Cook County ISD 166

DATE CHANGE: The Winter Sports Parents Meeting will be on Tuesday, November 5th at 5:30pm. All parents and athletes participating in a Winter Activity should be in attendance.

Fifth grade students earned a $50 prize in a box top competition and chose to purchase kickballs for each classroom! They also created Sawtooth Elementary kickball rules. On Wednesday as part of our Vikings Pride assembly each class had a representative that received the kickball.

October’s Sawtooth Mountain elementary’s students of the month.

Everyone is invited to wear orange tomorrow for Unity Day to support kindness, acceptance and inclusion in our school and community.

Free and Reduced Lunch benefits expire each October if a new free and reduced application is not submitted to school each fall. If a new application was not submitted, your child is no longer eligible for free and reduced lunch and breakfast at school. Please submit a new application. Free and reduced lunch applications are available in the PK-12 office or on the school website. Please call the school if you have questions. 387-2271 ext 609 Thank you.

School photo retake day was scheduled for October 24th. Middle and high school photos have not arrived yet so we will have to postpone retake day. Will post an update as soon as we have a confirmed date. Thank you.

WTIP recently visited a handful of classrooms from across the school, recording students’ thoughts on bravery, courage and heroes. These field recordings will then be integrated into a larger piece set to air this Wednesday, 10/23, from 3-4. Eventually the program will also be available for streaming on their website. Miigwech, WTIP, for taking the time to listen!

“WTIP recently visited a handful of classrooms from across the school, recording students’ thoughts on bravery, courage and heroes. These field recordings will then be integrated into a larger piece set to air this Wednesday, 10/23, from 3-4. Eventually the program will also be available for streaming on their website. Miigwech, WTIP, for taking the time to listen!

The Cook County Football Team will have their first playoff game on the road tomorrow at Noble Field at the Grand Rapids High School where they will play Bigfork at 6pm. Grand Rapids High School 800 Conifer Drive Grand Rapids

Cook County School Store is now open! Find items picked out specifically for our team. There is also spirit wear available for your family and friends. - Shop Now: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/CCVIKING19 - Store Open From: October 21 - November 4, 2019

The Cook County Volleyball team will have a home playoff game this coming Monday, October 21st at 6:30pm. No passes taken at the gate for students or adults. $9 for adults and $5 for students.

Viking Football squad wins big road game in Cromwell 18-8.

Please see picture for Information on purchasing a letter jacket for your varsity student- athlete. Jackets are reasonably priced, very warm, and a great tradition here at CCHS. If you need more info, feel free to email me at mdorr@isd166.org

Get your LIMITED TIME OFFER Cook County Vikings gear here! Order online at https://www.customink.com/g/deb0-00c0-ctzn by November 22, 2019 and your shirts will be delivered right to your house by December 9, 2019. Shipping charges will be added Child and adult sizes available in all styles. COOK COUNTY SCHOOLS PTA

Sawtooth Elementary students were able to use their Viking Vouchers to purchase a facepaint for homecoming. Our Jr. Vikings were excited to show off their school spirit!

Junior High Volleyball Tournament for today is cancelled.

INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY 2019

NOTICE: School Phones will be out of service for a software upgrade today, Thursday, October 10 from approximately 4-4:30 p.m. and tomorrow, Friday, October 11 starting at 11:00 a.m. for approximately 5 hours.

Thank you PTA for our wonderful Book Fair, NS Federal Union for buying a book for each child and to families for their gifts of books to our classrooms. Second grade received “Poodunnit” off their classroom wish list from a family. Perfect for reading outside on a beautiful day!

8th and 9th Grade Football game in Mt. Iron today at 5pm. No practice or game for 7th grade football players.