Dr. Daniel Bright

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COCSD 8th Grade Aviation students attended the MESA STEM Competition at University of Arizona and earned 2nd and 11th places out of 24 schools in the paper helicopter challenge; bravo! They also got to tour the expansive Pima Air & Space Museum :)

This morning, we had the final dress rehearsal for our school play, Frozen. Come see it tonight or tomorrow at Dr. Daniel Bright School. Doors open at 6:00, play starts at 6:30!

Hello DDB Families... we will be without Diamondback route coverage all day tomorrow, Fri 5/10. Please find alternate means of transportation to and from school for your students. We appreciate your patience in this matter. Thank you - Daniel Maldonado, Transportation Director

You won't want to miss out on the amazing performance that our 21st Century Theater Club has in store for you! #21stCentury #Frozen

Join us for the opening of the DDB Bike Park! #WheelFun #TrekTrails #DDB

DDB's 21st CCLC After School Hula Club is getting the final touches down on their hula dance that they will be performing for their families at our upcoming Showcase. This is our first year with this very fun and unique club. Thank you Ms Lauren for all your teaching and fun with this club. Mahalo! #ddb #drdanielbright #21stcclc #21stCenturyclubs #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #hula #dance

If you saw the post about no coverage for Mud Turtle tomorrow 4/16 for PM, please disregard. We have a driver to help with that. Thank you. - Daniel Maldonado

Hello DDB families... due to unforeseen circumstances, Mud Turtle will not run the PM route again tomorrow, Tues 4/16. There WILL be coverage for the AM route pickup to school, but students will need an alternate way to get home. We recognize and understand this is a major inconvenience but one that is necessary. We apologize and appreciate your patience. Thank you, Daniel Maldonado - Transportation Director

DDB's 21st CCLC After School Club's Adv Watercolor has been busy creating beautiful masterpieces. We are so fortunate to have the artistic talent of Mr Hall inspiring our amazing artists!

Hello COCSD Families! Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District is excited to announce enrollment for Camp Innovation! Camp Innovation is the District-Wide summer school program! Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis, and spaces are limited to ensure individualized attention for students. Please complete the enrollment form to secure your child's spot in our no-cost summer program, running from Monday, June 3rd, to Thursday, June 27th (Monday-Thursday) from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. During this month-long program, your child will receive academic support and engage in hands-on learning at the Science Vortex and Bent River Farm. The curriculum not only promotes academic success but also nurtures creativity through STEM enrichment, art, and outdoor activities. Please note that there will be no programs on Wednesday, June 19th. Additionally, we offer optional sign-ups for 'Friday's at the Farm,' providing your child with the opportunity to immerse themselves in our growing district agriculture program at Bent River Farm! Kindly fill out a separate form for each child in your family who has been invited to attend. Your child must attend one of the four K-8 schools in our district. For more information, please contact your school's front office. We look forward to a summer filled with learning and fun for your child! https://forms.gle/ACQ68mnku1BnZNkp7

Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District would like to wish our IT Director, Kathy Epperson, and IT Manager, Greg Epperson, a long and joyful retirement! They will both be missed. Their legacy and dedication to the district will not be forgotten! Kathy has insured there are small tokens of her playful personality all around the district! #IT #littlepig #retirement

Summer is right around the corner! Low Income Student Aid, Inc. can help students financially with their swim lessons, summer camps, sports registration, summer classes, extracurricular activities, clothing and things to help keep students engaged and learning! Please visit their website: http://www.oakcreeklisa.org #lowincomestudentaid #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #cottonwoodcommunityschool #drdanielbright #oakcreekschool #verdevalley #lowincomefamilies #summertime #swimlessons #summercamp #studentaid

This is the first year that DDB 21st Century Clubs has done a Lego Masters Club, and so far, we have done two challenges. The first was Brick Dinner, where our Masters designed their main course with sides and dessert served on a plate. Our next challenge was to build a brick pet, along with the pet food, water, home their pets lived in, and anything else they thought they needed. These kids have been super creative in their designs, see the pictures below. Thank you, Mariah Harbeson, for being such a creative and amazing DDB 21st Century Club Leader. #cocsd #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #DDB #21stCenturyclubs #drdanielbright #legosrock #afterschoolclubs #legomasters

