Cottonwood Elementary

🌟 Teacher Appreciation Week | May 5–9, 2025 🌟 This week, we proudly celebrate Cleveland ISD’s amazing teachers for their unwavering dedication, passion, and commitment to student success. Our educators go above and beyond every day to inspire, support, and empower the leaders of tomorrow. Please join us in showing your appreciation and gratitude for the difference they make in our schools and community! 💙🧡 Thank you, Cleveland ISD teachers—you are the heart of our district! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #WeAreClevelandStrong #ThankATeacher

📣 Superintendent Announcement It’s Official – Dr. Glenn Barnes Named Superintendent of Cleveland ISD The Cleveland ISD Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Glenn Barnes as the Superintendent of Schools. With a strong vision for educational excellence and community engagement, Dr. Barnes is ready to lead Cleveland ISD into a bright and successful future. We welcome Dr. Barnes and look forward to the continued growth and success of our district under his leadership. ➡️ Stay tuned for updates and a message from Superintendent Barnes coming soon. #ClevelandISD #Leadership #SuperintendentAnnouncement

Cleveland ISD Pre-/Kinder Inscripciónes 2025-2026 lunes 28 de abril - viernes 9 de mayo lunes, miércoles y viernes 9:00am-3:00pm martes y jueves 1:00pm-6:00pm

Cleveland ISD Pre-K/Kinder Enrollment 2025-2026 Monday, April 28 - Friday, May 9 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 pm - 6:00pm

See you tomorrow at the Literacy Festival @ Cleveland HS Saturday, March 26th 9 am to 12 pm. There will be FREE books, prizes and more. “Books train your imagination to think big."- Taylor Swift

We are 8 days away from CISD's Literacy Festival. The event is April 26th from 9 am o 12 pm at Cleveland High School. There will be FREE books, prizes, games and loads of fun! “Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere.” – Mary Schmich

STAAR Testing season is here. Please be mindful there are no visitors allowed in the building on testing days. April 8th STAAR Reading, April 15th STAAR Science and April 23 STAAR Math. Please make sure students get plenty of rest and are present for school.

Cleveland ISD Names Dr. Glenn Barnes as Lone Finalist for Superintendent The Cleveland ISD Board of Trustees is proud to announce Dr. Glenn Barnes as the lone finalist for Superintendent of Schools. Following an extensive search, the Board has selected Dr. Barnes for his proven leadership, deep ties to the community, and unwavering commitment to student success. Dr. Barnes is no stranger to Cleveland ISD. Having previously served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal within the district, he played a vital role in advancing academic achievement, including leading Cleveland Middle School to earn all seven TEA distinctions—an honor awarded to only 5% of schools in the state. His leadership experience also includes serving as Assistant Superintendent of Leadership and Culture at Splendora ISD and most recently as Superintendent of Aransas Pass ISD, where he implemented strategic initiatives that strengthened academic performance, leadership development, and district operations. "Cleveland ISD is home for me, and I am honored to return and serve this incredible district once again," said Dr. Barnes. "I look forward to working alongside our students, staff, families, and community to build on our strengths and create new opportunities for success." Board President Amanda Brooks expressed confidence in Dr. Barnes' leadership, stating: "Dr. Barnes understands Cleveland ISD, our students, and our community. His experience and passion for education make him the right choice to guide our district into the future." Per Texas law, the Board must observe a 21-day waiting period before officially appointing Dr. Barnes as Superintendent. The final vote is expected at a Board meeting later this month. Stay tuned for updates, and join us in welcoming back Dr. Glenn Barnes to Cleveland ISD! ❤️✨ For more information, visit Cleveland ISD Website.

Week of the young child April 7 - 11, 2025 Semana del niño del 7 al 11 de Abril

Save the dates for PreK and Kindergarten Round Up. Registration is coming soon! If you have questions concerning Round Up please contact our amazing Counselors.

On April 26th, CISD wil be hosting a Literacy Event from 9 am o 12 pm at Cleveland High School. There will be FREE books, prizes, games and loads of fun! “The only way to do all the things you’d like to do is to read.” —Tom Clancy

PTO Meeting tomorrow at 5:30 pm in the cafeteria. See you there! #CWEPTORocks

Ensuring our students' and staff's safety and well-being remains our top priority. Due to the ongoing Pauline Road fires in San Jacinto County, increasing wind speeds and shifting wind direction have raised significant safety concerns for our region. Out of an abundance of caution, Cleveland ISD will be closed on Thursday, March 20, 2025, to protect the health and safety of our students, staff, and families. We urge all families to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions, including following any advisories issued by local authorities. Cleveland ISD is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with emergency management officials, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. Please continue to check your email, the Cleveland ISD website, and our official communication channels for further updates. Emergency Alert Webpage: https://www.clevelandisd.org/page/cleveland-isd-emergency-alert Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clevelandisd.org X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ClevelandISDTX Local news media, mass email & text alerts Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the well-being of our school community.

