LATEST NEWS
Our Winter Break is right around the corner! We hope you are able to enjoy this time with loved ones and to recharge as we begin the hectic second semester of school. These last few weeks have been a time to showcase our students' multiple talents in events such as the Art Show, our Winter Concert, our Dance Crew's performance at the Dallas Zoo and some of our talented Corey Cubs' performance with the Arlington Nutcracker Ballet. We were also able to enjoy performances from Arlington High School's Choraliers and alumni visit from Gunn FADL and Jr. High. Our students amazed us with their Spelling prowess during the Spelling Bee. Congratulations to our Spelling Bee Champion Alyssa R. and our Runner Up, Charlie W. Our contestants did so well!
Winter Concert
We are so impressed with the performances from our Percussion Ensemble, our Choir, the Dance Crew and Orchestra. We greatly appreciated Mr. Rosales (and Student Teacher Mr. Green), Mrs. Yarbrough, and Mr. Sibley for instilling such a sense of excellence as they work with our students. It was such an extravaganza of talent.
Dance Crew at the Dallas Zoo Lights
Our Dance Crew brought holiday cheer as they performed at the Dallas Zoo Lights Event. Students delighted the audience with two whole group performances, as well as several student-choreographed numbers from pairs/group performers.
Art Show at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts
Twelve students' artwork was selected to be a part of Arlington ISD's Art Show at the CVPA. We are so proud of our students! Thank you, Ms. Ray and Ms. Carbuccia for supporting and helping us all grow as artists!
corey times (spanish)
Favor de ver el video a continuación si les interesa ver documentos traducidos al español (tal como el Corey Times). Todo lo que necesita hacer es pasar el mouse sobre el área del título, hacer clic con el botón derecho y seleccionar "Traducir al español". La primera vez, si el español no está visible, haga clic en los "tres puntos" y seleccione el idioma español. Esto le permitirá alternar entre inglés y español.
For those who want to see documents (like the Corey Times) in Spanish, watch the video below. This video is in Spanish. All you need to do is hover over the title area, right-click and select "Translate to Spanish". The first time, if Spanish is not visible, click on the "three dots" and select the Spanish language. This will allow you to toggle between English and Spanish.
Campus visits
We were so entertained by the Arlington High School Choraliers' performance! We enjoyed beautiful singing (and a good chuckle or two).
We had multiple groups visit from Gunn FADL Academy and Jr. High during their Holiday Tour. We had performances from the Band, Theatre, Dance, Piano, Choir and Orchestra. We were so excited to see some of our own Corey Cub alumni come back to visit.
application window Kinder cohort 2023-2024
We are currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Kinder cohort. The application window is now open and will close at 5:00 p.m. on January 18th.
We will host our next Parent Information Night (which includes a tour of the building) on January 10th. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.
attendance
We would like to continue to partner with you in making sure that students are at school on time and ready to learn every day (unless they are ill). Students benefit both socially and academically as they attend school daily. Our teachers plan highly engaging lessons that benefit students as they make academic gains, acquire language skills (in both English and Spanish) and interact with peers and adults appropriately.
In addition to the benefits to our students, attendance plays a key role in how our district (and school) is funded. Absences (excused or unexcused) are factored into our attendance rate as a campus.
Our attendance goal as a campus is to reach at least 96.8% of students present. We were unable to reach our Attendance Goal for the Second Six Weeks. Our Attendance Rate was at 95.18%.
Please continue to bring your child/children to school daily (unless they are ill) so that we help them create positive habits that will be of value for the rest of their lives.
As part of our Attendance Incentive plan, each class colors in the word ATTENDANCE one letter at a time. They can color a letter when the class has "Perfect Attendance" for the day. Each class is working towards their own rewards when they have colored in the whole word. We would like to thank Ms. Neason (1st grade grandparent) for creating our amazing Corey Perfect Attendance Trophy. Classes are able to enjoy the trophy for the day when the whole word is colored in!
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Parent resources
Ms. Young, our counselor, would like to share some information about a program that may be beneficial to our families. These two programs are "Help Me Grow North Texas" & "Help Me Thrive". These are for children up to age 18. Please see contact information below and flyer below.
844-NTX-KIDS
www.MHMRtarrant.org/Help-Me-Thrive
Please see the attached flyer, or go to the website listed above to learn more about these programs.
Corey Cubs PTA
Join the Corey Academy PTA today! Visit https://www.joinpta.org to become a member.
Remember, PTA isn’t just for parents and teachers! Students, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, business leaders, community members, and other staff members all help enhance the experiences of our students! 💙
Please consider following the Corey Cubs PTA on the various social media platforms.
http://www.remind.com/join/coreypt
Holiday Mercado
We would like to thank our Corey PTA for another outstanding shopping experience with the Holiday Mercado. We know that countless hours are invested in purchasing and wrapping the gifts, as well as helping students make selections. Our students had a blast shopping for loved ones (and for themselves).
