by intraadmin | Feb 26, 2025
One of the best elements of homeschooling is the freedom to lean into curiosity—to ask questions, explore possibilities, and embrace hands-on learning in a way that sparks genuine wonder. Science isn’t just a subject; it’s all around us, woven into every season, every...
by intraadmin | Feb 19, 2025
Kindly Kara One of the beautiful things about homeschooling is the flexibility to shape our children’s education in a way that works best for our families. But with that freedom comes the ongoing process of reflecting, adjusting, and planning ahead. At this point in...
by intraadmin | Feb 12, 2025
Hello Cottonwood Families, My name is Lizette Sweiven, and I am the Associate Director of Instruction for High School here at Cottonwood. At the beginning of my journey as an educator, I worked at Adventure Education. I led all age groups in hikes, ropes courses, and...
by intraadmin | Feb 5, 2025
Hello, Homeschool Families, As we dive into February, we’re finally getting the rain we’ve all been waiting for! While the weather may keep us inside on some days, February is full of unique opportunities for learning—both indoors and out. From celebrating the...
by intraadmin | Jan 29, 2025
As we wrap up a meaningful month of Disability Awareness, I want to take a moment to reflect on all that we’ve learned and experienced together. Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored resources (with more included in this newsletter), gained insights from our...
by intraadmin | Jan 22, 2025
Dear Cottonwood Families,Last week, our Assistant Director of Special Education reminded us of the incredible diversity within our school community, sharing inspiring stories of famous individuals with disabilities and reflecting on the many students our school...