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A Message from the William E. Cottle Elementary School- The Cottle Weekly
April 19, 2024
Dear Cottle Families,
It’s hard to believe that we are in the final marking period of the school year. This time of the school year is a busy one and it will go quickly, so please help your child or children stay focused on learning for the remainder of the school year.
This week our Cottle Cubs in grades 3-4-5 completed the New York State computer-based English Language Arts exam. New York State's transition to computer-based testing marks a significant evolution in the assessment landscape, aligning with the digital age and offering numerous benefits to students, educators, and administrators alike. With computer-based testing, students have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in a format that mirrors real-world technology use, enhancing their digital literacy and readiness for future endeavors. These exams are an important part of the New York State educational system. They are used to measure student performance and the overall success of our schools. The results of these exams will help us determine what supports students may need going forward, so we want every student to do their very best. We really appreciate your support in ensuring that your child or children are ready for these upcoming assessments. The NYS Math assessments will be administered on Wednesday, May 1, and Thursday, May 2. The NYS Gr. 5 Science assessment will be administered on Tuesday, May 14, and Wednesday, May 15.
As we begin to prepare for the 2024-2025 school year at WEC, we want you all to know that we strive to create balanced classes at all grade levels. While we will not be taking requests for specific placements, please know that the placement process at Cottle is a very thorough and collaborative effort by classroom teachers, administration, services providers, guidance counselor and school psychologists. It is a matter of pairing learning styles with teaching styles and assembling academically and socially balanced classes within each grade level. If there is an extenuating circumstance regarding the placement of your child for next school year, please email administration by Friday, May 10, 2024.
This time of year is a very busy one, and it will go by quickly. There will be many exciting events to plan for, including all our annual Spring Concerts, field trips, the PTA Spring Boutique, the PTA Spring Social, and, before you know it, we will be holding Kindergarten and Grade 5 graduations! More specific information regarding these and other happenings will follow in the Weekly Cottle and on the PTA website.
Updates, Events and News from the PTA:
PTA Yankees vs. Rays Game, Sunday, 4/21, 1:35p, Yankee Stadium
PTA Spring Social, Friday 4/26, 7:30PM, Bronxville Field Club
The PTA is excited to announce that our annual Spring Social will be held on Friday, April 26th at the Bronxville Field Club, from 7:30pm–11:30pm. We hope you'll join us and get dressed up for an entertaining, adult-only night out. Tickets are now available to purchase HERE.
The PTA works very hard to bring exciting opportunities and programming to our district. Please read all about the wonderful events our PTA has spearheaded so far this year by clicking HERE.
*NEW* PTA Grants Committee
This year, the new PTA Grants Committee has made a tremendous impact on our district! Please visit HERE for all the various programs the Grants committee has funded this year in all grades, K-12. These are your tax dollars at work!
Purchase your YEARBOOK! Please visit HERE to purchase your 2023-24 Cottle Yearbook!
For all the latest PTA News and Event Information, please be sure to visit TuckahoePTA.com regularly!
Sincerely,
John Morash and Peter Kilgallen
Principal Assistant Principal
Upcoming Events
4/22-4/23/24 SCHOOL CLOSED for Passover
4/26/24 PTA Spring Social
4/29-5/3/24 PTA Spring Boutique
5/1-5/2/24 NYS Math testing
5/6-5/10/24 National Teachers Appreciation Week
5/9/24 Principal's Coffee 9:30 in-person in the Cottle Cafeteria, 7:00 p.m. Principal's coffee virtual
5/11/24 Cottle Chorus sings National Anthem at Citi Field
5/14-5/15/24 NYS 5th Grade Science Test
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