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News and Upcoming Events:
  • Sept. 27--Parent Night Presentation (CA Gym)  (Childcare available in Lunchroom)
  • Sept. 28--Lifetouch Photo Day  (Non-Uniform Day)  (**Must wear socks and shoes every day!)
  • Sept. 30--College T-shirt Day.  OSA 2:45 in the Gym.
  • Oct. 7--CA's Fall Play 7:00 PM 
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News and Upcoming Events:
  • Spirit Week:
    Sept. 19—PJ’s/Comfy Clothes
    Sept. 20—Favorite Character (book or movie)
    Sept. 21—Crazy Hair/Mismatch Day
    Sept. 21—Favorite Color Day
    Sept. 22—Cultural/International Day
    **Must wear socks and shoes every day!
    **Follow modesty rules. 
  • Sept. 27--Parent Night Presentation (CA Gym)  (Childcare available in Lunchroom)
  • Sept. 28--Lifetouch Photo Day  (Non-Uniform Day)
  • Sept. 30--College T-shirt Day.  OSA 2:45 in the Gym.
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 Welcome to the 2016-2017 School Year!
News and Upcoming Events:
  • Mrs. Degen's book orders are due Tuesday, Sept. 6th.  I will place the order at 5:00 PM, so you have all day to place your orders online, if you wish.
  • Early Release Friday, Sept. 2nd.  Busses roll at 1:00.
  • No school Monday, Sept. 5th.

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Scholastic BOGO Book Fair
Thursday and Friday (May 19 & 20) after school till 4:30

Thursday during the Middle School Concert

 Your child should have brought home a permission slip for our end-of-year trip to the Minnetonka Regional Park.  If you have not seen this yet, please ask your child for it.  If you would like to chaperone, we ask that you drive separately and meet us there.  Therefore, chaperones will not need to pay the $8 fee as the permission slip indicates.  Please check the line if you intend to join us, though, so we can plan ahead.  Thanks!

Our 2-3-4 concert will be this Tuesday.  Teachers will be available to supervise beginning at 6:30.  If your family arrives before 6:30, please supervise your children in the gym until it is time to meet in our classrooms.

College t-shirts will be worn twice the week of May 23rd.  We will wear them on Monday, May 23rd as we take our final round of interims.  We will also wear them on Friday, May 27th for the OSA at 9:00 AM.


Relay For Life

Cologne Academy is again teaming with Relay for Life to raise funds to help fight cancer. We are offering a jeans day (with uniform top) for students who bring in a $3.00+ donation for Relay for Life.

Cash or checks (payable to ACS) are acceptable.
The jeans day will be Friday, May 20th.  Last fall we raised a whopping $1,795; let's see if we can do even better this spring!  Students who do not participate will be expected to be in uniform bottoms.

Thank you everyone for your support of Relay for Life!  

As a reminder, there will be a CA team for Waconia's Relay for Life in August.  Sign up or support us here:  http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=74945&pg=team&team_id=2034846


Upcoming Events:
  • May 10:  PAVE Mtg.
  • May  17:  Grades 2-4 Concert 7:00 PM
  • May 21:  Spring Fling
  • May 27:  Early Release (1:00)
  • May 30:  No School
  • May 31:  Field Day Events
  • June 1:  End-of-Year Field Trips
  • June 2:  Last Day of School

Upcoming Events:


April 23: Sips and Dips 6:30 PM Norwood Pavilion

April 29: College T-shirt Day/OSA 2:45

May 27:  Early Release (1:00)

May 30: No School

June 1:  End-of-year Field Trips (3rd Grade:  Minnetonka Regional Park)

June 2: Last Day of School

Upcoming Events:
April 18-22: MCA Testing
April 23: Sips and Dips 6:30 PM
April 29: College T-shirt Day/OSA 2:45
June 1:  Field Trip to Minnetonka Regional Park.  (Home lunch needed)

Upcoming Events:

