📚Literacy and reading comprehension are essential to our students’ future success, and building strong reading habits starts with making time to read every day. Whether it’s a novel, comic book, picture book, or favorite story, every page counts!
Today our students and teachers joined the Utah Statewide Readathon, hosted by Governor Spencer Cox and First Lady Abby Cox, celebrating the joy of reading and the importance of lifelong literacy. It was a wonderful opportunity to slow down, read together, and celebrate books! 📖❤️
Keep encouraging your child to make reading a part of every day!
Today our students and teachers joined the Utah Statewide Readathon, hosted by Governor Spencer Cox and First Lady Abby Cox, celebrating the joy of reading and the importance of lifelong literacy. It was a wonderful opportunity to slow down, read together, and celebrate books! 📖❤️
Keep encouraging your child to make reading a part of every day!
📚✨ Get Ready to Read! ✨📚
On October 2, our students will join the Utah Statewide Read-A-Thon, a celebration of reading for all ages hosted by Governor Spencer Cox and First Lady Abby Cox! The event encourages a love of reading, lifelong literacy, and connection through books.
Our teachers will make the day special by celebrating the Read-A-Thon in fun and creative ways right in their classrooms. And there’s an extra reason to get excited—students who participate will receive a special prize from Mrs. Lynne, our school librarian! 🎉📖
Let’s celebrate the joy of reading together! ❤️📚
We need 8-10 parent volunteers to help with vision screening for select grades. If you're available to help, please sign-up using the link below.
Date: Friday, October 9th
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ACAA28ABFCC16-66086140-vision
Thank you,
Cook PTA
Date: Friday, October 9th
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ACAA28ABFCC16-66086140-vision
Thank you,
Cook PTA
Our Teachers & Staff Are Too COOL! 🍦❄️
We’re so grateful for our amazing PTA and the thoughtful ways they celebrate the Cook Elementary faculty and staff!
For the month of September, our PTA treated everyone to soft-serve ice cream as a sweet way to recognize the dedication, care, and hard work that make our school such a wonderful place.
Thank you, PTA, for helping our teachers and staff feel so valued and celebrated! 💙🍦
We’re so grateful for our amazing PTA and the thoughtful ways they celebrate the Cook Elementary faculty and staff!
For the month of September, our PTA treated everyone to soft-serve ice cream as a sweet way to recognize the dedication, care, and hard work that make our school such a wonderful place.
Thank you, PTA, for helping our teachers and staff feel so valued and celebrated! 💙🍦
Happy National Custodial Week to Mr. Nathan Teasdale and his amazing crew! 🧹🧽 We would be a mess without you! Thank you for all that you do! 💙
Cook Cougar Community,
Here are the 3 things to know for the week of September 27, 2026:
1. 1st Grade Language Screener – September 30, 2026
2. PTA Board Meeting - October 2, 2026 9:15 AM
3. As the weather gets cooler, please make sure your students are dressed appropriately. Put names in jackets and coats.
These 3 things are meant to be a quick snapshot of information to keep you informed of the happenings here at Cook Elementary.
A more detailed calendar for the week can be found on the Website Calendar or in our newsletter, which is published every two weeks on Friday and posted on the school website
Here are the 3 things to know for the week of September 27, 2026:
1. 1st Grade Language Screener – September 30, 2026
2. PTA Board Meeting - October 2, 2026 9:15 AM
3. As the weather gets cooler, please make sure your students are dressed appropriately. Put names in jackets and coats.
These 3 things are meant to be a quick snapshot of information to keep you informed of the happenings here at Cook Elementary.
A more detailed calendar for the week can be found on the Website Calendar or in our newsletter, which is published every two weeks on Friday and posted on the school website
🐾Welcome to Cook Elementary, Principal Ewell and Mr. Johnson! We’re excited to have you join our school community and look forward to all that’s ahead. 🐾
Vision Screening: Friday, October 9, 2026
Reminder: Tomorrow, September 17, is individual picture day! All students will have their picture taken for the yearbook at this time.
Our annual Martin Luther King, Jr Speech Contest will be held at our school on October 23. Application, rules, and the sign-up sheet will be posted outside Mrs. Stone's room, classroom 13.
Students may also obtain copies of Martin Luther King, Jr. speeches from Mrs. Stones.