Ensuring our students' and staff's safety and well-being remains our top priority. Due to the ongoing Pauline Road fires in San Jacinto County, increasing wind speeds and shifting wind direction have raised significant safety concerns for our region. Out of an abundance of caution, Cleveland ISD will be closed on Thursday, March 20, 2025, to protect the health and safety of our students, staff, and families. We urge all families to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions, including following any advisories issued by local authorities. Cleveland ISD is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with emergency management officials, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. Please continue to check your email, the Cleveland ISD website, and our official communication channels for further updates. Emergency Alert Webpage: https://www.clevelandisd.org/page/cleveland-isd-emergency-alert Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clevelandisd.org X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ClevelandISDTX Local news media, mass email & text alerts Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the well-being of our school community.

WOW! Contributions made for our students to build their at home library $8055.08. To our students and families, great job completing your Book Blast Treasure Maps and enjoy your fun prizes! We will celebrate soon with all the books heading our way. Jump for joy and get ready for book delivery day! #bookblast #bookblastadventures #letsread ¡A nuestros estudiantes y familias, excelente trabajo al completar sus Mapas del Tesoro de la Book Blast y disfrutar de sus divertidas recompensas! Pronto celebraremos con todos los libros que se dirigen hacia nosotros. Salten de alegría y prepárense para el día de entrega de libros.

Our GT students have been hard at work on their projects. Please come out and view their work on March 27th 5:30 pm -6:30 pm.

Mark Your Calendars! Join us for the Cleveland ISD Resource Fair on Saturday, April 12, from 10 AM - 2 PM at 1901 E. Houston St., Cleveland! Free Entry Community Resources Family Support Services Fun & More! Hosted by Communities in Schools ETX, this event connects families with valuable resources to support student success. Don't miss out! Save the Date & Share!

Book Blast is Ending  Friday– Last Chance to Participate Current Participation: 10.55% Our Participation Goal: 23.00% Our Book Blast event has just a few days left, and the response we’ve had is AMAZING. Thank You! Already registered? Ensure you have sent at least 10 invitations, so your student qualifies for their prizes and are entered into our drawings! https://app.booksarefun.com/CottonwoodES77327 Not registered? There’s still time to get in on the fun, earn books for your student, and have a chance to win a Treasure Chest stuffed with cash. Click the secure link above and invite at least 10 people who you think would want to help build your student(s) home library. Congratulations, Sofia F., for being our 2nd Book Blast Treasure Chest winner! Way to go! There is still time to win a Treasure Chest by inviting 10+ family members or friends: https://app.booksarefun.com/CottonwoodES77327. Let’s keep up the momentum to help build our students’ home libraries! If you’d like to support our school and help all our students have access to more books, please donate here: https://tinyurl.com/CottonwoodESCommLink. Your support truly makes a world of difference in their education! #GiveLiteracy #BookBlast #bookblastadventures @go.booksarefun #goread #lovebooks Felicidades, Sofia F., por ser nuestro segundo ganador del Cofre del Tesoro de la Book Blast! ¡Excelente trabajo! Aún hay tiempo para ganar un Cofre del Tesoro invitando a 10+ familiares o amigos: https://app.booksarefun.com/CottonwoodES77327. ¡Mantengamos el impulso para ayudar a construir las bibliotecas en casa de nuestros estudiantes! Si deseas apoyar a nuestra escuela y ayudar a que todos nuestros estudiantes tengan acceso a más libros, por favor dona aquí: https://tinyurl.com/CottonwoodESCommLink. ¡Tu apoyo realmente marca una gran diferencia en su educación! Thank you ¡gracias!

Checkpoint achieved! The 1st winner of the Book Blast Treasure Chest is Leonardo T. Congratulations! More treasure awaits ahead…. If you haven’t yet, register and enter contact info for 10+ people to support your adventurer’s home library and for the chance to unlock the next Treasure Chest: https://app.booksarefun.com/CottonwoodES77327. #readingadventure #literacymatters #booksaretreasure #BooksAreFun ¡Punto de control alcanzado! El primer ganador del Cofre del Tesoro de la Book Blast es Leonardo T. ¡Felicidades! Ahora, ¡más tesoros te esperan por delante! Si aún no lo has hecho, regístrate e ingresa la información de contacto de 10+ personas para apoyar la biblioteca en casa de tu aventurero y tener la oportunidad de desbloquear el próximo Cofre del Tesoro: https://app.booksarefun.com/CottonwoodES77327.

Wow - our Book Blast is off to a great start! Congratulations to Grace Z. for winning our first drawing prize: the Epic Treasure Chest! Our quest to level up our readers has never been so much fun! We’re blasting through our adventure to earn as many books as possible for our students. Register now and invite 10+ contacts to be entered into the drawings for our Treasure Chests! #booksarefun #bookraiser #bookblastadventures #epictreasurechest #treasure @go.booksarefun ¡Guau - nuestra Book Blast ha tenido un comienzo fantástico! ¡Felicidades a Grace Z. por ganar nuestro primer premio del sorteo: un Cofre del Tesoro Épico! ¡Nuestra misión de mejorar a nuestros lectores nunca ha sido tan divertida! Estamos avanzando a toda velocidad en nuestra aventura para ganar la mayor cantidad de libros posible para nuestros estudiantes. ¡Regístrate ahora e invita a 10+ contactos para participar en los sorteos de nuestros Cofres del Tesoro!