Country Trails Elementary School
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In The Loop – December 2025
🎄 Holiday Spirit and Student Success Across Central 301! 🚀 From celebrating a record number of Illinois State Scholars to honoring veterans across our buildings, this month has been full of pride and powerful moments. Our Thanksgiving activities brought creativity and community to classrooms, and the Central Rockets delivered an unforgettable IHSA football season that united fans…
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CT students are keeping busy before break!
4th grade students have started switching it up in Elevate groups for some hands on math. 5th graders are helping their kindergarten buddies to create a surprise for their families in art this week. Students are learning about celebrations that take place around the world in December.
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CT was full of amazing celebrations today!
What a wonderful day to be a Cougar! Wishing all of Country Trails families and staff a wonderful Thanksgiving! Kindergarten started our day off with fun making butter! They discovered how easy it is to run to the store for a tub of butter! It’s a lot of work to make it by yourself! The…
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CT first graders wrote their own instructions for How to Bake a Turkey!
Our first graders planned out turkey prep and cooking directions for family celebrations next week. Do you want your turkey with or without sprinkles? Did you purchase your turkey at the coffee shop with chocolate gravy? The recipes received lots of giggles when shared with the class!
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CT Celebrates Veterans Day
CT celebrated Veterans Day with a breakfast and an assembly on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Thank you to all of our Veteran guests and their families for joining us!
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CT 3rd graders visit Elgin History Museum
CT 3rd graders spent a morning exploring the Elgin History Museum. They connected people from the past with the current community. Did you know Elgin held road races and was home to the Elgin National Watch Company?
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Central 301 Schools Earn Top State and National Recognition
ISBE Report Card and U.S. News Rankings Highlight Continued Growth, Excellence, and Stability The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and U.S. News & World Report have both released their annual school performance results — and Central Community Unit School District 301 has reason to celebrate. All seven (7) Central 301 schools earned an “Exemplary”…
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CT Kindergartners welcomed into House Colors
Today was an exciting day in Kindergarten — Sorting Day! Our youngest learners were officially welcomed into their House Color and received their t-shirts: 💙 Blue, ❤️ Red, 💚 Green,💜 Purple and 💛 Yellow!
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CT 5th graders join Cougar Club
Country Trails 5th graders in Cougar Club had their first meeting this week! They participated in introductory activities, organized the Lost and Found items for parents to peruse at Parent Teacher Conferences, and organized materials to kick off the Butter Braid Fundraiser. Cougar Club members made a quick visit to classrooms to explain Butter Braid…
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CT kindergartners learn about 3D shapes and weight
Kindergartners have fun with math learning about which items are heavier and which are lighter. They identified which 3D shapes roll, stack, and/or slide!