  • April 8:  Family Fun Night 6:00 PM
  • April 11:  Book Orders Due
  • April 12:  PAVE Mtg. 6:30 PM
  • April 15:  School Board Election Day
  • April 18-22: MCA Testing 
Dear Parents,
Testing season is almost upon us. Your child has been working hard all year! Now is our opportunity to celebrate their academic success. Below is some information regarding the MCA’s that you might find helpful.
Testing at Cologne Academy in Math, Reading and Science will take place April 18-26th. Make up days for absences will be April 28-29th. All MCA Language Arts, Mathematics and Science tests will be taken online. Students will be using one of the chromebooks from the school lab. All tests will be given during MUM and MUR. Students, in grades 5 and 8 only, will take the science MCA during their science class. Absences should be reported to your MUM/MUR teacher so a make up time can be scheduled.
The MCA-III Mathematics tests for grades 3 – 8 are structured in 4 segments. With the exception of Segment 3, which is much shorter (and does not allow a calculator), the segments are each expected to take approximately 30 – 40 minutes but students are not timed. Students are welcome to take as much time as they need per question, and per segment.
The MCA-III Reading test for grades 3 – 8 are segmented into reading passages of various lengths, with a varying number of questions per passage. The MCA-III Science tests for grades 5 and 8 are structured similarly to the reading test, having scientific scenarios, with each scenario having a varying number of questions.
Students are given only one opportunity to take the MCA-III Mathematics, Reading, and Science tests for state reporting purposes. The OLPA (Optional Local-Purpose Assessment) was available two times for Mathematics and once for Reading. The OLPA is an optional test, similar to the MCA, and is not used for reporting purposes. Students’ OLPA scores are available to teachers for evaluation and instructional purposes, but are not reported to the state. Cologne Academy has elected to have all students in grades 3 – 8 take advantage of one OLPA Reading opportunity and two OLPA Math opportunities; these tests have all been completed.
Some things you can do to help your child to prepare for testing:
  • Plan for a good night’s sleep
  • Make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast
  • Arrive at school on time
  • Be supportive – encourage your child to do their best!
For more information on required state testing, please see the Parents section of the Minnesota Department of Education website:
  • testing requirements:
    • http://www.education.state.mn.us/MDE/JustParent/TestReq/index.html
  • career and college planning:
    • http://www.education.state.mn.us/mde/justparent/collprep/index.html

For access to MCA Item Sampler questions, practice materials, and other student and parent resources, as well as individualized lessons for your child based on their past MCA scores using the Pearson Learning Locator, please see http://www.pearsonaccess.com/ You will receive a separate notification from your child’s teacher with information regarding your child’s updated Learning Locator.
General questions about the MCA’s or the Learning Locator please contact your child’s MUM or MUR teacher.
If you have any technical questions, please contact Jackie Nordick 952-466-4024.

Warmest Regards,
Cologne Academy Staff

Upcoming Events:

  • Mar. 14:  College T-shirt Day
  • Mar. 17:  Bell Museum Permission Slips Due
  • Mar. 18:  Early Release (1:00)
  • Mar. 21-25: Spring Break
  • Mar. 31:  Bell Museum Field Trip (Pack a sack lunch and drink for your child)


Upcoming Events:
  • Mar. 4: End of 2nd Trimester (check grades on Infinite Campus Monday)
  • Mar. 9: Book Orders Due
  • Mar. 17:  Bell Museum Permission Slips Due
  • Mar. 18: Early Release (1:00)
  • Mar. 21-25:  Spring Break




Feb. 26: OSA/College T-shirts
Feb. 26 & 27:  Middle School Musical  7:00 PM
Feb. 29-Mar. 4:  Pennies for Patients
Mar. 1:  Reading Calendars Due
Mar. 2:  Picture Day
Mar. 4:  End of 2nd Trimester

Pennies for Patients:
This will be our third year in a row that we have supported students in our own community to survive cancer.  We will continue the tradition Feb. 29-Mar. 4.  Each grade level has a goal and your child will be educated on what they can do!  The final push will be on March 4th.  CA students have the opportunity to bring in $2 donation and in return, they will be granted permission to wear a hat.  Hats are to honor those brave kids who have battled cancer and lost their hair, but have continued to be courageous and fight.  Please join this wonderful initiative.

