Marco's Pizza Night is tonight! Corral Drive will receive 20% of your order if you order online and 15% if you call or dine in. Enter code CD (both capital letters) in the fundraising box and hit APPLY. The class with the most orders wins a pizza party!! 🍕🍕YUM! YUM!!
Leaders of the Pack – Habit: Put First Things First
We are excited to celebrate our newest Leaders of the Pack who were selected by their teachers for demonstrating the Habit of Putting First Things First. These students consistently showed responsibility, focus, and perseverance by managing their time, making positive choices, and prioritizing their learning. We are proud of the example they set for others each day at Corral Drive!
Our next leadership focus will be Think Win-Win, where students will learn how to work together, solve problems fairly, and look for solutions that benefit everyone. Thank you for partnering with us as we continue to grow strong leaders and a positive school community!
We are excited to celebrate our newest Leaders of the Pack who were selected by their teachers for demonstrating the Habit of Putting First Things First. These students consistently showed responsibility, focus, and perseverance by managing their time, making positive choices, and prioritizing their learning. We are proud of the example they set for others each day at Corral Drive!
Our next leadership focus will be Think Win-Win, where students will learn how to work together, solve problems fairly, and look for solutions that benefit everyone. Thank you for partnering with us as we continue to grow strong leaders and a positive school community!
Let's kick off the semester and meet up. Everyone is invited to come to our PTA meeting on Tuesday, January 13th. We will go over events coming up, have a principal's update of happenings at the school and offer time for any questions you may have. Hope to see you there!
Exciting announcement! Corral Drive’s Sophia Li received a perfect score on the Spring 2025 South Dakota Math Assessment. This outstanding achievement is a testament to Sophia’s strong mathematical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and dedication to learning. In fact, she is one of only 16 students statewide to reach this level of excellence. Congratulations to Sophia and her family on this remarkable accomplishment!
Thank you to everyone who was able to stop by today to say Merry Christmas and pick up or drop off items before Christmas break. We even had a visit from the Grinch, who tried to take our tree—but we were able to work it out and keep it. It was nice of him to stop by!
We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. School will resume on Tuesday, January 6th.
We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. School will resume on Tuesday, January 6th.
Due to continued power outages at Corral Drive Elementary, Meadowbrook Elementary, Southwest Middle School, and North Middle School, school will be cancelled at these buildings today, December 19th.
At this time, power has not been restored, and these buildings cannot operate safely.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
📣 Title VI PAC Meeting Update
Due to a lack of quorum, the PAC meeting scheduled for tomorrow night has been cancelled.
🗓 Next Meeting: January 21
📍 Location: Rapid City Alternative Academy
🍽 Meal: 5:30 PM
🕕 Call to Order: 6:00 PM
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you in January!
Due to a lack of quorum, the PAC meeting scheduled for tomorrow night has been cancelled.
🗓 Next Meeting: January 21
📍 Location: Rapid City Alternative Academy
🍽 Meal: 5:30 PM
🕕 Call to Order: 6:00 PM
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you in January!
We would like to Spotlight our Second teachers, Mrs. Braun, Ms. Harris, and Mrs. Riter-Collins. We are lucky to have them here at Corral Drive.🐾
Hello Families,
As we get closer to our Christmas Program on Tuesday, December 16th, we want to share some important information to help you prepare for the day:
• All programs will take place in the Southwest Middle School Gym.
• Because the first program begins at 8:30 AM, please do not arrive before 8:00 AM. Both Corral Drive and Southwest have heavy traffic between 7:30–8:00 due to student drop-off.
• Parking is available in any of the lots on both the Southwest and Corral Drive campuses.
• Families and guests will not be able to enter the Southwest Gym until after 8:00 AM for the first program. Please use the side gym doors for both entering and exiting.
Please do not use the Southwest Middle School front office doors.
• After each program, guests must exit through the same doors they entered. Middle school hallways will be closed to guests; only performing Corral Drive students will use those hallways.
• Please avoid arriving too early for your child’s program, as parking will be limited until the previous grade levels finish their performances.
• If you plan to check out your Southwest Middle School student to watch the Corral Drive program, please call the SWMS office that morning to request a pass. This helps prevent multiple interruptions to classrooms throughout the day.
• If you plan to check out your Corral Drive student, please drive to the Corral Drive Main Office to complete the checkout process.
Check out the Rapid City Area Schools November Newsletter!
https://rcas.edurooms.com/engage/rapid-city-area-schools/newsletters/november-news
https://rcas.edurooms.com/engage/rapid-city-area-schools/newsletters/november-news
Students will be completing their middle-of-the-year assessments December 8th–12th to measure the growth they’ve made since the beginning of the year. Teachers will use this information to plan instruction and interventions as we move into the second semester in January.
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!
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!
Corral Drive is having a Texas Roadhouse Fundraising Night tomorrow night from 5pm-10pm. You can dine in or take your order to go and we will receive 10% of your total food purchase when you show this flyer. Don't forget to take your decorated bread box for a free dozen rolls! We hope to see you there!
💛 World Kindness Day – Thursday, November 13th! 💛
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! 🌟
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! 🌟
🌟 Leaders of the Pack! 🌟
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! 🍂
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! 🍂
🌟 Special Cultural Showcase – Featuring Hoop Dancer Tara Kingi for Native American Heritage Month! 🌟
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!
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!
Honoring Veterans at Corral Drive!
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!
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!
In recognition of World Diabetes Day on Friday, November 14th, we encourage our staff and students to wear BLUE in support of our diabetic students. World Diabetes Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the impact of diabetes on the health of people and to highlight the opportunities to strengthen the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes.
We are excited to announce our 2nd annual World Sport Stacking Association Regional Tournament on December 13th at Corral Drive! This event is for all ages and abilities, especially first-time stackers new to the sport. All students are invited to participate in the event, attendance in the Speed Stack Club is NOT a requirement. This is a regional event. Students from the surrounding community will also be invited! This is a Junior Olympic qualifying event! I look forward to making this an annual event! Please see the attached information and register soon! Let me know if you have any questions.
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.
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.
Marco's Pizza Night is tonight! Corral Drive will receive 20% of your order if you order online and 15% if you call or dine in. Enter code CD (both capital letters) in the fundraising box and hit APPLY. The class with the most orders wins a pizza party!! 🍕🍕YUM! YUM!!
See you tonight!
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!
