Principal Message
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Dear Cougar Creek Elementary Families:
As we move into 2022, I want to express deep appreciation to the CCE staff, our families and our students for the tremendous effort they have put in during these challenging times.
I’m excited to share that our School Improvement Plan has been finalized and we are taking the initial steps for implementation. The School Improvement Plan helps guide our professional learning with a focus on creating a positive school culture. We will utilize the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework as a template to guide our work as well as helping us evaluate how well we’re doing towards each goal. The framework has four key areas: 1. Creating a welcoming and affirming environment, 2. Fostering high expectations and rigorous instruction, 3. Identifying inclusive curriculum and assessments, 4. Engaging in ongoing professional learning and support. A copy of our current school improvement plan can be found on this tab.
We have some exciting news here at CCE. We will be adding a rock climbing wall to our gym soon as well as two gaga play areas to our playground. We’re looking forward to adding these items to enhance programming students receive.
Cougar Creek continues to utilize the Core Essentials character education program. Core Essentials focuses on three core tenants; Treat Others Right, Make Smart Decisions, and Maximize Your Potential. These themes are reinforced throughout the school year. There will be monthly themes to support students in learning how to be the best citizen they can be. The monthly themes as well as how you can support your child at home will be included in our monthly newsletter.
Although we cannot have volunteers on campus at this time, you can still get involved by joining our exceptional PTA. Our PTA hosts numerous activities and events in the evening as well as supports our school in various ways.
Best regards,
Bill Landry