Cook Cougar Community,
Here are the 3 things to know for the week of September 13, 2026:
1. Parent Teacher Conference Scheduling -- The scheduler opens September 9 and will remain open through September 16. Please schedule your appointment through MyDSD
2. PTA Fundraiser – Fundraiser information has been sent home with all students. Please support our PTA fundraiser, orders are due September 25th.
3. Fall Picture Day -- September 17th
These 3 things are meant to be a quick snapshot of information to keep you informed of the happenings here at Cook Elementary.
A more detailed calendar for the week can be found on the Website Calendar or in our newsletter, which is published every two weeks on Friday and posted on the school website.
Here are the 3 things to know for the week of September 13, 2026:
1. Parent Teacher Conference Scheduling -- The scheduler opens September 9 and will remain open through September 16. Please schedule your appointment through MyDSD
2. PTA Fundraiser – Fundraiser information has been sent home with all students. Please support our PTA fundraiser, orders are due September 25th.
3. Fall Picture Day -- September 17th
These 3 things are meant to be a quick snapshot of information to keep you informed of the happenings here at Cook Elementary.
A more detailed calendar for the week can be found on the Website Calendar or in our newsletter, which is published every two weeks on Friday and posted on the school website.
Yearbook Cover Contest entries are due this Friday!
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
September 23 and 24, 2026
Guardians can begin scheduling Parent Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, September 9th.
The online scheduler will be available until September 16th. Please schedule your
appointment now to find the time that works best for you and your student.
To schedule an appointment, guardians need to go through their mydsd account.
We look forward to meeting with you!
If you have questions, please contact your student’s teacher.
September 23 and 24, 2026
Guardians can begin scheduling Parent Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, September 9th.
The online scheduler will be available until September 16th. Please schedule your
appointment now to find the time that works best for you and your student.
To schedule an appointment, guardians need to go through their mydsd account.
We look forward to meeting with you!
If you have questions, please contact your student’s teacher.
Cook Cougar Community,
Here are the 3 things to know for the week of September 7, 2026:
1. Community Council Meeting -- September 8 at 4:00 p.m. in the library. Everyone is welcome to attend.
2. Parent Teacher Conference Scheduling -- The scheduler opens September 9 and will remain open through September 16. Please schedule your appointment through MyDSD.
3. PTA Meeting -- September 11 at 9:15.
These 3 things are meant to be a quick snapshot of information to keep you informed of the happenings here at Cook Elementary.
A more detailed calendar for the week can be found on the Website Calendar or in our newsletter, which is published every two weeks on Friday and posted on the school website.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Jensen
Principal, Cook Elementary School
Here are the 3 things to know for the week of September 7, 2026:
1. Community Council Meeting -- September 8 at 4:00 p.m. in the library. Everyone is welcome to attend.
2. Parent Teacher Conference Scheduling -- The scheduler opens September 9 and will remain open through September 16. Please schedule your appointment through MyDSD.
3. PTA Meeting -- September 11 at 9:15.
These 3 things are meant to be a quick snapshot of information to keep you informed of the happenings here at Cook Elementary.
A more detailed calendar for the week can be found on the Website Calendar or in our newsletter, which is published every two weeks on Friday and posted on the school website.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Jensen
Principal, Cook Elementary School
💙 Thank You, Community! 💙
We are so grateful to everyone who stepped up to support our school and our students by applying for our crossing guard position!
We received an incredible response from our community, and we truly appreciate everyone who took the time to reach out and offer their help. It means so much to know that our students’ safety and well-being are a shared priority.
We are currently in the process of hiring from those who have reached out. Thank you for showing up, stepping forward, and reminding us once again what a wonderful community we have. 🫶
Together, we make our school stronger and safer! 💙
We are so grateful to everyone who stepped up to support our school and our students by applying for our crossing guard position!
We received an incredible response from our community, and we truly appreciate everyone who took the time to reach out and offer their help. It means so much to know that our students’ safety and well-being are a shared priority.
We are currently in the process of hiring from those who have reached out. Thank you for showing up, stepping forward, and reminding us once again what a wonderful community we have. 🫶
Together, we make our school stronger and safer! 💙
🚸 Help Wanted! 🚸
We are looking for two crossing guards to help our students safely cross through the school parking lot in the morning.
This is a paid position, with a short morning shift from 8:35–8:50 a.m. each school day.
If you’re interested in helping keep our students and faculty safe, please contact the school office for more information. 801-402-2200
Thank you for supporting our school community! 💙
Give Your Child a Strong Start in School with Waterford Upstart
Davis School District has partnered with Waterford Upstart to provide our PreK children with an on-demand early learning program that gives you tools, coaching and resources so you can prepare your child for a bright future.
