Guide to Cougarisms
A Handy Guide to SES Cougarisms
Usually schools have a particular jargon unique to them, and SES is no exception. It is often difficult to get a handle on what each term means. In an effort to help you understand these Cougarisms, here is a simple glossary we've compiled just for you!
Camp Seymour
An outdoor education program for fifth-grade students in which they spend three days and two nights in Glen Cove on the Key Peninsula with their classmates, teachers, parent volunteers, and camp educators.
Cougar Chorus
This optional extracurricular choir consists of fourth and fifth graders who practice before school with our music teacher, Mrs. O'Neill. In addition to school assemblies, the Cougar Chorus regularly performs at SVSD concerts with other elementary and middle school choirs and at the Winter Lights festival in downtown Snoqualmie.
Cougar Gram
A form that SES staff fill out for K-5th grade students who Play the Cougar Way by being respectful, responsible and safe. All Cougar Gram recipients are entered into drawings for prizes.
Cougar Pride Winner
Each month a drawing is held with the names of the students who have received Cougar Grams during the month. Four names from each grade level will be selected, and those students will receive a Star Student wristband and get their picture taken with the other winners.
Cougar Trail
Every Friday in the fall and spring, the SES PTSA runs Cougar Trail during lunch recess (weather permitting). Students run outdoors on the field and receive a prize for every five laps.
Donuts for Grownups
An opportunity for students to share a hot cup of coffee or tea and a sweet donut before school with a special person in their lives.
Family Fun Night
Fun, family events sponsored by the PTSA at little to no cost to you. Previous events have included a holiday bazaar, an evening of bingo, arts and science night, and a sock hop. These are enjoyable nights for the entire family!
Intramural Sports
Special classroom sports leagues coordinated by our PE teacher. These recess activities for fourth and fifth grade may include flag football, volleyball, kickball and basketball.
Learning Improvement Team (L.I.T.)
A collaborative group of staff (principal, classroom teachers and classified staff), representative elected parents and a community member working together to improve learning for all students at SES.
Play the Cougar Way
The Cougar Way refers to behavior expectations for SES students: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe. Students observed on the playground playing the Cougar Way will receive special golden Cougar Grams at recess for playing the Cougar Way. One winner is drawn from each grade level from all the golden Cougar Grams earned over the month and given schoolwide recognition.
PTSA
The SES Parent-Teacher-Student Association works closely with SES staff to determine needs in student support, involve students as active participants, raise money to fund programs and materials, and promote parent involvement in their children's education. You can become a member online at the SES PTSA website.
Recognition Assemblies
Each trimester, classrooms are invited to the gym to honor student accomplishments across the school in this fun assembly.
Spiritwear
A special t-shirt or sweatshirt with our school's name, mascot, colors, and/or logo. These are usually available for purchase in the fall though the PTSA.