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June 2024

Principal Message

Families,


As we approach the end of the school year, I just wanted to thank you for your partnership in making this school year an overwhelming success.  We’ve seen such tremendous growth from our students this year, and I couldn’t be more proud of our school community in all of the hard work and dedication that has been given to our students this year.


Our final stretch is a busy one, with many field trips and events happening throughout our remaining days.  Thank you for all the volunteers who supported our End-of-Year Extravaganza and those who sent in chalk and bubbles to support this event.  Also, a special thank you to the PTO for their support of this event.  Mr. Welch and Mr. Milinovich, along with our entire related arts team and teachers worked hard to make this day happen.


As a reminder, our last day of school on June 6th is a full day of school with normal arrival and dismissal times.  


For students and families who are entering their last days at CGS and preparing for their move to Granite Ridge or new adventures, I truly hope your time at CGS was a special one with lasting memories. We are excited to celebrate and send off our 2nd grade students on the last of school this week.


On a personal note, I greatly appreciate the support from families throughout this year as I navigated my first year as Principal here at Cottage Grove School.  This has been such a great year, and I couldn’t be more proud of all that was accomplished this school year.  I look forward to continuing the work this summer as we prepare for next school year.


Thank you, and have a great summer!




Jesse Starr

Principal

Cottage Grove School

OFFICE HOURS:

7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

CONTACT:

Main Office: (608) 839-4576

Attendance: contact via email

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School Calendar
District Website
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UPCOMING EVENTS:


  • June 6 - Last Day of School (Full Day)
  • June 17 - Summer School Starts

CGS School News

Last Day of School Reminder

Please note that the last day of school, Thursday, June 6, is a full day of school. Our dismissal time is 2:50pm. If you will be making alternative arrangements to pick up your child early, please call the school office. 

Summer School 2024

Monday, June 17 through Friday, July 12

(No school on June 19th, July 4th or 5th) 


Please click here to bookmark the Summer School webpage for the most updated information.


If you have any questions regarding Summer School, please contact Maureen Lehmann at maureen.lehmann@mgschools.net or Amy Kersten at amy.kersten@mgschools.net.

School Photo Days 2024-25

For the 2024-25 school year, all MGSD students are invited to attend our districtwide photo days on either August 12th at Monona Grove High School or August 22nd at Granite Ridge School. 


Siblings are welcome to attend the same time slot, making this a smoother experience for all. Each location will serve any MGSD student, regardless of their home school. While we strongly encourage attendance in August, make-up days will be available after school starts for those who cannot make the earlier dates. 


Sign up for a photo session online (time slots are available every 15 minutes but will fill quickly–sign up now for more options).

Health Room News

MGSD Board Policy does not allow any medications to be sent home with students. Parents and guardians may stop in the school office to pick up their child’s medication. Since medications will need to accompany students on end of the year field trips, please pick all medications up from the health office on or after Thursday, June 6th. If your student is attending summer school, medications may remain at school. Thank you! 

Are You Moving?

If you plan on moving, please fill out a withdrawal form that will assist us in forwarding your child's records to the next school. Email your withdrawal form to: ilaina.smith@mgschools.net


Most current students are eligible to continue attending Monona Grove schools even if you move out of district boundaries. If you have moved or are planning a move that takes you out of the district, you need to apply for Open Enrollment through Wisconsin DPI: https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment.  Application deadline is April 30. If you plan on moving after that date and wish to attend next year, you will need to fill out a tuition waiver for the 24-25 school year. If you have questions, please email openenrollment@mgschools.net.

Community News

Farm to School

Check out the Monona Grove Farm to School June Newsletter to learn who we are & our impact, see our summer activities, and view highlights from the end of the school year! Contact us anytime if you have questions. Have a great summer! 

Kori & Inez 


If you missed our May Newsletter, click here to view!

MGEF - Monona Grove Education Foundation

The Spring 2024 issue of Monona Grove Traditions is available to view online now

MGHS Summer Camps

Monona Grove is proud to offer summer camps for our youth & high school students. Opportunities include soccer, basketball, dance, football, strength & conditioning and volleyball. We look forward to seeing you there!



Sign up online at: https://mononagrove.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs

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