N. B. Cook Elementary School of the Arts

🌟 SHINING BRIGHT AS AN "A" SCHOOL! 🌟

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that N.B. Cook Elementary School of the Arts has officially earned a school grade of "A" for the 2025-26 school year!

This incredible achievement is a testament to the dedication, creativity, and hard work of our entire community. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to those who made this possible:

✨ Our Students: Your passion for learning and the arts is what makes our school shine every single day. You are the heartbeat of our success!

✨ Our Parents: Thank you for your unwavering support and for being our primary partners in education. Your involvement in our PTA and school events makes all the difference.

✨ Our Business Partners: From our Gold Star to our Arts Ally partners, your commitment to our programs provides the resources our "Stars" need to truly excel.

✨ Our Faculty and Staff: Your tireless efforts, expertise, and love for our students have created an environment where excellence is the standard.

Together, we continue to reach for the stars and prove that when academics and the arts harmonize, our children always thrive. THANK YOU!! 🎭🎨🎵

Please join us for our monthly “Coffee with the Principal”. This is an informal time to visit with the principal, other administrative staff, and fellow community members.

This month we will address an important topic for parents, digital safety for kids

Ms. Taylor Sparks from Gulf Coast. Kids house will be our presenter for this event.

This information is very useful for all parents. I think fifth grade parents will find it especially useful as your child transitions to middle school and is exposed to more online content, including social media platforms. 

Coffee w/ the Principal - April 24, 8:15am Please join us for our monthly “Coffee with the Principal”. This is an informal time to visit with the principal, other administrative staff, and fellow community members. This month's edition will address an important topic for parents: Digital Safety For Kids This information is very useful fo...

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Join us for a fundraiser at Chipotle 12.15.2025, 4:00pm - 8:00pm

One of the fifth grade science standards is for students to understand the water cycle and be able to create models to demonstrate the processes involved. Mrs. Paduani’s class showed their knowledge by creating water cycle models through various forms of visual art. After completing their projects, the students then taught fourth grade students about the water cycle and their chosen method used to illustrate the process. This is one of the many examples of arts integration you can find here at NB Cook.

Our students expressed the theme "I Belong!" in their Reflections projects in so many creative ways! One popular theme is "I Belong at N.B. Cook." From pickles to pictures of the building, it's nice to know that so many kids feel safe, happy, and welcome at our school!

More Reflections updates on the way later this week! 👀
—-Anna Wall: N.B. Cook’s PTA Reflections Contest Chair

N.B. Cook's Drama Teacher, Jean Odom, has decided to retire at the youthful age of 81! She has been a staple of our school since its magnet inception, and she will be greatly missed. She also had many ties with our local theatres and assisted with numerous performances over the years. We are planning a retirement celebration in her honor and would love your help. Please click on the following link to RSVP and to help where you can. Please let me know if you have any questions!

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Celebration Check out this Invitation (portrait) designed by Larry Knight.

Congratulations! Bobby competed in Florida Amateur Skateboarding League’s competition in New Smyrna Beach, Fl on April 19th. He won 1st place in the 8-11 year old division! What an amazing achievement!