Welcome to Cobblestone Elementary School for the 2026-2027 School Year!

It is with great excitement that I welcome you to another school year at Cobblestone Elementary. I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of a school community with such dedicated staff, supportive families, and amazing students. Together, we create a place where children are encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive.

At Cobblestone, our goal is to provide every student with a high-quality educational experience in a safe, caring, and positive environment. We are committed to helping each child reach their full potential while fostering a love of learning that will last a lifetime.

I believe that strong partnerships between home and school are essential to student success. Your involvement, encouragement, and support make a tremendous difference in your child's educational journey. I encourage you to stay connected with your child's teacher and to be an active part of our school community throughout the year.

I am looking forward to a fantastic year filled with learning, growth, and memorable experiences. Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of our students and ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed.

Sincerely,
Matt Murphy
Principal

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Our Aspiration

The mission of Cobblestone Elementary School, a community of dynamic learners known for academic excellence and positive personal growth, is to ignite and empower all students to thrive in every aspect of life for today and tomorrow, by:

• Advancing an academically challenging and supportive climate
• Cultivating curiosity, perseverance, and critical thinking
• Instilling leadership through the development of personal accountability, effective problem solving, and collaboration
• Providing a socially, emotionally and physically safe and supportive environment
• Creating positive partnerships with families, staff, and community
• Modeling and promoting respect and empathy in every interaction
• Inspiring a continuous passion for learning

Parent Goals

• Read with your child every day.
• Volunteer at your child's school for a total of 10 hours during the school year.
• Attend Back to School Night, both parent conferences, and one other school program or event.
• Write a positive note to your child's teacher at least once during the school year.
• Volunteer at one PTC activity or event.
• Drive safely, responsibly and patiently at all times.
• Promote an attendance rate of 96% or higher (miss no more than 7 days a year).

Board of Trustees

District Administration

Grade Level Teachers

Bell Schedule

• Transitional Kindergarten (TK): M-F 7:50 a.m. - 1:10 p.m.
• Kindergarten: M 7:50 a.m. - 1:10 p.m. | T-F 7:50 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.
• 1st & 2nd Grade: M 7:50 a.m. - 1:20 p.m. | T-F 7:50 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.
• 3rd - 6th Grade: M 7:50 a.m. - 1:20 p.m. | T-F 7:50 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.

Minimum Days Schedule

Grades TK/K release at 12:10 p.m. Grades 1st-6th release at 12:20 p.m. Minimum Days are scheduled on: November 6, November 16-20 (Conferences), December 17, March 5, March 15-19 (Conferences), May 20, May 21, and June 3.

Calendar 2026-2027 (School Not in Session Dates)

• August 12 - First Day of School
• September 7 - Labor Day
• September 28 - Staff Development Day
• November 11 - Veteran's Day
• November 23-27 - Thanksgiving Break
• December 18 - January 1 - Winter Break
• January 18 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• February 15-18 - President's Week
• March 22-26 - Spring Break
• May 31 - Memorial Day

Absences

Daily school attendance is essential for student success. Parents must clear absences within 5 days or they will be marked as truant. Any absence after the 14th cumulative day of absences will require a medical note to be cleared as excused.

Independent Study

A student who will be absent for 3 or more consecutive school days is eligible for Short Term Independent Study. Please contact the school office as soon as possible to file a contract. Contracts are not available during the first two weeks or the last three weeks of school.

Tardies

Students must check in at the office if they arrive late. Repeated tardiness can be grounds for revocation of transfer agreements and referral to the District Attendance Review Board.

Tuesday Folders & ParentSquare

Plastic "Tuesday Folders" serve as the mailbox for important physical flyers. Our primary system for digital school communications, real-time alerts, and class updates is the ParentSquare app.

Volunteers

We welcome parents to complete our 10-hour volunteer goal. For student safety, all volunteers must submit proof of TB testing and undergo a fingerprint background check through the district office prior to participating in campus activities.

Emergency Contact Cards

Student emergency details must be kept active in the Aeries Parent Portal. Students will not be released to any individual not designated explicitly on the portal card.

Arrival & Dismissal Guidelines

Morning entry begins at 7:40 a.m. as music plays; school starts promptly at 7:50 a.m. Parents must say goodbye at entry gates. For drop-off/pick-up: Always use designated crosswalks, do not make U-turns on Cobblestone Drive, and do not block the fire lane. Dogs and other pets are strictly prohibited from campus.

Universal Meals

Cobblestone participates in the California Universal Meals Program, providing free breakfast and lunch daily to all enrolled students. A second student meal costs $6.00, and a la carte milk costs $0.50.

Bus Pass Information

General Education and Special Needs Bus Pass applications must be filed on the district website annually. For pass information, contact the Transportation Department at buspass@rocklinusd.org or call (916) 624-9106.

Medication Policy

All prescription and over-the-counter medications must be signed in by a parent, accompanied by signed doctor's instructions, and locked in the health office. Students are not allowed to carry any form of medication on campus, except designated inhalers or Epi-Pens with active medical orders on file.

Mandated Screenings

Our district health services oversee visual and auditory health checks across TK, Kindergarten, 2nd, and 5th-grade levels.

The Cougar Code

Our School-Wide Positive Behavior (PBIS) system utilizes three base expectations:

• Show Respect: Keep areas clean, be honest, and use inclusive language.
• Make Good Decisions: Follow directions the first time and keep your body to yourself.
• Solve Problems: Use Rock-Paper-Scissors (Ro-Sham-Bo), utilize "Stop, Walk, and Talk", and report dangers to staff immediately.

Mobile & Cellular Device Policies

Cellular devices, including phones and smartwatches, must remain turned off and inside student backpacks during school hours. Devices violating this restriction will be confiscated and kept in the office for parental collection.