To make it fun, we will compete with other classes.  Bring pennies for your homeroom jar and bring silver coins to "bomb" your neighboring classrooms.  Pennies are "+" and silver coins are "-".  But all coins collected will be donated.  The winning classroom will win a party.

Lifetouch Spring Photos
Spring photo day is Wednesday, March 2nd.  These photos are optional.  If you'd like your child photographed, they may arrive at school out of uniform, but will need to change into a uniform after the photos are taken.  Order forms came home earlier this week.  You may also order online at mylifetouch.com.  Picture Day ID: MI695026Y0.

Conferences
We are holding parent/teacher conferences this Tuesday night from 4-8 PM.  If you haven't signed up with your child's MUM and MUR teacher yet, there are still slots available.   www.mysignup.com/caconferences


Upcoming Events:
Feb. 23: Evening Conferences 4-8 PM
Feb. 26: OSA/College T-shirts
Feb. 26 & 27:  Middle School Musical  7:00 PM
Feb. 29-Mar. 4:  Pennies for Patients
Mar. 1:  Reading Calendars Due
Mar. 2:  Picture Day
Mar. 4:  End of 2nd Trimester

 Upcoming Events:

  • Feb 5:  Read-a-thon.  Envelopes Due.
  • Feb. 12:  Valentine’s Party 2:30-3:20.  (Bring in a pre-decorated box or bag.)
  • Feb. 15: No School
  • Feb. 18 & 23: Evening Conferences 4-8 PM.  Sign up for a time with your child’s MUM and MUR teachers at www.mysignup.com/caconferences


Upcoming Events:

Jan. 29:  College T-shirts and OSA (2:50)Feb. 1: Reading Calendars DueFeb. 1-5:  Book ExchangeFeb 5:  Read-a-thon.  Envelopes Due.Feb. 12:  Valentine’s Party 2:30-3:20Feb. 15: No SchoolFeb. 18 & 23: Evening Conferences 4-8 PM 



 Upcoming Events:
Jan. 22—Family Fun Night (6:00)
Jan. 28—EXPO 5:30 PM 
  Degen Class Performance 6:30 PM on Gymnasium Stage.  Meet in Music room at 6:25.
Jan. 29—OSA/College T-shirts

 Upcoming Events:
Jan. 15—Early Release (1:00)
Jan. 18—MLK Assembly (9:00)
Jan. 22—Family Fun Night (6:00)
Jan. 28—EXPO 5:30 PM

Jan. 29—OSA/College T-shirts

 Welcome back!
Upcoming Events:
Jan. 11—College T-shirts
Jan. 15—Early Release (1:00)
Jan. 18—MLK Assembly (9:00)
Jan. 22—Family Fun Night (6:00)
Jan. 28—EXPO 

 Service Project for MLK Day
Cologne Academy will be participating in a service project in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  Students will be assembling hygiene kits for homeless individuals on Monday, January 18, 2016.  Students are asked to bring the following items based on their grade:

 Kind.  Toothbrushes and Toothpaste
1st: Deodorant
2nd: Travel Size Shampoos
3rd: New Socks, Adult Size
4th: Chapstick/Lip Balm
5th: Brushes/Combs
6th: Bars of Soap
7th/8th: Wet Wipes-Single Popup Packs

 Please send items in by Wednesday, January 13th, 2016.
Winter Reminder: Students will be taken outside for recess every day, weather permitting, above zero degrees Fahrenheit wind chill.  Students should have appropriate outdoor gear to stay warm.
Upcoming Events:
Jan. 4—Reading Calendars Due
Jan. 7—3/4 concert 7:00 PM
Jan. 11—College T-shirts
Jan. 15—Early Release (1:00)
Jan. 28—EXPO