Program Benefits:
· Tailored software with fun and engaging lessons in reading, math and science that are done in just fifteen minutes a day
· Personalized family coaching and easy-to-use resources that support the work you’re already doing with your child
· A computer and internet access for those who qualify
Who Can Participate: Children entering kindergarten in Fall 2027 How to Apply: Visit signup.waterford.org/davisschooldistrict25 or call 1-888-982-9898
Davis School District has partnered with Waterford Upstart to provide our PreK children with an on-demand early learning program that gives you tools, coaching and resources so you can prepare your child for a bright future.
Program Benefits:
· Tailored software with fun and engaging lessons in reading, math and science that are done in just fifteen minutes a day
· Personalized family coaching and easy-to-use resources that support the work you’re already doing with your child
· A computer and internet access for those who qualify
Who Can Participate: Children entering kindergarten in Fall 2027 How to Apply: Visit signup.waterford.org/davisschooldistrict25 or call 1-888-982-9898
Cook Cougar Community,
Here are the 3 things to know for the week of August 31, 2026:
1. If you are interested in serving on our School Community Council, please submit your candidate form by September 1st.
2. School Community Council elections will be held September 2nd through September 5th. We encourage all families to participate in the voting process on MyDSD.
3. Acadience Math beginning-of-year testing will take place for students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade during the coming weeks.
These 3 things are meant to be a quick snapshot of information to keep you informed of the happenings here at Cook Elementary.
A more detailed calendar can be found on our Website Calendar or in our newsletter, which is published every two weeks on Friday and posted on the school website.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Jensen
Principal, Cook Elementary School
Here are the 3 things to know for the week of August 31, 2026:
1. If you are interested in serving on our School Community Council, please submit your candidate form by September 1st.
2. School Community Council elections will be held September 2nd through September 5th. We encourage all families to participate in the voting process on MyDSD.
3. Acadience Math beginning-of-year testing will take place for students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade during the coming weeks.
These 3 things are meant to be a quick snapshot of information to keep you informed of the happenings here at Cook Elementary.
A more detailed calendar can be found on our Website Calendar or in our newsletter, which is published every two weeks on Friday and posted on the school website.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Jensen
Principal, Cook Elementary School
🤖🚀 Cook Elementary Robotics! 🚀🤖
We are excited to offer TWO amazing robotics opportunities for our 4th–6th grade students this year!
🔧 Learning to Build is perfect for students who are interested in robotics but want a little more guidance as they learn how to build and work with robots. Students will develop foundational building, problem-solving, and engineering skills in a supportive, hands-on environment. Learning to Build is only 6 weeks long. There will be three sessions to choose from! Click here for the application and information: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/J6UjCLpRWt
🏆 Robotics Competition League is for students ready to take their skills to the next level! Our teams will design, build, program, test, and improve their robots as they prepare to compete in the Davis District Robotics League. Students will practice teamwork, communication, creativity, problem-solving, and perseverance while working toward three district competitions and, for qualifying teams, the district championship. Click here for the application and information: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/UZPCj7wT4T
All applications are due by September 2, 2026.
We can’t wait to see what our students create this year! 🤖💡✨
We are excited to offer TWO amazing robotics opportunities for our 4th–6th grade students this year!
🔧 Learning to Build is perfect for students who are interested in robotics but want a little more guidance as they learn how to build and work with robots. Students will develop foundational building, problem-solving, and engineering skills in a supportive, hands-on environment. Learning to Build is only 6 weeks long. There will be three sessions to choose from! Click here for the application and information: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/J6UjCLpRWt
🏆 Robotics Competition League is for students ready to take their skills to the next level! Our teams will design, build, program, test, and improve their robots as they prepare to compete in the Davis District Robotics League. Students will practice teamwork, communication, creativity, problem-solving, and perseverance while working toward three district competitions and, for qualifying teams, the district championship. Click here for the application and information: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/UZPCj7wT4T
All applications are due by September 2, 2026.
We can’t wait to see what our students create this year! 🤖💡✨
🎶 Join the Cook Cougar Choir! 🐾
Love to sing? Come be part of the Cook Cougar Choir! Make new friends, build confidence, and have fun sharing your voice with our school and families.
Applications are due next week! Don’t miss your chance to join! 🎤💙
Choir Application: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/D3rwxcrk2F
