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Welcome to Cottage Elementary School
The staff at Cottage School is committed to preparing our children for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning. Through the Montessori philosophy, our students receive a broad academic education in the context of a carefully planned, stimulating community and environment. We are committed to helping children develop within themselves the foundations, habits, attitudes, skills and ideas that are essential for achieving this goal.
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Latest News
![Unified Sports-A-Rama promotes inclusion across San Juan Unified]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770925012/sanjuanedu/pvnxg1yxbcbqidhcsstf/UnifiedSports-A-RamaThumbnail.png","width":256}])
The second annual Unified Sports-A-Rama was held on Feb. 6 at Del Campo High School. The event brought students together for an evening of fun, welcoming students of all abilities from across the district.
![Board Briefs: Feb. 10, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1691596686/sanjuanedu/fiksovrdccpfo2htrnam/BoardBriefsnewsitemimage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691596686/sanjuanedu/fiksovrdccpfo2htrnam/BoardBriefsnewsitemimage.png","width":512}])
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Feb. 10.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Jan. 27.
![Register now for the 45th annual Fair Oaks Chicken Run]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769191186/sanjuanedu/s5cjqvjuslrbaptzmlsl/FairOaksChickenRun2026Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769191186/sanjuanedu/s5cjqvjuslrbaptzmlsl/FairOaksChickenRun2026Thumbnail.png","width":512}])
The San Juan Unified School District community is invited to participate in the Fair Oaks Chicken Run on Sunday, May 3.
![Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten enrollment opens Feb. 2]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706912522/sanjuanedu/ejfs4m21g0pos58e6vj2/articleTK.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1706912522/sanjuanedu/ejfs4m21g0pos58e6vj2/articleTK.png","width":512}])
Enrollment opens on Feb. 2 for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year.
![San Juan Unified celebrates $100,000 early literacy investment in 30 classrooms]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769026593/sanjuanedu/xqcvlfffcqf2nrbbxpei/RaisingaReaderCelebrationThumbnail.png","width":256}])
San Juan Unified School District is strengthening its literacy initiatives with the help of community partners, bringing $100,000 worth of multilingual books to many of its K-2 classrooms.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Jan. 13.
![Applications for the State Seal of Civic Engagement open through March 13]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767979500/sanjuanedu/xsjsqehndsrodibsz0lp/StateCivicSealOutreachThumbnail2026.png","width":256}])
Applications for the State Seal of Civic Engagement are now open. This opportunity is available to 11th and 12th-grade students who are engaged in their coursework, show a solid understanding of U.S. and California government, have participated in one or more meaningful civic engagement projects that address a real-world issue and demonstrate a commitment to positively impact their school, community and/or society.
Upcoming Events
![San Juan Unified's 2024-29 Strategic Plan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731012231/sanjuanedu/uw3zwrqzsjv6ekfnfp3i/GrowingTogetherShowcaseGraphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731012231/sanjuanedu/uw3zwrqzsjv6ekfnfp3i/GrowingTogetherShowcaseGraphic.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731012231/sanjuanedu/uw3zwrqzsjv6ekfnfp3i/GrowingTogetherShowcaseGraphic.png","width":800}])
Access San Juan Unified's 2024-29 Strategic Plan.
![Commitment to Equity]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688334333/sanjuanedu/wr9vrwhhp5qgeqybf0j8/TKstudentandteacher.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688334333/sanjuanedu/wr9vrwhhp5qgeqybf0j8/TKstudentandteacher.png","width":512}])
San Juan Unified uses an equity lens to target and eliminate barriers for all students.
![Find a Career at San Juan Unified]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688355379/sanjuanedu/t4smum4rrgv6l4o9x7ya/Busdriver.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688355379/sanjuanedu/t4smum4rrgv6l4o9x7ya/Busdriver.png","width":512}])
If you want to be a part of a diverse school district committed to ensuring each student's success - we want to meet you.
![Your Facilities Bond Tax Dollars at Work]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":2200}])
San Juan Unified School District is invested in providing 21st-century learning opportunities for all students.
![Support Our Schools Through the San Juan Education Foundation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":2200}])
The San Juan Education Foundation supports and advances excellent education for all students in San Juan Unified.
![Learn About Curriculum]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685478582/sanjuanedu/nqqhiprtm6ufx1xmuxjv/Stackofbooks.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685478582/sanjuanedu/nqqhiprtm6ufx1xmuxjv/Stackofbooks.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1685478582/sanjuanedu/nqqhiprtm6ufx1xmuxjv/Stackofbooks.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1685478582/sanjuanedu/nqqhiprtm6ufx1xmuxjv/Stackofbooks.png","width":1080}])
Learn about curriculum and instructional materials adoption throughout the district.