Our Multicultural Committee collaborated with our Corey PTA in providing "Holidays Around the World" activities for our students as they waited during the Holiday Mercado shopping. Our students had an opportunity to learn about Diwali, Ramadan, Posadas, Hanukkah, and Kawanza. They also completed activities related to the holiday celebration. A huge thank you to Ms. Acevedo for helping us with some of the display boards.
Polar Express Movie Night
Our Corey PTA hosted a Polar Express Movie Night. We had so much fun wearing pajamas, snuggling with our blankets while eating popcorn and drinking hot chocolate. It was a night to remember! Students also received bells to celebrate the season.
staff and volunteer recognition
Corey Staff Hall of Fame
Every six week period, our PTA recognizes three amazing staff members who show "Passion for the Work", "Dedication to the Team" or "Commitment to Personal Growth". These staff members are nominated by parents, guardians, or colleagues. We would like to congratulate the recipient of our PTA's Corey Staff Hall of Fame:
Mrs. Trevino - Passion for the Work
Mrs. Gonzales - Dedication to the Team
Mrs. Yarbrough - Commitment to Personal Growth
Corey Volunteer Hall of Fame
We are so blessed at Corey Academy to have such a supportive group of volunteers. Our volunteers pour time and effort into helping our school run smoothly, supporting our students, and supporting our staff.
Every six week period the Corey PTA recognized a volunteer for the Corey Volunteer Hall of Fame. We would like to congratulate Kara as this six week's recipient of the award. Thank you for all you do for Corey!
PTA Volunteer Opportunities
Please see message below about volunteer opportunities with our Corey PTA:
Have you ever wanted to volunteer or serve at an event, but missed out or found out after it was too late?
THIS FORM is for you! Check every box that piques your interest. We have all kinds of volunteer opportunities — big and small!
We WANT YOU, and we are committed to finding a place for everyone! Completing this form does not commit you to do anything. THIS is the form that creates the email lists for all the things.... teacher appreciation, room moms, carnival, fundraising, library help... the list goes on!
We are so excited to get started on this new school year! Volunteers are a big part of what makes Corey Academy amazing - they help make this school the best it can be. We hope you will all partner with us as we help our teachers and staff, participate in field trips, help in the workroom, attend class parties, and so much more. If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, please take a minute and fill out this quick and easy form.
We need you! Fill out the Volunteer interest form today!
Please see message below from our Corey Dad's Club:
📢 Calling all dads, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, mentors & male role models.
Join the Corey Dad's Club and help support our Corey students. Check out the webpage for more information.
Please see links below for the interest forms:
Yearbook Information
📖Get your 22-23 Yearbook ordered now!
Early-bird discount $35 Nov 1 - Jan 27th
*$40 starting Jan 28th
use code "Multiples" for a discount when purchasing more than 1 yearbook
📸Submit your photos for a chance to be featured in the 22-23 Yearbook!
1. Upload via Yearbook Snap App - access code: Corey Cubs
2. Upload via Walsworth web browser - access code: Corey Cubs
https://snap.yearbookforever.com/snap/index.html...
3. Email photos to yearbook@coreypta.org
Corey Winter Gear Sale
If you are still interested in purchasing a Corey Hoodie, please send an email to spiritwear@coreypta.org.
$25 kids M-L
$30 adult S-XL
$32 adult 2XL-3XL
TARRANT COUNTY KIDS
Tarrant County Kids is accepting enrollments for their Before and After school programs at Corey Academy. Please take a moment to look over the enrollment forms if interested.
Upcoming events
December 16th- January 3rd Student Winter Break
January 4th - First Day Second Semester (Classes Resume)
January 4th - January 20th mClass Reading Assessment Kinder- 5th Grade
January 4th - January 20th NWEA MAP Assessment (Math) Kinder- 5th Grade
January 10th - Parent Information Night (Kinder Cohort 2023-2024) 6:00 p.m.
January 10th - Curriculum Assessment #3 - Reading (3rd, 4th, 5th grade)
January 10th - Report Cards sent home
January 11th - Curriculum Assessment #3 - Science (5th grade)
January 12th - Curriculum Assessment #3 - Math (3rd, 4th, 5th grade)
January 16th - No School (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
January 18th - Application Window Closes (Kinder Cohort 23-24)
January 18th-31st TELPAS Benchmark (Grades 2nd-5th)
January 25th - Progress Reports (Self-Serve) Grades 3-5
February 2nd - Family Science STEAM Night (6:00 -8:00 p.m.) at Corey
February 10th - Early Release Day (12:10 p.m.)
February 13th - 17th - Kindess Week
February 14th - 5th Grade Fieldtrip to AT&T Stadium
February 14th - 2nd Grade Fieldtrip to Bass Hall
February 16th - Dance Recital 3rd Grade (6:30 p.m.)
February 17th - 2nd Grade Fieldtrip to Dallas Black Dance
February 17th - School Dance (PTA) 6:00 p.m.
February 20th - No School (Presidents' Day)
February 21st - 4th Grade Fieldtrip to Austin
February 22nd Art Show at PDC 5:30-6:00 (select artists)
previous editions of corey times
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