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A Message from the William E. Cottle Elementary School- The Cottle Weekly
October 17, 2025
Dear Cottle Families,
I hope this message finds you well and that you’ve been enjoying the beautiful fall season! As we wrap up the week of October 17th, our classrooms have been full of energy, creativity, and meaningful learning experiences. It’s wonderful to see our students growing both academically and socially as we move deeper into the school year. Thank you for your continued support and partnership—together, we’re making this a fantastic start to the year. Please take a moment to review the highlights and important updates below as we look ahead to the weeks to come.
October is both Down Syndrome Awareness Month and ADHD Awareness Month, and our school community is proud to celebrate and learn together. Throughout this month, students have engaged in meaningful activities designed to foster understanding, empathy, and inclusion.
Our students have had the special opportunity to hear from members of our community with Down syndrome, read stories that highlight diverse abilities, and participate in class discussions and lessons that promote respect and belonging for all.
As part of our continued learning, students will also be reading the book Included by Jayneen Sanders. This story encourages meaningful conversations about differences, acceptance, and the importance of ensuring that everyone feels seen, valued, and included.
We encourage you to continue these conversations at home. Celebrating and understanding neurodiversity and differing abilities helps create a more inclusive world for everyone.
Thank you for supporting our shared commitment to kindness, respect, and inclusion.
Please remember when picking up students from the security vestibule to have your I.D. Also, if you are picking up via walk-up pick up, please have your placards. If you are picking up in the car pick up line, please have both your placard and hang tag. A reminder, please DO NOT pull into the bus circle and park your car between 2:30p.m. and 3:30p.m. As always, the safety and security of our students and staff is of paramount importance. While we continue to be vigilant in our daily efforts, we do need and appreciate your help. Thank you.
On Thursday, October 23, Mr. Morash and I will be holding our Principals’ Coffee in two sessions, at 9:30 a.m. in-person at WEC and at 6:30 p.m. virtually via THIS Zoom link. We hope you will be able to join us!
The week of October 20 – October 24, Cottle’s marvelous PTA will be conducting the Annual Fall Book Fair. Of course, the highlight of October is always Halloween. This year on October17, the members of our PTA will be holding Cottle’s Annual Halloween Party. We are also happy to report that the WEC Halloween Parade is scheduled for October 31! Details for all events will follow, and you can always check the school website for information about all our school activities. Get ready for lots of fun!
PTA EVENTS AT A GLANCE
- 10/17 (Fri), Cottle Pumpkin Contest
- 10/17 (Fri), PTA Halloween Party
- 10/20 (Mon), Fall Book Fair
- 10/31 (Fri), 2025 Spring Events Photos Deadline
PTA EVENT DETAILS
Cottle Pumpkin Contest October 17 Carve or paint a pumpkin for our annual contest. Please drop off your pumpkin immediately before after school at the Cottle Main entrance. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 categories.
PTA Halloween Party October 17 Tonight is the Annual Cottle Halloween Party! You can still get tickets online; cash will also be accepted at the door. There will be a pizza truck with food for purchase, plus the 5th Grade Bake Sale! See you later!
Fall Book Fair October 20 The Scholastic Book Fair will be the week of October 20th. Volunteers are still needed. Sign up here.
2025 Spring Events Photos Needed for Cottle Yearbook! We are seeking photos for the Cottle Yearbook! Group photos are preferred, but individual shots are also welcome. Please ensure that the photos only include students from grades UPK-5.
All submitted photos will be stored on the Cottle Yearbook's secure Google Drive. After the October 31 deadline, the Yearbook Committee will move the photos to the secure Yearbook website. Thank you for your contributions! Questions? Please email: wec.pictures.yearbook@gmail.com.
Please make sure to come out and support The Tuckahoe Athletic Council in partnership with the Varsity Football and Cheer for Poker Night on November 8th from 7 p.m. to 11p.m. at the American Legion in Scarsdale.
Important Dates to Remember
10/17 PTA Halloween Party
10/20-10/24 Annual Fall Book Fair
10/23 Cottle Principals’ Coffee at 9:30 A.M. in-person and virtual at 6:30p.m.
10/31 WEC Halloween Parade
Quick Links
School Events
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TMS/THS TTW Cabaret #1 - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
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TMS Picture Day Grades 6-8
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TMS/THS JCK Parent Presentation - 7:00 PM
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Boundless Adventures Trip Grade 7
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Cottle Principal's Coffee
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PSAT Exam
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THS Senior Class Haunted House - 6:30 - 9:00 PM
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Boundless Adventures Trip Grade 6
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Cottle Halloween Costume Parade - 9:30 AM
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THS Rag-A-Muffin Parade/Senior Photo
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Superintendent's Conference Day - No Students
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Grades 8th & 9th Parent Meeting - 6:30 - 8:00 PM
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TMS Dance - 6:30 PM
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PTA Wellness Week
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School District Closed - Veteran's Day
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Parent Night Grades 10 & 11 - 6:30 - 8:00 PM
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PTA Wellness Week
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TMS/THS Tuckahoe Strings/Taconic Opera Trip
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