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A Message from the William E. Cottle Elementary School- The Cottle Weekly
January 16, 2026
Dear Cottle Families,
January’s weather has been a roller coaster from subfreezing temperatures to 50 degrees! Weather permitting, we will continue to encourage outdoor activity for students whenever possible. Thanks to the watchful supervision by our dedicated teachers and staff, our students were able to enjoy some fun outdoors. Next week’s forecast includes another polar plunge, so please make sure your cubs come to school dressed warmly!
It was a pleasure to meet with so many Cottle parents (in person and virtually) at this week’s Principals’ Coffees. Special thanks to Superintendent Roberts for joining us and for his presentation regarding the Strategic Plan process. We always welcome all your questions, and we appreciate all your feedback!
As part of the District’s Strategic Planning process, the Strategic Plan Steering Committee will be hosting a series of Community Town Hall Meetings. These sessions are designed to provide Tuckahoe families and community members with an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion about the strengths of our school district, areas for growth, and priorities for the future related to programs, facilities, and fiscal planning.
We encourage all members of the Tuckahoe community to participate and share their voice.
Town Hall Meeting Dates and Times:
1) In-Person: Thursday, January 22, 2026, Tuckahoe MS/HS Library 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
2) Virtual (Zoom): Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
3) In-Person: Saturday, February 7, 2026, Tuckahoe MS/HS Library 10:00 AM –12:00 PM
Please utilize the following Google RSVP Form Link to sign up for one of the scheduled Town Hall Meetings. This will assist with planning purposes and help ensure an appropriate number of facilitators for the World Café discussion format that will be used during the sessions.
If you have not yet had an opportunity to complete the Strategic Plan Survey, please utilize the following link to do so before January 14, 2026. The survey takes approximately 10 –15 minutes, and every voice matters. Your feedback is an important part of shaping the District’s long-range Strategic Plan. Please utilize the following Strategic Plan Survey Link .
Next week on Thursday, January 22, and Friday, January 23, we will be holding registration for next September’s incoming Kindergarten students. Registration will be in person from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on both days in the WEC Auditorium. Students with last names beginning A – L can register on Thursday, January 22, and students with last names beginning M – Z can register on Friday, January 23. If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact Ms. Karen Barros at barrosk@tuckahoeschools.org or 914-337-6600 ext. 1262
A message from Ms. Kim: Hello, Cottle Families! Please be sure to review this information letter regarding the NYSSMA Solo Festival from the Cottle Music Department. Please email Ms. Kim (kimk@tuckahoeschools.org) or Ms. Barrett (barretd@tuckahoeschools.org) with any questions. Thank you!
PTA EVENTS AT A GLANCE
- 1/23 (Fri), Heart to Heart Dance
- 1/24 (Sat), Westchester Knicks Game
- 1/25 (Sun), Community Exercise Class at Yoga Haven
- 1/27 (Tue), PTA Workshop Webinar: The Family Table Reset
- 1/30 (Fri), Ladies Night Bingo
- 1/31 (Sat), Kids’ Night Out
PTA EVENT DETAILS
Heart to Heart Dance We invite students in grades 3–5 to attend with one special adult companion (parent, grandparent, guardian, neighbor, or another special adult—must be 18+). Enjoy an evening filled with music, dancing, and fun memories together at the Tuckahoe High School Gym Friday, January 23, 2025 6-8pm. Get your tickets here: Tuckahoe PTA - Heart to Heart Dance
Tuckahoe PTA Night at the Westchester Knicks Join the Tuckahoe school community for an exciting night of basketball in White Plains as the Westchester Knicks take the court Saturday, January 24 at 7pm. A portion of every ticket purchased through our link will be donated back to the Tuckahoe PTA. Get your tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/WCK0124TUCK
Health & Wellness Presents: Community Exercise Class at Yoga Haven Kick off Wellness Week with a Community Exercise Class at Yoga Haven on Sunday, January 25 from 5:00–6:15 PM. The class is $25. Register here.
PTA Workshop Webinar: The Family Table Reset The Family Table Reset is not about cooking better meals. It’s about creating space for connection. Led by Chef Melanie Underwood, this virtual session invites families to reconnect around food by sharing simple, realistic ways to bring meaning back to everyday meals. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the meeting. Register here.
Ladies Night Bingo Our annual Ladies Night Bingo is back—new location, same great fun! Tickets are limited this year, so be sure to purchase early. Get your tickets here: Tuckahoe PTA - Ladies Night Bingo
Kids’ Night Out Drop off the kids for supervised play and pizza from 6-8pm at No Limit Ninja in Yonkers. This event is open only to Tuckahoe students in grades K–12. Registration and waiver completion required: Kids' Night Out
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us, and thank you for your continued support and involvement in education at Cottle! Please stay safe, stay healthy, and have a great long weekend!
Sincerely,
John Morash and Peter Kilgallen,
Principal Assistant Principal
Important Dates to Remember
1/19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
1/22-1/23 Kindergarten Registration in-person 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
1/23 Kindergarten Registration in-person 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
1/23 Cottle Heart Dance @ TMS/THS Gym 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
1/26-1/30 PTA Wellness Week
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Grs. K-5 Grs. 1-5 i-Ready Math, 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m.
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Strategic Plan Town Hall - 6:30-8:30 PM - MS/HS Library
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