Cottonwood Elementary School

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Mission Statement

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  Community of Caring

General Information

Principal - Verneita Hunt

School Calendar - Traditional nine-month trimester schedule

Grade Levels - Kindergarten through sixth grade

School times - Classes begin at 8:35 am and end at 3:20pm. Most Fridays classes are dismissed at 1:15pm.

Registration - Registration is conducted during the third week of August, 7:30 am to 10:30 am.

School motto - Cottonwood Elementary, the Right Key to Utah's Future

School Background - Cottonwood Elementary is located in the east-central area of Granite School District. It was built in 1960. Most students live within 1.5 miles and are able to walk to school.

School Staff - The school has a staff of 20 teachers, one reading specialist, one resource teacher, one librarian, one psychologist, one lunch supervisor, two secretaries, a custodian, and a principal. Our itinerant and part time staff includes a speech therapist, ESL teacher, instrumental music teachers, instructional assistants and sweepers.

Enrollment - Cottonwood Elementary serves approximately 520 students from kindergarten through sixth grade.

Class size - Average class size school wide is 27 students.  We make every attempt to maintain lower enrollment in our primary grades as literacy instruction is so important for our students.

The mission of Cottonwood Elementary School is to foster the growth and development of children to their full potential.

Belief Statements

· We believe each child is unique.

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· We believe our school will always be a place where love of learning is fostered.

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· We believe in creating a safe environment.

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· We believe our school can provide experiences that can enhance self esteem.

· We believe education is the shared responsibility of students, parents, school staff, and the community.

· We believe in enhancing the development of life skills such as respect, responsibility, caring, organization, and communication.

· We believe in instilling in our students and understanding of the academic disciplines and an appreciation for the fine arts.

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Just for Fun

Caring

Respect

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Family

· A different value is emphasized each month at Cottonwood. Teachers and PTA plan activities to teach and support the value.

· Students are nominated monthly as Caring Citizens and are spotlighted by the PTA and enjoy a limo lunch with the principal.

· Caring coupons are given by teachers and staff to students who demonstrate caring behaviors at school. These coupons may be used for classroom incentives.