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Hello Homeschool Families, As we sail towards the end of another school year, it's a perfect time to reflect on our achievements and set goals for what lies ahead. This period marks a time of assessment where we gauge the progress of our students and ourselves. There...

Dear Homeschooling Families, Welcome back from spring break! We hope you had a rejuvenating and restful time with your loved ones, soaking up the sunshine and embracing the beauty of the season. As we transition back into our homeschooling rhythm, let's embark on a...

Dear Homeschooling Families, We're thrilled to bring you a special collaboration from our Educational Design Experts (EDE) this week. Our team of teachers, each specializing in diverse homeschool methodologies, has come together to create a document with tips and...

Dear Cottonwood Families, As the vibrant blooms of spring emerge, we're thrilled to introduce the Cottonwood Families Spring Outdoor Challenge – a personalized homeschool adventure designed not only for educational exploration, but also to nurture your family's...

Hi friends! I trust this newsletter finds you and your learners thriving in the world of homeschooling. This week, we're set to embark on an exciting exploration of social studies and geography, building on the insight we've cultivated from our math (January...

Dear Cottonwood Families, It's that time of the year – open enrollment season, and the anticipation is building as we approach the window for submitting your Intent to Return and to enroll incoming siblings! Whether you're a recent addition to our school community or...

This week’s Kindly Kara is penned by the leaders of our Instructional Programs, Amy Frydenlund, Lizette Sweiven, and Kara Tupy. The inquiry process - asking meaningful questions, making discoveries, and testing those discoveries in the search for new understanding -...

Dear Cottonwood School Families, I trust this message finds you well and thriving in your homeschooling adventures. This week, I'm thrilled to introduce an exciting initiative that celebrates the rich tapestry of our school community as part of the Everybody Belongs...

Hello Marvelous Homeschooling Families, Often seen as a mysterious realm, science has the incredible power to ignite a child's love of learning. It's also a subject that allows us, as homeschooling parents, to rediscover the joy of exploration alongside our kids....