Kindergarten Registration
A Message from the William E. Cottle Elementary School- The Cottle Weekly
10/11/24
Dear Cottle Families,
The frost isn’t quite on the pumpkin yet, however, with early morning temps in the 40’s and 50’s, it is definitely “sweater weather.” As we enter the cooler months, children should come to school with jackets, sweaters, and/or sweatshirts. That said, please remind your child or children to keep track of their belongings and to check the lost and found periodically if they are missing any items.
As always, the safety and security of our students and staff is of paramount importance. 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. While we continue to be vigilant in our daily efforts, we do need and appreciate your help. Thank you.
On Thursday, October 24, Mr. K and I will be holding our Principals’ Coffee in two sessions, at 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., in-person at WEC and at 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. virtually via THIS Zoom link. Our presentation and discussion will include a review of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) at WEC and an SEL update from our Guidance Counselor, Ms. Silver, however, we will welcome any and all questions. We hope to see you all there!
Today is Picture Day at Cottle, and there are lots of smiling faces ready for their photo shoot! If your child was unable to attend Picture Day, no worries! There will be a make up day later in the year. This year our teachers and staff went into their own archives to find their own Gr K – 5 school pictures, and those were posted throughout the school. The students got a kick out of seeing us as we were in elementary school. Thank you to Diane Lanaro, Leslie Morris and Claire Connolly for sharing the idea!
The week of October 28, Cottle’s marvelous PTA will be conducting the Annual Fall Book Fair. Of course, what would October be without lots of exciting Halloween activities? Our PTA has also planned a Halloween Party! In addition, as always, we will have our spectacular annual Rag-a-Muffin Parade! Details for both events will follow, and you can always check the school website for information about all our school activities. Get ready for lots of fun!
Join our After School Chess Club, where strategy meets fun! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, everyone is welcome to sharpen their skills, make new friends, and enjoy friendly competition. We’ll explore different tactics, play exciting matches, and even participate in tournaments. Come checkmate your afternoon boredom and unleash your inner grandmaster! Please click HERE to register using the password COTTLE
Join us for the Town of Eastchester's Columbus Day Parade, The Eastchester Columbus Day Celebration Committee invites you and your family to this cherished community tradition celebrating heritage and unity! Sail with us during this 50th Annual parade to be held on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Bring your family and friends to honor the spirit of exploration and the contributions of Italian Americans, all while enjoying the camaraderie of your neighbors. Don't miss this joyful celebration right in the heart of Eastchester! If your organization is interested in marching in this parade please email EBTParade@gmail.com. The parade assembly will be in the parking lot of Immaculate Conception Church and will begin at 12 p.m. The route is as follows: Dempsey Place to Main Street. North on Main Street to White Plains Road and continue north on White Plains Road to Lake Isle Country Club to meet the Eastchester Columbus Day Carnival Celebration. You will be able to purchase wristbands at the carnival after the parade until 7 p.m. Wristbands are $35.00 each.
News from the PTA:
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Community Fitness Class - Tue. 10/15, 7:30 pm, The Body Blueprint, Pelham
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Parent, Teacher, Staff Night Out - Thur. 10/17, 6-10 pm, Broken Bow Brewery
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Family Photo Shoot Fundraiser - 10/19 and 10/26 (Saturdays)
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PTA Men's Club Pizza Party - Wed. 10/23, 6:30-8:30 pm, Roma's Tuckahoe
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Cottle Halloween Party - Fri. 10/25
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Scholastic Book Fair - 10/28 - 11/1
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PTA Presents "Science of Reading" - Tue. 10/29, 7pm
PTA DANCE Registration is OPEN! PTA Dance is a great after school program open to all students K-12. Visit HERE for class details and to register!
Parent, Teacher, Staff Night Out, 10/17, 6-10 pm, Broken Bow Brewery The PTA is excited to host a great evening out at Broken Bow Brewery! Parents, Teachers & Staff please join us Thur, 10/17 from 6-10pm. Enjoy a fun evening with raffles, food, drinks & friends! Please purchase tickets HERE.
PTA Men's Club Pizza Party @ Roma's Tuckahoe, 10/23, 6:30-8:30 pm Join us 10/23 to reunite with friends and make new connections. Men's only event, $20 per person. For more details, please click HERE.
Cottle Halloween Party, Fri.,10/25 The annual Cottle/PTA Halloween Party will be on Friday 10/25! The Cottle/PTA Halloween Party is a Tuckahoe tradition and one that makes our community so special. Please note the times: UPK-1st grade 5-7pm, 2nd-3rd grade 6-8pm, 4th-5th grade 7-9pm. We really need volunteers to make this successful! For details, and to volunteer, click HERE.
PTA Health & Safety Committee, Fitness Classes The PTA Health & Safety Committee will be organizing some local fitness classes for our TUFSD community. For details and registration on the latest offerings click HERE.
Spring Event Photos Needed! Cottle Yearbook needs your photos from last Spring's Events! Please upload them to the secure Cottle Yearbook Google drive HERE. Deadline to submit Spring Events photos is Fri., 10/25.
Special Event Tues., 10/29, 7 pm, Dr. Chris Keogh on "The Science of Reading" The community is invited to the TMS/THS Library to hear Dr. Keogh, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology, as he demystifies i-Ready and answers your questions about the different ways students learn to read. Presented by the PTA Programs Committee. Please RSVP HERE.
NEW PTA Environmental & Sustainability Committee This new committee helps promote recycling, produce less waste and works to teach our students about sustainability in our community. Click HERE for more information about how to get involved!
For all the latest PTA News and Event Information, please be sure to visit TuckahoePTA.com
Finally, Monday, October 14, the school will be closed for the Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday. As always, please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
John Morash and Peter Kilgallen
Principal Assistant Principal
Please note the following important dates:
10/14 Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day (school closed)
10/24 Principals’ Coffee 9:30 a.m. (in-person) and 7:00 p.m. (virtual)
10/25 PTA’s Annual Cottle Halloween Party
10/28-11/1 PTA Book Fair
10/31 Rag-a-Muffin Parade
Quick Links
School Events
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Principal's Coffee,7:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Virtual
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Principal’s Coffee, 9:30a.m.-10:30a.m. In-Person
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Halloween Party
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Cottle Book Fair
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Rag-A-Muffin Parade – 9:30 a.m.
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Superintendent's Conference Day-No School
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No School- Veteran's Day
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Picture Re-Take Day and Club Photos
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Thanksgiving Recess- 11:30 Dismissal
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Kindergarten Friendship Day
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Thanksgiving Recess
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First Marking Period Ends
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Second Marking Begins
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PTA Holiday Boutique
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Report Cards Accessible on Parent Portal
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Chorus Winter Concert – 5:30 pm
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11:00 a.m. Dismissal Parent/Teacher Conferences
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Band Evening Show – 6:30
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Strings Evening Show – 5:30
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