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A Message from the William E. Cottle Elementary School- The Cottle Weekly
December 19, 2025
Dear Cottle Families,
As we head into the holiday break, we would like to take a moment to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our William E. Cottle School families for your continued partnership and support throughout the year. This season provides a special opportunity to pause, reflect, and celebrate the growth, learning, and many accomplishments of our students. We are incredibly proud of all that our children have achieved and deeply appreciative of the dedication of our staff and the trust you place in our school each day.
This year, our students have been learning and growing through our monthly PAWS Themes, which help build strong character and positive habits at school. In September, we focused on Responsibility Starts with Me, learning that being responsible means doing what’s right, taking care of our belongings, and working together to help our classroom community. In October, our theme was Be Brave, Be You!, encouraging students to try new things, take risks, and be proud of who they are, even when something feels challenging. November brought the theme Grateful and Giving, where students practiced kindness, empathy, and honesty, learning how thoughtful words and actions help others feel safe and valued. In December, we explored Choose Joy, Share Peace, discovering how a positive attitude and brave choices can lead to growth and exciting opportunities.
Each month, we celebrate students who show these positive behaviors during our special PAWS Award Ceremonies. These celebrations highlight students who go above and beyond in showing responsibility, kindness, perseverance, and leadership, and remind everyone what it means to be a PAWS student.
As we move into the new year, our January theme is Goals and Grit. Students will learn that grit means sticking with something even when it’s hard, learning from mistakes, and continuing to try. Through the story The Girl Who Never Made a Mistake, students will see that effort, courage, and perseverance are key to reaching their goals.
We hope you will continue these conversations at home and celebrate your child’s efforts as they grow, learn, and shine every day!
I would also like to share that our recent Band and Strings Winter Concert was a tremendous success and truly a highlight of the season. The performances showcased our students’ hard work, talent, and confidence, and it was wonderful to see our school community come together in celebration of the arts. A big shoutout and thank you to all of our performers for an outstanding job, and to Ms. Barrett for her exceptional leadership, dedication, and commitment to our music program. We would also like to announce that three students have been accepted into the 2026 Westchester All County Music Festival. We are extremely proud of these Cottle Cubs and their outstanding achievement as they represent our school.
Hudson Buzzeo - All County Band (trumpet)
Maya Buzzeo - All County Chorus (Soprano)
Gisele Dealy - All County Chorus (Alto)
As we leave for break, we wish you a joyful and restful holiday filled with meaningful time with family and loved ones. May the New Year bring happiness, good health, and continued success to you and your family. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for an exciting year ahead.
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.
As we wrap up the 2025 year and look ahead to 2026, we reflect with great pride on the past three and a half months spent visiting classrooms and traveling the halls in grades Pre-K through 5. Once again thank you for partnering together to create such a vibrant and dynamic learning community.
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
12/22 to 1/2 - School Closed for the Holiday Break
1/15- Cottle Principals’ Coffee at 9:30 A.M. in-person and virtual at 6:30 p.m.
1/19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day- No School
1/23 - Cottle Heart Dance @ TMS/THS Gym 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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