Student Council presents Family Movie Night tomorrow evening at 6pm. We invite your family to join us in the Lower Grade Pod for a free showing of The Secret Life of Pets 2. Pizza, popcorn, snacks and drinks will be sold - cash only. Also, the Holiday Gift Shop will be open during intermission for shopping. We hope you can join us!

Bring the family and come have some fun at Cottonwood's PTC Family Bingo Night! Join us this evening from 6-8 pm for free Bingo and prizes. Food will be available for purchase and don't forget to stop by the Holiday Gift Shop. There's a large variety of gifts available. The shop will be open until 12/13, so if you can't make it tonight, your child can shop during their lunch break. Please call the office for more information.

Closed for Thanksgiving
No School November 25th - 29th

Good evening Cottonwood families. Just a friendly reminder that there is no school tomorrow in honor of Veterans Day. We'll see you Tuesday.

The Hesperia Recreation & Park District will offer Fall Kids Kamp on Nov. 25-27, 2019. For more information, go to their website at hesperiaparks.com.

Help your kids become “bully-proof” at our parent workshop TONIGHT at 5:30 pm. Learn about what bullying is (and isn’t), and discuss ways for our students to avoid or stand up to bullying if it occurs. Hope to see you there!

Good morning Cottonwood! Our school will be participating in the Great California Shakeout at 9:45 am this morning. This is a statewide opportunity for us to practice an earthquake and evacuation drill. This drill should take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. Our office will be closed during this time. Thank you for your understanding.

Just a reminder for those who submitted orders for the PTC Fundraiser. These will be available for pick up tomorrow, 10/16, between 1:30-2:30 pm. Please come by the school to pick up your items. For more information, call the school office at 760-949-1390. Have a great evening!

Good morning families! Today marks the last day of the first quarter. Elementary students are on a regular day schedule & will be released at their normal dismissal time. Also, there is no school on Monday, 10/14. Have a great weekend & see you Tuesday!

The Drama Club will be holding auditions for our performance of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" in December. Tryouts will be held on 10/17, from 2-3pm. Permission slips are now available from Mrs. Traci. For more information, feel free to call the office at 760-949-1390.

Kona Ice is coming to Cottonwood!
🍧Wednesday, October 9th, during all student lunches
🍧Prices vary between $2-$6 (cash only)
All proceeds support our Cottonwood PTC student activities.
Out of respect for instructional time, we won't be able to interrupt classes to get money to students. Please send it with them in the morning. Thanks for your support & understanding!

Good afternoon Cottonwood Parents. We'd like to inform you that the HUSD police department will be on our campus tomorrow morning for a meeting. Please do not be alarmed. This is normal procedure and a non-emergency situation. Have a great evening.

Minimum Day Bus Schedule (9/24-9/27)
KINDERGARTEN SCHEDULE
Sultana/11th - 10:15
Hickory/Orange - 10:16
Cottonwood/Walnut - 10:18
Yucca/Cottonwood - 10:20
Yucca/Maple - 10:23
Topaz/Pearl - 10:25
Topaz/Olive - 10:27
Tamarisk/Olive - 10:30
Mission/Hemlock - 10:39
El Centro/Maple - 10:40
Lincoln/Ranchero - 10:41
Cottonwood/Wells Fargo - 10:44
Cottonwood/Rodeo - 10:45
Cottonwood/Mission - 10:47
11th/Fir - 10:55
11th/Larch - 10:58
11th/Wells Fargo - 11:00
Ranchero/Just 4 Kids - 11:05
GRADES 1-6
Route #9
Ranchero/Just for Kids - 1200
11th/Wells Fargo - 12:03
11th/Larch - 12:05
11th/Fir - 12:07
11th/Sultana - 12:09
Hickory/Orange - 12:12
Walnut/Cottonwood - 12:14
Route #10
Ranchero/Lincoln - 12:00
El Centro/Maple - 12:04
Mission/Hemlock - 12:06
Route #11
Yucca/Maple - 12:00
Olive/Tamarisk - 12:11
Route #12
Cottonwood/Mission - 11:56
Cottonwood/Rodeo - 11:59
Cottonwood/Wells Fargo - 12:02
Route #13
Topaz/Pearl - 11:55
Topaz/Olive - 11:57

Just a reminder, Cottonwood students will be on a minimum day schedule, starting TUESDAY-FRIDAY this week for Parent Conferences. Please refer to our website, Facebook & Instagram pages for more details. TODAY is a normal schedule & students will be released at their regular dismissal times.

Just a reminder that Tuesday 9/24 through Friday 9/27, our school will be on a minimum day schedule for parent conferences.
Please note the following time changes:
TK & Kinder 7:30 AM - 10:09 AM
Grades 1-6 7:30 AM - 11:40 AM
*Monday will be a regular day schedule.

Good morning Cottonwood Families! Just a reminder for those students who signed up to participate in the 100 Mile Club after school program. Today is the first day! Students with permission, will stay after school to run. Parents can pick up students at 3 pm. Have a wonderful day!

Good afternoon Cottonwood families! We hope to see you this evening at our Back To School Night. Join us at 5 pm, as we'll have refreshments available for purchase before the program begins at 5:30 pm. We're excited to see you all there! #ItsCottonwood

Is your child ready to sign up for this year's 100 Mile Club?? Great news! Registration information was sent home today. Be sure to return the form with payment in order to sign up asap.
This year, the 100 Mile Club will meet after school on MONDAYS, from 2-3 pm. Students will also have other opportunities to achieve miles during the week or at various Saturday meetings. It's time to get moving Cottonwood!

