Cochrane Elementary PTA

🎁 Cochrane’s Holiday Shop is almost here!
Students can shop for family and friends December 15–18, and every gift is under $5! It’s a fun, safe, and budget-friendly way for them to experience the joy of giving.

We’re looking for volunteers to help make the magic happen—decorating, assisting shoppers, organizing gifts & more.
✨ Sign up to help here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D49ABA629AAF58-60746911-cochrane #/

TOMORROW! 🎉
Cochrane’s Winter Holiday Extravaganza kicks off at 5:30 PM at the school. Bring the whole family for crafts, treats, and holiday magic! ✨ Scan the code below to rsvp - We can't wait to see you!

Don't forget to RSVP to our 1st Annual Winter Holiday Extravaganza! It's going to be an event you don't want to miss!

https://forms.gle/fxz1YDF4T8HMYccF9

It’s our final Thankful Thursday of the month, and with Thanksgiving here, our hearts are full! 💙
Today, we’re thankful for our entire school community — students, families, teachers, and staff who make this place feel like home. 🍂
Wishing everyone a joyful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, laughter, and love! 🧡

Tomorrow is the final day to order spiritwear! Grab your gear, stock up on gifts, and be ready for spirit days all year long. Once the sale closes, that’s it—so make sure you get your order in! 💙

Get yours here 👉🏽 https://cochrane.givebacks.com/shop

It’s Thankful Thursday! 🍂
This week, we’re extra thankful for our incredible Custodial Team — the behind-the-scenes heroes who keep our school clean, safe, and running smoothly every single day. 💪✨
From early mornings to late nights, you take pride in every detail and make our school shine. We see you, we appreciate you, and we’re so grateful for all that you do! 🧡

You asked… we listened! 🙌
Our Throwback Spiritwear Flash Sale is officially open through 11/25. 🧡💙
Snag your favorites before they’re gone again — they make the BEST Christmas gifts! 🎄✨

Order here 👉🏽 https://cochrane.givebacks.com/shop

It’s Thankful Thursday! 🧡
This week we’re sending a big shout-out to our amazing Cafeteria Team! 🥪🍎
They start early, work hard, and make sure our students and staff are fueled for the day — serving up smiles right alongside every meal. We’re so grateful for all the care and heart you put into keeping everyone nourished! 💙

Each week in November, we’ll be celebrating the people who make our school amazing.
First up — our Admin Team! From organizing chaos to answering a million questions a day, they truly keep it all together. We’re so thankful for everything you do!🧡💙

📚 Library Love! ❤️
Meet Mrs. Stewart, our wonderful librarian who helps our Cougars discover the joy of reading in all its forms!

✨ Reading Tip from Mrs. Stewart:
Reading can take many forms — listen to an audiobook together, turn on subtitles or captions when watching shows or movies, and remember that not everyone reads the same way or enjoys the same things! 📖🎧🎬

🧡 Favorite Book:
Granny Torrelli Makes Soup by Sharon Creech — it’s full of humor and heart, and reminds us that friendship takes forgiveness and understanding.

We’re so grateful for Mrs. Stewart and the love of stories she shares with our school community every day! 💙📚

📚 Teacher Tuesday! 📚
Meet Mr. Comella, one of our amazing 2nd grade teachers! His favorite book is The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo. 💫

✨ Reading Tip from Mr. Comella:
Whether you’re reading for fun or to learn something new, it’s okay to pause and reread! Going over a section again can help you fully understand and remember what you’ve read.

Thank you, Mr. Comella, for helping our Cochrane Cougars grow as readers and thinkers! 💙

📸✨ Say Cheese, Cougars!
Picture Day is TOMORROW — October 13th!
Pick out your favorite outfit and bring your brightest smile 😄🐾

We can’t wait to see all those picture-perfect faces! 💙💛

🎉 Congrats to our Top Readers! 🎉

Way to go, Cougars — you crushed our Read-A-Thon! 📚💙🧡

Huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for making it all possible:
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We’re so proud of all our readers and grateful for our community support! 🐾✨