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A Message from the William E. Cottle Elementary School- The Cottle Weekly
February 27, 2026
Dear Families,
Looking out your window, you wouldn’t believe it — but spring training baseball has officially begun! ⚾We hope everyone safely weathered this week’s blizzard and was able to enjoy the unexpected snow days on Monday and Tuesday! While the storm certainly made its presence known, it also gave our students a chance to slow down, build a few snowmen, and enjoy some good old-fashioned winter fun. As we head into March, we’re grateful to be back together and back into our routines. Here’s hoping the worst of winter is behind us and that we can look forward to a smooth transition toward the warmer days of spring ahead!
Even though it was a short week it was still a fantastic week here at Cottle! We celebrated a major milestone as our first graders marked their 100th day of school with the always-anticipated 100th Day Cottle Fashion Show. The creativity, excitement, and confidence on display was simply outstanding. Our Cottle Cubs truly shined as they showcased their imaginative outfits and shared their thoughtful descriptions with so much pride and personality. It was a joyful celebration of 100 days of learning and growth!
Our kindergarten students also joined in the fun, enjoying a variety of engaging 100th day activities throughout the week. From hands-on math challenges to creative projects centered around the number 100, their enthusiasm and curiosity were on full display as they marked this important milestone.
Yesterday, we also had the privilege of celebrating our fifth graders at their D.A.R.E. graduation. We are so proud of the commitment they have shown throughout the program as they learned important lessons about making safe and responsible choices. Their reflections and participation demonstrated maturity, leadership, and a strong understanding of the values the program promotes.
PTA EVENTS AT A GLANCE
- 3/2 (Tue), Cottle Main Street Book Fair
- 3/23 (Mon), Building Bridges - Volunteers Needed!
- 4/3 (Fri), Spring Social Sponsor Request Deadline
PTA EVENT DETAILS
Cottle Main Street Book Fair for Grades 3-5. March 2nd-4th. All parents are invited to shop the evening of March 4th during the Art Show and Science Fair. Books can be purchased in person during the day or online anytime here: https://www.mainstreetbookfairs.com/cottle Please keep an eye out for a SignUpGenius for volunteers.
Building Bridges - Volunteers Needed! Coming soon: During the week of March 23, the Tuckahoe PTA is pleased to bring the Building Bridges program back to Cottle, and we will be expanding into Tuckahoe Middle School with an exciting assembly in April. Building Bridges is designed to teach students about people with different disabilities and neurodiversities. Each elementary grade covers a different topic, and parent volunteers engage with interactive activities for each class (and we make it super easy!).
Spring Social Sponsor Request The Spring Social committee is seeking sponsorships and donations for our Spring Social raffle and auction. If you own a business or would like to contribute an item, service, or experience, we would greatly appreciate your support. All commitments are due by April 3rd. If interested, please complete the form here, and a member of the Spring Social Committee will follow up with you.
Dad, it’s time to dust off those sneakers, ice those knees, and get those hamstrings stretched — March Dadness is BACK!!! This tournament is being held this Saturday 2/28 at 12pm 🏀This wonderful event is hosted by our awesome Tuckahoe Athletic Council, this tournament promises a fun-filled afternoon of friendly competition and great community spirit. If you’re interested in playing, please see the link below. Even if you can’t participate — or have already signed up — we’d truly appreciate you sharing this event with friends, family, and anyone who might want to get involved or come out to cheer everyone on. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14gV7gGe_roqmnIhwF4n2crEO7Cjhxf41r9WGwGZa2og/edit
*Don't forget* All proceeds from concessions go to support the Cottle G-O!
Important Dates to Remember
3/2 Tuckahoe Family Twilight
3/2-3/4 PTA Main Street Book Fair (Grades 3-5 only)
3/4 Science Fair 6:00 pm
3/6 Picture Day – Grade K and Grade 5 Graduation Pictures
3/9-3/13-Kids Heart Challenge
3/19- PTA Bingo Night
3/23-3/27- Building Bridges
3/30-4/3- Spring Break (School closed)
4/6- School back in session
Quick Links
School Events
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TMS/THS 3rd Quarter Progress Reports
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Cottle Science Fair 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cottle Science Fair 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Picture Day
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Cottle Picture Day
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Kids Heart Challenge
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Board of Education Regular Meeting
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BOE Meeting
Budget Review
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TMS/THS Spring Musical Once Upon A Mattress - 7:00 PM
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TMS/THS Spring Musical Once Upon A Mattress - 7:00 PM
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TMS/THS Spring Musical Once Upon A Mattress - 7:00 PM
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TMS/THS Spring Musical Once Upon A Mattress - 3:00 PM
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THS Varsity & JV Spring Sports Begin
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THS Varsity & JV Spring Sports Try Outs
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THS Varsity & JV Spring Sports Try Outs
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Cottle 2nd Marking Period Ends
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Cottle 3rd Marking Period Begins
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THS Varsity & JV Spring Sports Try Outs
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Bingo Night
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TMS Dance - 6:30 - 8:30 PM
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Superintendent's Conference Day - No Students
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