Noteworthy Events:
Winter Reminder: Students will be taken outside for recess every day, weather permitting, above zero degrees Fahrenheit wind chill.  Students should have appropriate outdoor gear to stay warm.
Dec. 22nd:  Spelling Bee (Grades 3-5   1:00)  (Grades 6-8   1:50)
Dec. 22nd: College T-shirt Day and  OSA  (2:50)
Dec. 23-Jan. 3:  Winter Break
Jan. 7:  3rd/4th Grade concert 7:00 PM

 Noteworthy Events:
Winter Reminder: Students will be taken outside for recess every day, weather permitting, above zero degrees Fahrenheit wind chill.  Students should have appropriate outdoor gear to stay warm.
End of First Trimester was Nov. 24th.  Check Infinite Campus soon for an update on grades.
Dec. 22nd:  Spelling Bee, OSA, and College T-shirt Day

Jan. 7:  3rd/4th Grade concert 7:00 PM

 Noteworthy Events:

  • Reading Calendars are due Tuesday, December 1st. 
  • Winter Reminder: Students will be taken outside for recess every day, weather permitting, above zero degrees Fahrenheit wind chill.  Students should have appropriate outdoor gear to stay warm.
  • End of First Trimester was Nov. 24th.  Check Infinite Campus soon for an update on grades.
  • Cookie Dough Sales are due this week.  (Dec. 3rd??)
  • 3rd and 4th Grade Concert will be January 7th at 7:00 PM.


Happy Thanksgiving Week!

Tuesday, November 24th: College T-shirt day, 1 pm OSA and Grandparent’s Day
o   Grandparents are invited to join us for our Outstanding Student Assembly at 1 pm in the Community Center gym.
  
o   After the assembly, grandparents are invited back to the school to spend time with their grandchildren in the classroom and visit the book fair.

o   Please note the following:
  • Parking is going to be tricky.   Those willing and able to walk to the gym/school are asked to park in the Security Bank parking lot in an effort to leave the closer parking spots for others. 
  • After the assembly, students will return to the school with their class/teacher.
  • It is always helpful if the grandparents know the name of the teacher(s), so we can easily direct them to the classroom. 
  • If students are leaving with their grandparents, you MUST communicate this info with the homeroom teachers PRIOR to Nov 24. 
  • We respectfully ask that grandparents depart the school by 3:00 pm in order to allow room for our carline and buses in the parking lot. The buses can’t maneuver through our lot when there are cars parked in each row.
  • As always, parents are welcome to join us at the OSA.  Please make every attempt to leave seating for the grandparents.   Also, in an effort to make this day special for the grandparents/students, we respectfully ask that only grandparents join us at the school afterwards.
Reading Calendars are due Tuesday, December 1st. 
Winter Reminder: Students will be taken outside for recess every day, weather permitting, above zero degrees Fahrenheit wind chill.  Students should have appropriate outdoor gear to stay warm.

End of First Trimester will be the 24th.  Check Infinite Campus soon for an update on grades.

Noteworthy Events:
  • Tomorrow, Nov. 6th, is an early release day at 1:00.
  • CA food drive is next week, Nov. 9-13.  Your student may bring non-perishable items to school any day Monday-Friday.
  • The Veteran's Day Assembly will be in the CCC Wednesday afternoon.  We will begin at 2:30.  All are welcome!
  • Picture Retake Day will be Friday, Nov. 13th.  
If your child  was not photographed on picture day, re-take day is Friday, November 13.   Students being photographed may arrive at school out of uniform, however they must bring a uniform with and change immediately after pictures.


​Please use the original 
order form 
​that was sent home with your child in October.
  You may also choose to order online at mylifetouch.com using picture ID: MI295026Y0
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​ Even if you choose not to order, all students will be photographed for the yearbook.  ​

​If your child was photographed but wants re-takes, please return the original photos with them on November 13. ​
  • OSA and Grandparent's Day will be celebrated the afternoon of Nov. 24th.

