Cottonwood-Oak Creek Schools

DDB Kindergarten Families, please join us next week for boot camp!

Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District wants to send a shout-out to the Arizona Flywheelers for their support of local education and students! Thank you! #COCSD This morning the Arizona Flywheelers along with Tom Coultas delivered 83 book back stops to the Oak Creek school library. Workers included: Gary Covert, president Steve Rench, vice president Barry Adico, secretary Stan Hippensteel, member And of course Tom Coultas who makes aware of student needs.

DDB's Open House will be July 30, 5:00-6:30. Come grab dinner at one of the food trucks at DDB and meet your teachers! While you are there, purchase Falcon Gear, such as lanyards, bracelets, and water bottles! There is a limited supply of t-shirts (we will not order more of these designs). Check out the family resource that will be there as well!

Welcome CCS Families, we can't wait to see you all at open house for 2024-2025 school year. #ccs #cocsd #ccsopenhouse #ccs24-25 #cottonwoodcommunityschool #cottonwoodoakcreekschools

CCS Kinder Boot Camp is next week, please make sure your student(s) is registered in order for them to participate in this event. There will be no transportation but a breakfast and lunch will be provided. If you have any questions please contact the front office (928)634-2231 CCS Kinder Boot Camp es la próxima semana, asegúrese de que su(s) estudiante(s) esté(n) registrado(s) para que pueda participar en este evento. No habrá transporte pero se proporcionará desayuno y almuerzo. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con la oficina principal (928)634-2231.

Enrollment for Mariposa Developmental Preschool is now open. If interested, please fill out the online form. https://www.cocsd.us/forms/mariposa-developmental-preschool-enrollment-intrest

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🌟 Teacher Spotlight 🌟 We're excited to highlight one of our incredible summer program teachers at Camp Innovation, Mrs. Engle! She has devoted her time and energy to teaching our campers about the wonders of agriculture. From exploring where our food comes from to observing the beautiful world around us, Mrs. Engle has made learning an adventure. Thank you, Mrs. Engle, for showing our campers what it means to be curious, inquisitive, and critical thinkers. Your passion for the outdoors and dedication to our campers have made a lasting impact on everyone involved. Here's to the endless curiosity and the joy of learning at Camp Innovation! 🌱🌻🍎 #CampInnovation #TeacherSpotlight #AgricultureEducation #Curiosity #Inspiration #LearningAdventure #bentriverfarm

With a focus on using proven methods and strategies to enhance student learning, Mrs. Humphrey's classroom embodies the summer camp spirit with experiential learning! These campers are making memories at Camp Innovation! #COCSD #Campinnovation

Did you know that a sheep’s heart has very similar anatomy to a human heart (both have 4 chambers) and that the average human heart beats >2 BILLION times in a lifetime?! 6th, 7th & 8th graders at Camp Innovation learned these facts and more while dissecting a sheep heart today at Science Vortex. #campinnovation #sciencevortex #cocsd

Movement, team building, and inclusiveness are a big part of Camp Innovation! We are so fortunate to have the very popular Coach Swenson bringing the fun to PE this summer! #COCSD #campinnovation

At Camp Innovation, building friendship and trust between students and staff is fundamental to creating a positive and supportive learning environment. When students feel connected with their educators and the school community, it fosters a sense of belonging that is essential for their overall well-being and success. We're so proud of the supportive atmosphere we're cultivating together! 🌟🤝 #campinnovation #sciencevortex #cocsd

Low Income Student Aid can receive a small donation from Waste Management! They need YOUR help to nominate them! No personal information is asked...just their info, which is: Low Income Student Aid, Inc PO Box 529 Cornville, AZ 86325 https://oakcreeklisa.org https://tinyurl.com/3t4n8das (copy and paste this link into your browser)

ATTENTION COCSD FAMILIES: Online enrollment/yearly registration for NEW & RETURNING families for the 2024/2025 school year is now open. RETURNING FAMILY: Login to your ParentVUE to complete the OLR NEW FAMILY: Visit the school's website to enroll now!(Offices are closed for the summer, but will reopen on July 15th) Cottonwood Educational Services: https://ces.cocsd.us/o/ces/page/online-student-registration Cottonwood Community School: https://ccs.cocsd.us/o/ccs/page/online-student-registration Dr. Daniel Bright: https://ddb.cocsd.us/o/ddb/page/online-student-registration Oak Creek School: https://ocs.cocsd.us/o/ocs/page/online-student-registration Verde Tech High School: https://vths.cocsd.us/o/vths/page/online-student-registration

Camp Innovation students are learning the importance of "Farm to Table!" Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District's Camp Innovation's partnership with Bent River Farm provides an immersive and hands-on experience aimed at fostering sustainability, food cultivation, and environmental awareness among students. Through practical engagement, campers gain valuable insights into sustainable agricultural practices, including organic farming techniques and biodiversity preservation. The farm's focus on growing food instills a comprehensive understanding of the entire food production process, from planting seeds to harvesting crops. This initiative not only provides participants with hands-on experience in marketing and selling the produce they have grown but also cultivates entrepreneurial skills and a deeper appreciation for the local community's support.

What better way to beat the heat than a Water Day at Camp Innovation Fun Fridays? Our students had an absolute blast cooling off with water games, sprinklers, and lots of laughter! 🌊🎉 Camp Innovation is the best when you can learn and play under the sun! 😎💧

Student performing experiments at the Science Vortex!

Art Class at Camp Innovation with the talented Ms. Holeman is a popular stop for our campers! Small class sizes, creativity, reflection, and paint! The campers painted "characteristic masks" where they were asked to paint representations of themselves using colors, shape, and expression. Opportunities for campers to be engaged in creative learning is an important part of Camp Innovation!

Meet the staff at Camp Innovation! We are the makers of learning and fun, reaching over 200 campers across COCSD's four schools. Our high-quality, creative, and visionary staff share a common mission: Empowering tomorrow's leaders through holistic and experiential learning experiences, while enhancing every student's academic achievement, personal growth, and lifelong success. The Camp Innovation Team and Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District are recognized by the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) and the Best Summer Ever (BSE) organization. We will be presenting our evidence-based practices and summer learning experience in Washington, DC this fall. What an amazing group of educators!