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Ms. Brown's UPK Class
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A Message from the William E. Cottle Elementary School- The Cottle Weekly
December 12, 2025
As we complete the week of December 8–12, our school is filled with the joy and spirit of the holiday season—a time to come together, celebrate one another, and appreciate the kindness and community that make Cottle so special. Last night, our Chorus Winter Concert truly captured that spirit. Under the wonderful direction of Ms. Kim, our 4th and 5th graders delivered an amazing performance that filled the auditorium with warmth and cheer. A big shoutout as well to Mr. Wade for sharing his musical talents on the piano and helping make the evening unforgettable. We are also excited as we look ahead to next week’s Band and Strings Concert with Ms. Barrett, where our young musicians will once again shine on stage and bring even more holiday magic to our school community.
We had a wonderful Inclusive Schools Week here at Cottle, filled with meaningful activities that celebrated the strengths, voices, and unique contributions of every student in our community. This week was an important reminder that inclusion is not just a practice—it’s a mindset that helps all students feel valued, supported, and connected. By fostering classrooms where every child can learn, participate, and thrive, we build a school culture rooted in respect, understanding, and belonging. Inclusive Schools Week reinforces our commitment to ensuring that every student is seen, heard, and empowered to succeed. A huge shoutout to the PTA DEI Committee and SEPTA for partnering up with us to make this week truly amazing!!
Last week, Tuckahoe SEPTA received its official charter! We are thrilled about this partnership and so excited for all that lies ahead. Congratulations to everyone involved on this outstanding achievement!!!
The Cottle Student G.O. is excited to announce that next week is Holiday Spirit Week! Each day will feature a fun, holiday-themed activity: Monday: Pajama Day, Tuesday: Holiday Character Day, Wednesday: Holiday Headwear Day, Thursday: Holiday Colors Day, Friday: Ugly Sweater Day. It’s sure to be a joyful week filled with fun for both students and staff!
We would also like to recognize Gia Duncan Cottle G.O. secretary on creating this Holiday Spirit flyer.
Our PTA hosted its Holiday Boutique this week, and it was a wonderful success. A heartfelt thank-you to all the volunteers who helped guide our students through their shopping—you made the experience truly special for them.
EVENTS AT A GLANCE
- 1/23 (Fri), Heart Dance, Save The Date
- William E Cottle Yearbook ON Sale
PTA EVENT DETAILS
The Heart Dance SAVE THE DATE Heart Dance For 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Students. Join us for music, dancing, fun photo moments, treats, and memories to last a lifetime at the Tuckahoe High School Gym Friday, January 23, 2025 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. More details & ticket information coming soon Hosted by Tuckahoe PTA.
Pre-order your Cottle Yearbook Pre-order your 25-26 Cottle Yearbook now, for just $35! All UPK-5th Grade students will appear in the yearbook, so all grades are encouraged to purchase one. 5th graders will receive a FREE copy of the yearbook in June. If you have more than one child, please place a separate order for each student. Pre-ordering now ensures you will receive a yearbook at the end of the school year. The price will increase to $45 on February 13, 2026. Purchase here.
Finally, for the past three and a half months as we have travelled the halls and observed the classroom interactions in Grades Pre K-5, we have been so impressed with the quality of the many lessons taught by our teachers and with the depth of engagement and effort shown by our students. A big thank you to our faculty, staff, students, and family supporters at home for working together to help create a truly dynamic learning environment.
As always, please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
John Morash and Peter Kilgallen,
Principal Assistant Principal
Important Dates to Remember
- 12/17 Cottle Band and Strings Concerts
- 12/17 and 12/18 Parent-Teacher Conferences- 11:00 a.m. dismissal time
- 12/22 – 1/2/26 Winter Recess Cottle Holiday Spirit Week 2025 1 1.png
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School Events
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TMS/THS Holiday Cheer Week
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Cottle Parent Teacher Conferences
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Cottle Early Dismissal @ 11:00 AM
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Cottle Strings Evening Show - 6:45 PM
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Cottle Band/Strings Show - 9:50 AM
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Strings and Band Concert 5:30
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Cottle Band Show - 6:30 PM
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