🌟 Today we celebrate Custodian Appreciation Day! 🌟
We want to give a huge THANK YOU to our amazing custodial team. 💙 From keeping our school safe and clean, to going above and beyond behind the scenes, you make a difference every single day.
Your hard work, dedication, and care do not go unnoticed. 🧹✨ Our school truly shines because of you! Happy Custodian Appreciation Day!
We want to give a huge THANK YOU to our amazing custodial team. 💙 From keeping our school safe and clean, to going above and beyond behind the scenes, you make a difference every single day.
Your hard work, dedication, and care do not go unnoticed. 🧹✨ Our school truly shines because of you! Happy Custodian Appreciation Day!


Join Us for Literacy Night!
Mark your calendars—Cottrell Elementary School’s Literacy Night is happening on October 9 from 5:30–6:30 p.m.Drop in and discover the exciting things your child is learning, along with simple ways you can support reading at home.
Families will receive take-home materials to keep the learning going beyond the classroom. Presentations will begin every 20 minutes, so whether you stay the whole time or just pop in, there’s something valuable waiting for you!
Mark your calendars—Cottrell Elementary School’s Literacy Night is happening on October 9 from 5:30–6:30 p.m.Drop in and discover the exciting things your child is learning, along with simple ways you can support reading at home.
Families will receive take-home materials to keep the learning going beyond the classroom. Presentations will begin every 20 minutes, so whether you stay the whole time or just pop in, there’s something valuable waiting for you!

We hope you are enjoying your Fall Break! Remember to keep reading! Log books that have been read aloud using the link below. READY, SET, READ!

Fall picture retakes will be on October 10, 2025. Wear your best smile!

Fall Break is almost here—September 29 through October 3! 🍂 We hope you have a wonderful week full of rest, fun, and adventure. Take this time to soak up the beautiful fall weather, make special memories with family and friends, and come back refreshed and ready for an amazing October!

Save the Date- Old Fashion Day is coming soon!

Fall Break is almost here—September 29 through October 3! 🍂 We hope you have a wonderful week full of rest, fun, and adventure. Take this time to soak up the beautiful fall weather, make special memories with family and friends, and come back refreshed and ready for an amazing October!

Want to learn more about Title One? Our annual Title One meeting is September 16 at 3:30.

Order a yearbook for your student by Friday, September 12 and you’ll get it at the lowest price of the year PLUS four free personalized icons!

What’s for lunch? Check out September’s menu below.

ATTEND to WIN! Thanks to a grant obtained from Lumpkin County Family Connection, we will be starting a monthly attendance incentive for our students. Students who have perfect attendance for an entire week will have their name entered into a $25 gift card drawing that will take place at the end of each month. Let’s go, CES students!

Get in the Game! August 29th is College Colors Day. Wear your favorite college team colors as we celebrate Game Day at CES!

Happy Labor Day. Don’t forget there is no school for students or staff on September 1st.

Our Digital Art Show and creative fundraiser through Art to Remember starts this week. Be on the lookout for a message from our Art teacher, Mrs. Addison tomorrow afternoon with more details.

Bring your best smile! Fall Picture Day is tomorrow. All students will have their picture taken, as these are also pictures for the yearbook. Photo packages will be sent home for purchase at a later date.

Publix Partners makes supporting Cottrell Elementary easy!
1. Join Club Publix and log in to your account at publix.com.
2. In your Club Publix profile, go to Settings, select Choose Publix Partner at the bottom of the page, and select your school.
3. Enter your phone number at checkout or pay with the Publix app, and we’ll donate a portion of your purchase to your school.
1. Join Club Publix and log in to your account at publix.com.
2. In your Club Publix profile, go to Settings, select Choose Publix Partner at the bottom of the page, and select your school.
3. Enter your phone number at checkout or pay with the Publix app, and we’ll donate a portion of your purchase to your school.

Bring your best smile! Fall Picture Day is August 25, 2025. All students will have their picture taken, as these are also pictures for the yearbook. Photo packages will be sent home for purchase at a later date.

BUY your yearbook early and SAVE money!!!!

We are looking forward to a wonderful school year and can’t wait to see all of our students back in the building. We will see you all on Wednesday, July 30 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm for Open House.
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The CES Leadership Team met last week to engage in thoughtful planning and preparation focused on continuous improvement for the upcoming school year. Their time together was spent aligning goals and strategies to ensure a strong start. We’re confident that the year ahead will be one of our best yet. CES is the place to BE!
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