 Happy November!
Reminders for this week:
  1. College T-shirt Day  Nov. 2nd. 
  2. Reading Calendars are due Nov. 2nd.
  3. Early Release Friday, Nov. 6th.
  4. Grandparents' Day will be Nov. 24th in the afternoon.

Noteworthy Items:

  • "We are wearing RED on Monday Oct. 12th to join the nation in showing our support to be an Upstander against bullying.  RED is to show we know that bullying does exist in our nation, but it stops with us, we will actively choose to be kind. The PRIDE Star way is to Think, Act and Tell if we experience or see bullying." Uniform bottoms, RED on top.
  • Conferences will be held Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning/afternoon.  If you haven't signed up for a conference with your child's MUR & MUM conference, please visit www.mysignup.com/caconferences to do so.
  • There is no school Wed., Oct. 14-Fri., Oct. 16 due to conferences and MEA break.

 News and Upcoming Events:

Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Oct. 13th and 14th. In 3rd grade, please sign up to speak with you child's MUM and MUR teachers.  We will be discussing reading and math goals for this school year.  

The link to the sign up is www.mysignup.com/caconferences.


News and Upcoming Events:
  • Wednesday, Sept. 30 is Picture Day.  Picture day is a non-uniform day for your child to dress their best.  :)  Please remember that everyday at CA is a sock and sleeve day.  Girls wearing dresses with spaghetti straps will need a sweater for the classroom.  Thanks!
  • Conferences will be held Oct. 13th and 14th.  Please be sure to sign up with your child's MUM and MUR teachers, not their homeroom teachers.
  • There is no school Oct. 14-16 for conferences and MEA Break.  

News and Upcoming Events:

  • Spirit Week is fast approaching.  Here's the scoop:
Monday, Sept. 21--College T-shirt Day/Jean Day Fundraiser.  $3 per student to earn a jeans day.  All money raised goes to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
Tuesday, Sept. 22--Wear Your Favorite Color Day
Wednesday, Sept. 23--PJ or comfy clothes Day
Thursday, Sept. 24--Sports Day
Friday, Sept. 25--Wear Your Favorite Outfit Day

  • Tuesday, Sept. 22nd is CA's annual Parent Night.  All parents are welcome to come learn even more about CA.  Presentation begins at 6:30 PM.  
  • Wednesday, Sept. 30 is Picture Day.  Picture day is a non-uniform day for your child to dress their best.  :)  Your child should have brought home the annual picture form for you to fill out.  If you did not receive one, please contact the office for another copy.
  • Conferences will be held Oct. 13th and 14th.  Please be sure to sign up with your child's MUM and MUR teachers, not their homeroom teachers.
  • There is no school Oct. 14-16 for conferences and MEA Break.  


Welcome to 3rd Grade!

Any Peek of the Weeks or weekly homework assignments given by Mrs. Degen can be found on my Teacher Portal.  You can click on the assignments to print a new copy for your child should they be absent or missing the week's assignment.


We are fully in the swing of the new school year.  I can't believe we are already peeking into the 3rd week of school.  Please see the attachment for the full "Peek."

News and Upcoming Events:
  • Mrs. Degen's book orders are due Friday, Sept. 11th.  I will place the order at 5:00 PM, so you have all day to place your orders online, if you wish.
  • Spirit Week is fast approaching.  Here's the scoop:
Monday, Sept. 21--Jean Day Fundraiser.  $3 per student to earn a jeans day.  All money raised goes to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.  This is our first college t-shirt day.
Tuesday, Sept. 22--Wear Your Favorite Color Day
Wednesday, Sept. 23--PJ or comfy clothes Day
Thursday, Sept. 24--Sports Day
Friday, Sept. 25--Wear Your Favorite Outfit Day

  • Tuesday, Sept. 22nd is CA's annual Parent Night.  All parents are welcome to come learn even more about CA.  Presentation begins at 6:30 PM.  
  • Wednesday, Sept. 30 is Picture Day.  Picture day is a non-uniform day for your child to dress their best.  :)  Your child should have brought home the annual picture form for you to fill out.  If you did not receive one, please contact the office for another copy.
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