You're invited to the 2024 Verde Valley Fair! On With The Show May 1-5, 2024 Senior Day is Wednesday, May 1st Seniors 60+ receive free admission Come enjoy the fair before the Carnival opens and the crowds arrive! Gate Hours 10 am-10 pm Art & Craft exhibits open at 10 am A limited selection of Food Vendors will open in the afternoon. All attractions open at 4pm Verde Valley Fair Association 800 E Cherry St PO Box 1974 Cottonwood, AZ 86326 www.vvfair.com. 928-634-3290

WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? Become Clarkdale’s Parks and Recreation Youth Advisor DO YOU LIVE IN CLARKDALE? ARE YOU 14 - 17 YEARS OLD? APPLY TODAY! Address youth issues in Clarkdale. Build leadership skills. Learn about local government. Attend a monthly Parks Commission meeting. Earn volunteer hours. Scan the QR code to apply Learn more at: clarkdale.az.gov/parksyouthadvisor or call 928-639-2460

MINING IN THE VERDE VALLEY. DID YOU KNOW! A Deeper Dive Into Mining & Effects on Health. What You Will Learn. Lunch & Learn Keynote Speaker Yavapai County Supervisor Dr. Donna Michaels Mining activities in our community (Jerome, Clarkdale, & Cottonwood), past and present. Where we stand with testing & remediation 1:- 1:45 Dr. Raina Maier, Professor of Environmental Science, & Dr. Mónica Ramírez-Andreotta, Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Public Health, University of Arizona - Brief overview of Environmental Health Science Research with Mining Communities. How to collect samples for pXRF analysis in preparation for Soil Workshop tentatively May 2024 2 – 3 PM Ginny De LaCruz - Childhood Lead Prevention Program Manager AZ Dept Health Services (Phoenix). ADHS – Ways to protect oneself from potential exposure to contaminants. Focus on dust and incidental ingestion 3:15 – 3:30 PM Where: Clemenceau Gym, Old Cottonwood School House 1 N Willard St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326 When: Saturday, April 6, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Dr. Shaida Sina Facilitator of the lecture. Question or reserve seat text to (928) 554-5779 or email to reserve seat – Office@breakthroughmed.com Live Presentation, capacity 75 at the Gym , or Sign up on Zoom Link to hear live. Zoom capacity 500. Click for zoom link. lhttps://arizona.zoom.us/j/82932712843#success

COCSD and Sodexo are so proud of our 2024 Future Chefs! Please use the link to see pictures from this year's event. Congratulations to Lilah Elinski and her winning recipe: Lilah's Healthy Chocolate Chip SurPRIZE! Click the link to enjoy a slideshow of this wonderful event. https://docs.google.com/document/d/11P02cACqnb-43hszbjJd7xWdeyVMOuEg7OQdd8G9Pew/edit?usp=sharing

DDB held a Capturing Kids Heart: Leadworth assembly for the character trait of Courage. CKH Leadworth defines Courage as the ability and strength to face something that may be difficult or challenging. Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather perseverance in the presence of fear and the willingness to stand up for what is right or to try something new even though it may be uncomfortable or uncertain. This was followed by a fun teacher vs. student game, where participants had to stomp on balloons. Then, we congratulated Mrs. Vocca and Mrs. Barrier with cards and gifts for their new positions.

One of DDB's newest clubs this semester is Kindhearted Kids led by Mrs SanGiovanni. The Kindhearted Kids Program is designed to teach ethics, values, and formation of character through an exciting and memorable curriculum, which involves a child's all-time favorite topic: animals. Incorporating the adoption of a stuffed dog or cat as a catalyst to teach the core values of Kindness, Respect, Responsibility, Empathy, and Citizenship, immediately sparks children’s attention as they are captivated by their pet, and character instruction naturally takes root in the hearts of children. It has been so fun seeing these students caring for their animals (stuffed) and being excited about their club! #cocsd # drdanielbright #cottonwoodoakcreekschools #21stcclc #kindheartedkids