Cobden Unit School District

It is a WACKY WEDNESDAY around here!

On Thursday October 10, 2024 we Appleknockers joined the Great Apple Crunch to celebrate Illinois farmers, healthy kids, and strong communities. Participating in the Crunch is simple: buy, serve, and Crunch into locally grown apples! Since 2015 Illinois Farm to School Network has hosted the Crunch in Illinois. Beginning in 2015 with just 45,000 participants, to 2019 with a whopping 605,000 participants the Great Apple Crunch has engaged kids all across Illinois! Now, the Crunch is growing once again and they anticipated over 500,000 Illinois kids were Crunching in October. Special thanks to Flamm Orchards for the donation of apples for the Great Apple Crunch, and thanks to Rendleman Orchards for allowing AV Club to shoot part of this story in their orchards. Thank you to Mason Lyerla, lead editor of Appleknocker News, for filming and editing the story. #GreatAppleCrunch #ILAppleCrunch Video Link- https://youtu.be/bFJSqkG4OvY

Shining Star Student of the week: Rhyker Knop and Shining Star Staff: Mrs. Tara Marks You can always count on these two to bring a smile to your face each day! Thank you for being a shining example of kindness.

Breakfast is best shared with friends! Also, students enjoyed some delicious watermelon this morning!

The Great Apple Crunch 2024- A big thank you to Austin Flamm and Parker Flamm or Flamm Orchards for donating the apples and talking to the students about the GREAT APPLE CRUNCH!

Tomorrow students dismiss at 3:00. Appleknocker Club will be available (K-5 students). No school Friday (Regional Teacher Institute) No school Monday (Columbus Day) Students return to school, Tuesday, October 15th. After-school tutoring begins October 15th.

Biscuits and Gravy Day! Students enjoying breakfast with friends!

October Menu Update: Today, Pizza will be served for lunch. Tomorrow, Bison Vegetable Soup, made from scratch will be the main lunch entree. We are excited to try this new menu item using our own local Bison Bluffs Farms bison meat. To help streamline our breakfast service and move toward the goal of more scratch-made options, we will no longer be offering cereal as a choice each day. The goal for our meals in the menus to come will include a variety of fresh fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and protein-rich items. Our motivation is to provide meals that not only taste great but also help boost energy and concentration throughout the school day. We encourage you to support this initiative by talking with your children about the benefits of choosing healthier options. Together, we can ensure that our students start their day with the fuel they need to succeed. Thank you for your continued support!

No School- October 11-14 (Teacher Institute and Columbus Day) After-School Tutoring begins Tuesday, October 15 (3:00-4:30)

Cobden Elementary Book Fair

Calling all 2nd-5th Graders! Little Appleknocker Basketball is beginning soon! L.A.B. is designed to teach basketball fundamentals in order to develop the necessary skills to become better teammates/players. Parent Information Meeting: October 18th at 3:30 in the Elementary Cafeteria for all interested 2nd - 5th graders.

PTO Holiday Bakery Sale Get your pies and goodies for the holidays before Anna Baking Company closes it’s doors! Treats will be ready for pickup at school on Nov. 21 at 2:30 PM Options- Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, Apple Crumb Pie, Cherry Pie, Pecan Bars (12), and Pumpkin Cupcakes (12) All items $20 Order forms will be coming home with students soon or order online at https://forms.gle/TRRkV7sn8w3XUQzr7 Payment due when order is placed- Cash or check (Cobden PTO) to the elementary office or Venmo @Cobden PTO Orders due by November 8th

11:30 Dismissal Tomorrow October 4th Appleknocker Club Available

Seeking applicants!

September 2024- These students reached their goals in September 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 Elvis Muniz, Macy Adamitis (not pictured), 50 point Club Logan Brumleve

Students are enjoying the new recess toys!

Band Fundraiser- Link to Order https://shopsilkworm.com/cobdenhsbandchristmas/

Picture Day is coming! Monday, September 30th

December 2024 Calendar Update Dec. 19th- PreK Christmas Program 1:00 PM 2:00 PM Dismissal districtwide (due to high school exams) Dec. 20th- Elementary (K-5) Christmas Program 9:30 AM 2:00 PM Dismissal districtwide (due to high school exams)

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!