Cottonwood's Kindergarteners did a lesson on Empathy and Gratitude. Inspired by the text, The Lonely Scarecrow, our scholars learned the importance of not judging a book by its cover and giving everyone a chance. Great job Cougars! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Here are a few more shots from the Turkey Trot! Great job athletes! You were moving! Special thanks to Coach Connell and her husband Sean Connell for their tireless work all day! Everything was spectacular! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Cottonwood's Transitional Kindergarteners did a lesson on Empathy and Gratitude. Inspired by the text, The Lonely Scarecrow, our scholars learned the importance of not judging a book by its cover and giving everyone a chance. Great job Cougars! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

The 2nd Annual Turkey Trot has been so much fun. We are about to start our final group of runners. Here are a few pictures from this morning. Special thanks to our PTO and other Volunteers for coming and supporting Coach Connell to make the day run so smoothly. Shoutout to everyone who supported our runners today, we are so grateful. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Cougar families, we have changed the middle school run time for the Turkey Trot in an attempt to get ahead of the rain clouds. All middle school students will be running today during Period 5, from 1:16-2:12 and then they will go to their electives period 6. Any parents who would like to come and run with their athletes or cheer them on are welcome to meet them up by the track. ​#TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Cottonwood Community, tomorrow is our Turkey Trot. It is not too late to get sponsors. Please see the attached schedule for run times in the event you want to come and run alongside your child or come to cheer them on. See you in your sneakers tomorrow! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Cottonwood's Middle School Scholars who maintained an academic GPA over 2.5, had no more than 2 absences, and were not suspended during Triad 2 celebrated with a GLOW PARTY this afternoon. The students adorned themselves with a variety of glow wear, ate snacks, played video games, danced, jumped rope and enjoyed the company of their friends. Shoutout to the PLUS Leadership Students for setting it up and organizing the event. What a wonderful way to wrap up the week! Congratulations to everyone who was eligible to participate! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Cottonwood's Cross Country Team competed at the Diamond Valley Cross Country Invitational on November 13th. We are so proud of our runners for their strong showing in this highly competitive race. Here are a couple early shots before the girls ran. Great job! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Cottonwood's Kindergarten Scholars had a lesson on Problem Solving. Inspired by the text, Turkey Trouble, a story about a turkey trying to avoid becoming his owners' turkey dinner, he set out on disguising himself to avoid capture. Our scholars created possible disguises for turkey to stay safe. They did an amazing job. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Cottonwood's TK Scholars had a lesson on Problem Solving. Inspired by the text, Turkey Trouble, a story about a turkey trying to avoid becoming his owners' turkey dinner, he set out on disguising himself to avoid capture. Our scholars created possible disguises for turkey to stay safe. They did an amazing job. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Here is quick look at the week ahead. The amazing Arts Integration Team will be on campus providing a myriad of artistic opportunities for scholars on Monday and Tuesday. Basketball is starting on Monday. On Tuesday we are hosting the Hemet Unified School District Governing Board Meeting in the MPR which will start at 5:30 p.m. all are welcome. Mark your calendars that our Thanksgiving Break starts the following week on Monday, November 24th and runs through Friday, November 28th. ELOP will be on campus Monday-Wednesday for families who enrolled in the November Enrichment. Have a wonderful weekend, stay dry and stop by the Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser tomorrow meeting between 8 and 12 and enjoy some delicious breakfast and help an 8th Grader get to science camp! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Girls and Boys Middle School Basketball starts on Monday, November 17th. Registration is still open. Athletes will practice Mondays through Thursdays, from 3:15-4:30 p.m. with Coach Painter and Coach Connell. See the flyer for registration information. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

ELOP's November Enrichment Days' registration is still open. Attending students will be fed breakfast and lunch and spend the days enjoying friends and participating in fall activities. See the flyer for registration information. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Registration is now open for the next round of ELOP's afterschool clubs for elementary students. Check out the flyers for club details and registration information. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Friday, December 19th is a non-student day, however, ELOP is hosting a December Enrichment Day. Students who enroll and come on December 19th, will be served breakfast and lunch and spend the day with friends doing a variety of winter themed activities. See flyer for registration information. This is a fun way to kick off the winter holiday season. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Tomorrow morning our 8th Graders are hosting a Pancake Breakfast to help raise money to attend Science Camp on Catalina Island, from 8:00-12:00. For $5.00 you can enjoy pancakes, sausage, hashbrowns and a drink. See you there Rain or Shine! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Special thanks to Coach Kevin and Ms. Tawny who came to Cottonwood on Monday to work with our middle schoolers on their Pickle Ball skills. Coach Kevin is a local Pickle Ball Coach in the community who volunteered his afternoon to help our athletes hone their craft. #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

ELOP's Mini-Makers and Air Dry Clay Club members got their creativity on! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars

Cottonwood's 2nd Grade Scholars did a lesson on Cooperation. They worked in small collaborative circles and then they worked collaboratively on completing a class wide challenge. Amazing job Cougars! #TheHUSDWay #CottonwoodCougars