Corey Times
October 17, 2023
Happy Fall!
The Second Six Weeks has been full of creative learning opportunities in every grade level. Across the school, students have been learning about Hispanic Culture as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Our fifth graders are voting on their favorite culturally relevant songs through Music Mania. Kindergarten visited Mainstay Farm. 2nd Grade created “piggy-back songs” to integrate Music, Literacy, and Social Studies. 4th grade is creating a Haunted House Writing Project.
Corey Academy, along with Jones Academy and Gunn Jr. High Academy, danced the day away on National Dance Day at Gunn. We participated in the nation Walk to School Day. We also hosted a school visit from an elementary school in San Antonio who is looking to build an Arts Integrated program similar to ours. This shows us that not only are we touching the lives of our AISD students, but our programming is positively impacting education across the state.
Hispanic Heritage Program
“Walk & Roll”
Thank you to the families, students, and community members who joined Coach Crocker in our National Walk to school day to emphasize the importance of safe and active travel to school. A special shout out to Arlington PD for escorting our Cubs to school.
Thank you, PTA
Thank you, PTA for treating our staff with tumblers. This was such a creative way to treat our team. As we pour into our Corey students, we are so grateful that you pour into us!
PTA National School of Excellence
The National PTA School of Excellence program fosters communication and critical thinking in schools, enabling data-driven decisions for positive, lasting outcomes. It promotes partnerships between PTAs and schools to enhance students' educational experience and well-being. We appreciate your feedback to improve.
Corey is striving for this award this year and we need YOUR help. PLEASE provide your feedback by taking the survey linked below by Friday, October 27th.
Clinic Policy
We strive to provide the best quality of care to our students in the clinic while also being available to parents as questions or needs arise.
Please help Nurse Brittany and the front office staff to meet this goal by adhering to our updated clinic policy:
In order to protect the confidentiality of children who visit the clinic, we ask that parents and caregivers wait outside the clinic, in the front office, while you wait to speak to the nurse. Please do not go into the nurse’s office as she may be rendering aide to a child.
We ask that only children and staff be in the Clinic.
Change of Dismissal Plans
Safety is extremely important! Corey has a “all hands on deck” approach to ensure that EVERY child dismisses from school according to their dismissal plans.
Please help us ensure your child is getting to where they need to be by providing advanced notice of any change of plans in writing to your child’s teachers.
For same-day changes, please message their teacher in Class Dojo AND call the office prior to 3:00 p.m. Teachers are actively engaged in instruction with students, so may not see your message. By calling the office, we can help get the message to the teachers.
Mindful Minutes
A message from our School Counselor, Mrs. Young
The second six weeks is off to a great start! Red Ribbon/Antibullying and Kindness week will be here soon, October 23-27! There will be special dress up days and activities that we will participate in each day that week. Our Mindfulness Room is open and serving students.
If you would like to donate to our Counseling Program we are in need of: Connect 4 games, a Candy Land game, small/light blankets to place in classroom Calming Corners.
As School Counselor at Corey, I provide monthly/6-week lessons to each classroom focusing on Social Emotional Learning. In addition, I provide individual support as needed and Lunch Bunch groups to focus on SEL skills. If you would like resources for outside support, please contact me. The quickest way to reach me is via email: jyoung6@aisd.net. I am proud to serve the students, families, and staff at Corey Academy! Please feel free to reach out at any time. Thank you for all that you do to support your Corey Cubs, you are greatly appreciated!
***Parental Guidance by AISD G&C Office and ParentGuidance.org for 2023-24. Please sign up using the link below for any of the Zooms that you may be interested in. We would love for you to join us!
AISD Parent Zoom Opportunities Focus: Children's Mental Health
Kindergarten Application Window Opens Soon!
Calling all incoming Kindergarteners!!
On October 24th at noon, Arlington ISD will open the Specialized Programs Application Window for the 2024-2025 School Year. Anyone who is interested in their soon-to-be Kindergartener experiencing this incredible fine arts and dual language education is encouraged to apply. The link for the application will be posted once the window opens.
Important Dates:
-Oct. 24 at 12:00 p.m. -Application Window opens. To Kick off the application window of ALL specialized programs in the district, the AISD is hosting “Explore AISD” at 6:30 on 10/24 at the AISD Career Tech. Center. See flyer below.
- Nov. 28 at 6:00 p.m. - Parent Information Meeting at Corey to learn more about the Fine Arts & Dual Language Program. This is highly encouraged, but not required to apply.
-Jan. 9 at 6:00 p.m.- Parent Information Meeting at Corey to learn more about the Fine Arts & Dual Language Program. This is highly encouraged, but not required to apply.
-Jan. 17 at 5:00 p.m. - Application window closes
FADL Application Window FAQ’s
Q: Who can apply?
A: Incoming Kindergarteners/ Students who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1st, 2024.
Q: Is the application open for grade levels other than Kindergarten?
A: No. This is only for incoming kindergarteners.
Q: Are application accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis?
A: No. Scoring of applications will start AFTER the window closes on Jan. 17. Order of submission does not matter as long as the application is submitted on time.
Q: Can parents tour the school?
A: Yes. Tours will be available at the Parent Information Meetings on Nov. 28 and Jan. 9.
Q: How do I get more information about the program and/or the application process?
A: Come to one of the two Parent Meetings hosted at Corey. There will be additional information provided and you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
Upcoming Events
Picture Day, October 20th
Red Ribbon & Kindness Week, October 23- 27
Fall Carnival, Nov. 4th
No School, Nov. 7th
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