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WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL
A Message from the William E. Cottle Elementary School- The Cottle Weekly
September 19, 2025
Dear Cottle Families,
As we wrap up another wonderful week at William E. Cottle School, we want to extend our appreciation for your continued support and partnership. The energy in our classrooms is inspiring, as students settle into their routines and engage deeply in their learning. As always, we remain committed to providing a nurturing, academically rich environment for all children—one that supports their growth across all subject areas. Our ongoing commitment to strong literacy instruction is woven into everything we do, helping to build the skills and confidence our students need to thrive. We're so excited for all that lies ahead this school year!
It was such a pleasure to see so many of you at our Back to School Night! The strong turnout speaks volumes about the care and involvement of our parent community. Families had the opportunity to meet not only our dedicated classroom teachers, but also our special area teachers and interventionists—each of whom plays an essential role in supporting your child’s experience at Cottle. Thank you for taking the time to connect with us and learn more about the year ahead. We look forward to building on this partnership throughout the school year.
Looking ahead, we’re excited for a season filled with engaging learning experiences, community-building events, and opportunities for students to grow both academically and socially.
We are incredibly grateful to our PTA for their tireless efforts in helping bring so many of these opportunities to life. Their dedication, creativity, and generosity have an enormous impact on our school community, and we’re looking forward to many exciting events and initiatives they have planned. With your continued support, there’s no limit to what we can accomplish together.
PTA EVENTS AT A GLANCE
- 9/26 (Fri), Room Rep Application Deadline
- 10/3 (Fri), First Day of School Photos Deadline
- 10/17 (Fri), PTA Halloween Party
- 10/18 (Sat), Family Portraits
- 10/20 (Mon), PTA Dance
PTA EVENT DETAILS
Room Reps Needed: Room Reps are needed to serve as an important resource for Cottle teachers and parents. The deadline to apply is 9/26. Class Parents will be chosen by lottery. You will be notified via email as to whether or not you have been selected by Wednesday, October 1st. Visit HERE to submit your application.
First Day of School Photos Needed for Cottle Yearbook! We are seeking photos for the Cottle Yearbook! Group photos are preferred, but individual shots are also welcome. Please ensure that the photos only include students from grades UPK-5.
All submitted photos will be stored on the Cottle Yearbook's secure Google Drive. After the October 3rd deadline, the Yearbook Committee will move the photos to the secure Yearbook website. Thank you for your contributions! Questions? Please email: wec.pictures.yearbook@gmail.com.
PTA Membership Drive Support the PTA and help us meet our goal of 425 members! Your membership directly supports PTA programs and events that enrich the experience of students, teachers, and the community at large! Visit HERE to join.
PTA Halloween Party October 17 Our PTA Halloween Party will be held on Friday, October 17! This is a wonderful tradition, and we hope to see you all there. More information will be shared as the date approaches.
Family Portraits October 18 The Tuckahoe PTA is pleased to offer Family Portrait Sessions on Saturday, October 18, 2025. This special event is a wonderful opportunity to capture professional photographs of your family while supporting important PTA programs. Availability is limited and reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis via signup genius. Please contact cakaminsky1@gmail.com.
2025/26 PTA Dance October 20 The Tuckahoe PTA Dance Program is open to boys and girls in grades K–12! Students will learn a mix of jazz, tap, ballet, and hip hop under the direction of lead teacher/director Ms. Lauren Gualdino. We are excited to welcome back Miss Dee, who will once again be assisting with all Wednesday classes this season. Classes will take place in the William E. Cottle School Auditorium (unless otherwise noted). Classes begin October 20th, and will be held every week, with a recital on May 17, 2026.
Due to space limitations, classes will be capped. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the classes are set, an email will go out confirming your child’s/children's class placement. Payment is due at time of registration. For more information contact tuckahoeptadance@gmail.com.
Please note the following important dates:
9/23 and 9/24 ROSH HASHANAH – School Closed
9/25 Back to School Night – Grs. 4-5 (5:45 p.m. specials teachers presentations in the cafeteria, 6:30 p.m. classroom presentations)
Quick Links
School Events
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School District Closed - Yom Kippur
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THS Homecoming Parade - 4:45 PM
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THS Homecoming Bonfire & Tailgate - 5:15 - 6:30 PM
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THS Homecoming Day - 12:00 - 3:00 PM
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TMS/THS Hope & Harmony Choral Concert - 6:30 PM
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Picture Day
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School District Closed - Columbus Day
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THS Picture Day Grades 9-11
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TMS Picture Day Grades 6-8
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TMS/THS TTW Cabaret #1 - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
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TMS/THS JCK Parent Presentation - 7:00 PM
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PSAT Exam
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Cottle Principal's Coffee
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Boundless Adventures Trip Grade 7
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THS Senior Class Haunted House - 6:30 - 9:00 PM
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TMS/THS JCK Foundation Assemblie & Workshops
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TMS/THS JCK Foundation Assemblie & Workshops
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Boundless Adventures Trip Grade 6
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Cottle Halloween Costume Parade - 9:30 AM
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THS Rag-A-Muffin Parade/Senior Photo
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