COMMONWEALTH ELEMENTARY
JANUARY 2026

HOLIDAYS
MLK Day: January 19th

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Counselor Connection Newsletter for January
 
Character Traits of the Month: Perseverance
Sticking with a task or goal and continuing your best even when you face a challenge or make a mistake.
 
Aligned Profile of a Graduate Attributes: 

• Servant Leader 

• Collaborative Team Member

• Compassionate Citizen
• Life-Long Learner

• Equipped with Skills for Life 

Kids Heart Challenge Donation Window ~ Jan 8th – Feb 6th
The Kids Heart Challenge is a fun and exciting event where students learn how to keep their hearts, bodies and brains healthy while helping kids with special hearts live longer, healthier lives.  

CWE’s Kids Heart Challenge donation window is now open.

Our goal is set for $15,000.
ALL donations will benefit the American Heart Association.

Join us in spreading kindness, building healthy habits, and making a lasting difference.
Together, we can create a healthier future, one heart at a time.

As in previous years, the top 25 fundraisers will take part in a special celebration planned the week after the event.

If we reach our goal, the school will host a “Paw”jama party in February!

To submit your donation, click on the CWE specific link below: http://www2.heart.org/goto/CommonwealthES

UPCOMING EVENTS
Please see the flyers included in the enclosure for additional information about the various activities and events listed below.

Harvest of the Month: Red Grapefruit
Tuesday, January 13th

MOD Pizza Spirit Night – Riverstone
Sunday, January 18th

Holiday: No School
Monday, January 19th

Russian Math School: Math Blizzard Workshop
Monday, January 19th
See the attachment for additional information.

Hands on Science – Pre-K and Kindergarten
Friday, January 23rd

Hands on Science –1st Grade and 3rd Grade
Monday, January 26th

Hands on Science -- 2nd Grade and 4^th Grade
Thursday, January 29th

Spring Picture Day
Friday, January 30th

Cupcake Friday for JANUARY Birthdays
Friday, January 30th

Hands on Science – 5th Grade
Friday, January 30th


PTA SPONSORS
A special thank you to our PTA sponsors for supporting our school!

• Russian School of Mathematics – Math Blizzard Workshop
• Russian School of Mathematics – Enrollment Opportunity
• Sweetwater Dermatology
• STEM Tree After-School Programs ~ Pickup is now available!