Dive into the magic with Ms. Morgan and Ms. Rueda after school in room 106 to make your very own magical mini fairy garden! Mini fairy garden kits and supplies provided. Enjoy delightful snacks and fun at this FAIRY good time.

Date: Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

Time: 3:30-4:45 p.m.

Location: Coonley, Room 106

Spots available: 6

Cost: $50 per ticket

Eligible participants: Current Kindergarten and 1st Graders 

Thanks to: Ms. Morgan, Ms. Rueda

Join Ms. Morgan and Ms. Rueda after school in room 106 for a stomping good time as you make your very own mini dino garden and enjoy treats fit for a T-Rex feast. Mini dino garden kits and supplies provided. Don’t miss this ROAR-ing good time.

Date: Wednesday, May 8th, 2024

Time: 3:30-4:45 p.m.

Location: Coonley, Room 106

Spots available: 6

Cost: $50 per ticket

Eligible participants: Current Kindergarten and 1st Graders 

Thanks to: Ms. Morgan, Ms. Rueda

No work and all play! Meet us at Maggie Daley Park for loads of fun! We will explore all the park has to offer. Afterwards we will have a picnic lunch!  We’d PIC(NIC) you any day to join us on this great adventure in our city! 

3 parents chaperones requested.

Date: Saturday, May 11th, 2024

Time: Noon-2:00 p.m.

Location: Maggie Daley Park

Spots available: 20

Cost: $30 per ticket

Eligible participants: Current Coonley Students

Thanks to: Ms. Kaplan, Ms. Linzing, Ms. Matthias, Ms. Morris, Ms. O’Donnell, Ms Rapp

Bring your Pokemon cards to the table and hone your skills at playing the Pokemon card game with Mr. W! If you've never played the game, find out how to play. If you're a pro, battle your peers and hone your skills. Step right up and PIKACHU your battles!

Date: Tuesday, May 14th, 2024

Time: 3:30-4:45 p.m.

Location: Coonley Music Room

Spots available: 15

Cost: $30 per ticket

Eligible participants: Current 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders

Thanks to: Mr. W, Mr. Wies

Calling all "graduating" Kindergarten Cougars (and parents)! Get ready to bounce into celebration mode at Fit City Kids as we throw a 'graduation' party for our pint-sized scholars! While the kids burn off energy and have a blast, parents can sip on some liquid relaxation and swap stories about surviving the wild ride of kindergarten at Coonley. Coonley Kindergarteners will have the whole facility to explore and play with friends. Enjoy some treats and graduation themed surprises while we raise a glass to our little graduates and their first big step into the world of education. It's going to be a bouncing good time! Included in the ticket is also one parent per Kindergarten graduate. 

1 parent or guardian per child is required please. Ticket to include 1 Cougar Kindergartener + 1 parent.

Date: Sunday, May 19th, 2024

Time: 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Location: Fit City Kids (2540 W. Lawrence Avenue) 

Spots available: 50

Cost: $65 per ticket

Eligible participants: 2023-2024 Kindergarteners (Rising 1st) and Parents

Thanks to: Meghan Altier, Kari Clauss, Megan Drueck, Leah O’Riordan, Kate Perkins, Sarah Stephens

Come hang with your favorite PALS, the Principals! Show the Principals a PIZZA your heart by enjoying pizza, snacks, laughs and games at this can't miss kid's party. Whether you are a seasoned 2nd grader or incoming Kindergartner, you won't want to miss out on a SLICE of this action.

Date: Tuesday, May 21st, 2024

Time: 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Location: Coonley 

Spots available: 20

Cost: $30 per ticket

Eligible participants: Incoming Kindergarteners, Current Kindergarteners, 1st and 2nd Graders

Thanks to: Esther Brown, Kat Dore, Amy Guido, Lindsey Vennettilli

Special Thanks to: Ms. Humphrey & Ms. McLinden

Join the 5th grade teachers for an afternoon of mini golf and ice cream at Novelty Golf.  Enjoy this end of year PAR-TEE with friends, ice cream and laughs. No ifs, ands, or PUTTS about it.  This party will make you realize why Fifth Grade is the best by PAR! 

Transportation required separately. 

Date: Tuesday, May 21st, 2024

Time: 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Location: Novelty Golf 3650 W Devon Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

Spots available: 10

Cost: $40 per ticket

Eligible participants: Current 5th Graders

Thanks to: Ms. Butala, Ms. High, Mr. Sullivan

Coonley’s middle school teachers may be more experienced in the game of dodgeball, but can they hold off a team of middle school students who are hungry for victory? Find out, at this not-to-be-missed Students vs Teachers dodgeball game!  Afterward, we’ll celebrate a game well-played with a pizza party! Students will go directly from their classrooms to the party after school. 

Date: Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 

Time: 3:45-5:15 p.m.

Location: Coonley Gym

Spots available: 20

Cost: $30 per ticket 

Eligible participants: Current Middle School Students: Grades 6th, 7th & 8th

Thanks to: Mr. Chang, Ms. Cordero, Mr. Gavin, Ms. Linzing, Ms. Matthias, Ms. Parsons, Ms. Price, Ms. Smith, Mr. Woitrya

Enjoy Jimmy's Pizza and a 90 minute movie with the most fun teacher team at Coonley! Don't CRUST us? Join us for a SLICE of the fun! Lights, camera, action. It will be a REEL-Y good time.

Date: Thursday, May 30th, 2024

Time: 3:30-5:15 p.m.

Location: Coonley Library

Spots available: 20

Cost: $30 per ticket

Eligible participants: Current 6th Graders

Thanks to: Ms. Parsons, Mr. Pletsch, Ms. Price, Ms. Zaug

The second annual Cougar run is back! This run/walk has something for everyone. Enjoy a morning with your entire family and the Cougar community through the glow of the fall colors at Horner Park. We'll have a one mile walk, one mile run, and 5K race courses available for any level of Cougar athlete. After you cross the finish line, you will be congratulated with treats and a celebration.

Date: Sunday, October 20th, 2024

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: Horner Park

Spots available: 100 

Cost: $25 per family

Eligible participants: Families

Thanks to: Jessica & Brendan Carter, Sophia & Jared Carter, Julie & Mike Casper, Carolyn & David Culberg, Betsi & Mark Schumacher