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
Cook Cougar Community,
Here are the 3 things to know for the week of August 24, 2026.
1. School Community Council Nominations Are Open
School Community Council nomination forms were sent home in first-day folders. If you are interested in serving on the council, please return your completed nomination form to the office by September 1. Electronic voting will be held September 2-5, and the first SCC meeting is scheduled for September 8.
2. Student Device Checkout is This Week
Students will check out a device to use for the year in their classes this week. In order for child to use a device (laptop/ipad), parents and students need to sign the acceptable use agreement in MyDSD.
3. Opening Assembly on Friday
On Friday, August 28, we will have our Opening Assembly for at 9:15 a.m. for our students. We will be introducing our theme for this year- "Unity Makes us Strong, Every Cougar Belongs."
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 our newsletter that comes out every 2 weeks on Friday and is posted on the school website.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Jensen
Principal - Cook Elementary School
Here are the 3 things to know for the week of August 24, 2026.
1. School Community Council Nominations Are Open
School Community Council nomination forms were sent home in first-day folders. If you are interested in serving on the council, please return your completed nomination form to the office by September 1. Electronic voting will be held September 2-5, and the first SCC meeting is scheduled for September 8.
2. Student Device Checkout is This Week
Students will check out a device to use for the year in their classes this week. In order for child to use a device (laptop/ipad), parents and students need to sign the acceptable use agreement in MyDSD.
3. Opening Assembly on Friday
On Friday, August 28, we will have our Opening Assembly for at 9:15 a.m. for our students. We will be introducing our theme for this year- "Unity Makes us Strong, Every Cougar Belongs."
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 our newsletter that comes out every 2 weeks on Friday and is posted on the school website.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Jensen
Principal - Cook Elementary School
Cook Cougar Community,
Here is the link for our Cougar Connection, our school newsletter, with information as we begin the new school year.
We are looking forward to a fantastic year of learning, growth, and connection at Cook Elementary. Thank you for your continued support, partnership, and commitment to our students and school community. We are excited to work together to make this a wonderful year for every Cougar!
Elizabeth Jensen, Principal
Cook Elementary
School Community Council Elections
We're looking for 2 parents to serve on Cook Elementary's School Community Council!
Candidate forms were sent home on August 20 and are also available upon request. Nominations are open through September 1 at 3:30 p.m. Candidates should be willing to commit to serving on the council for at least one year.
📅 Important Dates • Sept. 1 (3:30 p.m.) – Nominations close
• Sept. 2-5 – Electronic voting
• Sept. 6 – Results announced via email, social media, and our website
• Sept. 8 at 4:00 p.m. – First Community Council Meeting (Cook Library)
All parents and community members are welcome to attend Community Council meetings. Come be part of the conversation and help support Cook Elementary!
We're looking for 2 parents to serve on Cook Elementary's School Community Council!
Candidate forms were sent home on August 20 and are also available upon request. Nominations are open through September 1 at 3:30 p.m. Candidates should be willing to commit to serving on the council for at least one year.
📅 Important Dates • Sept. 1 (3:30 p.m.) – Nominations close
• Sept. 2-5 – Electronic voting
• Sept. 6 – Results announced via email, social media, and our website
• Sept. 8 at 4:00 p.m. – First Community Council Meeting (Cook Library)
All parents and community members are welcome to attend Community Council meetings. Come be part of the conversation and help support Cook Elementary!
📣 **We’re Hiring!**
Do you enjoy working with students in small groups and being part of an amazing team? We’d love to have you join us!
Give the office a call today for more information about this exciting opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you!
Do you enjoy working with students in small groups and being part of an amazing team? We’d love to have you join us!
Give the office a call today for more information about this exciting opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you!