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A Message from the William E. Cottle Elementary School- The Cottle Weekly
April 17, 2026
Dear Cottle Families,
As we wrap up the week of April 13–April 17, we are pleased to share that our students successfully completed the N.Y.S. English Language Arts computer-based state assessment. Throughout the week, our Cottle Cubs demonstrated impressive focus, perseverance, and dedication. They worked diligently and showed a strong commitment to doing their very best each day. We also experienced a welcome taste of summer this week. The unseasonably warm weather was a pleasant reminder that brighter, sunnier days are ahead. It was wonderful to see our students enjoying the summertime sunshine and fresh air at recess.
Get ready to celebrate, learn, and make a difference! It's the Tuckahoe’s district-wide Second Annual Earth Day Celebration at Cottle School. This awesome event is Saturday, April 18th from 12:00–3:00 PM—and it’s shaping up to be an incredible afternoon for all ages.
Join us for hands-on activities, interactive experiences, and live demonstrations led by inspiring local organizations—all centered around caring for our planet and building a more sustainable future.As part of our celebration, we’re also hosting a Free Thrift Shop to promote reuse and reduce waste. We invite you to be part of this meaningful cause by donating gently used clothing. Donations can be dropped off at Cottle on April 17th and April 18th. Come out, get involved, and help us make a positive impact—because even small actions can lead to big change. We can’t wait to see you there!
I hope to see you on May 6 at 6:00 PM at Jack’s Bar and Restaurant for a meaningful evening with Tuckahoe SEPTA: “Raise a Glass, Raise a Grant.” This event is all about supporting the dedicated teachers who go above and beyond every day—especially those working with special education students. Meeting the wide range of learning styles and needs in special education classrooms often requires additional tools, adaptive materials, and innovative approaches that aren’t always covered by standard budgets. Teacher grants help bridge that gap, giving educators the flexibility to provide more personalized and effective support for their students.
By expanding access to grants, we can help create more inclusive, engaging learning environments where every student has the opportunity to grow and succeed.
Your support directly impacts the students who need it most. Come raise a glass with us and help invest in our teachers, our classrooms, and our community.
PTA EVENTS AT A GLANCE
- 4/17 (Fri), Spring Social
- 4/18 (Sat), Earth Day Celebration
- 4/20 (Mon), PTA Executive Board Application Deadline
- 4/23 (Thu), Parent Workshop: College Financial Planning from K-12
- 4/27 (Mon), Cottle Spring Boutique
PTA EVENT DETAILS
Spring Social: We invite you to join us tonight, for an evening of fun as we come together to support our schools and raise funds for the many programs and enrichment opportunities that benefit students throughout the district. This special event will include great food, drinks, music, and exciting raffle and auction items — all in support of our amazing school community. Purchase tickets here . The silent auction is now live. You can bid on items here.
Earth Day Celebration: Tuckahoe's district-wide Earth Day Celebration will be held at Cottle on Saturday, April 18th, from 12 PM to 3 PM! Fun, hands-on activities and on-site demos from local organizations. Please set aside your gently used clothing donations for drop off at Cottle on 4/17 and 4/18 for the free thrift shop. See the link for more details!
Join the PTA Executive Board: If you are a parent, grandparent or guardian looking to volunteer your time to plan fun and educational events, partnering with school staff and exposing our children to the amazing world around them, then you are a perfect match for the TUFSD PTA Executive Board! *The deadline to apply is now April 20th*. Complete this Google form to sign up. More information can be found here.
Parent Workshop: College Financial Planning from K-12: Please join us on Thursday, April 23rd at 7:00 PM in the TM/THS Library for an in-person meeting. We’ll be hosting Glenn Kasses, CPP, who will give an exciting and informative talk on helpful tips for college planning and saving.Glenn is in lead product management for Financial Planning Platforms at Morgan Stanley and is a Certified Financial Planner with more than 15 years of experience in financial services.
Cottle Spring Boutique: The Cottle Spring Boutique will be from April 27- May 1. We’ll have fabulous gifts available for purchase for Mothers and Fathers day.
We’re in need of volunteers to help our children choose presents for their loved ones! Volunteer here.
Dates to Remember
4/17- PTA Spring Social
4/20- B.O.E. Meeting
4/27-5/1- Spring Boutique
Quick Links
School Events
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PTA Spring Social
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Cottle PTA Earth Day - 11:00 AM
Tuckahoe Union Free School District -
BOE Meeting
(Budget Adoption & Annual BOCES Meeting/Vote)
William E Cottle School -
Board of Education Regular Meeting
Tuckahoe Union Free School District -
TMS ELA Base Test Grades 6-8
Tuckahoe Union Free School District -
TMS Math Computer Based Test Grades 6-8
Tuckahoe Union Free School District -
Cottle Picture Day #4
Tuckahoe Union Free School District -
TMS Math Computer Based Test Grades 6-8
Tuckahoe Union Free School District -
Board of Education Special Meeting & Workshop
Tuckahoe Union Free School District -
Spring Boutique
William E Cottle School -
Science Computer Based Test Grade 8
Tuckahoe Union Free School District -
TMS 7th Grade Boston Trip
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TMS 7th Grade Boston Trip
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Board of Education Special Meeting & Workshop - Budget Vote
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THS AP Exams
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Cottle Math State Test - Grades 3-5
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THS AP Exams
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THS AP Exams
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THS AP Exams
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THS AP Exams
Tuckahoe Union Free School District