Cottonwood families, we wanted to let you know that starting next week, we will be asking our 4th through 6th grade students to complete a survey through Youth Truth. This survey is a nationally recognized survey used in hundreds of schools and districts across the country. The survey is anonymous and confidential. This gives students a voice and gives the school feedback from the students perspective and helps us learn how to better serve our students. If you'd like to opt your student out of taking this online survey, please notify the teacher by Friday, October 25. As always, if you have any questions, please call our office. Familias de Cottonwood, queremos informarles que a partir de la próxima semana les pediremos a nuestros estudiantes de 4.º a 6.º grado que completen una encuesta a través de Youth Truth. Esta encuesta es reconocida a nivel nacional y se utiliza en cientos de escuelas y distritos de todo el país. La encuesta es anónima y confidencial. Esto les da voz a los estudiantes y le brinda a la escuela comentarios desde la perspectiva de los estudiantes y nos ayuda a aprender cómo servir mejor a nuestros estudiantes. Si desea que su estudiante no participe en esta encuesta en línea, notifique al maestro antes del viernes 25 de octubre. Como siempre, si tiene alguna pregunta, llame a nuestra oficina.
We will be having a special display at HOWLFEST, for those who are interested in participating. Please see the attached flyer for specific details! As a reminder, HOWLFEST is Friday from 5-8pm. See you there!
Tendremos una exhibición especial en HOWLFEST, para aquellos que estén interesados en participar. ¡Consulte el folleto adjunto para obtener detalles específicos! Como recordatorio, HOWLFEST es el viernes de 5 a 8 p.m. ¡Nos vemos allí!


Coyote Parents: Please note our Fundraiser Distribution has been rescheduled to October 24, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you on 10/24!!
Cottonwood families, the City of Hesperia's Engineering Division has informed us that they will be closing Ranchero Rd. from 7th St. to Cottonwood Ave. from Mon 10/14/24 - Sun 8/31/25. The city will post a detour through Mesquite St. Familias de Cottonwood: la División de Ingeniería de la Ciudad de Hesperia nos ha informado que cerrarán Ranchero Rd. desde 7th St. hasta Cottonwood Ave. desde el lunes 14/10/24 hasta el domingo 31/8/25. La ciudad publicará un desvío por Mesquite St.
All support sites and school sites will be closed for Fall Break from October 7 - 11, reopening October 14.

To excuse a student's absence, please email Ms. Traci (our attendance specialist) at Traci.Defabiis@hesperiausd.org or call the office and press #1 to leave a MESSAGE for her. Be sure to include the student's name, grade, teacher, and the reason for the absence.
Para excusar la ausencia de un estudiante, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a la Sra. Traci a Traci.Defabiis@hesperiausd.org o llame a la oficina y presione #1 para dejarle un mensaje. Asegúrese de incluir el nombre del estudiante, su grado, el nombre del maestro y la razón de la ausencia.

HUSD is excited to partner with Think Together to offer fun activities, enrichment and care during the upcoming fall break, October 7-11th. The program is free for HUSD elementary students and transportation is available. For more information, see the attached flyer or visit thinktogether.org/enroll to sign up today! Registration is required.
Fundraiser Packets are Due Tomorrow. We are so excited to see who our top sellers are and award some amazing prizes.
In Addition to the attached Prize Sheet we are doing class and individual awards as well for being a top seller!!!!
The class that earns the most money from the fundraiser will WIN a pizza party and the teacher will reveive a $50 gift card!!
Top 3 student sellers
1st place WINS a $50 gift card
2nd place WINS $25 gift card
3rd place WINS a $15 gift card
Don't waste any time get to fundraising! Orders due September 25, 2024
We appreciate all your support!!

