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A Message from the William E. Cottle Elementary School- The Cottle Weekly

June 13, 2025

Dear Cottle Families,

As we head into Father's Day weekend, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate all the incredible fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who play such an important role in the lives of our students. Your support, guidance, and encouragement make a lasting impact both at home and here at school. We wish all our Cottle father's, grandfathers, and father figures  a weekend filled with appreciation, love, and special moments with your families. Thank you for all that you do!

Dear Grade 3 Families, We invite you to attend a virtual informational meeting on Monday, June 16, at 5:00 p.m. to support your child’s upcoming transition to Grade 4. The meeting will be hosted by Mr. Morash, and Mr. Kilgallen, and will provide an overview of what to expect in fifth grade. Please click HERE to join the meeting on Monday evening. If you have any questions before the meeting, please don’t hesitate to contact the main office.

Dear Grade 4 Families, We invite you to attend a virtual informational meeting on Monday, June 16, at 6:00 p.m. to support your child’s upcoming transition to Grade 5. The meeting will be hosted by Mr. Morash, and Mr. Kilgallen, and will provide an overview of what to expect in fifth grade. Please click HERE to join the meeting on Monday evening. If you have any questions before the meeting, please don’t hesitate to contact the main office.

Dear Grade 5 Families, We invite you to attend a virtual informational meeting on Tuesday, June 17, at 5:00 p.m. to help support your child’s transition to Grade 6. The meeting will be hosted by Mr. Arthur, Principal of the Middle/High School, and Dr. Keogh, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology. This is a great opportunity to learn more about what to expect in middle school and to ask any questions you may have. We encourage all rising Grade 5 parents and guardians to attend. Please click HERE to join the meeting on Tuesday evening. If you have any questions prior to the meeting, feel free to contact the MSHS Main Office.

This summer, students in grades 3–11 will bring home their school-issued devices. They can continue to access enrichment opportunities through familiar platforms such as Sora and i-Ready. Please note that students entering grades 3, 6, 9, and 12 will receive new devices at the start of the upcoming school year.

This year we were lucky to have duck hatchlings here at Cottle School for our 4th graders. It has been a truly special and enriching experience for our students. Watching the life cycle unfold in real time—from eggs to fluffy ducklings—has sparked curiosity, excitement, and a deeper appreciation for nature in our classrooms. This hands-on learning opportunity allows students to witness the responsibility and care that living things require, while also fostering a sense of wonder and empathy. It’s a memorable way to connect science with real life and build meaningful connections to the world around us.

UPCOMING PTA EVENTS 

  • 6/15 (Sun), Men's Club Cornhole Tournament, 5:30-7pm, Cottle
  • 6/27 (Fri), Deadline to order A.Hartz School Packs

 *NEW DATE*, Men's Club Cornole Tournament, 6/15, 5:30-7pm  Our 2nd Annual Men’s Club Cornhole Tournament lands Father’s Day evening, June 15. Music, snacks, and family fun on Cottle Field—no skills required, just good vibes! Sign up HERE

Hartz School Packs are now available to order. Order by Friday, June 27th. Supplies are packed and shipped to WEC and distributed directly to your child's classroom. Please visit www.ahartzpacktoschool.com Cottle Yearbook – limited supplies available  All UPK-5th grade children will appear in the yearbook, so all grades are encouraged to purchase one. 5th graders will receive a FREE copy of the yearbook at graduation. The price is now $55 and QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED. Please contact wec.pictures.yearbook@gmail.com for questions. 

As we head down the “home stretch” of this school year, we are grateful to all the members of our Cottle school family who make these exciting activities possible.  As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Pete directly!  

Sincerely, 

Peter Kilgallen     and      John Morash

Assistant Principal              Principal

Important Upcoming Dates to Remember

  • 6/18 Third marking period ends
  • 6/19 Juneteenth holiday – no school
  • 6/20 Rain Date for PTA Gr 5 Luau
  • 6/20 PAWS Madness
  • 6/23 Pre-K Graduation
  • 6/24 Kindergarten Graduation  9:15 a.m.
  • 6/24 Gr 5 Graduation  11:30 a.m.
  • 6/26 Early dismissal 11:30 a.m.
  • 6/27 Last day of school   dismissal 9:30

School Events

  • Juneteenth- NO SCHOOL

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  • PAWSmadness – 8:45-1:00

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  • PTA Gr. 5 Luau (Rain Date)

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  • Pre-K Graduation @ 10:00 am

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  • Kindergarten Graduation @ 9:15 am

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  • Grade 5 Graduation @ 11:30 am

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  • Early Dismissal – 11:30 am

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  • Last Day of School, Dismissal – 9:30a.m.

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