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It is important for students to be in school during these days so they don’t miss their assessments, which would require rescheduling and additional testing time. Please help ensure your child is present during December 8th–12th.
Thank you!


At Corral Drive, we’re celebrating World Kindness Day today by focusing on showing kindness to our classmates, teachers, and everyone around us! As we head into the Thanksgiving season, we’re setting a schoolwide goal to use our manners, lend a helping hand, and spread kindness each day.
Let’s make the next couple of weeks a time where kindness shines throughout our school! 🌟

Congratulations to our most recent Leaders of the Pack for showing what it means to Begin with the End in Mind! These students have demonstrated great goal setting, planning, and purpose in their learning and actions. We’re so proud of the focus and determination they show each day as they lead our Coyote Pack! 🐾
As we move into November and December, our next habit focus is Put First Things First — learning how to prioritize what’s most important, manage time wisely, and make responsible choices. We can’t wait to see our students continue to grow as leaders who know how to take charge of what matters most! 🍂

We are excited to announce that professional hoop dancer Tara Kingi will be performing at our Student Showcase on Friday November 21st at 1:15 PM!
As part of this celebration, we invite Native American students who have regalia to take part in an opening intertribal dance. An intertribal song (2–3 minutes) will be played, and all dance styles are welcome.
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to share their culture, build confidence, and shine in front of their peers—followed by an inspiring performance by Tara Kingi.
✨ If your student would like to participate in the opening dance, please let us know before the assembly. ✨
In addition, we invite all students and staff to join in the celebration by wearing moccasins or moccasin slippers as part of the "Rock Your Mocs" movement. You’re also encouraged to wear turquoise on the 21st in honor of Native American Heritage Month.
We look forward to celebrating culture, tradition, and student pride together!

This Veterans Day, we invite all students and staff to show their patriotism by wearing red, white, and blue on Tuesday, November 11th! ❤️🤍💙
We also created a "Wall of Honor", which proudly displays the names and photos of veterans connected to our Corral Drive families. It’s a meaningful reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who have protected our freedom.
Thank you to all who have served!



Gayla.Slaughter@k12.sd.us
Online Link:
Overview - WSSA 2025 Corral Drive Elementary Central Region Tournament
*If paying by check, please make it out to Jamie Limberg (tournament director) and turn in to the office.



SCREENAGERS
The PTAs of Corral Drive, Pinedale, Meadowbrook, and South Canyon are partnering to present a special showing of Screenagers, for parents and caregivers only.
📍 Location: Corral Drive Lunchroom/Multipurpose Room
📅 Date: Monday, November 3rd
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
Screenagers is a one-hour documentary that explores the impact of screen time on children and provides practical strategies for fostering healthy digital habits. It covers topics such as social media, gaming, and screen addiction—offering valuable insights to help parents navigate technology use with their kids.
We’ll also have two investigators from the local Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force joining us. They’ll share helpful information about keeping kids safe online and with their phones, and they’re happy to answer any questions you may have after the documentary.
Please park in the Corral Drive parking lots. The Main Office Door (west side) and Activities Entrance Door (east side) will be open at 5:45 PM.
We hope you can join us for this free, informative event!







SCREENAGERS
The PTAs of Corral Drive, Pinedale, Meadowbrook, and South Canyon are partnering to present a special showing of Screenagers, for parents and caregivers only.
📍 Location: Corral Drive Lunchroom/Multipurpose Room
📅 Date: Monday, November 3rd
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
Screenagers is a one-hour documentary that explores the impact of screen time on children and provides practical strategies for fostering healthy digital habits. It covers topics such as social media, gaming, and screen addiction—offering valuable insights to help parents navigate technology use with their kids.
We’ll also have two investigators from the local Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force joining us. They’ll share helpful information about keeping kids safe online and with their phones, and they’re happy to answer any questions you may have after the documentary.
Please park in the Corral Drive parking lots. The Main Office Door (west side) and Activities Entrance Door (east side) will be open at 5:45 PM.
We hope you can join us for this free, informative event!


If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook.
Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not pre-ordered, please use the Retake Order Code 0062JJN to place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order.