Dear Staff/Community, We have placed a suggestion box in our front office for your thoughts and concerns. Rest assured, all submissions will be reviewed/addressed by administration only. We welcome all your suggestions and your positive feedback ___________________________________________________________________________
Estimado personal/comunidad: Hemos colocado un buzón de sugerencias en nuestra oficina principal para sus pensamientos e inquietudes. Tenga la seguridad de que todas las presentaciones serán revisadas/abordadas únicamente por la administración. Agradecemos todas sus sugerencias y sus comentarios positivos.

Parents, you can view your students school yearbook photo and purchase copies using this link: https://vando.imagequix.com/F9BRP9R The code is your students' ID number. If you purchase by September 20th, it will be shipped free to Cottonwood. Padres, pueden ver las fotos del anuario escolar de sus estudiantes y comprar copias usando este enlace: https://vando.imagequix.com/F9BRP9R El código es el número de identificación de sus estudiantes. Si compra antes del 20 de septiembre, se enviará gratis a Cottonwood.
Hi parents. Just a reminder that next week is Parent Teacher Conference week. Monday, September 23rd will be a regular day with dismissal at 1:47. Tuesday, September 24 through Friday, September 27, students will be released at 11:40 AM. Hola padres. Solo un recordatorio de que la próxima semana es la semana de la Conferencia de Padres y Maestros. El lunes 23 de septiembre será un día normal con salida a las 1:47 a. m. Del martes 24 de septiembre al viernes 27 de septiembre, los estudiantes saldrán de la escuela a las 11:40 a. m.
The Bookfair is coming to Cottonwood !!!! It starts TODAY 9/16 and will be open during lunches in the Library all week. We will also be open During Family Fun Night on Wednesday 9/18.


Good morning CW families. We are open today. We will limit outside activity. If your student is absent, please call the office and leave a message if we cannot get to your call. Buenos días, familias de CW. Hoy estamos abiertos. Limitaremos las actividades al aire libre. Si su estudiante está ausente, llame a la oficina y deje un mensaje si no podemos atender su llamada.
Good morning CW families. We are open today. We will limit outside activity. If your student is absent, please call the office and leave a message if we cannot get to your call. Buenos días, familias de CW. Hoy estamos abiertos. Limitaremos las actividades al aire libre. Si su estudiante está ausente, llame a la oficina y deje un mensaje si no podemos atender su llamada.
Good morning CW families. We are open today. We will limit outside activity. If your student is absent, please call the office and leave a message if we cannot get to your call. Buenos días, familias de CW. Hoy estamos abiertos. Limitaremos las actividades al aire libre. Si su estudiante está ausente, llame a la oficina y deje un mensaje si no podemos atender su llamada.
Hi, parents! For those of you who pick up your child at D Gate, there are some flying ants that are crawling on the grass you line up on and on the ramp we typically use when exiting with your student. We will have you line up along the cement prior to the bell ringing, and then you will exit an alternate way. A staff will be there to direct you. Thank you for your patience as we try to keep you away from these critters.
Good evening Cottonwood parents. School will be open tomorrow but outdoor activities will be very limited. Buenas noches, padres de Cottonwood. La escuela estará abierta mañana, pero las actividades al aire libre serán muy limitadas.
Happy Friday parents! If you pick up your student in our car pick up line, please be advised that we are going back to one line. Sorry for the inconvenience! ¡Feliz viernes, padres! Si recoge a su estudiante en nuestra fila de recogida en automóvil, tenga en cuenta que volveremos a tener una sola fila. ¡Disculpe las molestias!
Good evening parents. If you pick up your student at our D Gate, please use our crosswalk. We have many parents crossing the street with their children in front of traffic which is very dangerous. Our crossing guard will happily cross you safely! Buenas noches, padres. Si recoge a su hijo en nuestra puerta D, utilice nuestro paso de peatones. Tenemos muchos padres que cruzan la calle con sus hijos frente al tráfico, lo cual es muy peligroso. ¡Nuestro guardia de cruce lo ayudará a cruzar con seguridad!
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) will be hosting a Vaccination event on: Friday, September 13 from 2 pm-5 pm at the Hesperia Unified School District. For more info see: https://5il.co/2ta6h
