Ms. Nicole Small, Principal

Week of March 10, 2025

Kids Heart Challenge

total raised by Coebourn Elementary this year

$12,170.88.

Thank you Mr. Clark, students, families, donors, and Coebourn PTL.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Teachers have shared their SignUpGenius links for Parent-Teacher Conferences which are scheduled for Thursday, March 13th, from 12:45–3:40 PM and 5:00–7:55 PM. If you haven't signed up yet, please reach out to your child's teacher to secure a time slot. We look forward to partnering with you to support your child's success!

STEM CLUB

On March 5th, our 4th and 5th grade STEM Club, led by Mrs. Cameron, put their problem-solving skills to the test at the DCIU STEM Competition. Using the engineering design process, students tackled real-world challenges in infrastructure, transportation, and urban development.

From brainstorming innovative solutions to sketching blueprints and constructing prototypes, these young engineers demonstrated creativity and perseverance. For the competition, they rebuilt their projects from scratch, maintained detailed scientific journals, and presented their work to a panel of judges. We eagerly await the results, but no matter the outcome, we are incredibly proud of their dedication and ingenuity. Fantastic job, STEM Club!

Join Us for Sun Valley Science Night! Mark your calendars for an exciting night of science and exploration at Sun Valley Science Night on Thursday, March 13, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Hosted by the Sun Valley Science National Honor Society, this event features student projects, hands-on demos, planetarium stargazing, classroom tours, and prize giveaways. Plus, enjoy delicious treats (cash only) and support a great cause by bringing donations for Rags2Riches Animal Rescue (newspaper, towels, blankets, and sheets). We hope to see you there for a fun and educational evening!

Kindergarten Registration is Now Open!

Do you have a younger child at home who will be 5 on or before September 1, 2025? It’s time to register for kindergarten!

Early registration helps us plan for the new school year, ensuring a smooth transition and the best experience for our incoming students. If you have a future kindergartener, we encourage you to register as soon as possible! Learn more at www.pdsd.org/kindergarten.

Tech Tip from our Technology Teacher, Ms. Cameron:

The last few Tech Tips have been about generative AI. I have started introducing it to our 4th and 5th grade to get a pulse on what they know about it and how they feel about it. So far, I’ve been pleasantly surprised to find that they have a healthy skepticism about it.

We discussed the importance of having laws for safety. The analogy I use is that we have traffic lights to keep us safe. It is illegal to run a red light. Do people run red lights? Sure. Is it safe? No. Is it legal? No. Can you get in trouble for it? Yes! COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) is the same idea. It is there to protect us and our privacy. Can you break it by getting a YouTube channel or Instagram or AI account when you aren't old enough? Sure. Is it safe? No. Is it legal? No. Can you get in trouble? Yes.

Our goal is to talk about the safe and ethical use of generative AI now so that when they turn 13 and are able to use it, they will be prepared for it. In the next Tech Tip I'll send some ideas you can try at home with your child if you would like to experiment with it together.

Smart tech choices start at home—see you in the next issue!

Reminders

Reminder-

11:15 dismissal on Thursday, March 13 &

Friday, March 14, 2025

No School Monday, March 17, 2025.

Today's Child is Closed on March 21, 2025

Staff Highlight

Mrs. Lauren Ellison

3rd Grade Teacher

Fun Facts from Mrs. Ellison:

I have five kids and a little mini dachshund named Cash.
I love everything about Halloween.
Diet Coke is my favorite drink.
The fall is my favorite season- I love the cooler weather and all things pumpkin.
I enjoy going to the beach with my family and ordering pizza there for dinner.

PTL NEWS

Next PTL Meeting - Thursday, April 3 at 6:30 pm

in the Coebourn Library

Spring Book Fair is March 24th to March 26th

Coebourn PTL has many exciting events planned for the school year. The PTL is always looking for volunteers to help out! Join our PTL meeting on the first Thursday of the month in the Coebourn Library. Follow our PTL on Facebook at Coebourn Elementary PTL.

Coebourn Elementary is now on Instagram. Find us on instagram by clicking the button below or searching @COEBOURNES on Instagram.

@COEBOURNES on Instagram

Rock Your Socks Day – March 21st!

March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD)—a global awareness day dedicated to advocating for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of individuals with Down syndrome. The date (3/21) represents the triplication of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down syndrome.

To show our support, Coebourn Student Council will be selling fun and colorful socks for Rock Your Socks Day! Wearing bright, mismatched socks is a fun way to start conversations and promote acceptance and inclusion.

Sock Sale Dates: March 10-21
How to Order: Complete the order form that was sent home.
Rock Your Socks Day: Wear your socks on March 21st to celebrate and spread awareness!