Four of CWES third grade classes were paired up with third grade classes at Heards Ferry Elementary to be penpals this school year. They had an opportunity to meet face to face as the Cogburn Woods students took a field trip to Heards Ferry. Our students were eagerly greeted by their new friends at HFES! Various activities were planned for the students to learn and get to know each other better. The students then enjoyed a picnic lunch together and some outdoor fun!

Ms. Morris & Ms. Severson's students
getting to know each other!

Two new friends saying goodbye!

Fifth Grade Writing Assessment Results Have Arrived!

We recently received the results of the 2008 Georgia Writing Assessment for Grade 5, and we're very excited about the results. Our Mean Scaled Score was 238, up 15 points from last year, and exceeds the Fulton County and state scores. We are very proud of our teachers and students for working so hard on increasing our students' writing skills. Congratulations! Please click HERE for a pdf version of the report.

CWE Poetry Contest Winners 2008

Kindergarten –

Ashleigh Hays – 1^st Place – Teacher- Ms. Roberts
Matthew Collins – 2^nd Place - Teacher – Ms. Roberts
Will Guida – 3^rd Place – Teacher – Ms. Roberts

1^st Grade –

Lexi Jack – 1^st Place – Title: “Spring Is  Here” -  Teacher-Ms. Watzman
Luci Allen -2^nd Place – Title: “Dix” – Teacher – Ms. Bowen
Blake Smith – 3^rd Place – Title: “Trees” – Ms. Hanger

2^nd Grade –

Anna Youngs – 1^st Place – Title: “Feeling Green” – Teacher – Ms. Masten
Emerson Steele – 2^nd Place – Title: The Lonely House” – Teacher – Ms. Adair
Alex Calloway – 3^rd Place – Title: “How to Make a Love Soda” – Teacher – Ms. Franklin

3^rd Grade –

Meredith Haak – 1^st Place – “The Sleepover” – Teacher – Ms. Fullilove
Julia Jack – 2^nd Place – “Clouds” – Teacher – Ms. Morris
Charlotte Densmore – 3^rd Place – “Dreams” Teacher – Ms. Watola

4^th Grade –

Mira Jani – 1^st Place – “Wind” – Teacher – Ms. Schnell
Ethan David – 2^nd Place – “Suzie Socked Me Sunday” – Teacher – Mr. Russell
Bell Prianti – 3^rd Place – “Spring” Teacher – Mr. Cianciolo

Akshaya Uthayakumar, a student in Mrs. Parham's 4th grade class, won "First Place" in the Grade 4  Multimedia category for her project presented at the annual Georgia Technology Fair. She had previously won "First Place" at the Fulton County Technology Competition for her project, "Around the World in 10 Minutes", and went on to represent our school at the state level. We are so very proud of Akshaya!

Dr. Seuss Day was celebrated various ways throughout our school! Students helped decorate their classroom doors as their favorite Dr. Seuss book. In Mrs. Moore's kindergarten classroom, Mrs. Penkoski and Mrs. Hansen came in to make green eggs and ham for the students to enjoy.  The students also dressed up like a Dr. Seuss character and participated in many literature activities based on his books.

Matt Hicks, Third Grade Teacher, was selected as CWES 2008-2009 Teacher of the Year. Finalists also included Robin Estavan, Amanda Fulton, and Geri Southall. Anne Kelly, Data Specialist, was selected as CWES 2008-2009 Professional Employee of the Year. Finalists also included Cindy Lentz, Melissa Schatzer, and Sandra Stinson. All were treated to a special celebration and received beautiful baskets from our PTA filled with goodies from our local merchants. Please click HERE to download a special edition newsletter with information on all our participants!