Cobden Unit School District

No School Monday, April 8th Solar Eclipse

PreK & Head Start Child Find April 26

Cobden Unit School Dist 17 Vacancy Notice

Cobden Youth & Community Advocates (CYCA) spring cause this year is Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois. This organization flies our local veterans to D.C. to see the war memorials, and the organization covers airfare, bus fare, entry fees, food, and supplies, and guarantees the veterans receive an honorary welcome home celebration when they return. The shirt designed below was a combination of two winning designs submitted by Anna Staley and Natalie Franklin as part of a project by Ms. Z (art student teacher) in Graphic Design class. Shirts are $15, and can be purchased using the form attached, or this online link below. Orders & money are due by April 10th. We will hold a district-wide Patriotic-out day on the day of the flight Tuesday May 7th. https://shopsilkworm.com/chshonorflight

Girls Open Gym

Cobden Elementary Kindergarten Screening Cobden Elementary School will be hosting its Kindergarten Screening on Friday, April 19, 2024. Please call the Cobden Elementary Office at 618-893-2311 for an appointment to have your child screened. To be eligible for a screening your child MUST be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2024 and live in the Cobden Unit School District #17. Please bring the following with you to the screening: *Child’s certified birth certificate *Child’s current immunization record *Proof of parent/guardian residency in District #17 (Two of the following) Tax bill Utility bill Property deed Lease etc

February AR 25 Point Club Back Row: Wyatt Hoffman, Ryatt Hobbs, Damian Zamora, Favian Morales-George Front Row: Grayson Johnson, Ryker Cash, Daniel Rafael, Gadsden Potts, Loretta Reh, Maira Zamora-Martinez, Jesse Shuck, Arthur Kaszubski, and Marshall Jackson 50 Point Club Back Row: Crystal Amezquita, Finn Obermeier, Kendall Sweitzer, Austin Hawthorne, Shep Taylor, and Eva Bridges Front Row: Lydia Demmin, Lacy Plott, Lillian Paulson, Mia Guzman, Liam Hess, and Alyna Calderon Not Pictured: Reece Lence 100 Point Club Macy Adamitis

PTO Plant Sale

Educators Rising is selling Appleknocker Era shirts. Beige crew neck sweatshirt are adult sizes only. Beige color block t shirts and white era t shirts are available in both youth and adult sizes. T shirts: $15 Crew neck sweatshirt: $25 Orders are Due March 22. Pay at the time of order or at pick up

Elementary Tutoring Update- Grades 1st & 2nd LAST day of tutoring- March 7th Grades 3rd, 4th, & 5th- No Tutoring March 12, 13, & 14 Grades 3rd, 4th, & 5th- *March 19th Tutoring 2:15-3:15 (students need to be picked up at 3:15 or they will be sent to Appleknocker Club) *March 20 Tutoring 3:00-4:30 *March 21 Tutoring 2:15-3:15 (students need to be picked up at 3:15 or they will be sent to Appleknocker Club)

Dr. Seuss Week at Cobden Elementary

Birth to 3 Developmental Screenings Call for an appointment today! 618-893-3211 When: March 22 Where: Cobden Elementary School Time: 8:30-11:00 by appointment only (This screening does not enroll your child into Cobden PreK for the following school year. PreK screenings for ages 3-4 will be held in April.)

Happy Valentine's Day from Mrs. Raganyi's PreK!

Happy Valentine's Day from Mrs. Jerrell's PreK!

Menu Lent Adjustments Wednesday, 2-14 ASH WEDNESDAY Main: Spaghetti Bake with Marinara Sauce Friday, 2-16 Main: WG Cheese Quesadilla Friday, 2-23 Main: WG Cheese Pizza Friday, 3-1 Main: WG Grilled Cheese

Reminder: 11:30 Student Dismissal Today Appleknocker Club available

Good morning, Due to injuries on the opposing team, there will only be one game on Friday. Varsity only. The game time will be 6:00 p.m.

Dear Parents and Guardians, Beginning January 30, 2024, students and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the eleventh annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about Cobden School District. On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the 5Essentials Survey will be administered online by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. These five indicators that affect and predict school success are: • Effective Leaders • Collaborative Teachers • Involved Families • Supportive Environments • Ambitious Instruction Prior research in more than 400 schools has shown that schools that were strong on at least three of these “5Essential” indicators were 10 times more likely to improve student learning gains in math and reading than those that were weak on three or more Essentials. All teachers and fourth through 12th grade students will be responding to this survey. 5Essentials Reports will be generated for schools if their teachers and/or students meet the response rate threshold of 50 percent. These reports will be sent to schools and districts in May 2024 and will also be included in our Illinois School Report Card. Additionally, Cobden School District has chosen to provide the optional supplement parent survey. If at least 20 percent of Cobden parents complete this survey, a parent report will also be generated. The parent data will not be included on the State Report Card. Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at Cobden School District and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child. The Illinois 5Essentials Survey for students and teachers will be conducted January 30, 2024 through March 31, 2024. The Parent Survey Supplement will be conducted during that same period. To take the survey please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin. For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or to view previous years’ Reports, please visit https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact UChicago Impact Survey Support at 1-866-440-1874 or impact-surveys@uchicago.edu. Thank you for your input!

February Menu

CNA pathway students are collecting health and hygiene items to add to the food pantry. Donations are accepted in front of the elementary building 24/7 or in the high school office during school hours. Thank you for helping our community!