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Cottonwood Elementary School
1747 N. Andover Road
Andover, KS 67002
School Hours: 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 316-218-4620
Fax: 316-733-3648
Email: topee@usd385.org
News & Announcements
![April 2026 Cottonwood Newsletter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775060509/usd385org/hkh2tiexq7nu78rmcqod/Screenshot2026-03-24094201.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775060509/usd385org/hkh2tiexq7nu78rmcqod/Screenshot2026-03-24094201.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775060509/usd385org/hkh2tiexq7nu78rmcqod/Screenshot2026-03-24094201.png","width":634}])
A Note From Our Principal
Welcome to April! I’m ready for some showers and flowers! We’ve already had a taste of warmer weather, and I’m sure we’ll get more of that in the upcoming weeks.
![March 2026 Cottonwood Newsletter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772465050/usd385org/djgkichbyjtcxesrt9tn/Screenshot2026-03-02092404.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772465050/usd385org/djgkichbyjtcxesrt9tn/Screenshot2026-03-02092404.png","width":482}])
A Note from our Principal
Welcome to Spring! While we know we’ll likely see another batch of freezing cold weather, it’s good to see some hints of green and jackets coming off at recess because of the warm weather.
![Do you have a kindergartener starting August 2026?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770992409/usd385org/s7ctacq7mqusl5srfu0v/KadelReading.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770992409/usd385org/s7ctacq7mqusl5srfu0v/KadelReading.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770992409/usd385org/s7ctacq7mqusl5srfu0v/KadelReading.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770992409/usd385org/s7ctacq7mqusl5srfu0v/KadelReading.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770992409/usd385org/s7ctacq7mqusl5srfu0v/KadelReading.jpg","width":1260}])
If you have a child who will be in kindergarten this fall (5 years old by August 31st), we encourage you to contact Cottonwood Elementary to let them know they will be attending. This will allow you to receive communication from the school about key dates and other information.
E-mail: topee@usd385.org
316-218-4620
![Under the Sea Literacy Night]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769801976/usd385org/lcteoismgagtusttzhsc/Screenshot2026-01-29154537.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769801976/usd385org/lcteoismgagtusttzhsc/Screenshot2026-01-29154537.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769801976/usd385org/lcteoismgagtusttzhsc/Screenshot2026-01-29154537.png","width":718}])
Please join us Under the Sea at Literacy Night!
The night will have fun, literacy-related activates, under the sea decorations, and yummy, hot pizza available for purchase.
A Note from our Principal
January certainly left its mark around here, but it looks like we’ll start February with some melting snow and get back on our playground soon. Please keep sending your students in warm clothes because as soon as it’s clear and above 20 - we’ll be heading outside. And we’re ALL happy about that!
![January Cottonwood Newsletter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767730469/usd385org/zdpqwppkmgfe6udxb8mf/CottonwoodJanuary2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767730469/usd385org/zdpqwppkmgfe6udxb8mf/CottonwoodJanuary2026.png","width":379}])
A Note from our Principal
Welcome to 2026! We celebrated, ate, decorated, played our band instruments, wore fun clothes, and had a fabulous end to the semester in December. Thank you for celebrating with us with gifts, food, and coming up for our various activities! It was a great semester with lots of growth academically and physically for many of our students, and we look forward to more accomplishments this semester!
![December Cottonwood Newsletter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764867319/usd385org/zd73d6uatdckzwijvhca/istockphoto-1439814323-612x612.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764867319/usd385org/zd73d6uatdckzwijvhca/istockphoto-1439814323-612x612.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764867319/usd385org/zd73d6uatdckzwijvhca/istockphoto-1439814323-612x612.jpg","width":612}])
A Note from our Principal
Welcome to December! I hope your Thanksgiving break was relaxing and your Thanksgiving day spent with all of your favorite people!
Now we have a fast three weeks before Christmas break! We already have programs scheduled, singers coming, crafts ordered, and lots of fun planned. I encourage you to keep an eye on our Facebook page and webpage (and this newsletter!) so you know what’s happening here at CES!
![Jalayne Bacon celebrates after being awarded an educator grant]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763513728/usd385org/p732dlptamdjwhkrxymt/Bacongrant.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763513728/usd385org/p732dlptamdjwhkrxymt/Bacongrant.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763513728/usd385org/p732dlptamdjwhkrxymt/Bacongrant.png","width":800}])
The Foundation for Andover Schools surprised educators throughout the district Nov. 18 with announcements for 2025-26 educator grants.
![November Cottonwood Newsletter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762271020/usd385org/dj9f5ttvogcdjuylm29y/Screenshot2025-11-04094319.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762271020/usd385org/dj9f5ttvogcdjuylm29y/Screenshot2025-11-04094319.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762271020/usd385org/dj9f5ttvogcdjuylm29y/Screenshot2025-11-04094319.png","width":697}])
A Note From Our Principal
Welcome to November! We’re coming off the Halloween and October rush, and looking ahead to a slightly calmer November before the frenzy of December arrives here at CES. I just scheduled our 5th grade Orchestra/Band concert, and while it’s weeks away I know it will be here before we know it!
![October Cottonwood News]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759334989/usd385org/ct3r1p7m9nixahxe4scp/October.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759334989/usd385org/ct3r1p7m9nixahxe4scp/October.jpg","width":505}])
A Note from our Principal. Welcome to October! We had a great September, settling into our routines and finding our way with new students and some new staff members. We’ve celebrated a couple of rounds of Adler All-Stars and look forward to finding kids who demonstrate Responsibility this month!
![Cottonwood Newsletter - September 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758738160/usd385org/yvev4rjpjwdhcssdj4h2/SchoolPictureDay.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758738160/usd385org/yvev4rjpjwdhcssdj4h2/SchoolPictureDay.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758738160/usd385org/yvev4rjpjwdhcssdj4h2/SchoolPictureDay.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758738160/usd385org/yvev4rjpjwdhcssdj4h2/SchoolPictureDay.png","width":860}])
September Newsletter
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Welcome to a new school year, Cottonwood Families! While I love summer and all it brings, I’m also very ready for the new school year! We have made some updates inside the building with paint (thanks PTO!) and displays, we have some new teachers who are so happy to be a part of CES, we have veteran teachers who are ready to be back, and the building is super clean and ready to go. All we are missing is YOU!
![Summer Hours]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758739285/usd385org/tbo4qang2ewkueijuk8q/SummerHrs.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758739285/usd385org/tbo4qang2ewkueijuk8q/SummerHrs.png","width":300}])
The Cottonwood office is closed for the summer, and will reopen Monday, July 7, 2025
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From Our Principal:
We did it! Thank you for sharing your child with us for the 2024-2025 school year. We learned together, grew together, and are better for spending our school year together at Cottonwood.
![Decorative]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746130702/usd385org/ifem3wefaixy3cspat9l/Summer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746130702/usd385org/ifem3wefaixy3cspat9l/Summer.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746130702/usd385org/ifem3wefaixy3cspat9l/Summer.jpg","width":623}])
A Note from our Principal Happy May Day and welcome to the busiest month of the school year!
We like to celebrate a successful school year by having all of our field trips, field days, special days, letter days, programs and concerts in a span of three weeks! I’m kidding - but also very aware of how full our calendar is, so please carefully read your child’s weekly newsletter and the school’s webpage to stay caught up with the comings and goings here at CES!
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