Cobden Unit School District

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Ms. Lyerla had a fun Polar Express party and her class watched the Polar Express! Her students also got to enjoy some hot chocolate while they watched the movie!

Dear Families,

This is a friendly reminder that our Elementary Christmas Music Program for Kindergarten–5th grade students will take place tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. in the high school gym. All families and friends are welcome to attend—we hope you can join us!

Following the performance, please allow students to exit the gym and return to their classrooms with their teachers. Once all students have departed, parents and family members may enter through the front entrance of the elementary school to go to their child’s classroom and sign them out for the day, if desired.

We wish you a joyful holiday break and extend our warmest wishes for a happy and healthy New Year!

First week of January Menu

🎉 Congratulations to Our H&R Block Coloring Contest Winners! 🎉 We are excited to celebrate our talented students who were selected as winners of the H&R Block Coloring Contest! Their creativity, effort, and attention to detail truly stood out. Each winner received a Dairy Queen gift card as a special reward—what a sweet way to celebrate a job well done! 🍦

🎄✨ Congratulations, Roger! ✨🎄

We are so proud to congratulate 3rd grader Roger Flores for winning Rusty’s Home Center’s “What Christmas Means to Me” essay contest! 📝🎅

Roger’s thoughtful words and creativity truly captured the spirit of the season, and we are thrilled to see his hard work recognized. Way to represent Cobden Elementary—this is an amazing accomplishment!

Congratulations, Roger, and keep shining! 🌟

Cobden Elementary School would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Chip Markel for his generous donation to the Cobden Elementary School Food Pantry. This contribution will directly support our students and families and helps ensure that our pantry remains stocked and accessible to those in need.

We are grateful for community members who recognize the importance of supporting children and families, and we truly appreciate Mr. Markel’s generosity and commitment to giving back.

Thank you for helping make a positive difference in our school community.

🍎 Amazing Appleknockers! 🍎

Shoutout to Ms. Lacy and Merritt LeFevre for the care, dedication, and positivity they bring to our school each day. Your hard work and commitment to our students do not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful to have you as part of the Appleknocker team. Thank you for all you do!

Our Pre-K classes had a magical surprise from the Gingerbread Man! He tried to escape from the kitchen and ran through the halls—visiting classrooms, attempting to sing in music, and even stopping by the nurse’s office. In the end, our students finally caught up to him and enjoyed a sweet treat to celebrate the adventure!

Taylor Dodd and Wood Insurance will be hosting a free community event on December 12th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at their office. Families can enjoy free horse-drawn carriage rides and pictures with Santa—a fun and festive way to celebrate the season. While the event is completely free, they will be accepting non-perishable food donations at the door. All donations will go directly to local food pantry to support families in need throughout the community this holiday season.

Cobden Elementary Food Pantry- Community Meal Offering- Holiday Breakfast Casseroles

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Congratulations to Miss Johnson on her graduation from SIU! We wish you the very best in your career in education.

🌟 Amazing Appleknockers Alert! 🌟
We’re celebrating Flynt Brumleve and Ms. Stephanie for their hard work, positive energy, and dedication to making Cobden a great place to learn and grow. Thank you both for everything you do for our students and school community—you make us proud every day! 🍎👏

Last week our kitchen team prepared and served farm-fresh chicken from Flock Farm, and it was a big hit! The students really loved their lunch.

Hello Cobden families, On Friday night, one of our Jr. High girls’ basketball players experienced a medical emergency following a fall during the game. We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the first responders and bystanders who stepped in to help. We are grateful and relieved to share that she is making great progress in her recovery. In her honor, we invite everyone to wear blue at some point this week to show your support and encourage her continued healing. Thank you for keeping her and her family in your thoughts.

Families, we wanted to let you know about a small lunch menu update for tomorrow. Instead of spaghetti, students will enjoy fresh chicken drumsticks and thighs from Flock Farms. All side items will remain the same — green beans and fruit cocktail will still be served. Thank you for your understanding, and we’re excited to offer our students this fresh, locally sourced option! 🍽️🐓

The following students have reached their goals in November for our school-wide Accelerated Reading program. Students are required to read books and take comprehension tests on the computer to achieve their points. 25 Point Club: Arthur Kaszubski, Troy Williams, Tadeo Nava, Loralei Miller, Sofia Salas, Reagan Moore, Angel Palmerin (not pictured Macy Adamitis) 50 Point Club: Claire Flamm

As colder weather arrives, we want to make sure all students stay warm and comfortable throughout the school day. Please be sure your child comes to school each day with appropriate winter gear—coats, hats, gloves, and any additional layers they may need.

We plan to have outdoor recess as long as the actual or “feels like” temperature is above 32°F. Fresh air and movement are important, and proper winter clothing helps us keep students safe while enjoying their time outside.

Thank you for helping us keep everyone bundled up and ready for the colder months ahead!