Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Series: October
Bullying Prevention
Important information:
National Bullying Prevention Month is recognized in October
There are different types of bullying, including physical, verbal, emotional, and cyberbullying. These actions are deliberate and repeated.
According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, 1 in 5 children have experienced bullying. Reference: https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2019/2019054.pdf
Encourage children to report any (directed towards them or witnessed) bullying behavior to parents/guardians, school personnel, and other trusted adults.
Online resources:
https://www.stopbullying.gov
https://www.stompoutbullying.org
https://www.schoolsafety.gov/bullying-and-cyberbullying
https://www.pacer.org/bullying/
Continue September’s Kindness Challenge and help prevent bullying!
Purple Out, Please contact Ms. Ury if you would like to order or send order forms to the school "attention Ms. Ury"
U of I Extension Pumpkin Extravaganza
Halloween Health Fair
Appleknocker Golf Fan Gear
Mrs. Raganyi’s Pre-K class has been investigating apples! They did an apple taste test this week and made an apple volcano! A special thank you to Flamms Orchard for the variety of apples. 🍎 🍏
The Paragon fundraiser begins!
Upcoming Golf Scramble
Learning about Superflex with Mrs. Jackson
Check out this video to kickoff our Cobden Elementary PTO Paragon Fundraiser!
https://player.vimeo.com/video/954163199
Help raise funds for Cobden’s Junior High Lady Appleknocker Basketball Team. Proceeds will be used for warm up shirts, equipment and other items needed to help the team continue to grow and improve.
Feeling Lucky? Purchase a raffle ticket, or two, and you could win one of these amazing prizes:
Savage 400 Legend Hunting Rifle w/ Bushnell Scope
RTCI 65 Quart Ultra Tough Cooler with Divider
2 Certificates to The Spa at Walkers Bluff
Tickets are $20 each. 3 for $50. 5 for $80.
For tickets, ask any of our junior high Lady Appleknockers or visit Pro 1 Autobody, StarView Vineyards or Pizza Villa.
Our second graders had an amazing time with “Snack Math” this week! Using crackers, pretzels, and marshmallows as their hundreds, tens, and ones blocks, students turned math into a tasty and educational adventure.
Tomorrow, August 30th, is a 2:00 Dismissal day. No Appleknocker Club will be available. No school on Monday, September 2nd, Labor Day.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Series: September
Kindness Challenge
September Menu
24-25 Cobden Unit School District #17 Calendar Update
*September 20th will no longer be an 11:30 dismissal for students. Students will have a full attendance day.
*October 4th will now be an 11:30 dismissal for students. Students will dismiss at 11:30 for staff to participate in school improvement activities.
Changes-
September 20th- Full student attendance day, 3:00 dismissal
October 4th- 11:30 student dismissal
Please use this link to see the August menu-
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gSLrmMhkaz8I6RaCNn9-vC-sCrnEeULYXe10Iyf2qiI/edit
Use this link to access the Cobden Elementary School Supply Lists: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l8HiIQxdiJH41mgql3aB-akyDfLoEuVjUiTWJTQGZH4/edit?usp=sharing
Back to School Night Open House - Tuesday, August 13th 6-7 PM
1st Day of School for K-5th Students- Wednesday, August 14th (2:00 Dismissal)
1st Day of School for PreK- Wednesday, August 21st
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Series: August
Five Quick Tips for
Preparing to Return to School
Come work with us!
