Happening at Cologne Academy January 18-22

Check the couch for spare change this weekend! Why you may ask? National Junior Honor Society is collecting coins next week for "We Create Change." Their focus is Economic Empowerment, purchasing dairy goats for impoverished areas of Kenya. Each goat costs $50 and we're asking that each of our 24 homeroom classes raise enough money for 1 goat, about $2 per student. 

Last year we blew our goal of 21 goats out of the water and sent 61 goats to some of the most impoverished areas in Kenya. You may be asking how a dairy goat can make an economic impact. Did you know that goats are known for surviving in difficult conditions? They aren't picky eaters, so they are easy to feed and a healthy goat can produce up to 16 cups of milk a day? This milk can be used to sell or trade for other goods and needs as well as increase the health of the family that owns the goat. With financial planning assistance a goat can lift a family out of poverty.

Coins are great no donation is too small, we also welcome bills and checks of any amount (payable to Cologne Academy). Last year we had several families donate a goat in honor of their family name, all goes to help an amazing cause and teaches our students the importance of giving and helping globally. 

Thank you from NJHS students!

Welcome to the 3rd and 4th Grade Blogs!

• Interim tests for MUM (math) take place Monday, January 11th and Tuesday, January 12th.
• Interim tests for MUR in 4th grade and in Mrs. Oman and Ms. Gesinger's classes take place Wed the 13th and Thurs the 14th.
• Friday, January 15th is an early release. Buses leave at 1pm.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18th:

We have school this day! To honor this special day Cologne Academy is hold an assembly at 9am and completing a service project. We are putting together kits for the homeless. 3rd graders are asked to bring new, adult-sized socks. 4th graders are asked to bring Chapstick/Lip Balm. Please bring items by this Wed the 13th.